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

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
The price is SAR 144
SAR 170 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 January 2025

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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
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
  • 39.7 sq m
  • 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
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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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

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), multilingual staff, and charcoal grills
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and outdoor furniture
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, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

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

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Private picnics

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 3 stairs to reach property
  • 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

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • Renovated entire property - August 2024
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Dining table

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • 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 22 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Olivia Guesthouse on 3 Muharram 2025 start from $45.36, including 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

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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