ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL is a serene retreat near Lake Victoria. Indulge in a Thai massage at the spa, or unwind by the rooftop garden. With free breakfast buffet, an on-site restaurant and bar, dry cleaning/laundry services and multilingual staff - this hotel offers comfort and convenience.
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
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Rooftop Restaurant & Bar - 19 min walk
Gold grest rooftop bar - 11 min walk
Crest Cofee Bar - 12 min walk
The Cask Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
Kuku Poa - 9 min walk
About this property
ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL
ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Victoria. Guests can be pampered with deep-tissue massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
72 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–11 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Access to nearby indoor pool
Access to nearby health club
Working away
4 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Picnic area
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Sauna
Steam room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Turndown service
King sofa bed
Pillowtop mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TZS 45618 (one-way)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for TZS 50000.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
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
Policies
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6 AM to 7 PM.
Are pets allowed at ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TZS 45618 one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL and nearby?
ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL has a spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room, as well as a picnic area, a garden, and access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.
Does ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL like?
ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL is located a short 7-minute walk from Lake Victoria.
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Reviews
ISAMILO GRAND HOTEL Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.2
Cleanliness
6.0
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2025
Property is on hillside with beautiful view. The room we stayed in had balcony and had Lake view
SHENUL
SHENUL, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 29, 2024
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
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 9, 2023
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.
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2024
Nice stay
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2024
Amazing
Amazing hotel, would recommend!
C
C, 9-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 10, 2023
Value for money
Nice and big rooms with a wonderful view of the lake
Per
Per, 7-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 16, 2024
Quiet place, internet was sporadic.
Charles
Charles, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
May 4, 2025
Staff does not look friendly
Melvyn
Melvyn, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 27, 2023
Enough space
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Sep 28, 2023
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
Randy
Verified
4/10 Fair
May 29, 2024
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.
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 24, 2024
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.
Joseph V
Joseph V, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 17, 2021
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.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2021
Beautiful grounds, accommodation were comfortable. The view is spectacular. Staff was supportive and pleasant.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Nov 5, 2018
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.