Sonofjohnhomestay

8.5Very good32 reviewsSee rooms

Homestay

Facilities at a glance

Parking
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms

About this place

Charming Terrace Accommodation Discover the cozy Sonofjohnhomestay in Karatu, offering a charming terrace for guests to enjoy. Benefit from complimentary WiFi and on-site parking during your stay. Relaxing Garden and Bar Unwind in the tranquil garden or socialize at the homestay's bar, perfect for mingling with other guests and enjoying a refreshing drink. Comfortable Non-Smoking Rooms Indulge in comfort with provided towels and bed linen in the non-smoking rooms, ensuring a pleasant and relaxing stay. Experience the serenity of Sonofjohnhomestay and book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

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2 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Deluxe Double Room 55 m²Single bed, Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Double Room With Garden View 37 m²Double bed	Sleeps 9	Show prices

What this place offers

Parking

Outdoor

Garden
Terrace

General

Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
Marera - Ayalabe, Karatu, Tanzania
4.4 km from the center of Karatu

Questions about this stay

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What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 00:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.

Guest reviews

8.532 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 32 reviews.

Cleanliness8.8

Service8.8

Location8.3

Room quality7.8

Amenities8.3

Value for money8.8

Food and drink8.8

Stephan Huppertz
Lesotho · Couple · September 2025
5.0
“Nice try to create a special atmosphere!”
−Very uncomfortable mattress.
Tomáš
Czechia · Group of friends · August 2025
10.0
+Good value for the money. We appreciated especially the owner, who had great attitude and helped us arrange a last minute Ngorongoro park visit and was overall very helpful.
Iryna
United States · Family · July 2025
10.0
“Excellent place”
+We returned to this homestay a week later because we enjoyed our first stay so much. Once again, the room was clean, the shower had hot water, the custom-made soap was wonderful, and the breakfast was excellent. This time, our rental car wouldn’t start in the morning, and Emanuel kindly helped us get it going. We’re very grateful - many thanks!
−Nothing.
Iryna
United States · Family · July 2025
10.0
“Awesome place, great host”
+We highly recommend this place. It’s incredibly comfortable, quiet, peaceful, and cozy, with a charming style. The breakfast was excellent, and the host was exceptionally helpful and accommodating, going above and beyond to assist us. When our rental car arrived late, we were allowed to stay longer. And when we struggled with the manual transmission, Emanuel even stepped in as our driving instructor. We couldn’t thank him enough.
−None.
Susan
Australia · Group of friends · July 2025
8.0
“Very good”
Susan
Australia · Group of friends · June 2025
8.0
“Very good”
Claire
United Kingdom · Group of friends · June 2025
10.0
“A real find!”
+Emmanuel ( son of John) and Lucy are fabulous hosts, the Accomodation was really comfortable, they are both really friendly and helpful, and gave us great advice. Lucy’s food is the best we’ve had in Tanzania. Emmanuel is super cool and knowledgeable and has built the homestead himself with his late father John. There are banana, coffee, avocado and mango growing in the garden and we had a lovely view from the bar in the evening of sun setting over the mountain. The Accomodation is really near ngorogoro crater, and after a long day on safari we came home to Lucy’s home cooking. Even the beans we had for breakfast were grown here. It’s also really safe and quiet at night apart from the sounds of the wildlife and farm animals near by. Wonderful!
−Can’t fault it
Leoni
Germany · Solo · December 2024
10.0
“Amazing stuff! I had a broken arm and they picked me up from the hospital and even brought me back there the next day an”
+Really nice House and beautiful rooms.
Ondrej
Czechia · Group of friends · November 2024
9.0
“Superb”
+Emanuel - he's the son of the late John, the founder of this place - is a cheerful good-hearted person, great guide with many tips and helpful notes, and an excellent host. Don't forget to get him to tell you the history of Emanuel's life and this homestay, it well describes what he's like. Besides, his staff is so nice guys helping him. This place is almost like an oasis, considering the tough surroundings. We enjoyed the stay as we met and talked to many local people in the area on our walks and it was fun. Consider visiting the waterfalls. Emanuel will tell you. Otherwise, safari in Tanzania is especially pricey, you may know that already, but you can be assured that Emanuel knows how to set the best option for you as he knows about these things and the wildlife a ton of information. He used to work as a safari guide too for some long time.
Max
Australia · Solo · November 2024
10.0
“Exceptional”

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 00:00 · check-out until 11:00
Pets
Pets on request

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

2 room types

Deluxe Double Room

Double Room With Garden View

What this place offers

Parking

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is parking available?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews