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St Paul's Buhabugali Hostel Kigoma

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with a nearby private beach and free breakfast

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St Paul's Buhabugali Hostel Kigoma sits right on a white sand beach, blending relaxation with adventure. Guests start their day with continental breakfast before enjoying beach yoga or sunshine. The property features an African cuisine restaurant, bar, and conference facilities.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Lake view

Classic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
6 bathrooms
Hydromassage showerhead
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Comfort Quadruple Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
6 bathrooms
Hydromassage showerhead
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, Balcony, Lake View

Economy Room, Balcony, Lake View | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Economy Room, Balcony, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
6 bathrooms
Hydromassage showerhead
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Twin Room, Balcony, Lake View | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Twin Room, Balcony, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
6 bathrooms
Hydromassage showerhead
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Shared Dormitory

Highlights

LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
6 bathrooms
Hydromassage showerhead
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Bangwe, Buhabughali, Kigoma, Kigoma, 47102

What's nearby

  • Katonga Fish Market - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Bangwe Beach - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Gombe Stream National Park - 56 min drive - 26.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kigoma (TKQ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Green View Resort And Tours - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Amarula - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Website Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Balimi Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Breakpoint - ‬14 min drive

About this property

St Paul's Buhabugali Hostel Kigoma

Family-friendly hotel
At St Paul's Buhabugali Hostel Kigoma, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. With a nearby private beach, a beach shuttle, and beach yoga, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site African cuisine restaurant, St Pau's Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a bar and conference space, 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 hotel include:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a reception hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, local meal delivery service, and a water dispenser
Room features
All 70 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's slippers and childcare services
  • 6 bathrooms with hydromassage showers and bidets
  • 30-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • St Pau's Restaurant
  • St Paul's Bar

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 861 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to a private beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 6 shared bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 6:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 12 2025 to January 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
  • One of the dining venues
  • Breakfast
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Recreation facilities
  • Shuttle services
  • Supervised childcare

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.41 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 only accepts cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

St Paul's Buhabugali Hostel Kigoma Hotel
St Paul's Buhabugali Hostel Kigoma Kigoma
St Paul's Buhabugali Hostel Kigoma Hotel Kigoma

Frequently asked questions

Is St Paul's Buhabugali Hostel Kigoma pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property. The parking area will be unavailable from March 12 2025 to January 1 2026 (dates subject to change).

What time is check-in at St Paul's Buhabugali Hostel Kigoma?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at St Paul's Buhabugali Hostel Kigoma?

Check-out is at 6:00 AM.

Where is St Paul's Buhabugali Hostel Kigoma located?

Situated near the beach in Kigoma, this hotel is in the same region as Gombe Stream National Park.

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