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Samanene Beach Hotel

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Located close to St. Augustine University of Tanzania, Samanene Beach Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a beach bar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, motor boating, and fishing. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, SAMANENE, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Room options

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A bed with a striped bedspread, a headboard, a nightstand with a phone and remote, and a rug.

Double Room (Bungalow )

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Mwanza, Samanene Beach Hotel is near the airport and on a private beach. Mwanza Port and Rock Beach Garden are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Victoria and Saanane National Park. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Sukuma Museum / Bujora Cultural Center. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like ecotours nearby. Visit our Mwanza travel guide
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Luchelele, Near saint Augustine Univers, Mwanza

What's nearby

  • St. Augustine University of Tanzania
    6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mwanza Port
    15 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Rock Beach Garden
    18 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Tunza Beach
    28 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Sukuma Museum / Bujora Cultural Center
    37 min drive - 18.8 miles

Getting around

  • Mwanza (MWZ)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Level 8
    9 min drive
  • Digital Pub
    9 min drive
  • Salma Cone
    14 min drive
  • Burger Point - SAUT Malimbe
    6 min drive
  • Weekend Car Wash & Pub
    9 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • SAMANENE

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Motor boating
  • Playground
  • Ropes course
  • Sail boat

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 50 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee at check-out (exact amount varies)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

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, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Samanene Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Samanene Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Samanene Beach Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Samanene Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Samanene Beach Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mwanza hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Victoria and St. Augustine University of Tanzania. Mwanza Port and Rock Beach Garden are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Samanene Beach Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comforting

The whole staff greeted me as I arrived to the hotel. My room wan not clean, so they immediately gave me a another room. It is right in front of the beach. The breakfast is fresh and the restaurant food was fresh to order and very delicious. It is a little out from the city but well worth the drive for the cost compared to other resorts in Mwanza.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top Notch

Very clean and very classy. Attentive staff with great service. Property is brand new and is of very high quality. Spotless. Staff was super helpful and food and drinks were great. Recommended. I had a phone with google maps navigation and that was helpful in getting from the main road to the beach front.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good food and service, fantastic naturen and birds

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019