Quick facts
Destination
Saanane Island National Park
Country
Tanzania
Category
Hotel
Price tier
Mid-Range Budget
Starting from
$55 per night
Star rating
3 / 5
Number of rooms
30
Nearest airport
Mwanza Airport (MWZ) — In Mwanza city, near Mwanza Airport
Best for
Mwanza City, Mid-Range, Business Travel, Saanane Gateway, Lake Victoria Region
Child policy
Children are welcome.
Last reviewed
May 2026
Samanene Hotel — Comfortable Mwanza City Accommodation
Samanene Hotel is a mid-range city hotel in Mwanza — Tanzania's second-largest city and the main commercial hub for the Lake Victoria region. The hotel offers comfortable accommodation, restaurant and bar for business travellers, overlanders and visitors using Mwanza as a base for Rubondo Island, Saanane Island or the western Serengeti.
Location & getting there
Nearest airport
Mwanza Airport (MWZ)
Transfer time
In Mwanza city, near Mwanza Airport
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Standard Room
Mid-range rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Restaurant and bar in central Mwanza.
Best time to visit
■ Good season ■ Low / wet season
SafariBando's view
Samanene Hotel is a functional mid-range Mwanza option. For the most memorable Mwanza experience, Wag Hill Lodge & Spa delivers a lakeside eco-lodge setting at a comparable price.— The SafariBando team
