Title: Lilac Elevate Inn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6145077&destination=Karatu%2C+Arusha+Region%2C+Tanzania&selected=110152936&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Lilac Elevate Inn ## Photo gallery for Lilac Elevate Inn ![Exterior - Lilac Elevate Inn (Karatu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110160000/110153000/110152936/87dbeb7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Lilac Elevate Inn (Karatu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110160000/110153000/110152936/274e91e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Lilac Elevate Inn (Karatu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110160000/110153000/110152936/7ee1bc5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Suite, Balcony | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi - Lilac Elevate Inn (Karatu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110160000/110153000/110152936/7e3c2730.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Suite, Balcony | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi - Lilac Elevate Inn (Karatu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110160000/110153000/110152936/347020ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Take advantage of free full breakfast, shopping on site, and a bar at Lilac Elevate Inn. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests. ## Reviews 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Bar - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 29 - Mar 30](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=110152936&PinnedHotelID=110152936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=110152936&PinnedHotelID=110152936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 30 - Mar 31](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=110152936&PinnedHotelID=110152936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=110152936&PinnedHotelID=110152936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=110152936&PinnedHotelID=110152936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=110152936&PinnedHotelID=110152936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=110152936&PinnedHotelID=110152936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=110152936&PinnedHotelID=110152936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, Balcony, City View ![Standard Double Room, Balcony, City View | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110160000/110153000/110152936/b50a1034.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, Balcony, City View - City view - 183 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Balcony, City View ![Standard Twin Room, Balcony, City View | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110160000/110153000/110152936/a6a50b1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room, Balcony, City View - City view - 183 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Balcony ![Deluxe Suite, Balcony | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110160000/110153000/110152936/49c12f31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Suite, Balcony - 215 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/onekey__standard__always_light.svg) Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.com/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKaratu-Hotels-Lilac-Elevate-Inn.h110152936.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.com/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKaratu-Hotels-Lilac-Elevate-Inn.h110152936.Hotel-Information) ## About the neighborhood Karatu is home to Lilac Elevate Inn. Karatu Playground is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Lake Manyara National Park. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. [Visit our Karatu travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Karatu.dx6145077) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-3.33922%2C35.67136&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xne6ika5qaZ-EZRLvZogrt66DUs=) B144 PO 388, Karatu, Arusha Region, 23601 ### What's nearby - ![Landscape of Ngorongoro crater - Herd of wild animals grazing on grassland - herd of zebra and wildebeests (also known as gnus) at sunset - Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025766/49808725-5dd2-4987-b458-a8c672edb231.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ngorongoro Conservation Area 13 min drive \- 3.5 miles - ![Lake Manyara National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058977/b3c8d2db-91f4-4862-9800-ae6bf612d848.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Manyara National Park 31 min drive \- 17.4 miles - ![Ngorongoro Crater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/850886072551428096/bdda0029-ec5d-428f-a304-4e9c5778d9f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ngorongoro Crater 39 min drive \- 16.7 miles - ![Lake Manyara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058977/be01980e-edc6-4c21-9fd1-121a331d6958.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Manyara 46 min drive \- 22.2 miles - Karatu Playground 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Lake Manyara (LKY) 30 min drive ### Restaurants - Lilac Café 14 min walk - Patamu lodge 10 min walk - Kwa Msafiri 13 min walk - Rhotia Coffee Cornet 9 min drive - Restaurant | Gibb’s Farm 12 min drive ## About this property ### Lilac Elevate Inn Property highlights Take advantage of free full breakfast, shopping on site, and a bar at Lilac Elevate Inn. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - Free self parking - An elevator, a banquet hall, and a TV in the lobby - Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and wedding services Room features All guestrooms at Lilac Elevate Inn boast comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Highchairs and art supplies - Bathrooms with showers and shampoo - Balconies, daily housekeeping, and desks ## Similar properties ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92920000/92915900/92915803/88c0c8a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Africa Safari Karatu Karatu - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 7.8 Good 7 reviews $87 nightly $103 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=92915803&PinnedHotelID=92915803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104050000/104041500/104041424/98336718.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stc.Safari lodge Karatu - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews $70 nightly $85 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=104041424&PinnedHotelID=104041424&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110710000/110704900/110704832/6c03b383.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Karatu Villas Lodge Karatu - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free secured self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Couples/private dining - Private picnics ### Things to do - Shopping - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Art supplies - Children's games - High chair - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Outdoors - In a nature reserve ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator (28 inch wide door) - Handrails in stairways (39 inches high) - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - Banquet hall - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Champagne service ### More - Desk - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 9:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lilac Elevate Inn pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Lilac Elevate Inn? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Lilac Elevate Inn? ### What time is check-out at Lilac Elevate Inn? ### Where is Lilac Elevate Inn located? ## Have a question? 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