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Samanene Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
On a private sand beach, near St. Augustine University of Tanzania

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Double Room (Bungalow ) | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Double Room (Bungalow ) | Garden view
Meeting facility
Reception
Located near St. Augustine University of Tanzania, Samanene Beach Hotel combines sun and adventure with its private beach ideal for motor boating and fishing. Guests savor international dishes at the SAMANENE restaurant and unwind on the garden patio with high-speed WiFi access.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Double Room (Bungalow ) | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room (Bungalow )

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Toaster
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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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 - 7.7 miles
  • Rock Beach Garden - 18 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Saanane National Park - 19 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Sukuma Museum / Bujora Cultural Center - 35 min drive - 16.2 miles

Getting around

  • Mwanza (MWZ) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rooftop Restaurant & Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Pizza - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Swimming Pool Terrace Restaurant, Hotel Tilapia, Mwanza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Weekend Car Wash & Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Oliver Hotel - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Samanene Beach Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Lake Victoria
Located close to St. Augustine University of Tanzania, Samanene Beach Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a beach bar. With a private beach, motor boating, and fishing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, SAMANENE, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), a porter/bellhop, and bicycle parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and a sail boat on site
Room features
All guestrooms at Samanene Beach Hotel have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's slippers and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, eco-friendly cleaning products, and a personal chef

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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
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • 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)

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

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

Property is also known as

Samanene Beach Hotel Mwanza
Samanene Beach Mwanza
Samanene Beach
Samanene Beach Hotel Hotel
Samanene Beach Hotel Mwanza
Samanene Beach Hotel Hotel Mwanza

Frequently asked questions

Is Samanene Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Samanene Beach Hotel?

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).

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