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Frina Buffalo Lodge

2.5 star property
Travelers find themselves surrounded by peaceful nature while enjoying regional cuisine at this tranquil retreat where staff know the best local secrets

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Frina Buffalo Lodge offers heartfelt hospitality and authentic local flavors. Guests enjoy breakfast in the peaceful garden, browse the well-stocked library for a quiet read, or get insider advice on nearby attractions through helpful tour and ticket services.

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Arusha Region, Karatu, P.O.Box 80061

Getting around

  • Lake Manyara (LKY) - 25 min drive

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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), free newspapers, and a computer station
  • A TV in the lobby, a reception hall, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Frina Buffalo Lodge offer 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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 5.0 per day
Cribs (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 Karatu
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?

Check-out 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 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

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Reviews

2/10 Terrible

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Stayed 1 night in May 2019