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Lake Manyara Serena Safari

★★★★·8.6/ 10Recommended
·Hotels
📍Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Manyara National Park · Arusha ↗
📞00255767123487
Meeting roomsFree breakfastGardenFree WiFiConcierge serviceFree breakfastAll 21 facilities +
Review
Official

The Lodge lies in Mto wa Mbu, Northern Tanzania, surrounded by activities such as mountain biking, canoeing and forest walks. The city of Arusha is 130 km away. Lake Manyara Airport can be reached in less than 40 minutes by car. An enchanting lodge featuring a fully equipped conference room under a canvas shelter. Wedding packages are also available and there is a honeymoon suite. All rooms have an elegant design and are provided with a bathrobe and slippers. Services include 24 hour medical service, laundry and room service. WIFI is available.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 222 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-12

Guests praise the stunning cliffside views, cleanliness, and attentive staff, including laundry services. Criticisms focus on lack of AC/TV in some rooms, dated decor, and isolated service or billing issues.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service9.0
Location9.0
Surroundings8.8
Cleanliness8.6
Facilities8.5
Rooms8.1
Value8.0
＋ PraisedFriendly and attentive staff · Beautiful lake and pool views · High-quality and varied dining · Excellent care for children and special needs
－ ComplaintsSome rooms need renovation · Hidden fees or lack of transparency · Presence of insects/mosquitoes · Mosquitoes

KEYIdeal for view-seekers. Confirm AC availability and lake view when booking.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location? Is it near any attractions?＋
Perched on a cliff with stunning lake views (Location score: 9.0), it serves as a gateway to Lake Manyara National Park and offers on-site game viewing.
diningDoes the hotel offer breakfast? How is the food quality?＋
Yes, free breakfast (including English options) and room service are available. Guests highly praise the high-quality food served at the restaurant.
familyIs this hotel suitable for families with children?＋
While family guests praise the views and staff care, please note the policy states 'Children not allowed'. Verify this restriction before booking.
coupleAny recommendations for couples? Is the environment romantic?＋
Ideal for couples due to stunning cliffside views, infinity pool, and attentive service creating a honeymoon atmosphere. Note: Some guests mentioned dated facilities and mosquitoes.
roomWhat are the room facilities like? Is there AC and TV?＋
Room score is 8.1. Facilities are modern but dated. A key con is that some rooms lack AC and TV, so confirm specific room amenities upon check-in.
serviceHow is the level of service?＋
Service score is 9.0. Guests praise the attentive, concierge-style service and laundry convenience. Despite isolated incidents, overall service is highly rated.
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