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ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL

3.5 star property
Travelers can unwind with a rejuvenating spa treatment, enjoy panoramic views from the rooftop garden, and savor delicious meals throughout their stay

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The Isamilo Grand Hotel offers a peaceful retreat near Lake Victoria. Guests can enjoy a Thai massage at the spa or relax in the rooftop garden. The property includes a complimentary breakfast buffet, on-site restaurant and bar, laundry services, and helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Mwanza, ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL is in the suburbs and in a national park. Rock Beach Garden and Mwanza Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Victoria and Saanane National Park. Don't miss out on a visit to Sukuma Museum / Bujora Cultural Center. Visit our Mwanza travel guide
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Balewa Rd, Mwanza, Mwanza Region

What's nearby

  • Rock Beach Garden
    2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mwanza Port
    3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Saanane National Park
    3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • St. Augustine University of Tanzania
    13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Sukuma Museum / Bujora Cultural Center
    22 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Mwanza (MWZ)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
    19 min walk
  • Fisherman Hotel
    8 min walk
  • Kwa Mussa Chips
    2 min drive
  • Alpha Fun Park
    18 min walk
  • New mwanza hotel restaurant
    15 min walk

About this property

ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL

Hotel near Lake Victoria
Located close to Rock Beach Garden and Mwanza Port, ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a Thai massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and access to a nearby health club
  • Barbecue grills, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 72 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and sofa beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep soaking bathtubs plus free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • King sofa bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 50000.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 45618 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TZS 50000.0 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

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6 AM to 7 PM
Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

ISAMILO LODGE Mwanza
ISAMILO LODGE
ISAMILO Mwanza
ISAMILO
ISAMILO LODGE SPA
ISAMILO LODGE SPA
ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL Hotel
ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL Mwanza
ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL Hotel Mwanza

Frequently asked questions

Does ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6 AM–7 PM.

Is ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL?

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

What time is check-out at ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 45618 one-way applies.

Where is ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL located?

Situated in a national park, this spa hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Victoria and within 3 mi (5 km) of Saanane National Park and Mwanza Port. Rock Beach Garden and St. Augustine University of Tanzania are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SHENUL

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is on hillside with beautiful view. The room we stayed in had balcony and had Lake view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet location but within easy reach of the city. While property is clean and staff only to willing to be of assistance the room could have done with some attention. WiFi access can be a little limited outside the lobby/restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Possible potential

Beautiful hotel but needs so much more to be considered 3 stars. Atmosphere is great, pool wonderful, rooms are spacious. Sundries are severely lacking, beds are uncomfortable, and food quality is below average. Its a little ways away from the markets and shops but its quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a hidden gem of a place to stay! Less than 15 min from the airport, great food, great service, great bar and great rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

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

Amazing

Amazing hotel, would recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Per

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

Value for money

Nice and big rooms with a wonderful view of the lake
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet place, internet was sporadic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Melvyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff does not look friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enough space
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Last time

Room was ok, bed was rock hard and the bathroom looked like it was still under construction. Only amenity provided was a small single bar of soap, the toilet was jammed in a corner making it difficult to even access, and tv struggled to even show a movie.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Randy

Disliked: Staff & service
I was supposed to stay here, but didn't it make it due to my flight. However, the hotel still charged me - but nearly triple the agreed to price. Be very careful with this hotel to avoid being defrauded

8/10 Good

Joseph V

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice on surface but…

The reception was very good, but the room, while very large, was shabby. Both desk chars were broken - one with completely broken legs. Bathroom features were worn and hot water was not working. Using a computer desk was awful. Not helpful for business stays. Noted many refurbishments being done.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Excellent staff, subpar WiFi

Hotel staff and manager are amazing. Hotel and room were clean. Several light bulbs were out in my room and the refrigerator did not work. Restaurant was excellent. WiFi was not good at all, very slow when it was working.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, accommodation were comfortable. The view is spectacular. Staff was supportive and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Clean, but a word of caution

This location is a private area up on the hills, so to get into downtown Mwanza is a bit of a drive, and there's not much around for shops or services. The hotel was clean, but the pool area was quite noisy until the evening. There is air conditioning but it didn't seem to cool the room very much. I also had an issue with the hotel not having been advised of my booking, so upon checking out they attempted to have me pay again. I ended up phoning hotels.com staff to help resolve the situation, so a great kudos to them for supporting their customers! The hotel has a shuttle available for a surcharge which took me to the airport and breakfast was pretty good with some fruits, meat products, and they can prepare eggs for you as well. The food available at the restaurant is pretty good, but like many Tanzanian restaurants be prepared to wait.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicaise

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

PhilIp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Päivi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maartje

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020