Malaika Beach Resort

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Stephen

Very very clean and beautiful!

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2026

Florence ,Modesta

The room was perfect!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2025

Judith

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.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

13 Dec 2024

Irene

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.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2024

Zubeir Yusuf

Staff very helpful. Shuttle crew/ service very good. Mr. Ali at the reception very knowledgeable and professional. Breakfast was good and very polite staff.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

The staff were amazingly helpful and friendly.
The views over Lake Victoria were amazing too.

Business

4/10

Poor

14 Aug 2024

Claire

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

Selemani

Excellent

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2024

Resty

very nice.

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2024

YONAS

The view to the lake Victotia is magnificent! The staff, service and amenities excellent.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2024

SHADRACK

Great atmosphere and quiet stay. Loved the beds

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2023

NEEMA

Great

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2023

Laura

This is a beautiful venue with great food, unbelievably wonderful and welcoming staff, amazing masseuses, gorgeous pool.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2023

Laura

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.

Business_and_leisure Family

2/10

Poor

31 Dec 2022

Verified traveler

-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.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2022

Paul

Beach Resort on the Lake

A very entertainment based property with bars and restaurants overlooking the lake. Very close and convenient to the airport.

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2022

HALIMA JUMA HABIB

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!.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2022

Lorn

The management was as excellent as the scenery. Both are two vital points for me to return for another stay again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2022

Julius

Malaika is my to go to place whenever I need peace of mind.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2022

Laura

Great place! Excellent service and beautiful setting, unbelievable breakfast buffet!

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2022

Camila

The hospitality is above & beyond

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2022

Richard William

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2022

Kathryn

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2022

Donald

Beautiful Tropical resort on the Lake

Beautiful hotel with amazing gardens and pool. Right on Lake Victoria. Clean. Friendly and helpful staff.

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jan 2022

Truth

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2021

Joann

Two Sheets

The stay was good. Wish there were 2 sheets on the bed. Comforter too much sometimes.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2021

Jai

We got upgraded to deluxe rooms. It is very beautiful property. The property has something to offer for every age group. Fish ponds and Swimming pools were amazing. Staff was really friendly and helpful who were ready to help you anytime. I will recommend the property to everyone who is going to Mwanza. Only thing if someone is going for work purpose than it is far from the down town.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2021

Verified traveler

This is an amazingly beautiful hotel with a friendly staff. They spoke English well, and I will stay here again on my next visit.

Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Nov 2021

Medhat Kamal Kotb

Not a good experience

Not a good experience.
- Receptionist refused to give me a receipt While checking out. He says I should get the receipt from Expedia !!!
- Bed sheets (and the room in general) not so clean.
- Requested batteries for the TV remote several times but they never came.
- Loud music from the discotheque until 6 AM !!

- Only the location on the lake that is good

Business

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

This is a lovely hotel with gorgeous landscaping on Lake Victoria. As an American who has traveled to Mwanza 10 times before, this is the only decent place to stay. It’s just 2 miles from the airport. Quiet, huge rooms, great food and a welcome respite from a day of long travel from the States.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Great Place with lots of old world charm

Great place for an overnight stop. Food was great, staff friendly and helpful.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2021

Verified traveler

It is a very beautiful resort in a prime location! We very much enjoyed the views of this place and the breakfast the most. The area could use some child proofing though, such as on the bridge over the pond. We also noticed some of the rails over the cliff to get to our room were broken or breaking. I only say that because it advertises as a family friendly resort. They also advertise babysitting, but be assured there are no babysitters LOL. Besides that, we were very impressed with this resort and will come back again, without the kids!

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

16 Mar 2021

Verified traveler

Not value for money!

The price was higher than what you get - service was very poor and too much noisy from water pump and the ventilator from tyhe kitchen...

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2020

Johanna

Beautiful Place and overall great stay

Absolutely beautiful property on Lake Victoria. Lovely landscaping, small because, great pool. Restaurant is a great space with a wonderful view, delicious food and great service. Staff are welcoming and friendly.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Very friendly and helpful staff. Grounds are beautiful with lovely flowers

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

This is a lovely hotel with beautiful gardens set right on the lake. The lakeview rooms are wonderful. The fitness centre is well equipped with treadmills and an excellent selection of free weights. I would recommend a stay here.

Business Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 May 2019

Verified traveler

Toilet broke, no cold water in room. Too hot to shower.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2019

Anne

Idyllic

Beautiful hotel. Great service, friendly and after the first day they remembered my room number without my needing to say. Wonderful swimming pool and huge election of things at breakfast. I loved it here.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

It was amazing, great views, spacious room and wonderful food!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Malaika is a beautiful property located on the shores of Lake Victoria. I was greeted warmly on property everywhere I went. The staff go out of their way to provide a wonderful experience. The restaurant is wonderful and will accommodate special request. The rooms have beautiful views of the lake and are spacious. The windows in my room opened it was nice to let in a breeze and listen to the water lap against the shore. The WiFi is excellent and allowed me to work from the comfort of my room. Would recommend for business or leisure.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

A little lake view paradise with peace and quiet and close to the airport of Mwanza. The contrast with average local living conditions is huge and feels somewhat uncomfortable. A double whiskey turned out to be less than a single, probably just an oversight ....

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2019

steve

Malaika Beach: Outstanding

I travel around the world on business and Malaika Beach Resort is one of the best places I have ever stayed. I have been there three times and each time it has been superb. Right on the edge of Lake Victoria.Tremendous landscaping/waterfalls. Greatly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2018

Neeraj

Amazing

The stay was amazing. No doubt one of the best hotels in Africa. The service was very nice and the staff was friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2018

Louis

Garden paradise on the shores of Lake Victoria

Truly beautiful garden. That along with great staff, food, pool, view, rooms make this the place to stay in Mwanza. It's always a pleasure to stay at the Malaika Beach Resort. I will never stay anywhere else. I recommend the deluxe rooms with a low number, you'll have a better view.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

A Beautiful Respite on the Coast of Tanzania

The people and the hotel are beautiful. The restaurant options are flavorful and delicious. The breakfast buffet provides a variety of options to start the day. The people who work there are helpful, positive, and cheerful. Malaika is my choice when I work in Mwanza.

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2018

Janna

Best place to stay in Mwanza

Excellent Indian food, friendly staff, great view of the Lake Victoria and the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever seen.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2018

Ronald

Great if not perfect place in Mwanza

The hotel is in the most beautiful location right on Lake Victoria. It feels like an intimate place in the Caribbean.

The food is super. Order the chili chicken and order it just under hot if you want it medium. The chicken Marsala and lamb rogan household with butter nan were really good too. The buffet breakfast is really special.

The service at every level was great.

My room, 802, was very nice and a delux room. Everything was great but it was one of the few rooms without a real view. I would guess it was because I didn’t book direct as the resort was more or less empty as it is winter and slow here now.

But nothing can take away from three nights of wonderful rest and I hope to return.

Ron Gainesville, FL USA

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

gorgeous. great staff they really worked hard and went the extra mile. will stay here again

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Nice hotel

Nice hotel, nice food,parking and wifi. Garden is so nice

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2017

Dawn

The lobby and exterior of the hotel is very updated.... but the rooms lack any appeal.

They desperately need to be updated, especially for the price.

Family