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Olivia Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Mwanza guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
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Located in the business district, Olivia Guesthouse offers a revitalized retreat with free continental breakfast and a cozy coffee shop. Connect to WiFi, unwind at the garden or play billiards by the bar. The multilingual staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $48
includes taxes & fees
$41 per night
Feb 9 - Feb 10

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room, Balcony, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, Balcony, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Renovated in 2024
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Renovated in 2024
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Capripoint Road, Mwanza, Mwanza, 33101

What's nearby

  • Rock Beach Garden - 6 min walk
  • Saanane National Park - 18 min walk
  • Mwanza Port - 3 min drive
  • St. Augustine University of Tanzania - 11 min drive
  • Sukuma Museum / Bujora Cultural Center - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Mwanza (MWZ) - 28 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Swimming Pool Terrace Restaurant, Hotel Tilapia, Mwanza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chanya Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cask Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mambo Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yun Long Chinese Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Olivia Guesthouse

Olivia Guesthouse is a great choice for a stay in Mwanza. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.

Languages

English, Hindi, Swahili

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding, but may not be eligible for free breakfast
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Charcoal grills
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2022
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Communal living room
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 3 stairs to reach property
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Dining table

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 20 per person (one-way)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Long-term renters welcome.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa.

Also known as

Olivia Guesthouse Mwanza
Olivia Guesthouse Guesthouse
Olivia Guesthouse Guesthouse Mwanza

Frequently asked questions

Does Olivia Guesthouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Olivia Guesthouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Olivia Guesthouse?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Olivia Guesthouse?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Olivia Guesthouse?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 20 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Olivia Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Olivia Guesthouse and nearby?

Olivia Guesthouse has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Olivia Guesthouse?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Olivia Guesthouse like?

Olivia Guesthouse is in the heart of Mwanza, a short 1-minute walk from Lake Victoria and 18 minutes' walk from Saanane National Park.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

A gem!
A gem in Mwanza
Warren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely guest house. Staff very helpful
Catherine Speagle, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review