2/10 Terrible
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Frina Buffalo Lodge
2.5 star property
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Popular amenities
- Bar
- Room service
- 24/7 front desk
- Pet friendly
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
Explore the area
P.O.Box 80061, Karatu, Arusha Region
- Karatu Playground17 min walk
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area14 min drive
- Ngorongoro Crater31 min drive
- Lake Manyara (LKY)25 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking
Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking
- 59 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
- 65 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
- 65 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
- 97 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
About the neighborhood
Karatu
With a stay at Frina Buffalo Lodge in Karatu, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Karatu Playground. .This bed & breakfast is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Ngorongoro Crater and 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Gorigor Swamp.
What's nearby
- Karatu Playground - 17 min walk
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area - 14 min drive
- Ngorongoro Crater - 31 min drive
- Lake Manyara - 41 min drive
- Lake Magadi - 95 min drive
Getting around
- Lake Manyara (LKY) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
- Lilac Café - 3 min drive
- Kona Mbulu Restaurant - 16 min walk
- Jack's Pub - 16 min walk
- The Carnivore Sports Bar - 12 min walk
- Ellien's In - 10 min walk
About this property
Frina Buffalo Lodge
Bed & breakfast in Karatu with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Frina Buffalo Lodge offers 5 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and slippers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Free self parking on site
Food and drink
- Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
- A bar/lounge
Things to do
- Library
- TV in common areas
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Gift shop/newsstand
- Laundry facilities
- Lockers
- Shared microwave
- Shared refrigerator
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
- Computer station
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace
More
- Fireplace in lobby
- Reception hall
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Slippers
Food and drink
- Free bottled water
- Limited room service
More
- Desk
- Free daily newspapers
- Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay free
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 5.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Important information
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 5.0 per day
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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
Property is also known as
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Frina Buffalo Lodge Reviews
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