Ryan's Bay Hotel

Tanzania , Serengeti National Park
MWANZA, Capri Point
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20 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2026

Vinod

Room was clean but there was odour from drainage in the washroom. All the lighting needs to be modernised. All the staff are courteous and welcoming. Gardens very nicely trimmed.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Leonard

The room was spacious and well-appointed. The breakfast was excellent, and the menu had many choices to choose from. The staff is what made me stay here, as this was the second time.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

Jorge E

Excellent oasis with lakefront views and beautiful wildlife.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Susan

The food was amazing, including the breakfast buffet and later meal options.
Restaurant staff were very friendly and efficient
Ruth at the reception desk was very helpful in getting my luggage repaired for me.
Reception desk staff were also helpful in communicating with drivers I hired and were completely fluent in English

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Susan

The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Everyone spoke English.
Ruth at the front desk assisted me in getting my luggage bag sewn together at a very reasoble price after it was torn by the airline.
Dining room staff was wonderful.
Cleaning and groundskeeping staff were also wonderful!
Restaurant meals as well as the buffet breakfast were great!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2025

Jody

I stayed here while volunteering at Bugando Medical Center. The hotel is very conveniently located close to the hospital. The rooms are spacious and clean with nice cool a/c. The beds are hard. Every staff member we interacted with was kind and helpful. The food at the restaurant was very good - the breakfast was the same every day so got a little old but was tasty and filled us up for long workdays.

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2024

Rodrigo

We stayed at Ryan’s bay for 8 days. I can’t say enough good things about it-wonderful friendly staff, delicious food, spacious rooms and beautiful location. Will be staying there ever time I go to Mwanza!!

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2024

Joseph V

A beautiful restful place - but noisy

This was my 3rd booking in Tanzania, and the cleanest and most friendly. Despite Mwanza being overly busy, and a major infrastructure site right behind the hotel (I understand it is NOT the hotel's fault), staff was above par in every way. Rooms were clean, comfortable, spacious and restful (once the work stopped each night).

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2024

Leonard

Stay here! It’s fabulous.

What an amazing hotel! Ryan's Bay Hotel is a gem, and I'm glad I chose to stay there. I always pick a hotel based on the reviews, and this time, I wasn't disappointed.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2024

Evgeniy

Clean. Quiet. The room is spacious and has everything you need. Beautiful garden around and nice view on the lake. The staff is attentive and polite. We liked the place and would like return to stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2022

Paul

Spacious Mwanza Stay

Comfortable, spacious room in a convenient area! The room I received had a huge living area with kitchenette and a large balcony overlooking the pool and lake. Really nice setup.

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2022

Bahati

It was very friendly and the staff were very nice and accommodating. It was a very 'green' location and the swimming pool was magnificent. The rooms were spacious and clean. The breakfast was big (or small depending on your choice) and good but the dining options (and wining) were limited.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2021

Petrus

Good

Always stay here. Is always the same. Nothing to complain about. Very dependable

Business

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2021

Verified traveler

Stunning lakeside

Great location

Business

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2021

best in Mwanza

Business

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2020

Adnan

Great Service, Best in two

Always ready to great you with a smile, quiet and calm campus, and are constantly making sure the amenities are up kept.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Feb 2020

Johanna

Overall Good Stay

Was attending a conference in the area. Convenient location. Transportation was waiting at the airport as scheduled and check in was quick and easy. The room had a comfortable bed and included a balcony with a very nice view of the pool, the bay, and the sunset. Enjoyed the pool. Only had breakfast one morning, but it was good. Had dinner in the restaurant 3 nights and it was great each time. Very good service in the restaurant and the food was delicious. Prices seemed very reasonable. Enjoyed the pool each day after work. Staff were friendly, helpful and professional. Transportation to and from the conference was easily arranged with a taxi driver and we were able to charge the costs to the room which made it a lot easier. Lovely landscaping, plants, and art work on the property. It is an older property and not a 5 star resort, but was a great value for the cost. Hot shower with good water pressure. Internet is slow, but that seems to be the case most places in the area from what I can tell. Internet is poor even at the high end places as well in this area. Was able to work from the room, but had to wait on things to load up, etc..Perhaps I am a bit spoiled and too accustomed to good fast wifi. There are local artists and vendors just outside the entrance and I was able to get some a few gifts for people back home by just walking out to the front. Is not a big place and definitely has a family friendly feel to it. I felt welcomed and comfortable there.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2019

John

Ryan's Bay Rocks

The Lake Victoria view from the restaurant deck is so beautiful. The staff is super friendly and nice. I am amazed at how clean the staff keep it. My room was mopped fresh and clean each day. The breakfast was not to my liking. I am not a fan of certain foods which are more popular here. My major complaint was that my bed had an area that was uncomfortable but sleeping at an angle made up for it. Overall, a grand hotel.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

We love Ryan’s bay. It is a lovely place. We stay often.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 Feb 2019

Chelsea

I always stay at Ryan's Bay when in Mwanza for business and it is a very relaxing environment after a busy day!