Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape

Property class: 5 and above

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An outdoor dining area with a curved seating arrangement, a central fire feature, and a distinctive wooden ceiling structure.
A modern building with a covered outdoor area and a pathway leading to it.
A bedroom with a canopy bed, a bedside table, and a nightstand.
An outdoor dining setup with chairs and tables, a fire pit, and lanterns.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ruaha National Park, Ruaha National Park, Iringa Region, 4122
  • Place, Ruaha National Park
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

One Bedroom River Front Villa

  • River view
  • 245 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom River View Villa

  • River view
  • 350 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

Ubuyu Private Retreat

  • River view
  • 452 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

One Bedroom River Glade Villa

  • River view
  • 248 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ruaha National Park

At Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape, you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Ruaha National Park. Highlights at this luxury hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Thai massages along with body treatments and aromatherapy. The restaurant, Open Kitchen, serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Mganga Bar is the hotel's own cocktail bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Plus you'll find a free manager's reception, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Ruaha National Park - 22 min drive - 9.7 km

About this property

Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star hotel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2026
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape offers 6 accommodations with private plunge pools and free minibar items. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, Thai massages and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Afternoon tea
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • In room Dining
  • Mganga Bar
  • Open Kitchen

Things to do

  • Cooking classes
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • Built in 2026
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Wet bar

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 5 per cent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape?

Yep, Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body treatments as well as Thai massages.

Does Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape have a pool?

Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and al fresco dining, as well as private plunge pools and rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape?

No, but there are private plunge pools in the guestrooms.

Does Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape?

No, Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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