Octagon Lodge

Tanzania , Karatu
Karatu, Karatu, off B144 Main Road
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15 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2020

ida

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2019

ian

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

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

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

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2016

Jonathan

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2016

Jane

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2015

Lisa

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2015

Gerrie

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!

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

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.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2014

Jackie

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

Excellent

26 Feb 2014

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.

2/10

Poor

16 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

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

Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Dec 2015

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!

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2015

Andreas

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Guter Lodge mit zu teuerem Safari.

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

Family

4/10

Poor

23 Jul 2015

Kimble

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.