Octagon Lodge

Property class: 3
Karatu lodge with outdoor pool and restaurant

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When visiting Karatu, Octagon Lodge is a great choice to consider. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $132
$157 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23

Room options

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A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by bamboo forest.

Chalet, 1 King Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed under a canopy, a bedside table, a chair, a fan, and a window with a view of the outside.

Chalet, 1 King Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Karatu Next to Main Road, Karatu

What's nearby

  • Karatu Playground - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lake Manyara National Park - 33 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

  • Lake Manyara (LKY) - 33 min drive
  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 96.7 miles/155.7 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kona Mbulu Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kwa Msafiri - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ellien's In - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kona Mbulu Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Octagon Lodge

  • When visiting Karatu, Octagon Lodge is a great choice to consider. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 15 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Safari nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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 does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Octagon Karatu
Octagon Lodge
Octagon Lodge Karatu
Octagon Lodge Tanzania/Karatu
Octagon Lodge Lodge
Octagon Lodge Karatu
Octagon Lodge Lodge Karatu

Frequently asked questions

Does Octagon Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Octagon Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Octagon Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Octagon Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Octagon Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Octagon Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Octagon Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Octagon Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and mountain biking. Additional recreation nearby includes safari tours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Octagon Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Octagon Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

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Reviews

Octagon Lodge Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

Everythings works, but more places to sit outdoor.

The room and the food was very nice and the staff was friendly. The pool-area need improvement, and I think the place need cosy sites both out in the garden area and in the restaurant. Places, where we could sit and talk or read.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good lodges

Great stop between safaris ,very good Evening meal and hot breakfast,nice Irish themed bar ,lodges we’re clean and good hot showers ,wifi was very good
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8/10 Very good

Friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful landscaping - lush, many birds. Food was ver good. Nice lounge with cozy fireplace.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel with good access to Ngorogoro

We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and spacious. The food was delicious and served on time for every meal. The staff were attentive and friendly. Very convenient location only 15km from the gate to Ngorogoro crater
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2/10 Poor

Attention Arnaque

N'allez pas à cet hotel, on est arrivé il n'y avait pas d'électricité. Le réceptionniste trouvait ça normal, notre guide a discuté avec lui pendant plus de 5 minutes après quoi il a consenti a allumer le générateur. Les coupures de courant était trop récurante. Et le pire ce fut quand on a voulu partir. Nous avions payer une pension complete mais l'hotel a refuser de nous laisser partir si ne nous payons pas 18$ pour les boissons et 20$ pour le repas du chauffeur. Le repas du chauffeur je peux le comprendre mais je n'avais pas faim et pensais pouvoir lui donner ma part... Mais meme si je n'ai pas manger ma part, j'ai due payer en plus celle du chauffeur. Ils nous ont menacer de ne pas nous laisser quitter l'hotel. Et leur machine visa ne fonctionnait pas. Bref que du stress alors qu'on l'on est en vacance. Très mauvais accueil, très mauvais service et voleurs!! Bref le pire de ce que l'Afrique à a offrir! Et je suis Africaine!! Allez sur le lac maniera ou sur les abord du Ngoro ngoro, le service est bien meilleur pour le même prix.. Eviter l'octagon lodge a tout prix
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10/10 Exceptional

Octagon lodge-an oasis in Karatu

The room or lodge we stayed in was set in a beautiful garden...an oasis for the surrounding area. Ideal location for a trip to the Ngorongoro crater. Although the lodge was clean and comfortable it was a little basic, but charming none the less. The only real negative was that the porch area needed to be seen to...the wooden boards were a little loose underfoot. The hotel itself..again beautiful gardens and landscaping, there was a pool on site too (although we didn't have time to use it)and a fabulous well stocked bar. The staff were fantastic, attentive, helpful and friendly, infact hospitality was first rate, made the stay. The food was excellent, packed lunch was provided for our day trip and on our return they were waiting with refreshments... excellent service all round. Would definitely stay here again.
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6/10 Good

THE pool was Nice and clean. Staff was friendly but to communicate was hard because of the poor understanding of englisch. The rooms were clean but the walls were not fully covert so small animals/bugs can come in. There is a klamboo. Breakfast was good with fresh fruit, eggs and pancakes. It s a good option if you don t want to spent to much money and want to be close to THE entrance of THE ngorogoro Crater. Thats 25 min drive to the gate and 45 min -1 hour to get to THE descending road of THE Crater!
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to stay

The staff was very friendly and helpful. We were looking for a place to buy some groceries and they escorted us there so we didn't get lost. The food was awesome. The bed was very comfortable. We had a great nights sleep.
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8/10 Very good

Perfect before and after safari

Very big and nice rooms! Cousy bar and restaurang! Food was fine and helpfull staff! Perfect place before and after going to safari!
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet stay with excellent service

Didn't know what to expect, but what a surprise! Everything in order and very good maintenance and housekeeping. Lovely restaurant and food!
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10/10 Exceptional

Guter Lodge mit zu teuerem Safari.

Insgesamt ein sehr schöner Lodge. Leider sind die Safari Preise uberteuert. 560 USd/Tag! Also besser woaanders buchen.
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8/10 Very good

Well positioned for game park visits

We were looking for a moderately priced hotel which was located within close driving distance to Ngorongoro Crater and Manyara National Park, and this lodge met our requirements. The drive to it on local streets made us a bit worried about the standard, but it was very acceptable and the gardens were lovely. We had hired a driver for our safari visits and he found his own lodgings nearby (there were many offerings to suit African local taste) which enabled him to pick us up easily each day at the lodge and take us to the parks. Our price included breakfast, dinner and a take out lunch box (we could choose our own ingredients) and the food was good.
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4/10 Fair

Insgesamt eher mäßig

Die Unterkunft ist erstaunlich günstig, gemessen an den Preisen der umliegenden Lodges. Die Zimmer sind sehr einfach, aber recht sauber. Das Essen ist OK, allerdings vergleichsweise teuer - besonders die Lunchpakete haben ein denkbar schlechtes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Der Service und der Gesamteindruck ließen doch arg zu wünschen übrig. Auch ansonsten günstige Unterkünfte sollten ein engagierteres und professionelleres Management haben, als wir es hier erlebt haben.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and friendly nice staff.

Lovely lush tropical gardens and clean rooms. They packed a good lunch for us. We relaxed at the octagon Irish bar in the evening after spending a spectacular day at the Ngorogoro crater.
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8/10 Very good

Nice start-up point for Ngrongoro and Lake Eyasi

A good hotel, bad access road ( as with most in the country), bungalows situated in a superb botanical garden. We were greeted every day at the gate with fresh juice and warm towels, and returning from the dust and heat of a safari, this puts a smile onto your face. Very good food, nice and easygoing staff. Very good security. All in one - a good choice. Highly recommended.
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8/10 Very good

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8/10 Very good

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8/10 Very good

very convenient