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Olivia Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Mwanza with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Balcony
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Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
VIP Access

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
The price is P2,268
P2,676 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29

Perks for members at select top-rated stays

Our Silver and Gold members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Renovated in 2024
  • 29.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Lobby sitting area

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
  • 39.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
  • 35 sq m
  • 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 - 0.5 km
  • Saanane National Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mwanza Port - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • St. Augustine University of Tanzania - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Sukuma Museum / Bujora Cultural Center - 20 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Mwanza (MWZ) - 28 min drive

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

Guesthouse in the business district, revitalized in 2024
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Olivia Guesthouse. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, charcoal grills, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and free infant beds

Languages

English, Hindi, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2022
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Olivia Guesthouse Mwanza
Olivia Guesthouse Guesthouse
Olivia Guesthouse Guesthouse Mwanza

Frequently asked questions

Is Olivia Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Olivia Guesthouse?

As of Nov 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Olivia Guesthouse on Nov 28, 2024 start from P 2,268.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Olivia Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Olivia Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Olivia Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Olivia Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 20 per person applies.

Where is Olivia Guesthouse located?

Located in the heart of Mwanza, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Victoria and Rock Beach Garden. Saanane National Park and Mwanza Port are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Olivia Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem!
A gem in Mwanza
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Speagle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely guest house. Staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024