About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Sonofjohnhomestay in Karatu offers a homestay experience with comfortable rooms. Guests enjoy garden views, private bathrooms with showers, and balconies. Exceptional Facilities: The property features a garden, terrace, bar, and free WiFi. Free on-site parking is available, and the homestay is pet-friendly. Guest Services: Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support. Reception staff speak English, ensuring a pleasant stay. Local Attractions: Located 17 km from Lake Manyara Airport, the homestay provides easy access to local attractions.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tomáš
Czech Republic
“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
“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...” - Iryna
United States
“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...” - Claire
United Kingdom
“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...” - Ondrej
Czech Republic
“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...” - Harri
Germany
“Son of John and his team are very welcoming. They helped us plan our trip to Ngorogoro Crater. They also relocated the fridge, because of problems with the power supply at the old place. So we could enjoy cold beer on a very quiet place...” - Tewodros
United States
“Friendly owner Very flexible Very affordable for the location” - Marinos
Germany
“We enjoyed our stay thoroughly. Loved the food, the coffee and most of all the family that greeted us!” - Marinos
Germany
“Everything was just perfect. The whole family greeted us wholeheartedly. The rooms were great. The location as well and then the food... It was super delicious, the coffee was outstanding. I would always come back!” - Charlotte
Germany
“Wir haben 2 Nächte dort verbracht und uns wohl gefühlt. Die Zimmer sind einfach aber haben alles, was man braucht und die Gastgeber sind sehr freundlich. Das Frühstück ist reichhaltig und wurde auf unseren Wunsch extra früh morgens (6 Uhr)...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Sonofjohnhomestay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.