Near Karatu Playground
With a stay at The Retreat at Ngorongoro in Karatu, you'll be 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Lake Manyara National Park and 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from Ngorongoro Crater. This family-friendly hotel is 22 mi (35.4 km) from Lake Manyara.
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.
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.
Swahili, English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
Free parking nearby
Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Bar
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
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Cleanliness
10.0/10
Location
0.0/10
Recommendation
100%
Closest airports
Lake Manyara (LKY)
25.4 km / 15.8 mi
Arusha (ARK)
140.1 km / 87 mi
What's nearby
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
1 km / 0.6 mi
Karatu Playground
5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Lake Manyara National Park
26.5 km / 16.5 mi
Gorigor Swamp
31.9 km / 19.8 mi
Ngorongoro Crater
34.1 km / 21.2 mi
Lake Manyara
35.4 km / 22 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Bar
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Business services
Room service
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Pool
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Free parking nearby
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
Coffee/tea in common areas
A restaurants
A bar/lounges
A poolside bar
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Free parking nearby
Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Television in common areas
Children's pool
Free use of nearby fitness center
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Children's pool
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
Gift shops or newsstand
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
In-room safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Children's pool
Free cribs/infant beds
Business services
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Conference center
Outdoors
Children's pool
Pool umbrellas
Billiards or pool table
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Number of poolside bars - 1
Pool sun loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
Spa services on site
Full-service spa
Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
In-room massage available
Languages spoken
Swahili
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
No accessible shuttle
Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
Check-in
From 11:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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