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Lodges · Marangu

Babylon Lodge

📍 Marangu, Marangu, Tanzania · Show on map

Exceptional24 reviews9.0
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Photos: Booking.com

  • Internet
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden

About the property

Situated in Marangu, Babylon Lodge features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden, a shared lounge and a bar.

A patio with garden views is offered in each unit.

The breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or American options. At the lodge you will find a restaurant serving African, Indian and Grill BBQ cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

A bicycle rental service is available at Babylon Lodge.

Kilimanjaro International Airport is 77 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Type
Lodges
Location
Marangu
Guest rating
9.0 / 10Exceptional · 24 reviews
Check-in
from 10:00until 00:00
Check-out
by 10:00
Languages spoken
English, Swahili

Breakfast

Cuisine Continental, Full English/Irish, American

Accepted payment methods

  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • UnionPay credit card
  • Cash only

Prices and availability

Pick your check-in then check-out date and we work out the price of your stay. Price per night for 2 adults, from Booking.com.

Prices are checked in euros and converted at the Nov 11, 2026 exchange rate, as a guide only: Booking.com shows the exact amount. Exchange rates: European Central Bank, Rates By Exchange Rate API

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Rooms and units

Rooms and photos from the property’s Booking.com page.

Facilities and services

  • Internetfree
  • Parkingfree
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Airport shuttleextra charge
  • Garden
  • Non-smoking

Wellness

  • Back massage
  • Foot massage
  • Full body massage
  • Massage extra charge
  • Neck massage
  • Spa/wellness packages

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room amenities

  • Clothes rack
  • Socket near the bed

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Living Area

  • Desk
  • Seating area

Internet

  • Internet services free

Parking

  • Parking free

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Fruits extra charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Wine/champagne extra charge

Outdoors

  • BBQ facilities extra charge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

View

  • Garden view
  • Inner courtyard view
  • View

General

  • Airport shuttle extra charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service extra charge
  • Wake-up service

Reception services

  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out free
  • Luggage storage free
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping free
  • Ironing service extra charge
  • Laundry extra charge
  • Pants press extra charge

General accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Transport

  • Public transport tickets extra charge

Activities

  • Bicycle rental extra charge
  • Bike tours extra charge
  • Billiards free
  • Hiking nearby
  • Tour or class about local culture extra charge
  • Walking tours extra charge

Safety & security

  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers

From the property’s Booking.com page. “Extra charge”: a fee may be payable on site.

Guest ratings

9.0 Exceptional24 reviews

Highlights

  • Comfort
  • Staff
  • Cleanliness
  • Staff 9.7
  • Facilities 9.3
  • Cleanliness 9.5
  • Comfort 9.8
  • Value for money 9.2
  • Location 9.5

Ratings from Booking.com guests who stayed at the property.

Guest reviews

9.6 ExceptionalAverage of these 7 reviews

  • DenisKenya · Aug 7, 2025 10Exceptional

    A true gem, to say the least.

    Liked : The staff, the food the ambiance was all amazing. Will definitely be back.

    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
  • ThomasUnited States · May 9, 2025 10Exceptional

    Hidden Gem on Slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro

    Liked : Really nice rooms. Good food for very reasonable prices.

    Disliked : N/A

    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
  • AndrewSouth Africa · Jan 29, 2026 10Exceptional

    This should be your first choice stop in Marangu.

    Liked : What a fantastic stay. Super helpful and professional staff - nothing was too much for them. Good meals and a breakfast they you will not finish. Great spacious rooms. What a pity we only had one night. I would not stay at any other place if I passed by again. Well done to the team for a very well-run establishment.

    Disliked : All was good!

    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
  • AntiqueUganda · Dec 24, 2025 10Exceptional

    Close to marangu gate of MT Kirimanjaro Hiking , a perfect location

    Liked : Staff are helpful, the owner is involved in managing the property insuring good service, rooms and the entire facility are clean

    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
  • ChauhanIndia · Jul 7, 2025 10Exceptional

    Relaxing Peaceful Astonishing place to hang out and release stress.

    Liked : Nice Location with spacious room and staff is cooperative and fast.
    Noela was one of the best host i have experienced.Her tired-less efforts to fulfil all we need was appreciative. She deserves to be given more appraisal by the owner. Such employees are precious.

    Disliked : Everything was great

    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
  • AlisRomania · Jan 20, 2025 9Exceptional

    Very good location, amazing staff and food !

    Liked : Staff, garden, room.
    Actually the rooms are renovated and lookes better then the pictures.

    Disliked : Sheets need upgrade.

    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
  • HeatherGermany · Aug 14, 2023 8Very good

    Very nice, very stylish

    Liked : Great new room and very, very comfortable bed! Interior design quite stylish.
    The staff is very nice and attentive, makes every stay a pleasure.

    Disliked : The bathroom was rather narrow, but okay. I recommend that some of the staff learn a little more English. In the room I would have preferred to have a mosquito net over the bed.

    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom

Reviews published on Booking.com by guests who stayed at the property.

Location

Marangu, Marangu, Tanzania

Directions

Restaurants and cafés

  • Suswa Choma Zone 20 km25 min drive
  • Oriental Bar 20 km33 min drive
  • Safari Resort Bar 21 km35 min drive
  • Blessed Cafe 21 km25 min drive
  • Newline Bar and Restaurant 21 km34 min drive
  • Keys Bar & Lounge 21 km34 min drive

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro International Airport 51 km85 min drive

Places and distances from Booking.com (straight-line distances, times are approximate). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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