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Situated in Karatu, Lilac Hideaway provides accommodation with access to a garden. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. Some units have a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain views and an outdoor dining area. At the holiday home, every unit comes with a private bathroom. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available. A car rental service is available at the holiday home. The nearest airport is Lake Manyara Airport, 23 km from Lilac Hideaway.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • M
    Matan
    Germany Germany
    the staff was accommodating and friendly. As we arrived, we were greeted with generosity and hospitality. we had a fun and relaxing time at this lovely accommodation.
  • Syra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious, peaceful and views towards the Ngorogoro crater, located on the edge of Keratu. Private dining through the services of a chef and waiter at a reasonable cost was fantastic, as we didn’t have a car and we’re only staying a couple of...
  • Max
    Germany Germany
    It was nice to have coffe plants in front of our entrance door. The car was safe. Wifi was good.
  • Peter
    Germany Germany
    We liked the house very much. It’s modern nice and a comfortable place to start the journey into the national parks
  • Sergey
    Russia Russia
    Great standalone house with kitchen and all facilities. My children think that it was the best house in all our trip. Since they have separate room, and a house had the second floor. Best place and not very expensive (comparing other option) in...
  • Julia
    Germany Germany
    We enjoyed our stay at this very quiet and comfortable place very much and even extanded it for some days. Perfect for day trips to lake manyara and ngorongoro national parks. Staff is very helpful and even arranged a laundry service for us.
  • Allen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice views out over to the crater in the distance. Complimentary beers and drinks in the fridge was a nice touch. Kitchen well equipped and condiments were there including fresh coffee.
  • Martha
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Location was excellent (though we were driving guess not so good if you are using public means); great views and really liked the design of the house.
  • Jane
    Austria Austria
    very modern house, located a bit out of town - it primarily is geared at self-catering, which was not so clear to us
  • Marco
    Italy Italy
    Ottima soluzione a Karatu, in zona tranquilla fuori dalla cittadina. Colazione e cena preparati al momento con estrema cura.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Lilac Hideaway
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
No internet access available.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Transport
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
Lilac Hideaway takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Lilac Hideaway in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about Lilac Hideaway

  • The prices at Lilac Hideaway may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Lilac Hideaway is 1.4 miles from the centre of Karatu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Lilac Hideaway on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Lilac Hideaway on this page.

  • Check-in at Lilac Hideaway is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Lilac Hideaway (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 3 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Lilac Hideaway offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Lilac Hideaway (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Lilac Hideaway is popular with guests booking family stays.