Title: Samanene Beach Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Samanene Beach Hotel On a private sand beach, near St. Augustine University of Tanzania ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17490000/17489500/17489451/9708db24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17490000/17489500/17489451/6c01a6ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room (Bungalow ) | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17490000/17489500/17489451/5a2e7bc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room (Bungalow ) | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17490000/17489500/17489451/f0926ba3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17490000/17489500/17489451/c8ee06bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Free airport shuttle - On private beach - Bar - Room service - Breakfast included - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 13 - Oct 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=17489451&PinnedHotelID=17489451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=17489451&PinnedHotelID=17489451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 14 - Oct 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=17489451&PinnedHotelID=17489451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=17489451&PinnedHotelID=17489451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=17489451&PinnedHotelID=17489451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=17489451&PinnedHotelID=17489451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=17489451&PinnedHotelID=17489451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=17489451&PinnedHotelID=17489451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 1 of 1 room ![Double Room (Bungalow ) | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17490000/17489500/17489451/e5996527.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room (Bungalow ) ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Bathrobes Private bathroom Minibar Blender - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMwanza-Hotels-Samanene-Beach-Hotel.h17489451.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMwanza-Hotels-Samanene-Beach-Hotel.h17489451.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-2.58946%2C32.88677&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zk_oCZz5YaNeJu71YxS3bHZ8AJM=) 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 - 36 min drive - 17.6 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 - ‪Yun Long Chinese Restaurant - ‬17 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 return 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 a 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 sail boat on-site and tour/ticket information - Free newspapers, a porter/bellboy and 50 meeting rooms Room features All guest rooms at Samanene Beach Hotel boast comforts, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free newspapers. Other 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 ## Similar properties ![Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20130000/20122200/20122195/4a1f7248.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Malaika Beach Resort Mwanza - On private beach - Pool - Spa - Free airport shuttle 9.2 Wonderful 74 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=20122195&PinnedHotelID=20122195&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24340000/24330500/24330445/e4e9490a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ryan's Bay Hotel Mwanza - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Kids pool 9.6 Exceptional 35 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=24330445&PinnedHotelID=24330445&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22210000/22206300/22206299/542a8f76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gold Crest Hotel - Mwanza Mwanza - Pool - Breakfast included - Kids pool - Parking included 8.4 Very good 21 reviews £81 includes taxes & fees 14 Oct - 15 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=22206299&PinnedHotelID=22206299&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 transport - 24-hour free return 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 AM to 10 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 cot - 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 centre - 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 lift (single-level property) - Phone accessibility kit - Stair-free path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity - Wheelchair-accessible business centre - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant - Wheelchair-accessible van parking ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Free cot - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Children's slippers - Dressing gowns - 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 checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee at checkout (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 cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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? > Checkout 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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