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The Retreat at Ngorongoro

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with free breakfast

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Tloma Area, Karatu, Arusha Region
  • Place, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    ‪17 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
  • 99 sq m
  • 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
  • 99 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Karatu

Close to airport.You'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Lake Manyara National Park and 25 miles (40 km) of Ngorongoro Crater. Lake Magadi and Lake Manyara are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Karatu Playground - 15 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Lake Manyara National Park - 43 min drive - 32.4 km

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lilac Café - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Patamu lodge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Simba Lodge - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Kona Mbulu Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rhotia Coffee Cornet - ‬19 min drive

About this property

The Retreat at Ngorongoro

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with free breakfast
The Retreat at Ngorongoro offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly The Retreat at Ngorongoro. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Karatu hotel is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2016
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include Thai massages and massages.

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Property amenities

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

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

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

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Retreat at Ngorongoro

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Retreat at Ngorongoro to the airport?

The Retreat at Ngorongoro is 15.8 mi (39-min drive) away from the Lake Manyara (LKY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Retreat at Ngorongoro?

As of Jul 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Retreat at Ngorongoro on Jul 16, 2026 start from CA $851, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Retreat at Ngorongoro have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Retreat at Ngorongoro.

Does The Retreat at Ngorongoro offer free breakfast?

The Retreat at Ngorongoro offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Retreat at Ngorongoro?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Retreat at Ngorongoro?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 1 AM.

Is there free parking at The Retreat at Ngorongoro?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Retreat at Ngorongoro have a pool?

The Retreat at Ngorongoro features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does The Retreat at Ngorongoro have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Retreat at Ngorongoro have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features Thai massages.

How close is The Retreat at Ngorongoro to downtown Karatu?

The Retreat at Ngorongoro is 3 mi away from 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 traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019