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St. Catherine Monastery

3.5 star property
Karatu guesthouse with restaurant

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Property grounds
Chapel
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9,0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area
  • Hiking/biking trails
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Single Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Desk, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
B144, before the Ngoro Gate, Karatu, Arusha Region

What's nearby

  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ngorongoro Crater - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Karatu Playground - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Lake Manyara National Park - 48 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Lake Magadi - 81 min drive - 40.7 km

Getting around

  • Lake Manyara (LKY) - 36 min drive
  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 100.9 miles/162.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lilac Café - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kona Mbulu Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Carnivore Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Edelwiess Coffee Estate - ‬29 min drive

About this property

St. Catherine Monastery

St. Catherine Monastery puts you just a 5-minute drive from Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Guests can keep active with onsite hiking/biking trails, and free perks include self parking and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 6 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Italian, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 15 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions
  • At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
  • Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 14 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 13 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 6 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Safari nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property only accepts cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

St. Catherine Monastery Guesthouse Karatu
St. Catherine Monastery Guesthouse
St. Catherine Monastery Karatu
St Catherine Monastery Karatu
St. Catherine Monastery Karatu
St. Catherine Monastery Guesthouse
St. Catherine Monastery Guesthouse Karatu

Frequently asked questions

Does St. Catherine Monastery offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, St. Catherine Monastery does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at St. Catherine Monastery?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at St. Catherine Monastery?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at St. Catherine Monastery?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at St. Catherine Monastery and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes safari tours. St. Catherine Monastery also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near St. Catherine Monastery?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

St. Catherine Monastery Reviews

Reviews

9,0

Wonderful

8,6/10

Cleanliness

9,0/10

Staff & service

9,0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place
Great location, excellent hospitality, very friendly sisters. Clean and comfortable room. Beautiful gardens.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best stay before going on Safari
I can summary my stay as AMAZING! It was way more than we thought, I think the photos here don't give the credit of the place, the staff was friendly food was delicious. It is so worth it, it is like 10 minutes from Ngorongoro gate and they can organize the safari to Ngorongoro as well.
Melissa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

기억에 남는 숙소
탄자니아 여행 중 인상적인 장소예요. 특히 수녀님들이 매우 친절하셔서 한 분 한 분이 마음에 따뜻한 기억으로 남아 있어요. 방은 침대가 크지 않아 매우 소박한 편이며, 수녀원 부지가 넓어서 주변의 농촌 풍경이 시원하게 펼쳐져 있고 평화로운 느낌을 줍니다. 숙박객 2명의 3끼 식사는 물론 운전사의 숙박 및 식사도 포함된 가격입니다. 다만, 와이파이가 방에서는 안 되고 로비에서만 됩니다.
Biah, 1-night romance trip
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