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Malaika Beach Resort

Property class: 4
4-star beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants

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A balcony with a tray of white cups and saucers, a vase with red flowers, and a view of the ocean and a building with a red roof.
A resort with multiple buildings featuring balconies, a waterfall, and a rocky landscape with greenery.
A building with a red roof and multiple windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a pond with lily pads.
A beachside dining area with tables and chairs arranged in a heart shape, overlooking the ocean.
A nighttime view of a resort pool with a blue-lit water feature, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Illemela, Mwanza, 2400
  • Place, Tunza Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Rock Beach Garden
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Augustine University of Tanzania
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mwanza (MWZ)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Villa

A hotel room with a bed, two sofas, a wooden table, a mirror, and curtains.

Deluxe Villa

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.

Executive Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Mwanza

Beachside getaway.At this Mwanza hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Victoria and 6 miles (10 km) of Rock City Mall. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Bismarck Rock and Rock Beach Garden.

What's nearby

  • Tunza Beach - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Rock Beach Garden - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Mwanza Port - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • St. Augustine University of Tanzania - 24 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Sukuma Museum / Bujora Cultural Center - 33 min drive - 33.5 km

Getting around

  • Mwanza (MWZ) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rooftop Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gold grest rooftop bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crest Cofee Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Salma Cone - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kwa Mussa Chips - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Malaika Beach Resort

4-star beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Malaika Beach Resort like a complimentary children's club and an outdoor pool.

There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a 24-hour health club, and a steam room. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 4-star Mwanza hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Malaika Beach Resort offers 50 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, 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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Malaika Beach Resort Mwanza
Malaika Beach Mwanza
Malaika Beach
Malaika Beach Resort Hotel
Malaika Beach Resort Mwanza
Malaika Beach Resort Hotel Mwanza

Frequently asked questions

How close is Malaika Beach Resort to the airport?

Malaika Beach Resort is 2.1 mi (4-min drive) away from the Mwanza (MWZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Malaika Beach Resort?

As of Aug 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malaika Beach Resort on Aug 15, 2026 start from CA $184, excluding 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 Malaika Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Malaika Beach Resort offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, on request.

How close is Malaika Beach Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Malaika Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Malaika Beach Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Malaika Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Malaika Beach Resort?

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

Is there free parking at Malaika Beach Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Malaika Beach Resort have a pool?

Malaika Beach Resort features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Malaika Beach Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Malaika Beach Resort have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features hot stone massages, body treatments, and facials.

How close is Malaika Beach Resort to downtown Mwanza?

Malaika Beach Resort is 5.3 mi away from Mwanza.

Malaika Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 80 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Florence ,Modesta

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Very very clean and beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place! Excellent service and beautiful setting, unbelievable breakfast buffet!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SHADRACK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere and quiet stay. Loved the beds
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were amazingly helpful and friendly. The views over Lake Victoria were amazing too.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful venue with great food, unbelievably wonderful and welcoming staff, amazing masseuses, gorgeous pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds with birds, flowers, lily pads and a gorgeous pool overlooking the lake. Staff is very helpful, breakfast is elaborate and atmosphere is peaceful. Close to airport so an prime location to recover from tiring air travel or prior to departing from Tanzania.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YONAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view to the lake Victotia is magnificent! The staff, service and amenities excellent.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality is above & beyond
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The management was as excellent as the scenery. Both are two vital points for me to return for another stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zubeir Yusuf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Shuttle crew/ service very good. Mr. Ali at the reception very knowledgeable and professional. Breakfast was good and very polite staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Malaika is my to go to place whenever I need peace of mind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Selemani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

NEEMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is beautiful, quiet, and has the most amazing spa. Terrific massage. The facilities are lovely, the food is great, and the manager (Ally is his name, but I might not be spelling it correctly) is beyond belief - very attentive, thoughtful, friendly and kind. I travel through Mwanza once or twice a year, and always book a relaxing layover here for me and my groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Resty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

HALIMA JUMA HABIB

Liked: Cleanliness
The set up of the property is amazing but not physically friendly for challenged guests as a lot of staircase up and down and limited lifts in certain areas only.Have to improve a lot on their restaurants the food is of very poor qualities for a beautiful place like that and expensive!.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
-Internet connection was painful -Check in was careless and no information given -Be aware that there is a club nearby and on Fridays music is blasting till late in the night -Breakfast was poor and not fresh.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Claire

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I was miss lead, they told me they gave me an upgrade at no cost. The next morning I woke up with 2 inches of water all over the room. I had to call to be moved to an other room, the room was the same it is not an upgrade!! It was very difficult to get a gluten free meal. Most had no idea what is gluten.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The AC was not working until one of the stuff had to come and fix it then the switch for charging are not safe you should all watch out their switch outlet damaged my charger completely. When I called they said they will send a maintenance personel the next day. I slept with my phone off that forced me to go and buy another charger the next day. I would say the property is over priced and their services are poor. This place used to be the best not anymore poor management I guess.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Beach Resort on the Lake

A very entertainment based property with bars and restaurants overlooking the lake. Very close and convenient to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our son, who works in Mwanza, recommended that we stayed at Malaika. We were not disappointed. The staff were, without exception, friendly, helpful and courteous. The room was well equipped and was everything that we wanted. The dining options were excellent and the quality of the food was also very good indeed. If we ever go back to Mwanza, we would definitely stay at Malaika again - in a heartbeat.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Great place to stay.

We would recommend this hotel. Buzzing with local nightlife, families, business and pleasure. You can’t go wrong but don’t be fooled by the name beach - you can’t swim in the lake at that point. Great swimming pool though.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

Beautiful Tropical resort on the Lake

Beautiful hotel with amazing gardens and pool. Right on Lake Victoria. Clean. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Truth

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

Beautiful property

Malaika Hotel was a good place to stay in Mwanza. The grounds are beautiful and well-kept. The staff was accommodating from getting us checked in early to assisting us with getting rides around Mwanza. The food was okay. Breakfast had a large range of buffet foods but none of them were excellent. There is someone making eggs, which was probably the best part of breakfast. I had tilapia one day. The food prices are a bit high but in line with a hotel standard. The pool area is nice and beautifully placed. I went in on a cooler day so didn't stay that long. There were children enjoying the inflatables provided. There were a lot of gnats in the water that weren't that visible until you were in the water. That also hurried my time. The room was spacious but not modern. The bathroom was huge and had a large soaking tub that we didn't use. The water was hot. There was a mini-bar that had some incorrect pricing, which scared us a bit to think that we had a Red Bull for 45,000. We were glad to learn there was an additional 0 at the end. The turndown service was a nice touch. They brought cookies and a chocolate each night and put down the mosquito nets. They should knock louder because I few times I just found them entering when I was in the room. That's quite uncomfortable. I loved that the property next door had a band and club during the weekend. There are several places to sit and relax and enjoy the views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022