Onsea House & Machweo Retreat

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Onsea House is proud being voted the best Luxury accommodation in Arusha and is recommended by several experts as boutique hotel and hip hideaway in the region.

ABOUT THE ROOMS:

14 luxury rooms (5 in Onsea & 9 in Machweo Retreat)
Includes 3 honeymoon suites
Families up to 6 pax in interconnected rooms
Tastefully decorated
Toiletries
Wooden balcony with overwhelming view
Fan / airco upon request
Ensuite bathroon with walk-in shower, bathrobes & hairdryer
Bath tubs in Machweo Retreat

ABOUT THE LODGE:

Restaurant with 5 star à la carte dishes
Poolbar
Lounge with pool table & board games
Swimming pool
Spa with sauna, steam bath, massages
Yoga
Activities as sports, village walk, city tour,..

Short Overview

Onsea House & Machweo Retreat are located just outside Arusha, the so-called 'safari capital' of Tanzania. Onsea House Country Inn strives to be the best luxury bed and breakfast in Arusha. Enjoy greater comfort and better food than any guesthouse or restaurant, with more personalized service than in a hotel and more privacy than a lodge resort. Onsea House / Machweo Retreat can be your home base for a safari or Kilimanjaro climb with beach holiday extension at the Zanzibar or mainland Tanzania coast.

Hotel Amenities

Air condition
Family friendly
Honeymoon
Internet
Pool
Small Lodge
Spa

Type of accommodation

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