Hotel Tilapia

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.3

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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 7.5 mi from Mwanza Airport, the hotel is a 9-minute walk from Mwanza Train Station and 0.6 mi from Saanane Island National Park. Nearby attractions include CCM Kirumba Stadium and Sukuma Museum.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • 3 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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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1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jose
Tanzania Tanzania
“We liked the place so much that we would come back again for working 6 months there together with the nice staff.”
Susan
United States United States
“Loved being on the lake. The staff at the restaurants and bar was amazing.”
Landshut
United States United States
“The breakfast was wonderful. not like a continental breakfast, but a full blown with even someone there to cook omelettes.”
Mary
United States United States
“Great location, clean and well maintained daily. Professional staff and pay attention to details, go beyond extra mile to satisfy customers. Food is fresh and delicious. My husband and I had a great time at Tilapia, will recommend to others.”
Petra
Canada Canada
“Convenient location Variety of areas to relax Very inviting and welcoming”
Randy
Canada Canada
“Great location, on the water, nice pool, great food, great staff, great value!”
Randy
Canada Canada
“Right on the water, nice pool, comfortable basic rooms.”
Andre
Netherlands Netherlands
“Very nice hotel. Located directly at Lake Victoria. Very friendly and helpful employees.”
Anthony
United States United States
“Great choice of good food! Next to Lake Victoria!”
Lilia
United States United States
“The hotel is right at the lake. Good views from the rooms and restaurant. Staff is nice and make the stay pleasant. It was easy to communicate through the app.”

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

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.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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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.

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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.
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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).