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Olivia Guesthouse

3.5 star property
3.5-star guest house perfect for exploring Mwanza

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Balcony
Lobby sitting area
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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View
Reception

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Capripoint Road, Mwanza, Mwanza, 33101
  • Rock Beach Garden
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Saanane National Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Mwanza Port
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mwanza (MWZ)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room, Balcony, Garden View

Family Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • 39.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Mwanza

City center stay.Your stay at this Mwanza guesthouse places you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Victoria and Rock Beach Garden. Saanane National Park and Mwanza Port are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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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

3.5-star guest house perfect for exploring Mwanza
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Olivia Guesthouse. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Olivia Guesthouse was completed in August 2024.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Mwanza guesthouse.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2022
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Olivia Guesthouse offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks and dining tables. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

Languages

English, Hindi, Swahili

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

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

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)

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Olivia Guesthouse

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and M-Pesa. This property uses a grey water recycling system. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Olivia Guesthouse Mwanza
Olivia Guesthouse Guesthouse
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Olivia Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

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