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The Retreat Selous

5.0 star property
A peaceful riverside retreat where travelers can watch wildlife roam freely, then relax with expert massages after a day of adventure

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The Retreat Selous sits alongside a river, offering travelers complimentary breakfast and prime wildlife viewing opportunities. Guests can relax in the spa tub, book a massage, explore nature trails on foot or bicycle, or spend a quiet afternoon fishing.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room options

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Eagle Suite | Terrace/patio

Eagle Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Hill view
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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River Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated

River Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • River view
  • 160 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Selous Game Reserve, The Retreat Selous is on a river. Visit our Selous Game Reserve travel guide
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Selous Game Reserve, Selous Game Reserve

About this property

The Retreat Selous

Luxury lodge by the river
Free breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and an airport shuttle are just a few of the amenities provided at The Retreat Selous. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub, and indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body scrub or a massage. Enjoy on-site activities, such as fishing, boat tours and hiking/biking. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-in
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as furnished balconies, as well as amenities such as safes.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at The Retreat Selous are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All meals and snacks included

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:30 AM to 6 PM
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Individual decor
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 12:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property offers roundtrip airport transfer service only from Sumbazi Airstrip in Selous. Flights to the Sumbazi Airstrip from Dar es Salaam must be arranged by the guest and are not included in the room rate.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 89 per person, per night.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The All Inclusive room rate includes a choice of 2 activities per day, including game drives, walking safari (shared), boating safari (shared), fishing from the bank, or a spa treatment; additional daily activities require a surcharge.

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Retreat Selous have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Retreat Selous pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Retreat Selous?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Retreat Selous?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 12:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Retreat Selous?

Checkout is at noon.

Does The Retreat Selous provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A per person fee applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at The Retreat Selous?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is The Retreat Selous located?

This luxury lodge is situated on a river.

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