Best Hotels in Karatu

Explore Karatu with 38 stays near popular landmarks, shopping malls, dining spots, and key business areas for a convenient city stay.

Africa Safari Karatu
8.1 (46 reviews)

Africa Safari Karatu ★★★★

📍 JJ78+9W, Karatu

"What a view! This place is quite a bit out of town, but when you're there the views are amazing. With a quaint pool, lovely staff and decent meals. A great place to start your safari adventure from, so close to the ngorogoro-crater. You will not be disappointed, enjoy your stay."

Skylark Hotel
10 (2 reviews)

Skylark Hotel ★★★★

📍 105, Karatu, Karatu

"Good location, good service"

Karatu Tented Lodge
9.2 (44 reviews)

Karatu Tented Lodge ★★★★

📍 Karatu, Karatu

"Amazing experience in the bush of Africa. We went here after a long day through the Tarangire park. We had a wonderful welcome of the entire Karatu staff and were guided to our rooms. The rooms were very wel equipped. We were expecting a tent but it was more like a building with tent-like walls. Although it can become chilly at night. The staff made sure that we weren’t getting cold. They provided us with hot water bags which kept is warm the whole night. Next the diner and breakfast were very good. It is a place to put on your list when visiting Tarangire or other parks in the area."

Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge
9.3 (45 reviews)

Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge ★★★★

📍 JR58+9WV, Karatu

"Wonderful experience with a luxury hotel offering exceptional hospitality. From the moment of arrival, the warm welcome at the entrance set the tone for a truly memorable stay. The team ensured that every detail was taken care of promptly and professionally, without any hesitation. Having traveled and stayed in many hotels before, this experience stands out as truly top-notch. The level of service, attention, and overall ambiance exceeded expectations. We highly recommend this hotel and extend our sincere thanks to the management for their outstanding hospitality."

STC.SAFARI LODGE
9.2 (6 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

"We only popped in to this lovely lodge for lunch on our way to Ngorongoro crater. I wished we had booked a couple of nights here as the lodge is in a beautiful location overlooking lake Manyara. There are wonderful gardens and a very peaceful atmosphere. The lunch was delicious and the staff were very friendly"

Peak Hotel
8.4 (14 reviews)

Peak Hotel ★★★

📍 B144, Karatu

"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"

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

"Very nice staff and tasteful cuisine. A great experience including garden, animation and swimming pool. Rooms are magnificient. We did enjoy a lot!"

Njia Panda Tented Lodge and Campsite
9.6 (41 reviews)

Njia Panda Tented Lodge and Campsite ★★★★

📍 Karatu, Karatu

"We absolutely loved our stay at this tented lodge near Ngorongoro Crater. The setting is stunning, with incredible views and a real sense of being close to nature. The tents were spacious and comfortable, with thoughtful touches that made them feel special while still keeping that authentic safari atmosphere. The food was excellent—fresh, tasty, and beautifully served—and the staff were so kind and welcoming throughout our stay. Being just a short drive from the crater made exploring really easy, and it was always a joy to come back in the evenings to such a peaceful, relaxing place. Truly unforgettable!"

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Africa Safari Karatu ★★★★
"We had a really nice stay! The staff was really friendly and they prepared vegetarian lunch boxes for us! I had the chance to go swimming early in the morning in the pool with a stunning view!We had a really nice time! "
★★★★★
2023-10-16
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Traveling with friends
Skylark Hotel ★★★★
"Good location, good service"
★★★★★
2026-08-16
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Family
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 ★★★★
"My family and I stayed here for 2 nights. We had an amazing experience. The hotel is safe and clean, the views are incredible, and the service was great. We especially loved the entertainment. An acrobatics group performed for our group and they were incredible! I was a cheerleader for the Utah Jazz and these guys were professionals. They even let me do some stunts with them. I highly recommend this hotel for a great experience."
★★★★★
2025-10-19
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Toro G

Traveling with friends
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 ★★★★
"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"
★★★★★
2026-02-23
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Peak Hotel ★★★
"Having complained about the state of the first hotel we were given we were moved to the Peak hotel. To say it was superb is probably an understatement, it was brilliant. Would recommend for a stop over base hotel if touring Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro. It could also serve as a breaking point if visiting the Serengeti. Will be back again and again."
★★★★★
2023-10-16
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Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge ★★★★★
"This hotel was one of the nicest hotels we've stayed at. Our group of 10 extended family members (ages 2-72) were happily surprised by the beautiful grounds, rooms, pool, bars, and nightly entertainment. The staff were very attentive, helpful, and friendly, especially Neema, the manager. The food was delicious and the rooms were spacious, with whirlpool tubs to relax in after a day on safari. Very close to Ngorongo park. Tanzania Specialists tour company booked this hotel for us and it was perfect! The nightly music, acrobatics, and Maasai cultural experience were fun and interesting, too."
★★★★★
2026-07-13
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Njia Panda Tented Lodge and Campsite ★★★★
"The team here make you feel at home. The food was amazing every morning and night! They are so friendly and welcoming. After dinner, they sang and danced and had everyone up to join them! We also got cake as a thank you for visiting their lodge. Such lovely people and always smiling. Will definitely return!"
★★★★★
2025-09-12

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Number of reviews

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38

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PHP 14,442

Weekend Avg. Price

PHP 14,465

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