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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Hotel Tilapia in Mwanza offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room features a balcony or terrace with lake, garden, or mountain views. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves African, Indian, American, Italian, Japanese, pizza, seafood, Thai, and vegetarian cuisines. Guests can also enjoy a bar and a coffee shop. Leisure Facilities: The hotel offers a year-round outdoor swimming pool, a lush garden, and a terrace. Additional amenities include a business area, hairdresser, and free WiFi. Convenient Location: Located 12 km from Mwanza Airport, the hotel is a 9-minute walk from Mwanza Train Station and 1 km from Saanane Island National Park. Nearby attractions include CCM Kirumba Stadium and Sukuma Museum.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Spa and wellness centre
- 3 restaurants
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mamta
Tanzania
“Supportive Staff Listing ability and problem solving instinct” - Maureen
Kenya
“The location and views of the lake were spectacular” - Mohamed
United Kingdom
“Amazing location (on Lake Victoria) they did everything they could to make our stay memorable, so thank you all sooo much” - Paul
United Kingdom
“Staff were fantastic, friendly and so helpful, a massive credit to the hotel. Our rooms were enormous with great facilities. General hotel facilities were first class including 3 restaurants, two bars and a lovely pool. Food choice was great and...” - Linda
Tanzania
“Beautiful lake views, had dinner on the porch overlooking the sunset. Great service” - Raphael
Belgium
“The staffs were wonderful and assisted us in anything we would need, making our stay unforgettable ! Furthermore, the restaurant and accommodation were high level as well. Without any doubt, this is the place were you want to be while visiting...” - David
Netherlands
“Really amazing staff, good food, nice pool amenitities” - Reinhard
Netherlands
“Breakfast was not the most varied I've ever had but was decent. The restaurant and breakfast room being open to the lake was very good. The management found me a room with a lakeside view which I wanted but had not expected. Staff were all great.” - Trudy
Netherlands
“I liked the ambiance, familiair environment, and the view. Fantastic.” - Pam
Netherlands
“Amazing stay, great rooms, nice staff, clean, nice food!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Teppanyaki
- CuisineJapanese
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Terrace Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • American • Indian • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Thai
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Garden
- CuisineAfrican • American • Indian • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Thai
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19).