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Karama Lodge & Spa

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At Karama Lodge & Spa, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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A bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a patterned bedspread.

Double Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bed with a canopy, multiple pillows, and a view of greenery outside.

Twin Room, Balcony

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a bed under a canopy, a wooden bench, a small table, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Triple Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A bed with a zebra print bedspread, white pillows with patterns, and a white canopy.

Single Room, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bed with a canopy, multiple pillows, and a view of greenery outside.

Family Room, Balcony

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Arusha is home to Karama Lodge & Spa. Arusha Golf Course and Lake Duluti are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ngurdoto Crater and Mt. Meru. Natural History Museum and Cultural Heritage Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Arusha travel guide
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Old Moshi Road, Arusha, None

What's nearby

  • Arusha Golf Course
    6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Arusha Clock Tower
    7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Arusha International Conference Centre
    8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts
    8 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Arusha Declaration Monument
    9 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Chinese Dragon
    8 min drive
  • Karibu Uzunguni City Park
    6 min drive
  • The Hub
    7 min drive
  • Rippers Bistro
    17 min walk
  • George's Tavern
    6 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Karama Lodge & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Karama Lodge & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karama Lodge & Spa?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Karama Lodge & Spa?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Karama Lodge & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Karama Lodge & Spa located?

Situated in Arusha, this lodge is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Arusha Golf Course and within 6 mi (10 km) of Arusha Clock Tower and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts. Natural History Museum and Arusha International Conference Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Karama Lodge & Spa Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.2

Cleanliness

5.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything is wonderful. Rustic artistic decor and grounds, friendly and helpful staff. Clean and beautiful views. Great food. Filtered water. A wonderful perch high above one of the great cities in Tanzania. Views of city and Mt Kilimanjaro (on clear day). Good WiFi. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our stay in Arusha

It was a really good stay! They have a three bed room and it was so convenient. The view from the lodge reception is incredible that we were hardly in our room. All the staff were really welcoming and we made friends with them all, making the stay so much better!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff was kind and very helpful. The property was lush with beautiful plants, flowers, and sculptures. Plus monkeys!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
This hotel is easy to access and very simple for drivers to find, featuring a nice and well-maintained outside environment. While the room itself is a bit small, it remains acceptable and offers a truly great view. However, the cleanliness is only average, and the bathroom is in noticeable need of some upkeep. The biggest disappointment was the buffet breakfast, which was highly limited to begin with; it starts at 7:00 AM, but by the time I arrived around 8:00 AM, a medium-sized group had already eaten most of the food. The hotel staff stated that they were unable to replenish most of the items because they only prepare a set amount for the day and had pretty much run out. Additionally, their hotel shuttle service is extremely overpriced, demanding $30 USD for a short 8km drop-off; I ended up using Bolt instead, which only cost $5.66. The Bolt driver was great, so I tipped him a good amount, and the total was still far less than the $30 the hotel wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good food.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough about our stay with Karama. The lodge and grounds were amazing and surreal but what made it for me were the staff members. I felt so welcomed and inspired by their hospitality and generosity. Definitely come to Karama. If I’m in Arusha again, I will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very..... noisy neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

좋은 경치와 맑은 공기

시내 중심가에서 조금 떨어져 있으나 메루산자락 아래에 있어서 경치도 공기가 깨끗하다. 밤에는 나이트클럽 음악소리가 들림. 방들이 독립적으로 떨어져 있어서 사생활이 보장되어 좋았음.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous! Stayed twice, 6 nights in total
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful grounds!

This was my first stop on three weeks in Tanzania. The hotel and grounds are very well maintained. My only issue is the swimming pool, it turned my hair green!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Big disappointment

Roof was leaking to our bed in the first lodge we had while about to sleep. Packed our stuff and got moved to a much lower standard lodge, where my boyfriend couldn’t even fit into the bed properly. Following day needed to pack our stuff once again to get a lodge that we paid for. However, there was no hot water at all. We were too tired to change to the fourth lodge in two nights so settled to shower freezing cold. Also the hotel pool was filthy and didn’t invite for a dip. Upon departure I pointed out all the issues to the reception manager lady, who wasn’t cooperative at all. Rest of the staff were lovely, but she couldn’t care less about the problems we had - no refund or proper compensation. She pointed out they had great reviews already and continued watching YouTube videos after saying she’s willing to compensate 8 USD (out of ~350 USD we spent) - take it or leave it. Absolutely horrible standard of customer service. Avoid at all means.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastiskt!

Fantastisk personal som verkligen var hjälpsamma. Kändes som om man bara vill komma tillbaka igen....och igen. God mat och fin, lugn miljö.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Underbar omgivning, men långt till allt!

Underbar miljö, men långt från allt annat.... Död groda i poolen avskräckte från bad, då jag är livrädd för just grodor 😬
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018