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The Retreat at Ngorongoro

4.0 star property

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A pool area with umbrellas, a lawn, and a view of a forested landscape.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, multiple sofas, a central coffee table, and a decorative chandelier.
A wooden bridge leading to a row of rooms with a brick facade, surrounded by greenery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $619
$520 nightly
$619 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1

Explore the area

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Tloma Area, Karatu, Arusha Region
  • Place, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Karatu Playground
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Manyara National Park
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, and artwork on the walls.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1066 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Cottage, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

A bedroom with a stone fireplace, a large bed with pillows, a bedside table, and a nightstand.

Deluxe Cottage, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1066 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Karatu

With a stay at The Retreat at Ngorongoro in Karatu, you'll be 18 mi (29 km) from Lake Manyara National Park and 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from Ngorongoro Crater. .This family-friendly hotel is 22.8 mi (36.6 km) from Lake Manyara.

What's nearby

  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Karatu Playground - 15 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Lake Manyara National Park - 43 min drive - 19.9 miles

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lilac Café - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Patamu lodge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Simba Lodge - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant | Gibb’s Farm - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jack's Pub - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Retreat at Ngorongoro

The Retreat at Ngorongoro offers 27 accommodations with fireplaces and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include day beds. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. This Karatu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include Thai massages and massages.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 27 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages
  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (24 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)

Property is also known as

Retreat Ngorongoro Karatu
The Retreat at Ngorongoro Hotel
The Retreat at Ngorongoro Karatu
The Retreat at Ngorongoro Hotel Karatu

The Retreat at Ngorongoro Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Panayiotis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in somewhat isolated area. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Only regret did not allow enough time to enjoy the property. The restaurant does not offer ala carte choice but requests can be accommodated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Riaan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dont even look at something else - just book it

The staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The buffet style breakfast and dinner was excellent. They sent us off with a packed lunch so we can maximise our time in the National Park we visited. The accommodation was top class and well worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property, super staff, clean bungalows and well maintained. We were very well looked after. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019