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

A pool area with umbrellas, a lawn, and a view of a forested landscape.

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.

1. The Retreat at Ngorongoro

19.2 km from Lake Magadi

Carleen

₹28,918

₹34,467 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa set, a bed with a canopy, and a fireplace.

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

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

2. Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

14.2 km from Lake Magadi

Lorie

₹108,002

₹128,523 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 four-poster bed with a canopy, white bedding, and a window with a checkered curtain.

3. Stc.Safari lodge

17.1 km from Lake Magadi

Tine

₹7,010

₹8,383 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

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

A spacious living room with a large window offering a scenic view, a flat-screen TV, and modern furniture.

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.

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

9.1 km from Lake Magadi

Faruk

₹105,510

₹156,589 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, white linens, a wooden headboard, and a canopy.

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

5. Patamu Restaurant & Lodge

21.8 km from Lake Magadi

William

₹4,907

₹6,346 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A wooden structure with a green roof, surrounded by dense greenery and a dirt path leading to a forested area.

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

6. Crater Forest Tented Camp

3.4 km from Lake Magadi

Pamela

₹28,504

₹34,107 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden nightstand, a wicker chest, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.

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

₹51,219

₹61,463 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

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

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

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

8. Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge

22.4 km from Lake Magadi

Nicklas

₹28,764

₹34,229 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

A wooden sign with the text "Lilac Elevate Inn" and "free Wifi" indicating the name and amenities of the establishment.

A spacious living area with a sofa set, wooden furniture, and a fireplace.

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

9. Lilac Elevate Inn

22.3 km from Lake Magadi

₹4,028

₹4,860 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

₹8,872

₹10,684 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A multi-story hotel with illuminated signage and balconies.

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

A dining area with two tables set for four, each with red checkered tablecloths, white plates, and cutlery. A flat-screen TV mounted on the wall displays a Netflix interface.

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

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

₹10,118

₹12,040 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 three-tiered serving tray with various dishes and a bottle of olive oil on a wooden table.

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

12. Kasi Tembo Rest House

12.4 km from Lake Magadi

₹13,876

₹16,623 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

A room with a bed under a white canopy, a bedside table, a lamp, and a chair.

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

Two wooden chairs with woven seats and backs, a small table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of the landscape through a wooden structure.

13. Amani Eserian Ngorongoro

7.2 km from Lake Magadi

₹43,880

₹52,656 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

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

A circular arrangement of colorful chairs and tables on a grassy field with a view of a lake and mountains in the background.

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

₹68,954

₹96,461 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a scenic landscape, furnished with leather sofas and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with a checkered blanket, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A pool with clear water, wooden deck, and lounge chairs.

15. Ngorongoro Lodge Melia Collection

7.9 km from Lake Magadi

₹111,855

₹131,988 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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 dining area with wooden furniture, a TV displaying a panda, and a view of a staircase.

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

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

16. Skylark Hotel

22.3 km from Lake Magadi

₹8,528

₹10,148 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

A room with two modern chairs and a small round table.

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

A restaurant with a brick wall, blue chairs, a leather couch, and a staircase.

17. Ngorongoro Corridor Lodge

21.1 km from Lake Magadi

₹10,565

₹12,572 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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 poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

18. INOGA LODGE KARATU

20.7 km from Lake Magadi

₹21,031

₹25,150 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

A covered outdoor seating area with a wooden pergola, potted plants, and a table and chairs.

19. Ngorongoro Villa and Restaurant Karatu

21.3 km from Lake Magadi

₹3,975

₹4,730 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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 dining area with tables set for four, featuring red and blue checkered tablecloths and a central floral arrangement.

20. PERIGRIN REST HOUSE

21.9 km from Lake Magadi

₹4,085

₹4,902 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Magadi

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Retreat at Ngorongoro	9.6 Exceptional 5 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	10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews	View

Top Lake Magadi Hotel Reviews

The Retreat at Ngorongoro

10/10 Excellent

"This place is amazing and I wish I could have stayed longer. It’s everything you could ask for in a luxury retreat. The suites/cabins are beautiful."

Patamu Restaurant & Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic bar restaurant setup, meals good, staff good, room good and close to major game parks. Great price too."

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.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Lake Magadi?

Crater Forest Tented Camp is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this tentalow offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lake Magadi. Other good options within a few miles include Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge and Pakulala Safari Camp - East Africa Camps.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Lake Magadi?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodation options 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, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Lake Magadi.

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Our top choices for Lake Magadi hotels

1. The Retreat at Ngorongoro

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. Crater Forest Tented Camp

7. Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge

8. Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge

9. Lilac Elevate Inn

10. Lilac Hideaway

11. PEAK HOTEL

12. Kasi Tembo Rest House

13. Amani Eserian Ngorongoro

14. Pakulala Safari Camp - East Africa Camps

15. Ngorongoro Lodge Melia Collection

16. Skylark Hotel

17. Ngorongoro Corridor Lodge

18. INOGA LODGE KARATU

19. Ngorongoro Villa and Restaurant Karatu

20. PERIGRIN REST HOUSE

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Magadi

Top Lake Magadi Hotel Reviews

The Retreat at Ngorongoro

Patamu Restaurant & Lodge

Other attractions near Lake Magadi

Oldupai Gorge

Lerai Forest

Mandusi Swamp

Gorigor Swamp

Karatu Playground

Olduvai Gorge

Lake Empakaa

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