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Wag Hill Homestay

4.5 star property
Beachfront guesthouse with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Garden view
Executive Twin Room
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
State House Road, Capripoint, Mwanza, 1, Mwanza, Mwanza, 33101
  • Mwanza Port
    7 min drive
  • Saanane National Park
    9 min drive
  • St. Augustine University of Tanzania
    17 min drive
  • Mwanza (MWZ)
    28 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Mwanza

A luxury stay in the heart of Mwanza awaits you at Wag Hill Homestay. You'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Lake Victoria and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Mwanza Port. Highlights at this beachfront guest house include a private beach, a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Mwanza guest house include Saanane National Park and St. Augustine University of Tanzania.
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What's nearby

  • Mwanza Port - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Saanane National Park - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
  • St. Augustine University of Tanzania - 17 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Sukuma Museum / Bujora Cultural Center - 19 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Rock Beach Garden - 29 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Mwanza (MWZ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swimming Pool Terrace Restaurant, Hotel Tilapia, Mwanza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chanya Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cask Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mambo Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪VETA Mwanza Course & Conference Cente - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Wag Hill Homestay

Beachfront guesthouse with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Wag Hill Homestay. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Mwanza guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2023
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Dining venue
Wag Hill Homestay offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and shared/communal kitchens. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks and kitchen islands. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Hindi, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2023
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); 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
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Wag Hill Homestay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.

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 vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and M-Pesa. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses a grey water recycling system. Long-term renters welcome.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Wag Hill Homestay.

Property is also known as

Wag Hill Homestay Mwanza
Wag Hill Homestay Guesthouse
Wag Hill Homestay Guesthouse Mwanza

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Wag Hill Homestay?

Wag Hill Homestay offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Wag Hill Homestay?

Yep, Wag Hill Homestay has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Wag Hill Homestay?

The closest beach to Wag Hill Homestay is Rock Beach Garden (3 km).

What makes Wag Hill Homestay a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a private beach, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Wag Hill Homestay.

Is Wag Hill Homestay family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a private beach and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Wag Hill Homestay is a hit with families.

Does Wag Hill Homestay serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wag Hill Homestay?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Wag Hill Homestay?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Wag Hill Homestay's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wag Hill Homestay?

Check-in begins at 6:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wag Hill Homestay?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Wag Hill Homestay Reviews

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2.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Laxman

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023