The Arusha Serena Hotel

Nestled in a coffee plantation on the shores of Lake Duluti, this lodge is a well-run property with an excellent restaurant and a tranquil location. It's a good place to unwind after the long flight to Tanzania. Guest rooms (individual thatch-roofed cottages) are set amid lawns and gardens by the lake. The central dining area, in the style of a country manor house, is a great place to watch the sun go down and have a drink before dinner.