Hotel Tilapia
Capripoint, Mwanza, Tanzania – Excellent location - show map – Railway access
Hotel Tilapia
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Located in Mwanza, 800 metres from Mwanza Train Station, Hotel Tilapia provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Indian cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested. The property has a hairdresser's and business centre. Saanane Island National Park is 1 km from Hotel Tilapia, while CCM Kirumba Stadium is 3.5 km away. Mwanza Airport is 12 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- 3 restaurants
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Georgia
Australia“Beautiful room, had a nice balcony with a lovely view of the lake. The tv wasn’t working but I was able to call and someone came to fix this issue quickly.” 
John
Netherlands“The hotel's location is perfect, with scenic lake views. It's not far from the centre of town, nor the airport. The rooms are beautiful and clean. The hotel has a pool, bar, several small shops and two restaurants. The food is good and the chef...”- Ashique
Tanzania“The staff was exceptionally helpful. I requested the cook to prepare something for me for breakfast and he was too kind to not even fulfill but went extra mile to make my breakfast delicious. Room was big and bed were comfortable. Restaurant food...” - Georgia Australia“The room was great, bed was very comfortable. Was very nice to relax by the pool. Food and cocktails were good. Great location, close enough to the city but still quiet”
Heather
United Kingdom“Beautiful lakeside location, great food, comfortable accommodation, wonderful staff.”
Galina
Russia“The Pearl of Lake Victoria The hotel is located in a quiet part of the city on the shore of the lake. Excellent view from the balcony, very cozy room, excellent service, excellent cuisine! The best place for chilling!”- Girissh
India“The hotel is very well managed and is run passionately ..The staff is well trained. It's beautifully located on banks of Lake Victoria .. Restaurants and bar overlooking the lake make for a perfect evening .” 
Corjan Netherlands“Nice food in general, beautiful location with a lot of birdlife, and near the Saanane national park Island where we had excellent excursion.”
Pam Netherlands“The best hotel I have ever stayed. There’s such a nice and calm environment. The staff is the best. I always come to this hotel and it feels like coming home.”- Kaa
United States“For location it was really nice being right on the lake but walking distance to the town. My room was on the African Queen and it was clean and comfortable and roomy. The staff was friendly and pleasant. They even remembered me from last...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants3 restaurants on site
- Teppanyaki
- CuisineJapanese
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Terrace Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • American • Indian • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Thai
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Garden
- CuisineAfrican • American • Indian • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Thai
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Facilities of Hotel TilapiaGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- 3 restaurants
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Bar
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Street parking
- Invoice provided
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Air conditioning
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Fence around pool
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- English
- Hindi
- Swahili
House rulesHotel Tilapia takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Hotel Tilapia in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
FAQs about Hotel Tilapia
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Hotel Tilapia is 0.8 miles from the centre of Mwanza. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, Hotel Tilapia is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at Hotel Tilapia may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at Hotel Tilapia include:
- Single
- Twin/Double
- Suite
- Triple
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Check-in at Hotel Tilapia is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:30.
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Hotel Tilapia offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Massage
- Swimming Pool
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Hotel Tilapia has 3 restaurants:
- Teppanyaki
- Garden
- Terrace Restaurant
