Title: Lilac Elevate Inn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Lilac Elevate Inn Hotel in Karatu with free breakfast and a restaurant ## Photo gallery for Lilac Elevate Inn ![Restaurant - Lilac Elevate Inn (Karatu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110160000/110153000/110152936/274e91e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Lilac Elevate Inn (Karatu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110160000/110153000/110152936/aef86ed8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Suite, Balcony | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi - Lilac Elevate Inn (Karatu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110160000/110153000/110152936/49c12f31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hallway - Lilac Elevate Inn (Karatu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110160000/110153000/110152936/00e8da20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Suite, Balcony | Living area - Lilac Elevate Inn (Karatu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110160000/110153000/110152936/3876d2a9.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 ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=110152936&PinnedHotelID=110152936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=110152936&PinnedHotelID=110152936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=110152936&PinnedHotelID=110152936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=110152936&PinnedHotelID=110152936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=110152936&PinnedHotelID=110152936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=110152936&PinnedHotelID=110152936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=110152936&PinnedHotelID=110152936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=110152936&PinnedHotelID=110152936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options 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 ### Highlights Balcony Soundproofed Private bathroom Champagne service Desk Daily housekeeping Art supplies Highchair - City view - 183 sq ft - 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 ### Highlights Balcony Soundproofed Private bathroom Champagne service Desk Daily housekeeping Art supplies Highchair - 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 ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Soundproofed Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Champagne service Living room - 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 mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. [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 - ![An elephant and calf emerge from the bush and surprised us. A few moments after this photo was taken the mother charged us when the calf got to close to us! Definitely one of the scariest and most awe inspiring moments of the safari and a reminder to treat nature with the respect it deserves. #lifeatexpedia #elephant #safari #tanzania #africa ](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 - ![Overlooking 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 - ![We were completely mesmerized by this sea of pelicans in Lake Manyara National Park. There were tens of thousands of them clustered together at the edge of the lake. We just sat and watched them for well over an hour. If only a photo could replicate the sounds these impressive birds were making!](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 - A front-desk safe, a nature reserve, and wedding services - Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and concierge services Room features All guestrooms at Lilac Elevate Inn boast comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. 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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 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 ### Property is also known as Lilac Elevate Inn Hotel Lilac Elevate Inn Karatu Lilac Elevate Inn Hotel Karatu ## 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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