Hotels in Mwanza, Tanzania

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Discover well-known properties in Mwanza, Tanzania that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 123 hotels in Mwanza, Tanzania and price data was last updated on 29 March 2024. The average price for a hotel in Mwanza, Tanzania is C$ 92/night.
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Illemela, Mwanza, Tanzania
Malaika Beach Resort is located in Mwanza and offers a Jacuzzi and free Wi-Fi. It also provides an outdoor pool, a beauty centre and a sauna.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
273 reviews
Location
8.2 km from city centre
C$ 159
Ppf Building, Kenyatta Road, Mwanza, Tanzania
This comfortable hotel in Mwanza offers free wireless internet, as well as an outdoor pool and a Jacuzzi. It also provides massage services, an express check-in and check-out feature and a sun deck.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.6
Good
56 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
C$ 109

Tips for booking hotels in Mwanza, Tanzania

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Mwanza, Tanzania. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Cheapest month:May
Most expensive month:February
Average price in Mwanza:C$ 92/night
Cheapest price found:C$ 16/night
Cheapest day:Thursday
Most expensive day:Saturday
C$ 30 - C$ 185
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C$ 39 - C$ 180
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Where to stay in Mwanza, Tanzania

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About Mwanza, Tanzania

Located on the shores of Lake Victoria, Mwanza is the second-largest city in Tanzania and a popular start or endpoint for safaris through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. It has a strong Indian influence and a laid-back vibe, with its surrounding hills dominated by enormous boulders that seemingly cascade down to the lake waters.

Things to do in Mwanza

Get your bearings with a stroll through the centre of Mwanza, which is clustered with historic colonial buildings, Hindu temples and mosques topped by soaring minarets. Don’t miss the Old German Mansion perched atop Robert Koch Hill, with this now-abandoned landmark offering sweeping views across the city and Lake Victoria.

Want to experience the hustle and bustle of local life? Head to the Mwaloni Market, which sells fresh fruit and vegetables paddled in from the surrounding villages as well as fish sourced from Lake Victoria. After feasting on freshwater tilapia, take the time to browse stores selling vibrantly designed fabrics that are unique to the region.

From Mwanza, you can board a cruise to Ukerewe Island, a rural utopia that’s renowned for its peaceful lifestyle and successful farming techniques. The city is also a stop en route to Rubondo Island National Park, which boasts forested landscapes home to a variety of resident and migratory species, as well as chimpanzees, elephants and giraffes.

Getting there

Mwanza International Airport is around 20 minutes by taxi from the city centre and has regular flights to major hubs across East Africa. Daily buses and trains connect with Dar es Salaam while regular ferries travel to Bukoba near the border with Uganda. Local buses known as daladalas are an easy way to get around the city, as are pikipiki motorcycle taxis.

Facts about staying in Mwanza, Tanzania

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  • What are the best hotels in Mwanza?

    One of the most popular hotels in Mwanza is Wag Hill Homestay, which has been reviewed by 29 users and currently has a rating of 8.4/10. Other top-rated locations include Malaika Beach Resort and Gold Crest Hotel, which have received 8.5/10 and 7.6/10 ratings from our users, respectively.

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