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Lake Manyara Serena Safari

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and spa services

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Aerial view
Outdoor banquet area
Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds, WiFi
Travelers find an upscale retreat at Lake Manyara Serena Safari, a serene lakeside base for game drives and wildlife encounters. Enjoy English breakfast, unwind at the poolside bar, and relax with massage services after your safari.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds, WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Manyara National Park

What's nearby

  • Lake Manyara National Park - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Lake Manyara - 20 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Karatu Playground - 32 min drive - 16.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 166 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ol Mesera - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Kabisa - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Geneva Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hakuna Matata Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Pundamilia Bar - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Lake Manyara Serena Safari

Upscale hotel by the lake
At Lake Manyara Serena Safari, you can look forward to free English breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a poolside bar. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with shopping on site and a garden.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services, game drive on site, and a front-desk safe
  • Wedding services, a banquet hall, and a gift shop
Room features
All 67 rooms boast comforts such as separate dining areas and bathrobes, as well as perks like safes and WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Separate dining areas, childcare services, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 300000.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 12000 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: TZS 6000 (one-way), (from 4 to 17 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TZS 300000.0 per night

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 16653

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Lake Manyara Serena Safari have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lake Manyara Serena Safari pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Manyara Serena Safari?

Lake Manyara Serena Safari doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Lake Manyara Serena Safari?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lake Manyara Serena Safari?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Lake Manyara Serena Safari provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of TZS 12000 per person applies.

Where is Lake Manyara Serena Safari located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lake Manyara National Park and within 12 mi (20 km) of Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Karatu Playground and Gorigor Swamp are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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