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Located in Mwanza, a 9-minute walk from Mwanza Train Station, Hotel Tilapia provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers a bar. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel you'll find a restaurant serving African, American and Indian cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested. The property has a hairdresser's and business center. Saanane Island National Park is a 12-minute walk from Hotel Tilapia, while CCM Kirumba Stadium is 2.2 miles away. The nearest airport is Mwanza Airport, 7.5 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
7.7
High score for Mwanza
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Cheryl
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Great food and drinks. Beautiful view. Very accommodating staff. I really appreciated them offering me a breakfast box since I was leaving too early for the breakfast.
  • Butter
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The pool was very clean and lovely for a swim! The food was delicious and the rooms were quiet and clean. Highly recommend!
  • Settle
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved our quiet the room on the lake but very close to town. The views were really beautiful. We also really enjoyed the mashed potatoes.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • Teppanyaki
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Terrace Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Indian • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Thai
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Garden
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Indian • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Thai
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Hotel Tilapia
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Swahili

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Hotel Tilapia takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

1 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
$70 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Hotel Tilapia accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Tilapia of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about Hotel Tilapia

  • Hotel Tilapia offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Swimming pool

  • The prices at Hotel Tilapia may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Hotel Tilapia include:

    • Single
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Triple

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Hotel Tilapia is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Hotel Tilapia has 3 restaurants:

    • Terrace Restaurant
    • Teppanyaki
    • Garden

  • Yes, Hotel Tilapia is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Hotel Tilapia is 0.8 miles from the center of Mwanza. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.