Heart and Soul Lodge

Hotels
9.2 (34 reviews)
JRWH+V4 Karatu 116 , Karatu , tz

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Friendly Staff
Good Location
Quality Food
Cons:
High Prices
Many Mosquitos

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
The lodge is described as super clean.
Service
9.7
Very friendly staff, though some service issues noted at the reception.
Location
9.2
Great location mentioned in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
9.2
No specific comments but implied quality through positive experiences.
Amenities
9.2
Well-maintained grounds and visible garden produce.
Value for Money
8.7
Perceived as expensive for a short stay.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Very good food quality noted.
Overall Experience
9.2
Great, but slight drawbacks noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:22

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Services

Heart and Soul Lodge in Karatu offers a 4-star experience with an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace, and bar. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, concierge service, and a tour desk.

Comfortable and Scenic Rooms

Each room at Heart and Soul Lodge features a wardrobe, balcony with pool view, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Relax in rooms boasting mountain views and a cozy seating area.

Culinary Delights

Indulge in a variety of cuisines at the on-site restaurant, from African to American and British dishes. Special dietary requests such as vegetarian, dairy-free, and halal options are also catered to.

Book your stay at Heart and Soul Lodge for a luxurious and unforgettable experience in Karatu.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 34 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Petra couple de
10
Aber schone Lodge
Pros:

Tolle Lage, super sauber, sehr gutes Essen und sehr freundliches Personal

Cons:

Nichts

2025-11-07 via Nuitee
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Stephan couple ch
10
2025-09-29 via Nuitee
P
Petra family_with_children de
9
Wunderschöne Anlage mit sehr freundlichem Personal. Würden wir nicht mehr buchen da verhältnismäßig teuer für einen kurz
Pros:

Sehr schöne und gepflegte Anlage

Cons:

Sehr viele Moskitos

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
D
Dr Sandra family_with_children de
9
Solide Lodge
Pros:

Abendessen sehr geschmackvoll und abwechslungsreich. Frühstück Durchschnitt. Anlage weitläufig, schön und gepflegt mit tollem Garten und Gemüseanbau zur Besichtigung. Alles sauber. Lodge etwas abgelegen.

Cons:

Afrikanisches Personal ist grundsätzlich wahnsinnig freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das ist auch hier der Fall. Schade ist nur, dass die Rezeption das Aushängeschild eines Hotels ist und wenn 4 Angestellte hinter dem Tresen am Handy rumspielen und einen ignorieren wenn man ein Anliegen hat, dann ist das unprofessionell.

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
M
Martina couple it
10
2025-08-16 via Nuitee
P
Pedro young couple nl
10
Exceptional
2025-06-10 via Nuitee
S
Stephen young couple au
9
Welcoming comfortable and relaxing.
Pros:

The generous room and bathroom area. The pool and elevated position.

Cons:

Slightly cold at night at the bar restaurant but the staff quickly offered and rapped us in warm Masai blankets (this was in June 2025.

2025-06-04 via Nuitee
C
Caroline family with young children gb
8
Great place to stay
Pros:

Very welcoming staff. Great food. Comfortable room.

Cons:

The road to access the property is a bumpy ride.

2025-02-20 via Nuitee
R
Robert family with young children au
9
A lovely peaceful oasis with great restorative power.
Pros:

A lovely peaceful oasis, everything was of the highest standard. The rooms were very comfortable, clean and nicely presented, and the food was delicious and based on fresh local ingredients. We stayed there after a week of self driving and camping in the Serengeti and found it very restoring relaxing and lying by the pool for a day. One extra thing we really appreciated was their attention to limiting waste. Eg there was no unnecessary packaging or plastic eg no single use shampoo bottles, even the straws were metal. Environmental friendliness fits well with the whole Heart and Soul Package. A special thanks to Claudia for being so friendly and welcoming at every meal!

2025-01-26 via Nuitee
S
Sergey young couple gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Very good swimming pool, good food.

Cons:

The toilet door.
The road to the Lodge could be improved.

2025-01-16 via Nuitee
B
Barbara solo traveller us
10
This is an extraordinary place. Don’t miss it
Pros:

It was so beautiful, staff were lovely and food was great

Cons:

Nothing. Loved it all

2024-11-20 via Nuitee
C
Chandrasekaran group in
8
Nice day and good experience
Pros:

Good

2024-10-10 via Nuitee
N
Nicole young couple mt
10
Exceptional
2024-08-24 via Nuitee
E
Emily group us
10
Fantastic property!
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful! The staff is so kind and the rooms are gorgeous!!

Cons:

Nothing, it was perfect.

2024-08-16 via Nuitee
A
Aude young couple ch
8
Relaxing stop before or after the game drives
Pros:

Beautiful lodge in the countryside with nice pool and very friendly staff.
Rooms are big and clean.
We recommend the place 100%.

Cons:

Nothing

2024-07-20 via Nuitee
G
Gayatri family with young children nl
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Very friendly staff,good breakfast and dinner.
Rooms are clean and comfy.
Scenery is beautifull.

Cons:

No wifi in the rooms. They are working on it.
Wifi in the lounge area is good.

2024-07-20 via Nuitee
N
Nidhi young couple in
10
Exceptional
2024-06-14 via Nuitee
J
Jessica young couple mt
10
Exceptional
2024-06-04 via Nuitee
P
Patricia young couple gb
9
Really loved staying here. Food was amazing.
Pros:

Beautifully designed - gorgeous swimming pool

Cons:

Open Balcony for dinning - not screened for bugs

2024-03-14 via Nuitee
J
Jan young couple no
4
Disappointing
2024-03-11 via Nuitee