Best hotels in Karatu

Explore Karatu with 39 stays near iconic landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining

Africa Safari Karatu
8.1 (47 reviews)

Africa Safari Karatu ★★★★

📍 JJ78+9W, Karatu

"Location is nice, especially the swimming pool area. Personnel is friendly. Internet is horrible, almost not working in the common areas and zero in the room. Food buffet is very poor with zero choices. It's more than 1 hour from Ngorongoro Crater."

Skylark Hotel
10 (2 reviews)

Skylark Hotel ★★★★

📍 105, Karatu, Karatu

"Good location, good service"

Karatu Tented Lodge
9.1 (44 reviews)

Karatu Tented Lodge ★★★★

📍 Karatu, Karatu

"Great accommodation on the way to Ngorongoro! We stayed here for one night. We liked especially the dinner and great service. They even put a hot water bottle in our bed, so that we didn’t get cold during the night."

Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge
9.3 (45 reviews)

Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge ★★★★

📍 JR58+9WV, Karatu

"Enjoyed stay with Manyara .well mainatined hotel with top hospiatlity .Personalize service and always willing to.assist team Appriciate !!"

STC.SAFARI LODGE
9.3 (4 reviews)

STC.SAFARI LODGE ★★★

📍 MJF4+68 Oldeani, Karatu

"I felt very welcomed and taken care of, and the food was really amazing!!"

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
9.0 (48 reviews)

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge ★★★★

📍 Mto wa Mbu Escarpment, Karatu

"This was the our last hotel on our sixteen day safari. The hotel has a great setting with a picturesque view over Lake Manyara. The rooms, although not large, have a nice ambience and are very comfortable. The staff were courteous and helpful. The food was good with decent variety, especially the breakfast. Although we didn't use the pool, it is set on the cliff for a great view of the lake. There was some good local entertainment around the pool that sounded almost Celtic, which we enjoyed. The only negative thing was that we were shortchanged at checkout. It wasn' much, but when I brought it to the ladies attention she just shrugged me off. I felt the amount wasn't worth a scene, but it did leave a sour feeling to an anotherwise good stay. The park itself was anticlimatic in regards to game viewing after our other park experiences. It would be O.K. as a first stop but not last. It is difficult to see much because of the forest and one is to far away from the waters edge to see anything, Even the hippo pond requires field glasses. I must say though we were very lucky. While we were driving to leave we came across some tree lions. Our guide was quite surprised as he hadn't seen any there in three years and thought they had all been killed off when they ventured out of the park. So it did make for a great end to our trip"

Peak Hotel
8.4 (14 reviews)

Peak Hotel ★★★

📍 B144, Karatu

"My husband and I stayed 3 nights in this hotel. Our experience was great. The staff were very friendly and helped us with everything we needed. Especially Janeth and the chef Safari who prepare to us the tasty food. I would definitely recommend the place."

Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge
10 (43 reviews)

Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge ★★★★★

📍 and 7, Plot No 1, Tloma, Ganko, Karatu

"It was the best family trip with my stay here. I would recommend the hotel to anyone interested. We all felt valued and well taken care."

Njia Panda Tented Lodge and Campsite
9.6 (41 reviews)

Njia Panda Tented Lodge and Campsite ★★★★

📍 Karatu, Karatu

"Stunning safari tents, very comfortable, clean and modern. Loved the outdoor shower. Best sleep I had all holiday! Staff very friendly and helpful - food was amazing, and customer service excellent. Pool was nice but could do with more sunbeds after a day safari."

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Patamu Restaurant & Lodge Hotels in Karatu

Patamu Restaurant & Lodge

"Our stay at Patamu Restaurant Lodge & Safaris was good overall and worked very well as a convenient stopover before continuing on to the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. The hotel is well located for travelers heading toward the national parks and is a practical place to rest before longer safari days. The staff were very attentive and always helpful throughout our stay. The food was very good, with a nice selection of freshly prepared dishes. It was also interesting to see that local residents come here to eat and that tour guides often use the hotel for overnight stays, which gives the place a lively and authentic atmosphere. We booked a one-day Ngorongoro Crater safari directly through the hotel, and it was a very nice experience. Everything was well organized, and we enjoyed the day very much. It is definitely worth asking about safari options when making your reservation, as booking directly through the hotel can be convenient. Overall, a solid and comfortable choice for a stopover on the way to Ngorongoro"

Migunga Tented Camp Hotels in Karatu

Migunga Tented Camp

"“I had a wonderful stay in the single room at Migunga Tented Camp. The room was clean, comfortable, and surrounded by nature, giving a peaceful safari experience. I especially enjoyed the quiet environment and waking up to the sounds of birds and wildlife. The staff were welcoming and helpful, and the atmosphere felt relaxing and authentic. A great place to stay if you want comfort while enjoying the natural beauty near Lake Manyara"

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Africa Safari Karatu ★★★★
"The lodge is a good location with spacious rooms. We stayed triple occupancy for 2 nights. However the food choice especially dinner and lunch box were not tasty and we barely ate. No wifi in the rooms. Issues with hot water pressure and drainage of water in the shower. Staff is pleasant."
★★★★★
2024-09-24
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Skylark Hotel ★★★★
"Good location, good service"
★★★★★
2026-08-16
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Karatu Tented Lodge ★★★★
"An amazing location with really nice luxury tents and comfortable beds. We experienced really great and personal service, great food and a clean and safe environment. We stayed only one night but would gave loved to stay one more to enjoy their services and the nature."
★★★★★
2025-07-26
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Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge ★★★★
"Best service and hospitality Thank you everyone for the best stay"
★★★★★
2026-07-18
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STC.SAFARI LODGE ★★★
"Peaceful place. Sister are very kind in managing the structure. Good food and nice bedrooms with comfortable beds. Located near to NgoroNgoro"
★★★★★
2026-07-25
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Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge ★★★★
"The hotel is lovely as well as the view of the pool and the lake from my room. The best part for me was the Serena Experience Journey 2 hour scrub, massage, and facial at the spa with Christina! Exceptional and well priced. Nice to have a little luxury after a few weeks in the bush!"
★★★★★
2026-01-22
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Peak Hotel ★★★
"I highly recommend peak hotel. The service is world class, staff very polite and helpful, the food is very tasty with healthy serving, the rooms are very large for the price...it's a home away from home. Keep up the good work Peak Hotel"
★★★★★
2023-11-04
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Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge ★★★★★
"It was an amazing stay at Turaco. The beautiful property with the very accommodating staff really made our stay memorable. The food was awesome too. They prepared it according to the kids preference too."
★★★★★
2026-06-18
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Njia Panda Tented Lodge and Campsite ★★★★
"This was my favorite of all the lodges we stayed at. It is located just outside the Ngorongoro Crater, with beautiful rooms, peaceful and well-manicured grounds, and a staff that is exceptionally friendly and attentive. I only wish we could have stayed longer. We also had the chance to meet the owners, Fiona and Marco, who are remarkable people. Her story has truly inspired us to do more to help. I highly recommend this lodge not only for its beauty and comfort but also for the meaningful work they do for the community.."
★★★★★
2025-09-13

Karatu travel info

Power Plug & Voltage

230V/Type D/G

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Exchange Rate

1 USD ≈ 2640.81 TZS

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Local Payment

Cash/M-Pesa/Tigo Pesa

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Connectivity

Vodacom/Tigo/Airtel

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Current Weather

Partly clear

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Number of reviews

492

Total properties

39

Weekday Avg. Price

$235

Weekend Avg. Price

$237

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