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Crater Rim View

Karatu, Tanzania
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
“Avoid if you have the option”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011
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My husband and I stayed here for one night during our safari through the Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti areas. I am fully aware that there are limited lodging options in this area, but I would recommend looking elsewhere. The other places we stayed on our safari were all much better, including a tented camp in the Serengeti. When we arrived,... More

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San Juan Bautista, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“A disaster, would never go back!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2011
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This place was relatively expensive, $100 for a double room, twice the cost of the Octagon which was 10x better. When. Returned after a long dusty day on safari there was no hot water. We we told a bucket of hot water would be delivered so we could wash up but there were no wash clothes, only towels. We were... More

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“Enjoyed”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2011

Stopped here during wedding tour of Tanzania. Hot, powerful, working shower -- a plus during this trip. Comfortable bed. Friendly helpful staff. Good food. Recomended.

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Overland Park, Kansas
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“Great food, nice hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2011
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Like many others I stayed here on a safari trip before going to Ngorogoro Crater. The staff was nice, had a gift shop and a little bar. I have to saw the food here was amazing! We had soup, roast beef and green beans and it was the best food on my month long trip. The rooms were basic and... More

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Seattle
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“A good mid-range hotel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2010

We stayed here after visiting Lake Manyara before going to Ngorongoro. We had been camping the previous few nights, so it was nice to get a shower and be able to wash our clothes. The room was clean. The mosquito net was without holes. Food in the restaurant was not as good as other budget/mid-range hotels. Overall, I feel like... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2010
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