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The Retreat at Ngorongoro

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Front of property
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Lounge
Building design
Aerial view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Tloma Area, Karatu, Arusha Region
  • Lake Magadi
  • Karatu Playground
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Ngorongoro Crater
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Lake Manyara (LKY)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Cottage, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Cottage, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • 1066 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • 1066 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Karatu

The Retreat at Ngorongoro places you 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Lake Manyara National Park and 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from Ngorongoro Crater. This 27-room, 4-star hotel has conveniences like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Karatu Playground - 12 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Lake Manyara National Park - 44 min drive - 19.9 miles
  • Lake Manyara - 56 min drive - 24.7 miles
  • Ngorongoro Crater - 58 min drive - 22.4 miles

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 165 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lilac Café - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bar | Gibb’s Farm - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kona Mbulu Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Carnivore Sports Bar - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Retreat at Ngorongoro

Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast
The Retreat at Ngorongoro features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters ensure a restful night. Other standard amenities include fireplaces, furnished balconies, and coffee makers.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

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

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages
  • Thai massages

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
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
  • Check-in: 11 AM—-1 AM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • 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

Is a free cancellation option available at The Retreat at Ngorongoro?

The Retreat at Ngorongoro provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Sep 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Retreat at Ngorongoro on Sep 26, 2025 start from $346.43, 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.

What's there to see near The Retreat at Ngorongoro?

This hotel is located in Karatu within a short 13-minute walk of Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Karatu Playground is also within a driving distance of 3.7 mi.

Is parking available on site at The Retreat at Ngorongoro?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at The Retreat at Ngorongoro?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include Thai massages.

Does The Retreat at Ngorongoro have a casino at the property?

No, The Retreat at Ngorongoro doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Retreat at Ngorongoro?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about The Retreat at Ngorongoro?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a fireplace and in-room massages as well as an outdoor pool.

Does The Retreat at Ngorongoro have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Retreat at Ngorongoro have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Retreat at Ngorongoro serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does The Retreat at Ngorongoro allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Retreat at Ngorongoro.

Are there connecting rooms at The Retreat at Ngorongoro?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to The Retreat at Ngorongoro?

The closest major airport to The Retreat at Ngorongoro is Lake Manyara (LKY), which is 15.8 mi away (58 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Retreat at Ngorongoro?

Yes, every guestroom at The Retreat at Ngorongoro comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring garden or mountain views.

The Retreat at Ngorongoro Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Panayiotis, FLORENCE

Traveled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Glenn, Canada

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

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