Marangu Hotel
Marangu, Kilimanjaro, Marangu, Tanzania
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 14:00 |
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Check out before: | 11:00 |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Pool
Restaurant
Non-smoking
Bar
More about Marangu Hotel
Marangu Hotel
Situated in Marangu, 38 km from Moshi Railway Station, Marangu Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 38 km from Stella Point.
Ratings and reviews
Cleanliness4.6
Location4.7
Service4.7
Rooms4.3
Value4.5
Sleep quality4.6
Traveller reviews
Group traveller
Comment: 4 Aug 2025
Stayed in: Jul 2025
Fantastic team from hotel staff to summit porters, cook and guides.
We had a group of 11 friends and family arrive to hike the 7 day Rongai route. Desmond and Katie answered many questions and had us well informed to arrive to Tanzania prepared for this extreme adventure.
Katie was extremely helpful upon arrival, addressing every need and answering every question we had to provide confidence for this hike.
We had 2 of our group stop after day 1 due to unrelated illness, and Katie made sure they were cared for medically while the rest of us continued the climb.
We had an exceptional Guide team, led by Philipo, and included the experienced guides Simon, Nick, Stephen, and Sia, and later joined by Barraca when a member of our group had to go down with Sia due to altitude sickness and severe vertigo. (Of note, we all planned for emergency evacuation insurance-very worth it! And Katie again made this run smoothly)
All 8 of us who made it to Kibo hut successfully made it to Uhuru peak. It was challenging but Philipo was greatly encouraging, knowing what was just fatigue, and that we were all well enough to continue even if we found it daunting!
The national park incorrectly printed Gilman on one certificate, and Philipo went out of his way to have it corrected and meet us so a 17yo could go home with her correct summit certificate!
A memory of a lifetime and we can’t thank the staff at Marangu or MH Safari guides more!
*of note: the toilet porter was worth every penny for a group of 10 women and 1 man (we had 2 toilets); the food was amazing-our cook was a magician on the mountain; we all took Diamox for altitude and glad we did; we felt the rest day at Mawenzi Tarne made summit day successful and enjoyable.
Katie was extremely helpful upon arrival, addressing every need and answering every question we had to provide confidence for this hike.
We had 2 of our group stop after day 1 due to unrelated illness, and Katie made sure they were cared for medically while the rest of us continued the climb.
We had an exceptional Guide team, led by Philipo, and included the experienced guides Simon, Nick, Stephen, and Sia, and later joined by Barraca when a member of our group had to go down with Sia due to altitude sickness and severe vertigo. (Of note, we all planned for emergency evacuation insurance-very worth it! And Katie again made this run smoothly)
All 8 of us who made it to Kibo hut successfully made it to Uhuru peak. It was challenging but Philipo was greatly encouraging, knowing what was just fatigue, and that we were all well enough to continue even if we found it daunting!
The national park incorrectly printed Gilman on one certificate, and Philipo went out of his way to have it corrected and meet us so a 17yo could go home with her correct summit certificate!
A memory of a lifetime and we can’t thank the staff at Marangu or MH Safari guides more!
*of note: the toilet porter was worth every penny for a group of 10 women and 1 man (we had 2 toilets); the food was amazing-our cook was a magician on the mountain; we all took Diamox for altitude and glad we did; we felt the rest day at Mawenzi Tarne made summit day successful and enjoyable.
Family traveller
Comment: 25 Mar 2025
Stayed in: Feb 2025
Fantastic Experience
Stayed at the Marangu Hotel and conducted their 6-day Rongai route on Kilimanjaro. The staff at Marangu were outstanding. The owner, Desmond and his daughter-in-law, Katie, were exceptionally accommodating, very welcoming and a wealth of information. The hotel was clean, secure and in a beautiful location. We arranged a pick-up at the airport, by a Marangu staff, which went without incident. One of our group was celiac, and the cooks, both in Marangu and on Kilimanjaro, went out of their way to accommodate this dietary requirement. The guides and porters on Kilimanjaro were great. The lead guide was knowledgeable, safe and informative. I would highly recommend the Marangu Hotel and any of the services/ adventures offered by their company.
Family traveller
Comment: 8 Feb 2025
Stayed in: Dec 2024
An outstanding and unforgettable experience!
If you want to have a fantastic adventure climbing Kilimanjaro, you absolutely want to hike with Marangu Hotel. Their expertise acquired over decades, their professionalism, and their warmth and genuine interest in having your experience be the best imaginable means you need Marangu Hotel for this once-in-a-lifetime challenge.
Desmond epitomizes the ethos and competence of Marangu Hotel. From the outset of planning our trip, he was patient with us as we pondered routes. He responded generously, wisely, and with vital detail to our endless and sometimes repetitive questions. It was wonderful to finally meet him in person before taking off on the climb.
Everyone at Marangu Hotel plays their part in the successful operation that is Marangu Hotel. All are welcoming and sincere, showing the best of Tanzanian hospitality.
But the team assembled for the actual climb is the backbone of the experience: The kind, cheerful, and well-trained guides who set the (slow) pace and coax you on; the chef and sous chef who feed you perfect fare (those slow-cooked, potato-filled stews, yum); and the porters who haul the tents (including the vital loo and its tent) and your gear, as well as endlessly lug and dispense fresh water so each climber can drink three liters each day. They’ll all do their utmost to support you and optimize your experience so you’re hopefully able to summit. Your success is an emphatic reflection on and credit to them, good weather and Lady Luck notwithstanding.
If climbing Kili is a dream of your lifetime—like it was for me—working with the outstanding people of Marangu Hotel is the only way to go!
Desmond epitomizes the ethos and competence of Marangu Hotel. From the outset of planning our trip, he was patient with us as we pondered routes. He responded generously, wisely, and with vital detail to our endless and sometimes repetitive questions. It was wonderful to finally meet him in person before taking off on the climb.
Everyone at Marangu Hotel plays their part in the successful operation that is Marangu Hotel. All are welcoming and sincere, showing the best of Tanzanian hospitality.
But the team assembled for the actual climb is the backbone of the experience: The kind, cheerful, and well-trained guides who set the (slow) pace and coax you on; the chef and sous chef who feed you perfect fare (those slow-cooked, potato-filled stews, yum); and the porters who haul the tents (including the vital loo and its tent) and your gear, as well as endlessly lug and dispense fresh water so each climber can drink three liters each day. They’ll all do their utmost to support you and optimize your experience so you’re hopefully able to summit. Your success is an emphatic reflection on and credit to them, good weather and Lady Luck notwithstanding.
If climbing Kili is a dream of your lifetime—like it was for me—working with the outstanding people of Marangu Hotel is the only way to go!
Family traveller
Comment: 22 Jan 2025
Stayed in: Dec 2024
Lovely historical hotel
We used the Marangu Hotel to launch ourselves on a climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and returned there for an evening of rest before heading out on safari.
The staff at the hotel is kind and helpful, and can offer climb and safari planning for you.
The hotel has a large “campus” and excellent food. The pool, bar, lounge and outdoor seating areas make it a great place to recover from your flight, climb or safari.
The staff at the hotel is kind and helpful, and can offer climb and safari planning for you.
The hotel has a large “campus” and excellent food. The pool, bar, lounge and outdoor seating areas make it a great place to recover from your flight, climb or safari.
Family traveller
Comment: 6 Jan 2025
Stayed in: Dec 2024
Five stars for a fantastic Kilimanjaro Rongai Route adventure!
Marangu Hotel - five stars for a fantastic Klimanjaro adventure!
Our group of 8 recently embarked on a 7-day trek along the quieter Rongai Route to Uhuru Peak, Kilimanjaro, organized by the incredible team at Marangu Hotel. We also stayed at the hotel for a few additional days. The 7-day Rongai iloption provided ample time to acclimatize to the altitude and allowed us to enjoy the solitude of the route, seeing few other hikers until joining the Marangu Route from Kibo Hut. The diverse landscapes were awe-inspiring, reminding us of nature's wonder and the importance of preserving it for future generations.
**Guides and Support Team:** We were led by our chief guide, Geofrey, whose leadership, expertise, and encouragement were exceptional. Supporting him were 29 team members, including assistant guides Rumisha, Joy (an ambulant botanist), Anna, and Kundael, along with cook Joseph, waiter Lennard, and 22 porters. Their camaraderie and dedication ensured we were well-fed, safe, and motivated throughout the trek. They exemplified respect, kindness, and the highest level of service. Special thanks to the team for their swift and caring support to a group member who had to descend due to altitude sickness; she recovered quickly under their attentive care. We were happy to supplement our planned tips to the team, as a gesture of appreciation for their exceptional contribution.
**Private Loo Tent:** Paying extra for a private loo tent was a good decision. It was set up conveniently close to our sleeping tents, sparing us from having to navigate the often distant and dirty national park toilets—a luxury well worth the cost.
**Weather Conditions:** We were fortunate that the short rainy season, though delayed and lingering, only brought rain (and some snow on the peaks) on the first three days, mainly at night. This left us with clear skies for most of the trek and a breathtakingly beautiful snow-covered summit. By the time of the final ascent, the snow on the steep path to Gilman’s Point had melted, making the climb less treacherous underfoot.
**Summit Day:** Due to the altitude and resultant oxygen availability, the final ascent from Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak was incredibly tough but immensely rewarding. We began our march at 11:45 PM and reached Gilman’s Point around 6 AM. From there, it took approximately 1.5 hours to reach Uhuru Peak. Watching the sunrise while enduring storm winds blowing snow into our faces was both challenging and awe-inspiring. Despite the freezing conditions, 7 out of 8 of us made it to the summit—an achievement we’ll treasure forever.
**Additional Support from Marangu Hotel:** Desmond and the staff of the Marangu Hotel were exceptionally generous. Over the course of nearly a year, Desmond corresponded with us regularly, offering invaluable advice and support. The Hotel lent us (for free) equipment and warm clothing such as sleeping bags, travel mattresses, snow jackets, balaclavas, gloves, sunglasses (for sunlight on snow), etc., with Omega being the excellent quarter-mistress. They did, however, advise us to bring our own well-worn boots and other personal gear.
On our arrival back, we rented a cottage through Desmond for USD100 a night. During our stay, Desmond was also wonderfully helpful with provisions and advice, and Katie and Anton were supportive, ensuring everything ran smoothly.
**Overall Experience:** The organization and attention to detail provided by Marangu Hotel were top-notch, blending professionalism with a charming old-style informality that added to the overall experience. From the pre-trek briefings to the post-climb celebrations, the team ensured we had everything we needed for a safe and memorable experience. The Rongai Route itself was a beautiful and varied trail, offering both tranquility and stunning vistas of Kilimanjaro.
We wholeheartedly recommend Marangu Hotel for anyone planning to take on the challenge of Kilimanjaro. Their expertise, hospitality, and focus on safety made our journey not only successful but also thoroughly enjoyable.
Our group of 8 recently embarked on a 7-day trek along the quieter Rongai Route to Uhuru Peak, Kilimanjaro, organized by the incredible team at Marangu Hotel. We also stayed at the hotel for a few additional days. The 7-day Rongai iloption provided ample time to acclimatize to the altitude and allowed us to enjoy the solitude of the route, seeing few other hikers until joining the Marangu Route from Kibo Hut. The diverse landscapes were awe-inspiring, reminding us of nature's wonder and the importance of preserving it for future generations.
**Guides and Support Team:** We were led by our chief guide, Geofrey, whose leadership, expertise, and encouragement were exceptional. Supporting him were 29 team members, including assistant guides Rumisha, Joy (an ambulant botanist), Anna, and Kundael, along with cook Joseph, waiter Lennard, and 22 porters. Their camaraderie and dedication ensured we were well-fed, safe, and motivated throughout the trek. They exemplified respect, kindness, and the highest level of service. Special thanks to the team for their swift and caring support to a group member who had to descend due to altitude sickness; she recovered quickly under their attentive care. We were happy to supplement our planned tips to the team, as a gesture of appreciation for their exceptional contribution.
**Private Loo Tent:** Paying extra for a private loo tent was a good decision. It was set up conveniently close to our sleeping tents, sparing us from having to navigate the often distant and dirty national park toilets—a luxury well worth the cost.
**Weather Conditions:** We were fortunate that the short rainy season, though delayed and lingering, only brought rain (and some snow on the peaks) on the first three days, mainly at night. This left us with clear skies for most of the trek and a breathtakingly beautiful snow-covered summit. By the time of the final ascent, the snow on the steep path to Gilman’s Point had melted, making the climb less treacherous underfoot.
**Summit Day:** Due to the altitude and resultant oxygen availability, the final ascent from Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak was incredibly tough but immensely rewarding. We began our march at 11:45 PM and reached Gilman’s Point around 6 AM. From there, it took approximately 1.5 hours to reach Uhuru Peak. Watching the sunrise while enduring storm winds blowing snow into our faces was both challenging and awe-inspiring. Despite the freezing conditions, 7 out of 8 of us made it to the summit—an achievement we’ll treasure forever.
**Additional Support from Marangu Hotel:** Desmond and the staff of the Marangu Hotel were exceptionally generous. Over the course of nearly a year, Desmond corresponded with us regularly, offering invaluable advice and support. The Hotel lent us (for free) equipment and warm clothing such as sleeping bags, travel mattresses, snow jackets, balaclavas, gloves, sunglasses (for sunlight on snow), etc., with Omega being the excellent quarter-mistress. They did, however, advise us to bring our own well-worn boots and other personal gear.
On our arrival back, we rented a cottage through Desmond for USD100 a night. During our stay, Desmond was also wonderfully helpful with provisions and advice, and Katie and Anton were supportive, ensuring everything ran smoothly.
**Overall Experience:** The organization and attention to detail provided by Marangu Hotel were top-notch, blending professionalism with a charming old-style informality that added to the overall experience. From the pre-trek briefings to the post-climb celebrations, the team ensured we had everything we needed for a safe and memorable experience. The Rongai Route itself was a beautiful and varied trail, offering both tranquility and stunning vistas of Kilimanjaro.
We wholeheartedly recommend Marangu Hotel for anyone planning to take on the challenge of Kilimanjaro. Their expertise, hospitality, and focus on safety made our journey not only successful but also thoroughly enjoyable.
Excellent location
Marangu, Kilimanjaro, Marangu, Tanzania|1.45 km from city centre
10 things to dowithin 3.52 km
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Check in from:
14:00
Check out before:
11:00
Good to know
Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.
Please contact the hotel for details about adding a cot.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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