Stella Maris Lodge

3.0 star property
Moshi hotel with bar/lounge and conference center

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View from room
Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Conference center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)

Room options

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Arusha-Himo Road, Moshi

What's nearby

  • Moshi Golf Club - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Moshi Cemetery - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Uhuru Park - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Moshi Outdoor Market - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Kilimanjaro National Park - 32 min drive - 23.6 km

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 46 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Kilimanjaro Union Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪IndoItaliano Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Taj Mahal - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kili java coffee&chai - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Stella Maris Lodge

Enjoy your visit to Moshi with a stay at Stella Maris Lodge. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 25 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle within 10 km*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service

What to do

  • Safari nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (3100 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2012
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TZS 100000.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Stella Lodge
Stella Maris Lodge
Stella Maris Lodge Moshi
Stella Maris Moshi
Stella Maris Lodge Hotel
Stella Maris Lodge Moshi
Stella Maris Lodge Hotel Moshi

Frequently asked questions

Does Stella Maris Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Stella Maris Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Stella Maris Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Stella Maris Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Stella Maris Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TZS 100000.00 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Stella Maris Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Does Stella Maris Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The service provided by Stella Maris was exceptional. From the airport pick up, to the food and the rooms and the staff who were always smiling, and happy to help us. Keep up the great work.
FLAVIA, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and comfortable. Getting in and out was easy. Staff is very friendly.
Thomas, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

At Stella Maris, You Are Family
The people that work at Stella Maris are wonderful and really set this place apart from other options. I stayed here for 6 nights around a Kilimanjaro trek and it was a very comfortable and warm stay. The staff are friendly and caring and it very quickly felt like my home away from home. The food was also delicious and I appreciated the mission of the hotel+school. If I'm ever back in the Moshi/Arusha area, I'll be looking to stay here again. Be aware that the power does go out in Tanzania from time to time, so it's best to be prepared for that.
Joseph, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The staff is the heart of the hotel. Olivia, Innocence, Esther and Teddy were fantastic. Incredibly helpful. The breakfasts were delicious and huge portions. And the fruit juices are addictive. The rooms are clean and great water pressure. The rooms can be a little dark and wifi is best in the reception area.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beth, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Stella Maris staff is the highlight of the facility. They immediately become family and treat you as such. The facility is very clean and very well kept. There are limitations that are to be expected as a part of visiting the country and area such as occasional area power outages (which are only a brief interruption till the generator comes on) and periodic brief Wifi disruption common for the area. The food is excellent. The bed is comfortable with a mosquito net. Pillows are comfortable. But again, the staff are the stars of the show.
Dean, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptionally friendly and caring staff. We were greeted with a hug and a huge smile. Because of our flight issue and rerouting, we ended up reaching at 8:30 am, far earlier than our anticipated arrival of 3:30 pm. They were very nice and gave us a room at 8:30 am and we were able to catch up with our sleep (previous night was meant to be restful in Nairobi, which never happened due to flight delays and rerouting directly to JRO...so, we were really tired). In the late afternoon, we were hoping to take their transportation service to go to the hot spring (about 50 minute drive each way). Instead of quoting a flat fee for the transportation, they told up that they would charge $70 per person. For 8 people in our group, it would have been $560 for a total of a 3-hour trip. That was too steep. We ended up hiring a taxi service who charged $120 total (for two different vehicles). I guess Stella Maris did not really ever offer that service in the past and was quoting prices based on several tour operators' prices...but the tour operators there take people for a day trip to the hot springs and include a lunch and entrance fee and they do charge about $50 to $70/person. I think Stella Marris is a great place to stay...not fancy but great service and extremely friendly people. We found their gift shop offering to be very reasonably priced (as compared to shops in Arusha). The transportation service (mis)quote notwithstanding, I would highly recommend the place.
Ramesh, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff and service were so friendly and welcoming
Randy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

proceeds go to a good cause nice and clean property friendly and helpful staff is not walkable to center of town, but can ask for local taxi via front desk
Kwie-Hoa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Shona, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay before Kilimanjaro trek!
I booked one night here before joining my trekking group the next day. Hotel staff is the friendliest I have ever encountered. My room was clean and comfortable. Water needed to be heated up about 15 minutes before your shower but it is a minor inconvenience. Breakfast was huge and delicious. I look forward to the fresh fruit and smoothie every morning. The hotel donates/supports the nearby school as well. I would definitely recommend Stella Maris.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Popular point of deprarture for Kili treks, which is actually nice, as you learn a lot from fellow trekkers. Mama is WONDERFUL, and her staff is responsive and attentive. Good food, comfortable/basic accommodations, and good value for what you pay. I totally recommend the post-trek massage!
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Jumping Off Point For Kili
Really friendly staff keen to make sure you are happy - a great jumping off point for climbing KIlimanjaro Non for profit set up that funds the school in front of the hotel (which also means the road noise is kept to a min)
Owen, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very Comfortable with TERRIFIC, Attentive Staff
Large, gracious hotel just outside of Moshi -- down a green country lane – catering to an international clientele, from which all the proceeds go to supporting a school for local children and orphans. The comfortable lobby, dining room and rooms have high ceilings, A/C, WiFi, and in some cases, views of the lovely garden (mine had a private balcony). The two meals I ordered from the chef were excellent. But it was the staff – namely the delightful Teddy, Skola, and Innocent – who were so unbelievably warm, friendly, and attentive, I will always remember them the way they treated me: like family!
Paul, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Heartfelt Hotel helping non-profit school program.
I chose this hotel due to it's location and pricing. But, wow!. what a great hotel. Very clean and accommodating. And all proceeds go to an elementary/primary school to help young students receive a better education. The people at the hotel support the school. All the hotel staff were amazingly kind and helpful.
Donald, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were wonderful. Rooms were so comfortable. The food was delicious
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and clean place. The staff made everything amazing
Jon, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful People
The entire staff is incredibly friendly & helpful. Stella Maris supports the local school that is on the grounds of this hotel. You are treated like family.
Scott, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay ahead of a Kili Trek. Staff was wonderful and we were able to arrange an airport pickup and a drive into Moshi.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A home away from home, felt like being home with my family, excellent service! will go back anytime.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Staff
This is rural Tanzania, so facilities are not what you'd get on 5th avenue, but I don't think I've been at any hotel; in the world that had a friendlier staff or people who remembered my name everytime. They were ready and willing to do whatever they could to make it a good stay. They arranged events and drivers. There was always a cool drink waiting for us. I felt cared about. They treated me like family and I cannot recommend them highly enough.
JIm, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review