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Frina Buffalo Lodge

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

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BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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P.O.Box 80061, Karatu, Arusha Region
  • Karatu Playground
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Ngorongoro Crater
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Lake Manyara (LKY)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Karatu

At Frina Buffalo Lodge, you'll be 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Karatu Playground and 6.9 km (4.3 mi) from Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Highlights at this B&B include free breakfast (local cuisine), free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Karatu B&B, you'll be 25.3 km (15.7 mi) from Ngorongoro Crater and 26.7 km (16.6 mi) from Gorigor Swamp.
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What's nearby

  • Karatu Playground - 17 min walk
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area - 14 min drive
  • Ngorongoro Crater - 31 min drive
  • Lake Manyara National Park - 37 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 24-hour front desk
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Frina Buffalo Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This Karatu bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
Frina Buffalo Lodge offers 5 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

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 at the property
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 are welcome and stay 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 5.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Frina Buffalo Lodge?

Frina Buffalo Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Frina Buffalo Lodge?

Yep, Frina Buffalo Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Frina Buffalo Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary local cuisine brekkie is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Frina Buffalo Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Frina Buffalo Lodge?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.

Frina Buffalo Lodge Reviews

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Reviews

2/10 Terrible

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Stayed 1 night in May 2019