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A cozy room with a stone wall, wooden furniture, and a large window offering a scenic view.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a view of a lake and mountains, and a stone wall.

A cozy room with a large window, a sofa, chairs, and a table.

A stone-walled building with a wooden deck leading to a covered area.

1. Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

6.9 km from Lake Magadi

Graham

₩520,702

₩989,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A poolside area with a fire feature, umbrellas, and a deck overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A traditional thatched-roof house with a wooden deck, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and various shrubs.

A spacious lobby with a high wooden ceiling, a central chandelier, and a bar area with wooden bar stools.

A resort with wooden cabins, a pool area, and a scenic hillside view.

2. Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

14.2 km from Lake Magadi

Lorie

₩1,106,016

₩1,316,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A courtyard with palm trees, a building with arched windows, and a well-maintained garden.

A building with a red roof and arched windows, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

A courtyard with a palm tree, lounge chairs, and a building with arched windows.

A dining table set with plates, a water bottle, and a bowl of food.

3. Stc.Safari lodge

17.1 km from Lake Magadi

Tine

₩100,065

₩119,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of a valley and mountains.

A modern hotel with a rooftop infinity pool, offering a scenic view of mountains and lush greenery.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains. There are two leather armchairs and a sofa with cushions.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements.

4. Ngorongoro Lodge member of Meliá Collection - The Leading Hotels of the World

9.1 km from Lake Magadi

Faruk

₩1,097,793

₩1,714,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A thatched-roof gazebo with seating and planters, surrounded by trees.

A brick building with a wooden door and windows, surrounded by greenery.

A rustic dining area with wooden tables and benches, a thatched roof, and a television mounted on the wall.

A bar with wooden shelves stocked with various bottles and glasses.

5. Patamu Restaurant & Lodge

21.8 km from Lake Magadi

Eric

₩70,046

₩89,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A bar area with wicker furniture and a brick wall.

A wooden pathway with metal railings surrounded by dense bamboo foliage.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a brick wall, and potted plants.

A rustic bar area with a dartboard, wooden furniture, and a stone wall.

6. Octagon Lodge

22.3 km from Lake Magadi

ida

₩164,577

₩195,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a fireplace, and large woven light fixtures.

A spacious hallway with wooden floors, a brick accent wall, and a statue in the center.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a view of a lush garden.

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered area with umbrellas.

7. Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge

20.4 km from Lake Magadi

Greg L

₩506,743

₩608,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A tented room with a bed, a rocking chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A rustic interior with a wooden bar, a fireplace, and a checkered tablecloth.

8. Crater Forest Tented Camp

3.4 km from Lake Magadi

Pamela

₩306,197

₩364,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A wooden room with a bed, a hanging light fixture, and a large window with a view of the landscape.

A wooden bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, wooden tables, and hanging light fixtures.

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by stone walls and lush greenery.

9. Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge

22.4 km from Lake Magadi

Nicklas

₩398,263

₩473,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the outdoors, and hanging pendant lights.

A bedroom with a large bed, a woven rug, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A balcony with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a brick wall.

10. Lilac Hideaway

20.3 km from Lake Magadi

"We had a great stay at lilac hideaway but the thing that stood out most are the way they stepped up to help guests with travel plans We rented a dud 4x4 and it would not start after we checked in - but Eli jumped in an d organized mechanics to come and then drove with us to take the car to the mechanics once they had gotten a new battery in. The car had no brake or transmission fluids and an corroded alternator wire - Eli stayed at the mechanic while we got some food next door The mechanics...

Karen

₩132,081

₩157,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A multi-story hotel with illuminated signage and balconies.

A staircase leading to a washroom, a leather sofa, and a window with a view.

A multi-story hotel with balconies and a sign reading "PEAK HOTEL".

A well-maintained grassy area with a pathway leading to a parking area.

11. PEAK HOTEL

22.5 km from Lake Magadi

"As the name would imply, the hotel is located uphill from the main street of the town. The rooms were spacious and were separated by a wall, so each person had their own section. The bathroom was an issue as the toilet, sink and shower were all in the same place, so that if someone had a shower, the whole floor would get wet. The wi-fi was inconsistent but worked better in the dining area. The restaurant had minimal options and you had to order what you wanted for the evening hours beforehand. I...

Khan

₩140,092

₩166,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with a wooden bed, white bedding, a mirror, a bedside table, and a blue armchair.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and red balloons.

A dining table set with cutlery, glasses, and napkins, covered with a tablecloth featuring a green leafy pattern.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, arranged in a spacious room with large windows.

12. Kasi Tembo Rest House

12.4 km from Lake Magadi

₩200,131

₩238,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A wooden chair with a black and white cushion, a wooden railing, and a sunset view over a landscape.

A wooden dining table with a patterned tablecloth, surrounded by rustic chairs.

A wooden reception desk with a sign reading 'Karibu,' large windows with a view of greenery, and a woven mat on the floor.

A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden frame, white bedding, and a patterned rug.

13. Amani Eserian Ngorongoro

7.2 km from Lake Magadi

₩613,734

₩730,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A campsite with a fire pit, chairs, and lanterns.

A campsite with tents and a circle of colorful flags, surrounded by lush greenery and a vast landscape with water bodies.

A tented dining area with tables set for a meal, lanterns, and chairs.

A tented room with a bed, a wooden chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

14. Pakulala Safari Camp - East Africa Camps

6.6 km from Lake Magadi

₩573,209

₩869,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A residential area with multiple houses, each with a sloped roof and surrounded by greenery.

A room with a bed, two chairs, and a window with curtains.

A reception sign on a wooden post with a metal railing in the foreground.

15. Ngorongoro Corridor Lodge

21.1 km from Lake Magadi

₩162,106

₩192,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A four-poster bed with white linens and pillows, a wooden desk with a chair, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A spacious room with large windows, multiple wooden chairs, a small round table, and a ceiling light fixture.

A modern staircase with metal railings, a marble floor, and a wooden wall panel design.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy, and a view of the city through large windows.

16. Skylark Hotel

22.3 km from Lake Magadi

₩104,444

₩124,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A house with a pool in the foreground, a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, and a bar visible through the open front.

An outdoor seating area with chairs and tables, a stone archway, and a fire.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table, a small round table, and a sofa.

A spacious living area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and decorative glass bowls.

17. Acacia Farm Lodge

20.8 km from Lake Magadi

₩444,730

₩1,159,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and outdoor seating areas.

A residential area with multiple houses, a central red pathway, and well-maintained gardens.

A room with a wooden floor, a green sofa, wicker chairs, and large windows with curtains.

A bar area with wicker chairs and a wooden counter.

18. INOGA LODGE KARATU

20.7 km from Lake Magadi

₩300,196

₩357,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A building with a reception area, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a variety of plants.

A room with a brick wall, two wooden chairs, a sofa, a small table with a vase, and a bed.

A room with two single beds, each with a canopy bedspread and a wooden headboard.

19. PERIGRIN REST HOUSE

21.9 km from Lake Magadi

₩59,540

₩70,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A swimming pool with a blue edge, surrounded by greenery and a small gazebo.

A dining area with tables set for meals, chairs, and a plant on each table.

A bedroom with a bed, a headboard, and a mosquito net.

A swimming pool with a blue edge, surrounded by a low wall and a covered area with a table and chairs.

20. Ngorongoro Villa and Restaurant Karatu

21.3 km from Lake Magadi

₩49,537

₩58,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Magadi

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge	8.8 Excellent 26 reviews	View
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 40 reviews	View
Stc.Safari lodge	9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews	View
Ngorongoro Lodge member of Meliá Collection - The Leading Hotels of the World	9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews	View
Patamu Restaurant & Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Lake Magadi

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Ngorongoro

₩520,702

₩989,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Ngorongoro Lodge member of Meliá Collection - The Leading Hotels of the World

Ngorongoro

₩1,097,793

₩1,714,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

Karatu

₩1,106,016

₩1,316,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A large resort with multiple guest rooms, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained garden.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, multiple sofas, a central coffee table, and a decorative chandelier.

A wooden bridge leading to a row of rooms with a brick facade, surrounded by greenery.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, a central staircase, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

The Retreat at Ngorongoro

Karatu

₩485,319

₩577,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge

Karatu

₩506,743

₩608,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Lilac Hideaway

Karatu

₩132,081

₩157,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge

Karatu

₩398,263

₩473,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A narrow stone pathway leading to a wooden gate with a lattice design, surrounded by potted plants and a view of the landscape.

A living room with a sofa, a wooden table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with a plant.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the landscape.

Lilac Elevate Inn

Karatu

₩60,626

₩72,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Top Lake Magadi Hotel Reviews

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location! The staff makes you feel valued and welcome!"

Other attractions near Lake Magadi

Oldupai Gorge

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Oldupai Gorge during your travels in Ngorongoro.

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Lerai Forest

Explore the great outdoors at Lerai Forest, a lovely green space in Ngorongoro.

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Mandusi Swamp

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mandusi Swamp during your travels in Ngorongoro.

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Gorigor Swamp

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Gorigor Swamp during your travels in Ngorongoro.

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Karatu Playground

After visiting Karatu Playground, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Karatu. Wander the parks and gardens while you're in the area.

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Olduvai Gorge

Olduvai Gorge is just one of the places to see in Ngorongoro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Lake Empakaa

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Empakaa during your travels in Ngorongoro.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Magadi?

Lake Magadi is located in Ngorongoro. You'll find 9 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lake Magadi?

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers a full-service spa and free breakfast. It's located 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Lake Magadi. Other good options within a few miles include Crater Forest Tented Camp and Pakulala Safari Camp - East Africa Camps.

How many hotels are there close to Lake Magadi?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Lake Magadi.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Magadi, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Lake Magadi.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Magadi?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Lake Magadi, head over to our customer service page.

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Our top choices for Lake Magadi hotels

1. Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

2. Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

3. Stc.Safari lodge

4. Ngorongoro Lodge member of Meliá Collection - The Leading Hotels of the World

5. Patamu Restaurant & Lodge

6. Octagon Lodge

7. Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge

8. Crater Forest Tented Camp

9. Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge

10. Lilac Hideaway

11. PEAK HOTEL

12. Kasi Tembo Rest House

13. Amani Eserian Ngorongoro

14. Pakulala Safari Camp - East Africa Camps

15. Ngorongoro Corridor Lodge

16. Skylark Hotel

17. Acacia Farm Lodge

18. INOGA LODGE KARATU

19. PERIGRIN REST HOUSE

20. Ngorongoro Villa and Restaurant Karatu

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Magadi

Hotels recommended for families near Lake Magadi

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Ngorongoro Lodge member of Meliá Collection - The Leading Hotels of the World

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

The Retreat at Ngorongoro

Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge

Lilac Hideaway

Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge

Lilac Elevate Inn

Top Lake Magadi Hotel Reviews

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Other attractions near Lake Magadi

Oldupai Gorge

Lerai Forest

Mandusi Swamp

Gorigor Swamp

Karatu Playground

Olduvai Gorge

Lake Empakaa

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