Title: Ancestors Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Ancestors Lodge Hotel in Karatu with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24900000/24898900/24898829/66e447f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24900000/24898900/24898829/f13d6298.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free daily continental breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24900000/24898900/24898829/5e91e5cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24900000/24898900/24898829/877883b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24900000/24898900/24898829/a3a85ea1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Ancestors Lodge offers a tranquil garden for relaxation after adventures. Enjoy practical amenities like laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. The on-site restaurant serves continental breakfast to fuel your exploration of the surrounding area. ## Popular amenities - Room service - 24/7 front desk - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 22 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=24898829&PinnedHotelID=24898829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=24898829&PinnedHotelID=24898829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 23 - Nov 24](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=24898829&PinnedHotelID=24898829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=24898829&PinnedHotelID=24898829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 28 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=24898829&PinnedHotelID=24898829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=24898829&PinnedHotelID=24898829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=24898829&PinnedHotelID=24898829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=24898829&PinnedHotelID=24898829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24900000/24898900/24898829/ff4adcde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Daily housekeeping - 323 sq ft - Park view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24900000/24898900/24898829/ff4adcde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Daily housekeeping - 300 sq ft - Park view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Large Single Beds ![Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24900000/24898900/24898829/ff4adcde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Daily housekeeping - 300 sq ft - Park view - Sleeps 3 - 3 Large Single Beds ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24900000/24898900/24898829/49da7356.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Daily housekeeping - 538 sq ft - Park view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKaratu-Hotels-Ancestors-Lodge.h24898829.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKaratu-Hotels-Ancestors-Lodge.h24898829.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-3.34028%2C35.69091&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=J28Yzt3UQ0_X8Q70rbKOdetId6Q=) B144 Road, Karatu, Arusha #### What's nearby - Karatu Playground - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Ngorongoro Conservation Area - 13 min drive - 4.4 miles - Lake Manyara National Park - 40 min drive - 18.7 miles - Ngorongoro Crater - 41 min drive - 18.0 miles - Lake Manyara - 43 min drive - 20.8 miles #### Getting around - Lake Manyara (LKY) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lilac Café - ‬17 min walk - ‪Patamu lodge - ‬4 min drive - ‪Ellien's In - ‬5 min drive - ‪Restaurant Simba Lodge - ‬20 min drive - ‪Bump's Cafe - ‬4 min drive ## About this property ### Ancestors Lodge Property highlights You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities at Ancestors Lodge. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self-parking - Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information - Barbecues Room features All guest rooms at Ancestors Lodge offer perks, such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with rainfall showers - Portable fans, daily housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101350000/101347100/101347046/58d097ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PERIGRIN REST HOUSE Karatu - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry £40 includes taxes & fees 29 Nov - 30 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=101347046&PinnedHotelID=101347046&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99310000/99310000/99309945/1f1d18f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NJIA PANDA TENTED LODGE AND CAMPSITE Karatu - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=99309945&PinnedHotelID=99309945&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94620000/94612000/94611942/86192e68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PEAK HOTEL Karatu - 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Free WiFi - Laundry 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £52 includes taxes & fees 25 Nov - 26 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=101217731&PinnedHotelID=101217731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM - A restaurant ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 24-inch flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Free bottled water ### More - Desk - Phone - Portable fan ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Late check-out subject to availability ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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 This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Ancestors Lodge Karatu Ancestors Karatu Ancestors Lodge Hotel Ancestors Lodge Karatu Ancestors Lodge Hotel Karatu ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ancestors Lodge pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Ancestors Lodge? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ancestors Lodge? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Ancestors Lodge? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Where is Ancestors Lodge located? > Situated in Karatu, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Karatu Playground and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Crater are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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