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Karatu Simba Lodge

3.5 star property
Lodge in Karatu with outdoor pool and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool
Interior
Comfort Tent
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Rhotia Valley Road, Karatu
  • Place, Karatu Playground
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Manyara National Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Manyara (LKY)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Double Room

  • Valley view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Tent

Comfort Tent

  • Valley view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Karatu

At Karatu Simba Lodge, you'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Ngorongoro Conservation Area and 7.9 km (4.9 mi) from Karatu Playground. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning a free full breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Karatu lodge include Lake Manyara National Park and Lake Manyara.
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What's nearby

  • Karatu Playground - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area - 15 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Lake Manyara National Park - 22 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Lake Manyara - 36 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Lake Manyara (LKY) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lilac Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Patamu lodge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kwa Msafiri - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rhotia Coffee Cornet - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant | Gibb’s Farm - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Karatu Simba Lodge

Lodge in Karatu with outdoor pool and free breakfast
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Karatu Simba Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Karatu lodge.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Karatu Simba Lodge offers 23 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include a shower. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 92.5 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: TZS 92.5 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Simba Lodge
Karatu Simba
Karatu Simba Lodge Lodge
Karatu Simba Lodge Karatu
Karatu Simba Lodge Lodge Karatu

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Karatu Simba Lodge?

Karatu Simba Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Karatu Simba Lodge?

Yep, Karatu Simba Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Karatu Simba Lodge have a pool?

Karatu Simba Lodge has an outdoor pool.

What makes Karatu Simba Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Karatu Simba Lodge.

Does Karatu Simba Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, free full brekkie is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Karatu Simba Lodge?

No, Karatu Simba Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Karatu Simba Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Karatu Simba Lodge?

Check-in begins at 11 AM. Check-out time is 9 AM.

Are pets allowed at Karatu Simba Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Karatu Simba Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Borany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious accommodations set in a tranquil setting of farmland by the forest. Very kind and professional staff who took good care of us. The food was super delicious and generous.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular landscape and area, with beautiful sunset and sunrise. Close enough to Ngorongoro conserva
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean and with a simple but confortable style, good Food and very nice service in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018