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Frina Buffalo Lodge

2.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Karatu with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds
Lobby

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
  • 59 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

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P.O.Box 80061, Karatu, Arusha Region

What's nearby

  • Karatu Playground - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area - 14 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Ngorongoro Crater - 31 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Lake Manyara National Park - 37 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Lake Magadi - 95 min drive - 52.4 km

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

Property highlights
You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a garden at Frina Buffalo Lodge. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a reception hall and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket information, barbecues and a TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Frina Buffalo Lodge have amenities, such as free WiFi and safes, in addition to free newspapers and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Lockers available
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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 for free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 5.0 per day.
Cots (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

Frina Buffalo Lodge Karatu
Frina Buffalo Lodge Bed & breakfast
Frina Buffalo Lodge Bed & breakfast Karatu

Frequently asked questions

Is Frina Buffalo Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Frina Buffalo Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Frina Buffalo Lodge?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Frina Buffalo Lodge?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Frina Buffalo Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 150 per vehicle applies.

Where is Frina Buffalo Lodge located?

Situated in Karatu, this bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Karatu Playground and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ngorongoro Crater and Gorigor Swamp are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Frina Buffalo Lodge Reviews

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Stayed 1 night in May 2019