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Octagon Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in Karatu with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Step into a serene retreat surrounded by lush greenery, with a charming entrance and wooden stairs leading up to a cozy door.
Escape to a serene cabin surrounded by lush greenery, with a wooden deck and large windows offering forest views.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and enjoy a refreshing swim.
Stroll through a serene garden setting surrounded by lush greenery and bamboo plants.
Formal dining area with a long table and comfortable seating for a special occasion.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$390
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug

Room options

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Relax in a traditional-style bedroom with a four-poster canopy bed, featuring a woven wall and a window with a view of lush greenery.

Chalet, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Cozy retreat with a bed, white canopy, and a comfortable chair.

Chalet, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Karatu Next to Main Road, Karatu

What's nearby

  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    12 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Lake Manyara National Park
    44 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Lake Manyara
    47 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Karatu Playground
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ngorongoro Crater
    39 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Lake Manyara (LKY)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lilac Café
    3 min drive
  • Kona Mbulu Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Jack's Pub
    3 min drive
  • The Carnivore Sports Bar
    19 min walk
  • Ellien's In
    17 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 hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Meeting rooms, a front desk safe and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Octagon Lodge have amenities, such as room service.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers
  • Balconies, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return 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 lift
  • 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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Octagon Lodge?

As of 6 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Octagon Lodge on 16 Aug 2025 start from NZ$390.19, including 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.

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?

Checkout 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 miles (32 km).

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Octagon Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

ida

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

Everythings works, but more places to sit outdoor.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

ian

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

Good lodges

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful landscaping - lush, many birds. Food was ver good. Nice lounge with cozy fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Wonderful hotel with good access to Ngorogoro

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Attention Arnaque

N'allez pas à cet hotel, on est arrivé il n'y avait pas d'électricité. Le réceptionniste trouvait ça normal, notre guide a discuté avec lui pendant plus de 5 minutes après quoi il a consenti a allumer le générateur. Les coupures de courant était trop récurante. Et le pire ce fut quand on a voulu partir. Nous avions payer une pension complete mais l'hotel a refuser de nous laisser partir si ne nous payons pas 18$ pour les boissons et 20$ pour le repas du chauffeur. Le repas du chauffeur je peux le comprendre mais je n'avais pas faim et pensais pouvoir lui donner ma part... Mais meme si je n'ai pas manger ma part, j'ai due payer en plus celle du chauffeur. Ils nous ont menacer de ne pas nous laisser quitter l'hotel. Et leur machine visa ne fonctionnait pas. Bref que du stress alors qu'on l'on est en vacance. Très mauvais accueil, très mauvais service et voleurs!! Bref le pire de ce que l'Afrique à a offrir! Et je suis Africaine!! Allez sur le lac maniera ou sur les abord du Ngoro ngoro, le service est bien meilleur pour le même prix.. Eviter l'octagon lodge a tout prix

10/10 Excellent

Jane, North Shields

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

Octagon lodge-an oasis in Karatu

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.

6/10 Okay

L., nederland

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Carlsbad

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

Wonderful place to stay

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.

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Perfect before and after safari

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

8/10 Good

marina

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerrie, Gauteng, South Africa

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

Quiet stay with excellent service

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Guter Lodge mit zu teuerem Safari.

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Well positioned for game park visits

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.

4/10 Poor

Kimble, Germany

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Insgesamt eher mäßig

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.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

Great location and friendly nice staff.

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.

8/10 Good

M, London

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

Nice start-up point for Ngrongoro and Lake Eyasi

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

very convenient