Payments made by partners impact the order of prices displayed. Room types may vary.
The listings of booking offers for each property take into account the compensation paid to us by our partners. Prices shown may be for varying room types. Prices displayed are the lowest available, corresponding to the least expensive room type available, as provided from our partners as of the time of the user’s search.
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Treat yourself with a stay at the Marera Valley Lodge. You will be warmly greeted by a caring and professional staff. The Lodge is very new and clean. Enjoy a lovely dip in the pool after an exciting day of animal viewing. Or book a massage, located onsite too. The grounds and landscaping are so relaxing and pleasant. You will enjoy a delightfully comfortable room with all the needed amenities and a hair dryer! Nice shampoo, conditioner and lotions make you feel pampered. Our room had a large exterior deck to relax and enjoy the beautiful regional scenery. Chef and Owner Reginald will dazzle you with delicious and nicely presented dishes for a fine dining experience. Full bar with indoor and outdoor service to enjoy gathering with friends or family. The Lodge is filled with unique artwork so everywhere you look there is something special to admire. My laundry sent out was done perfectly and only a dollar for most garments. Great value and an enjoyable Safari Lodge.
Read more
Date of stay: March 2020
Value
Rooms
Service
Room Tip:All rooms surround beautiful gardens are are equidistant from the dining room and bar areas.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We stayd 2 nights with my friend. We had a large andcomfortable rooms with 2 big beds (140 cm) with a very good attentions to details. The Balcony add a view on nature. Everything was so clean. We had a very good welcoming. The food was very good and great service. I very recommand this place.
Read more
Date of stay: February 2021
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We stayed here just one night before entering the Serengeti NP. The lodge is accessed along a dirt road and on arrival we were greeted with cool towels and a welcome drink. The staff were helpful and efficient at check in and check out. The lodge is set amidst manicured gardens and a pool. The rooms are duplex bungalow style with a balcony overlooking more rural views. From our room we could see Weaver birds entering and emerging from their nests. The room was spotlessly clean with flowers on the duvet. The bedding was crisp white cotton sheets, duvets and blankets if needed. A wood fire was available for cold nights (not needed yet) and comfy chairs. The en suite was adequate with plenty of hot water, toiletries and towels. Dinner and breakfast were both buffet style with a satisfactory range of food presented. Beetroot soup was served to table. The bar was comfortable for a drink and prices not excessive. We had time after arriving to visit a coffee plantation with a guided tour followed by tasting. Overall, a comfortable lodge for an overnight stay.
Read more
Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We had this lodge booked for us during our 3 night safari through Maua Adventures. It is conveniently located on the way to the Serengeti and Nronogoro Crater just off the highway. This lodge is gorgeous and we wished we had more time here to enjoy it aside from one short night. The rooms are huge and beautifully furnished with large decks with nice views over the plantation, the grounds are beautifully landscaped, food plentiful and delicious and the pool was large and clean. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive. I would love to stay here again for 2 nights and enjoy some of the amenities such as the spa services.
Read more
Date of stay: October 2020
Rooms
Location
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We stayed here for one night on our way from Manyara to the Serengeti. The lodge is very close to the village of Karatu and opened not so long ago. We loved our spacious room with a great bathroom and a large shower. Every room has two Queen Beds and is located in the garden around a very big swimming pool. Since we arrived here in the early afternoon we could enjoy the swimming pool a little bit before heading to dinner where owner Regie greeted us and told us proudly that he writes all the menus for the different meals. You can feel the love for detail and taste the exquisite food served during the meals here. We will definitely be back! If you have any questions, don't hesitate and contact us!
Read more
Date of stay: June 2019
Location
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
The grounds are nicely manicured and the rooms are large and comfortable but we would have preferred a king size bed rather than 2 doubles, one of which represented simply wasted space. The buffet style food was consistently average and quite oily with very limited salad offerings - not as good as other lodges we visited. The WiFi was available only in a small area near the restaurant and bar and was often frustratingly slow. Still water was charged extra and not provided with meals. Why not have a filtered water station in the bar/restaurant where guests are able to refill containers as needed. The reception area could also do with a makeover as it was quite dark, gloomy and uninviting. Had we not been on an organized tour, with pre-selected hotels we would not have booked this location.
Read more
Date of stay: April 2024
Value
Rooms
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled with friends
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We would highly recommend the Marera Valley Lodge in Karatu - the whole site is beautifully presented and well kept and the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. The bungalows are beautiful and have everything that you need for your stay. The Lodge is conveniently placed for visiting the Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Conservation area. The food is fantastic - some nights it's table service from a set menu and others it's a buffet, both are incredibly tasty and great even for a vegetarian. Also great options from the buffet for breakfast, including freshly cooked fried eggs/omelettes and scrambled eggs. The bungalows that are further away from the communal areas don't keep wifi access but there is plenty of comfortable seating in the bar area and on the covered patio if you need internet access. The pool area is wonderful if you have any down time in between day trips. Would like to say a big thank you for all of the members of staff who gave us such a memorable stay.
Read more
Date of stay: May 2023
Value
Location
Service
Trip type: Travelled with family
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Now if you've been missing that luxury effect, then here you go. This property is stunning. Take a special note of the shrubbery. The colors and textures they've planted around the landscapes are a delight to the eyes. The rooms are huge and beautiful. High vaulted ceilings, fireplace, open rainfall shower. Each room has a big balcony overlooking the plains. The people here also very accommodating, and the food was very good. They're still working on their Wi-Fi in the rooms, but everywhere else you are connected. The pool was in the center of an expanse that allowed you to swim and view the Stars at the same time. At this property all the cabins are in a horseshoe so you can't get lost. A short walk and you are back to the lounge with the bar and fireplaces, or across the hall in the dining hall. The service here is amazing and the food is as well. The portions are amble, you will not be hungry. They do special orders, even on cocktails. Though you will hate to leave, when you do, you’ll get a big serenaded send off by the staff. A very nice touch.
Read more
Date of stay: May 2021
Value
Location
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Looking for a place that isn't out of the world expensive, you'll find it at Marera Valley Lodge. A newer property, it has elegance and flair that is not overrated....its comfortable, peaceful, well appointed with touches of elegance. The beauty of the landscape is seen throughout this smaller, exclusive hidden gem. The pool is lovely and welcoming. The staff is very accommodating, and the rooms are quite large, a welcome respite for the night. Stunning property!
Read more
Date of stay: May 2021
Value
Cleanliness
Service
Room Tip:All rooms are good and close.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We were lucky enough to stay at this lodge twice during our recent safari. Once at the beginning of our trip and once towards the end. The rooms are a great size with large beds and private decks overlooking the garden area. There's a great centralized swimming pool and bar/restaurant area. There is a vegetable garden onsite as well. The staff is friendly and accommodating and the food is excellent. The staff even remembered us from the previous week and without asking went out of their way to make us a different soup so that we wouldn't have to have the same one twice (even though the first one was delicious and we would have loved that anyway!).
Read more
Date of stay: July 2022
Value
Rooms
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
There are more places to choose from in the Karatu area.
LOCATION
TanzaniaArusha RegionKaratu
Prices are provided by our partners for one room, with variable occupancy rules as provided by the property, and reflect total costs of the stay, including all taxes and fees known to our partners. Please see our partners for more details.
Is This Your Tripadvisor Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
