Probably my favorite lodge we stayed in during our Tanzanian safari. Rooms were great and had a wonderful view from the balcony. Great choice for dinner and nice buffet breakfast with free Champagne. The best part of our stay was the infinity pool with wonderful views. Lovely place to unwind either in the pool itself or the bar next to... More

I stayed there two non-consecutive nights at the beginning and end of the safari. It's a beautiful place, brilliant setting with great views on Lake Manyara [especially from the infinity pool]. 3 to 4 rooms are in each thatched roundavel hut, all having a patio or balcony respectively. Nice lounge and bar area as well as dining room. Excellent food... More

I have been staying at Serena Hotels during an African Safari Tour. I have been impressed with the Serena hotels which have very nice properties and very nice, clean rooms with great views. The staff was very friendly, helpful and pleasant. I had two minor complaints, the first was the lack of local foods to try. I like to try... More

After our stay at Sopa lodges at Ngoro Ngoro and Serengeti, we have switched our accomodation to Serena lodge at lake Manyara... Pros: - The best swimming pool among of all of listed places. This was the first time a went swimming, actually a few times. Water was warmer (but this was much lower altitude than previous lodges) and the... More

First the pool, not big but what a view, you look over the wildlife park at Lake Manyara. Sit in the bar and sip a beer while watching the birds skim the water from the pool or take a dip and sit at the edge looking at an amazing view. I wasn't feeling great so had my first nights meal... More

We stayed here on our first night of our safari which we were doing during our 3 week honeymoon in Tanzania. The operator must have told them we were honeymooning so they had baked 1/2 a cake with a congrats, waiting for us in our room! We had a lovely view of the pool area and the Lake. Most reviews... More

We stayed here one night. The staff was nice. Internet was very slow. We didnt have to pay for it but if you have to pay for it I wouldn't even try to use it. Rooms are clean. The place could use an update. The buffet food was so so but its not like you have a choice to go... More

The view from the pool was absolutely amazing. The hotel itself was fine-rooms were OK. As other reviews note, it could use an update. The staff here were all very nice and the food was fine.

Stayed there for 3 days during a Safari in Tanzania. This hotel offers a great location with a fantastic view over the Rift Valley. I strongly recommend to book a room on the first floor to get a better view. The swimming pool offers an incredible landscape. Service is good. The food is simple but good. Definitely a place to... More