The Retreat at Ngorongoro

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

9.8

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Retreat at Ngorongoro in Karatu offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy spa facilities, a swimming pool with a view, fitness centre, sun terrace, and lush gardens. Additional amenities include a restaurant, bar, and outdoor fireplace. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves African, pizza, seafood, Asian, and international cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, American, buffet, and vegetarian. Activities and Location: Located 24 km from Lake Manyara Airport, the lodge offers walking tours and cycling. Nearby attractions include Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Uzi
Israel Israel
“So… simply a dream! The decor and coziness makes you feel you do not want to leave the room. Great food. Fantastic stuff Beautiful scenery and pool. Massage was extremely professional and relaxing. Simply a super place!”
Hituraj
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was extremely good and the entrance very pleasing and satisfying. Staff were very friendly and humble and inviting and always did extremely to please us.”
Elvir
Germany Germany
“well maintained property, beautiful rooms and very helpful staff. Perfect place to wind down after visiting The Serengeti and Ngorongoro.”
Kaaya
Tanzania Tanzania
“The scenery was breathtaking! Beyond my expectations.”
Evelin
Germany Germany
“Wirklich sehr schön, sehr sehr nette und hilfsbereite Mitarbeiter. Vor allem Judith im Restaurant ist wirklich super.”
David
Tanzania Tanzania
“The attractive environment , the room was very big and clean, and exceptional hospitality from staff”
Sultan
Oman Oman
“Location and facilities also the staff were amazing”
Laura
United States United States
“We loved the big room and comfy beds Sitting out on the pourch was wonderful. They kept up all suppies in room and gave us a hot water bottle to heat the bed up. The fireplace was a nice touch. Pool excellent and property clean and beautiful. Easy...”
Jason
United States United States
“The gardens and grounds were beautiful. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms are enormous ; clean with huge shower and balcony.”
Julian
Tanzania Tanzania
“The property was exceptional with amazing landscaping, facilities and five star hospitality. The staff were warm and welcoming. I will not hesitate to recommend The Retreat to anyone who is visiting Karatu or Ngorongoro Crater.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
"Kipepeo" Dining hall
  • Cuisine
    African • Pizza • Seafood • Asian • International
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Retreat at Ngorongoro takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Retreat at Ngorongoro in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.