Offering views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Karanga River Lodge is located in Moshi and features a restaurant and 24-hour front desk. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Simply furnished, all rooms are equipped with a fan and mosquito nets. The executive rooms offer a flat-screen TV. The private bathrooms include a shower. A buffet breakfast is provided every morning. The a la carte garden restaurant offers African and international cuisine. Guests can also enjoy refreshments at the bar. Staff at Karanga River Lodge can help you organize tours and excursions to nearby attractions. Mount Kilimanjaro is about 12 mi and Lake Chala is 30 mi from the property. The Kilimanjaro International Airport is a 40-minutes’ drive from Hartebeest View. The property offers free parking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Moshi
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  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Agnes at reception was very friendly and helpful with all requests. Great to have a pool and a nice quiet neighbourhood - 5 min tuk-tuk into centre of Moshi, also some bars on the main road you can wonder up to. Food was very good.
  • Karina
    Israel Israel
    I had a great view to the Mt. Kilimanjaro from my room at this sunny day. Very friendly staff! The pool was super clean like the the rest of the hotel too. Dinner and breakfast was delicious and to sit at the bar is amazing! All together a very,...
  • David
    United States of America United States of America
    Recently renovated property and extremely friendly staff. A perfect place to relax for a few days before heading up Kilimanjaro. I had all my meals there and enjoyed the pool and wifi. They even went out and bought a bottle of my favorite rum!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Karanga River Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Private pool
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and charges may apply.
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Soundproof
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Shallow end
    • Swimming pool toys
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 10 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Karanga River Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    FAQs about Karanga River Lodge

    • Karanga River Lodge is 2 miles from the center of Moshi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Karanga River Lodge include:

      • Double
      • Twin

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Karanga River Lodge is from 11:00 AM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Karanga River Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Karanga River Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Back massage
      • Swimming pool
      • Head massage
      • Bicycle rental
      • Foot massage
      • Bike tours
      • Full-body massage
      • Game drives
      • Neck massage
      • Walking tours
      • Hand massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Couples' massage

    • Guests staying at Karanga River Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • À la carte

    • Karanga River Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1