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Olivia Guesthouse

4.0 star property
4-star guest house perfect for exploring Mwanza

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Family Room, Balcony, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
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Lobby sitting area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Capripoint Road, Mwanza, Mwanza, 33101
  • Place, Rock Beach Garden
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Saanane National Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Mwanza Port
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mwanza (MWZ)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Balcony, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Mwanza

City center retreat .Within half a mile (1 km) of this Mwanza guesthouse, you'll find Lake Victoria and Rock Beach Garden. Saanane National Park and Mwanza Port are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rock Beach Garden - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Saanane National Park - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Mwanza Port - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • St. Augustine University of Tanzania - 13 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Sukuma Museum / Bujora Cultural Center - 22 min drive - 14.4 miles

Getting around

  • Mwanza (MWZ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rooftop Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gold grest rooftop bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Crest Cofee Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Cask Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kuku Poa - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Olivia Guesthouse

4-star guest house perfect for exploring Mwanza
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Olivia Guesthouse. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Olivia Guesthouse was completed in August 2024.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Mwanza guesthouse.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2022
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Olivia Guesthouse offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks and dining tables. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Olivia Guesthouse

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
Long-term renters welcome
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and M-Pesa. This property uses a grey water recycling system. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Olivia Guesthouse Mwanza

Olivia Guesthouse Guesthouse

Olivia Guesthouse Guesthouse Mwanza

Frequently asked questions

How close is Olivia Guesthouse to the airport?

Olivia Guesthouse is 6.6 mi (28-min drive) away from the Mwanza (MWZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Olivia Guesthouse?

As of May 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Olivia Guesthouse on May 30, 2026 start from $45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Olivia Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Olivia Guesthouse offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 20 per person, one-way.

How close is Olivia Guesthouse to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 6-minute walk from Rock Beach Garden. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Olivia Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Olivia Guesthouse offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Olivia Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Olivia Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Olivia Guesthouse?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Olivia Guesthouse have a pool?

Olivia Guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Olivia Guesthouse have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Olivia Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Olivia Guesthouse to downtown Mwanza?

Olivia Guesthouse is 0.8 mi away from Mwanza.

Olivia Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erla

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

A gem!

A gem in Mwanza
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Speagle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely guest house. Staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jiesi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025