Ryan's Bay Hotel

Property class: 3
Mwanza hotel with spa and outdoor pool

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When visiting Mwanza, Ryan's Bay Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a fitness center.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
$112
The current price is $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair with a patterned cushion, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair with a patterned cushion, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair with a patterned cushion, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Lake view
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, a sofa, and a balcony with a view.

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mural of a tree.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Capri Point, Mwanza, Mwanza Region

What's nearby

  • Rock Beach Garden - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mwanza Port - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Tunza Beach - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • St. Augustine University of Tanzania - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Sukuma Museum / Bujora Cultural Center - 21 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Mwanza (MWZ) - 26 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Level 8 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Digital Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Cask Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Weekend Car Wash & Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Salma Cone - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Ryan's Bay Hotel

  • When visiting Mwanza, Ryan's Bay Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a fitness center.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 50 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Ryan's Bay Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served delicious food with a variety of options, including a tasty and filling breakfast buffet. (4 reviews)
  • Breakfast was excellent with many choices and filled guests up for long days. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

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!!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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).
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent oasis with lakefront views and beautiful wildlife.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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
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6/10 Good

Not good. The breakfast was awful. The view of Lake Victoria was great though.
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6/10 Good

Het onthaal bij aankomst in het hotel is zeer goed verlopen en ook bij het verlaten van het hotel is alles zoals gepland verlopen op een vlotte en vriendelijke manier. Personeel is in dit hotel heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam als je hen iets vraagt. Het ontbijt zou iets meer mogen zijn want als je pas tussen 08.30 u en 09.00 gaat ontbijten is het meeste reeds weg. Wat ons echter van het hart moet is hoe het management van dit hotel minachtend met zijn personeel omgaat. We hebben dit hotel reeds meerdere malen bezocht maar wat we nu hebben gezien met eigen ogen wat betreft het management naar het personeel toe heeft ons doen beslissen om NOOIT meer voor dit hotel te kiezen. Deze keuze maken wij echter met veel pijn in het hart naar het personeel toe.
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10/10 Exceptional

Muy bueno todo, el hotel en excelentes condiciones, el servicio bien, los servidores bien, sus instalaciones muy bien, una vista buena y un hermoso lugar.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Bonne adresse

Bon séjour - hôtel à recommander
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10/10 Exceptional

Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning lakeside

Great location
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

best in Mwanza
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

We love Ryan’s bay. It is a lovely place. We stay often.
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8/10 Very good

I always stay at Ryan's Bay when in Mwanza for business and it is a very relaxing environment after a busy day!
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10/10 Exceptional