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Olivia Guesthouse

Mwanza guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge

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January 2026
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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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Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Garden view
Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

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
Garden view
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

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
Garden view
Family Room, Balcony, Garden View
Lobby sitting area
Family Room, Balcony, Garden View

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
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
Capripoint Road, Mwanza, Mwanza, 33101

What's nearby

  • Rock Beach Garden - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Saanane National Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Mwanza Port - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • St. Augustine University of Tanzania - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Sukuma Museum / Bujora Cultural Center - 22 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cask Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Olympic Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HOTEL KINGDOM - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Uhondo Take Away - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Swimming Pool Terrace Restaurant, Hotel Tilapia, Mwanza - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Olivia Guesthouse

Enjoy your visit to Mwanza with a stay at Olivia Guesthouse. 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.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

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
  • Slippers
  • 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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay
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 6 minutes' walk from Rock Beach Garden.

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Olivia Guesthouse Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely setting

The setting was lovely and quiet, room large and beautiful with balcony. Bit of a hassel between staff and taxi driver to get a taxi to restaurant downtown that they recommended but which was very nice on the rooftop.
Erla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A gem!

A gem in Mwanza
Warren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jiesi, 1-night trip