Top 10 Hotels Near Lake Magadi in Ngorongoro for 2026

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

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

A stone building with multiple rooms, surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background.

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

1. Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

6.9 km from Lake Magadi

Graham

P24,617

P46,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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

P52,289

P62,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

3. The Retreat at Ngorongoro

19.2 km from Lake Magadi

Carleen

P22,944

P27,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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

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

4. Stc.Safari lodge

17.1 km from Lake Magadi

Tine

P4,731

P5,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

5. Patamu Restaurant & Lodge

21.8 km from Lake Magadi

Eric

P3,312

P4,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

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

9.1 km from Lake Magadi

Faruk

P51,901

P81,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

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

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

7. Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge

20.4 km from Lake Magadi

Greg L

P23,957

P28,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A bar area with wicker furniture and a brick wall.

A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by bamboo forest.

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

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

8. Octagon Lodge

22.3 km from Lake Magadi

ida

P9,154

P10,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

9. Crater Forest Tented Camp

3.4 km from Lake Magadi

Pamela

P16,085

P19,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

A group of people standing on a staircase in front of a thatched-roof building surrounded by greenery.

10. Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge

22.4 km from Lake Magadi

Nicklas

P18,829

P22,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

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

11. Lilac Elevate Inn

22.3 km from Lake Magadi

P2,866

P3,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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.

A modern brick house with a sloped roof, large windows, and a covered porch area.

12. 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

P6,244

P7,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A wooden deck with a covered seating area, a glass-enclosed building, and a large tree providing shade.

A room with a four-poster bed, a desk, and a chair.

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a bar area, and a sofa.

13. Ngorongoro Lions Paw

15.5 km from Lake Magadi

Eleanore

P48,254

P57,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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".

14. 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

P6,623

P7,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

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

15. Kasi Tembo Rest House

12.4 km from Lake Magadi

P9,462

P11,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

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

A wooden room with a wooden ladder shelf and a wooden door.

16. Amani Eserian Ngorongoro

7.2 km from Lake Magadi

P29,016

P34,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A terrace with a wooden bench, a table, and a view of a mountain range.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a painting, and two hanging lamps.

A large, multi-story building with a flat roof, surrounded by dense greenery and hills.

17. Ngorongoro Lodge Melia Collection

7.9 km from Lake Magadi

P52,654

P62,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

A bathroom vanity with a round mirror, two wall-mounted lamps, a metal bucket, a soap dispenser, and a small woven basket.

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

18. Pakulala Safari Camp - East Africa Camps

6.6 km from Lake Magadi

P27,100

P41,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

19. Ngorongoro Corridor Lodge

21.1 km from Lake Magadi

P7,664

P9,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 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.

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

20. Skylark Hotel

22.3 km from Lake Magadi

P4,938

P5,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Magadi

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge	8.8 Excellent 25 reviews	View
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 40 reviews	View
The Retreat at Ngorongoro	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Stc.Safari lodge	9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews	View
Patamu Restaurant & Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews	View

Top Lake Magadi Hotel Reviews

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

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

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Lerai Forest

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Mandusi Swamp

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Gorigor Swamp

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Karatu Playground

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Olduvai Gorge

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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.

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Our top choices for Lake Magadi hotels

1. Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

2. Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

3. The Retreat at Ngorongoro

4. Stc.Safari lodge

5. Patamu Restaurant & Lodge

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

7. Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge

8. Octagon Lodge

9. Crater Forest Tented Camp

10. Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge

11. Lilac Elevate Inn

12. Lilac Hideaway

13. Ngorongoro Lions Paw

14. PEAK HOTEL

15. Kasi Tembo Rest House

16. Amani Eserian Ngorongoro

17. Ngorongoro Lodge Melia Collection

18. Pakulala Safari Camp - East Africa Camps

19. Ngorongoro Corridor Lodge

20. Skylark Hotel

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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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