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African Royal Villa and Campsite

Property class: 4
4-star spa hotel with free breakfast

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Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Karatu, Karatu, Arusha Region, 23601
  • Place, Karatu Playground
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Manyara National Park
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with a wooden bed, two chairs, a small table, and a TV.

Classic Room

  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a wooden chair, a small table, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a wooden bed, two chairs, a small table, and a TV.

Classic Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Karatu

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.Stay at this Karatu hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Karatu Playground and 25 miles (40 km) of Lake Manyara.

What's nearby

  • Karatu Playground - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lake Manyara National Park - 33 min drive - 18.0 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Manyara (LKY) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lilac Café - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jack's Pub - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Kona Mbulu Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Rhotia Coffee Corner - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Rhotia Coffee Cornet - ‬10 min drive

About this property

African Royal Villa and Campsite

4-star spa hotel with free breakfast
African Royal Villa and Campsite offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

African Royal Villa and Campsite also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Karatu hotel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
African Royal Villa and Campsite offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LED televisions come with digital channels, first-run movies, and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and children's slippers.

This Karatu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (46 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Portable shower seat
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • First-run movies
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Smart speaker
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at African Royal Villa and Campsite

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

How close is African Royal Villa and Campsite to the airport?

African Royal Villa and Campsite is 12.8 mi (29-min drive) away from the Lake Manyara (LKY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at African Royal Villa and Campsite?

As of Sep 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at African Royal Villa and Campsite on Oct 6, 2026 start from $181, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does African Royal Villa and Campsite have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at African Royal Villa and Campsite.

Does African Royal Villa and Campsite offer free breakfast?

African Royal Villa and Campsite offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at African Royal Villa and Campsite?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at African Royal Villa and Campsite?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at African Royal Villa and Campsite?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does African Royal Villa and Campsite have a pool?

African Royal Villa and Campsite features an outdoor pool.

Does African Royal Villa and Campsite have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does African Royal Villa and Campsite have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body scrubs, facials, and body wraps.

How close is African Royal Villa and Campsite to downtown Karatu?

African Royal Villa and Campsite is 0.9 mi away from Karatu.