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Octagon Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in Karatu with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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1 bedroom, desk
Restaurant
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Octagon Lodge sits in a rural setting where travelers find a welcoming retreat with a sunny terrace and garden. The property offers free WiFi so guests can stay connected while enjoying the outdoor pool or exploring the area on rental bikes.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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1 bedroom, desk

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Highlights

Balcony
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk

Chalet, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Karatu, Octagon Lodge is in a rural area. Karatu Playground is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Lake Manyara National Park. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Karatu Next to Main Road, Karatu

What's nearby

  • Karatu Playground - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area - 12 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Ngorongoro Crater - 39 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Lake Manyara National Park - 44 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • Lake Manyara - 47 min drive - 22.9 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Manyara (LKY) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lilac Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar | Gibb’s Farm - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kona Mbulu Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Carnivore Sports Bar - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Octagon Lodge

Lodge in a rural location
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Octagon Lodge. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • 1 meeting room, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Octagon Lodge offer amenities such as room service.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers
  • Balconies, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

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)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Octagon Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Octagon Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Octagon Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Octagon Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Octagon Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Octagon Lodge located?

Situated in a rural location, this lodge is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Karatu Playground and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ngorongoro Crater and Gorigor Swamp are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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