Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 54 reviews.
Friedrich
Switzerland · Couple · August 2026
“More like a youth hostel for old people”
+Good location
−Very old and run down. Needs urgent renovation. Food ok, but always buffet, nothing à la card. Feels like a Mensa.
Joy
United States · Family · June 2026
“Beautiful property.”
+We booked two rooms. The rooms had a lot of space and a sitting room. Felt very fancy. Bottled water available for drinking or brushing teeth. Dinner dancing/singing. Nice breakfast with many choices.
−It's one of the more expensive lodges to choose from. Dinner is not a buffet so does take a bit longer to get through - which when you arrive late and wake up early does not allow you much time to enjoy the property.
Nigel
Australia · Solo · May 2026
“Great location comfortable.”
+Great location. Rooms were a bit warm at night and there is no aircon or fans. This was in the cooler season so not sure about in the hotter months. Staff were superb, but food was average.
−Food was average.
Adam
United Kingdom · Group of friends · April 2026
+Brillant staff and performances. Great pool and excellent breakfast
Brendan
United States · Couple · January 2026
“The Sopa lodge in Tarangire was a wonderful place to include in a Safari trip.”
+The meals at the property were excellent. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating.
Diana
United Kingdom · Couple · January 2026
“If you don’t want bats in your room, sweat all night due to lack of AC and get scammed - pls avoid”
+Warm and friendly staff. From our personal experience, it’s much better to stay in Arusha and visit Tarangire as a day trip rather than staying overnight in Tarangire. There aren’t many animals to see apart from elephants, and one day is more than enough to experience the park. We stayed two nights, which felt excessive for what the park offers
−Avoid at all costs. Serious safety, comfort, and scam issues. This hotel has two major problems: bats in the rooms and no AC. 1) Bats in the room - we had 3 (yes, three!) small bats flying inside our room and asked to relocate to another room late in the evening, which was an unpleasant experience. 2) No AC in all rooms / unbearable heat. The hotel will offer fans, but they are completely useless because the rooms are designed with no proper air circulation. During the day, it is unbearably hot - staying inside feels like a sauna. Even at night, when the outside temp. becomes cooler, the rooms remain extremely hot. Sleeping is nearly impossible. Also there are no phones in the rooms, so if something goes wrong (like bats flying around), you cannot call reception. Instead, you are forced to walk outside at night to the reception desk to ask for help. 3) Refund issues and misleading behaviour. After the bat incident, we wanted to check out one day early and requested a refund. We came to the reception desk at 6am, but the manager told us they could not process a refund because the booking was made via Booking.com, and that they won't get approval from Booking.com. This is a lie - ref
Thisari
Australia · Couple · November 2025
“An unforgettable stay, exceeded our expectations!”
+Our stay at Tarangire Sopa Lodge was absolutely incredible. The room was amazing, beautifully decorated, spotless, and super comfortable, with perfect temperature and thoughtful turndown service every evening. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel special for our honeymoon. Every single person we met was warm, genuine, and attentive. We truly felt cared for. The food was five star quality. The chef was fantastic, and the wait staff were equally wonderful. The dining area itself is beautifully lit, spacious, and offers a stunning view in the mornings for breakfast. We loved the variety and freshness of the buffet, and even got a surprise serenade at dinner, which made the night unforgettable. Honestly, the vibe of this lodge far exceeds what the photos online show. The pictures on Booking.com don’t do it justice at all; it’s far more beautiful, welcoming, and luxurious in person. This was a truly wonderful experience in every way. We only wish we had known how amazing it would be, because we would have stayed longer. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Tarangire.
Alexander
Germany · Family · September 2026
“Very pleasant”
+Generally good food, friendly and very helpful staff. Good location.
Christophe
France · Family · August 2026
“Un hébergement haut de gamme dans le parc national de Tarangire”
+Très bon emplacement au sein du parc national de Tarangire. Chambres spacieuses et confortables donnant sur un cadre agréable. Chants tanzaniens par le personnel du restaurant et de la cuisine pendant le dîner très sympathiques. Dîner, petit déjeuner et lunch box de qualité conforme à nos attentes. Pas de concession Fee à payer en plus du prix Booking.com
−Accueil un peu pressant à l'arrivée alors que nous devions nous organiser avec nos guide et chauffeur pour le lendemain. Prix qui reste élevé comme tous les hébergements que nous avions pu consulter dans le parc de Tarangire.
Filippo
Switzerland · Couple · July 2026
“Soldi ben spesi”
+Ottimo servizio a tutti i livelli, personale attento e cortese. La struttura molto accogliente con un piscina bellissima. Bisogna sempre ricordarsi dove ci si s trova e le naturali difficoltà che le strutture hanno per fornire un servizio di qualità. consigliato vivamente. L'attenzione che hanno per gli ospiti è lodevole
−Niente da migliorare.