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Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge
5.0 star property
7.3 km from Lake Magadi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (39)
"Amazing property… staff was the best part of the vacation. Would definitely recommend"
United States
Lorie
The price is €1,783
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

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

Ngorongoro Lodge member of Meliá Collection - The Leading Hotels of the World
5.0 star property
9.1 km from Lake Magadi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2)
"Um dos melhores hotéis em que já nos hospedamos, foi incrível. Pessoas maravilhosas, fazem tu se sentir a pessoa mais especial do mundo, sempre felizes e prontos para ajudar. Quarto lindo, área comum linda, vista perfeita, piscina linda. A comida é muito boa!"
Brazil
Monique
The price is €1,539
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Ngorongoro Lodge member of Meliá Collection - The Leading Hotels of the World

Stc.Safari lodge

Stc.Safari lodge
2.5 star property
17.1 km from Lake Magadi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"We had a wonderful stay at the Stc safari lodge. The rooms are simple, but clean. The food was excellent, mainly from their own farm, with meat and veggie options for lunch and dinner. Very good breakfast too, with delicious watermelon juice. We got a nice tour at the farm by one of the sisters. Thank you all for an unforgettable stay. "
Norway
Tine
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stc.Safari lodge

The Retreat at Ngorongoro

The Retreat at Ngorongoro
4.0 star property
19.2 km from Lake Magadi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"Beautiful property in somewhat isolated area. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Only regret did not allow enough time to enjoy the property. The restaurant does not offer ala carte choice but requests can be accommodated."
United States
Panayiotis
The price is €634
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
The Retreat at Ngorongoro

PEAK HOTEL

PEAK HOTEL
3.0 star property
22.5 km from Lake Magadi
4.8 out of 10, (3)
"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...
United Kingdom
Khan
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
PEAK HOTEL

Octagon Lodge

Octagon Lodge
3.0 star property
22.3 km from Lake Magadi
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (18)
"The room and the food was very nice and the staff was friendly. The pool-area need improvement, and I think the place need cosy sites both out in the garden area and in the restaurant. Places, where we could sit and talk or read. "
Ireland
ida
Octagon Lodge

Pakulala Safari Camp - East Africa Camps

Pakulala Safari Camp - East Africa Camps
3.0 star property
6.6 km from Lake Magadi
The price is €850
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Pakulala Safari Camp - East Africa Camps

Patamu Restaurant & Lodge

Patamu Restaurant & Lodge
2.5 star property
21.8 km from Lake Magadi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Comfortable budget rooms with lovely staff. Very popular with the tour guides. "
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Patamu Restaurant & Lodge

Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge

Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge
3.0 star property
22.4 km from Lake Magadi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Service, views, setting, Nice tents"
Denmark
Nicklas
The price is €393
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge

Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge

Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge
2.0 star property
20.4 km from Lake Magadi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Great food, nice staff,and nice room "
United Kingdom
Greg L
The price is €523
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge

Lilac Hideaway

Lilac Hideaway
4.0 star property
20.3 km from Lake Magadi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"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...
United States
Karen
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Lilac Hideaway

Kasi Tembo Rest House

Kasi Tembo Rest House
3.0 star property
12.5 km from Lake Magadi
The price is €171
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Kasi Tembo Rest House

Lilac Elevate Inn

Lilac Elevate Inn
3.5 star property
22.3 km from Lake Magadi
The price is €47
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Lilac Elevate Inn

Ngorongoro Corridor Lodge

Ngorongoro Corridor Lodge
4.5 star property
21.1 km from Lake Magadi
The price is €138
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Ngorongoro Corridor Lodge

Karatu Villas Lodge

Karatu Villas Lodge
4.0 star property
21.8 km from Lake Magadi
The price is €154
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Karatu Villas Lodge

Ngorongoro Villa and Restaurant Karatu

Ngorongoro Villa and Restaurant Karatu
3.0 star property
21.3 km from Lake Magadi
The price is €42
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Ngorongoro Villa and Restaurant Karatu

Skylark Hotel

Skylark Hotel
3.5 star property
22.3 km from Lake Magadi
The price is €56
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Skylark Hotel

African Royal Villa and Campsite

African Royal Villa and Campsite
4.0 star property
22.5 km from Lake Magadi
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
African Royal Villa and Campsite

INOGA LODGE KARATU

INOGA LODGE KARATU
3.0 star property
20.7 km from Lake Magadi
The price is €256
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
INOGA LODGE KARATU

Malaika Ndutu Migration Camp

Malaika Ndutu Migration Camp
3.0 star property
22.2 km from Lake Magadi
The price is €495
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
Malaika Ndutu Migration Camp
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Magadi?
Lake Magadi is located in Ngorongoro. You'll find 5 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Lake Magadi?
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers a full-service spa and free breakfast. It's located 4.4 mi (7 km) from Lake Magadi. Other good options within a few miles include Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge and Crater Forest Tented Camp.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Lake Magadi?
Expedia has 5 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.