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Octagon Lodge

Name: Octagon Lodge
Address: Karatu Next to Main Road, Qurus, Karatu, Arusha, Tanzania, Karatu Next to Main Road, Arusha, Tanzania
Rating: 8.4

Lodge

8.4

/10

Very Good

17 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

ian

10.0

/ 10

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

Jonathan

10.0

/ 10

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

Jane

10.0

/ 10

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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Karatu Next to Main Road, Qurus, Karatu, Arusha, Tanzania

Main Facilities

Restaurant

WiFi

Near Karatu Playground

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Karatu Next to Main Road, Qurus, Karatu, Arusha, Tanzania

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General

Near Karatu Playground

Location

Located in Karatu, Octagon Lodge is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Karatu Playground and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This lodge is 15.4 mi (24.9 km) from Ngorongoro Crater and 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Gorigor Swamp.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Karatu Playground - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Ngorongoro Crater - 24.9 km / 15.4 mi
Gorigor Swamp - 26.2 km / 16.3 mi
Lake Manyara National Park - 28 km / 17.4 mi
Lake Manyara - 32.7 km / 20.3 mi
Lake Magadi - 51.9 km / 32.2 mi

The nearest airports are:
Lake Manyara (LKY) - 22.2 km / 13.8 mi
Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 191.9 km / 119.2 mi

The preferred airport for Octagon Lodge is Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.).

Facilities

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.

Business Facilities

Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Dining

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers are provided. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

All facilities in Octagon Lodge

Bar, Cafe and Lounge

Swimming Pool

Entertainment Facility

Functional Hall

Common Space

General

Banquet
Smoking area
Parking
Terrace

Transportation

Airport transfer
Bicycle rental

Things to Do

Barbecue
Garden

Connectivity

Free WiFi

Public Facilities

Safety deposit box

Business Facilities

Meeting rooms

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Octagon Lodge

Important Note

Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:

12:00 - 21:00

Check-out:

Before 10:00

Service Animals Not Allowed

Professional property host/manager, No cribs (infant beds) available, No front desk, No elevators

General Information

Popular Facilities	Restaurant, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time	From 12:00 - 21:00 - to 10:00
Available rooms at Octagon Lodge	15
Another facilities in Octagon Lodge	Banquet, Smoking area, Parking, Terrace, Airport transfer

Frequently asked questions about Octagon Lodge

What are available facilities at Octagon Lodge?

There are top facilites at Octagon Lodge such as Restaurant, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)

What is normal check-in & check-out time at Octagon Lodge?

The standard check-in time at Octagon Lodge is starting from 12:00 - 21:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00

What is the star rating of Octagon Lodge?

Octagon Lodge has a 3.0-star rating.

How many rooms are available at Octagon Lodge?

Octagon Lodge has 15.

Does Octagon Lodge offer airport transfers?

Yes, Octagon Lodge offers airport transfers, which can be arranged directly with the hotel.

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Overall Ratings & Reviews Octagon Lodge

Other sources (17)

8.4

Very Good

From 17 reviews

Cleanliness

8.8

Room Comfort

8.4

Location

8.0

Service and Facilites

8.2

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ida

Friends and Family

8.0

/10

Reviewed 328 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.

ian

Friends and Family

10.0

/10

Reviewed 343 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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

Verified traveler

8.0

/10

Reviewed 412 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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

Jonathan

10.0

/10

Reviewed 487 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Jane

10.0

/10

Reviewed 535 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lisa

10.0

/10

Reviewed 543 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.

Gerrie

10.0

/10

Reviewed 560 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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

Verified traveler

8.0

/10

Reviewed 561 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.

Jackie

10.0

/10

Reviewed 612 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.

8.0

/10

Reviewed 635 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.

6.0

/10

Reviewed 542 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!

Andreas

8.0

/10

Reviewed 544 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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

Verified traveler

10.0

/10

Reviewed 561 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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

Kimble

4.0

/10

Reviewed 562 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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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