72 reviews
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$300Ppf Building Kenyatta Road, Mwanza, 00000, SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK, Tanzania
72 reviews
1/53
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Hot tub
Air conditioning
Bar
Gold Crest Hotel is a 4-star gem in Mwanza, Tanzania. Just 0.2mi from the city center, this hotel sits at Ppf Building Kenyatta Road, inviting travelers to begin a stay with easy access to lakeside sights. With 72 reviews, guests commonly highlight a welcoming ambiance and dependable comfort.
Rooms emphasize soundproofing and offer balconies with lake or landmark views, plus air conditioning, a bathtub with free toiletries, and extra-long beds. Free WiFi and on-site parking keep things simple, while a 24-hour front desk, elevator access, and non-smoking options add convenience.
On-site highlights include a restaurant and an outdoor pool (free), a bar, sun deck, and live music performances. Other amenities cover private parking (free), free WiFi, and a range of services such as meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges), a business center (extra charges), shuttle service (extra charges), airport shuttle (extra charges), and more.
Level 8 houses Summit Bar and Restaurant, a modern space where BBQ specialties take center stage. The menu showcases a wide range of flavors, including African, Chinese, Indian, pizza, seafood, local, Asian, and grill BBQ options, inviting guests to savor a diverse culinary lineup in a stylish setting.
An outdoor pool with a shallow end provides a refreshing poolside option year-round, complemented by a sun deck for lazy afternoons. Evening vibes are enhanced by live music performances, creating a fun soundtrack to downtime after a day of sightseeing.
Practical touches lean into convenience: on-site private parking is free, and WiFi is complimentary. When plans call for more, meeting/banquet facilities and a business center are available for a fee, along with shuttle services and an airport shuttle. Payment options include cash and cards such as Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Jin, and UnionPay.
Closest airports
Mwanza Airport
5.7miRestaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Hot tub
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Parking On Site
Soundproof rooms
24-hour front desk
Lake view
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Wheelchair accessible
Landmark view
Elevator
View
Bathtub
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Balcony
Bidet
Soundproof
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Family
2 Twin Beds
1 Queen Size Bed
270 sqft
Landmark view
City view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
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Family Room Queen Size Bed
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Deluxe Double Room
1 Queen Size Bed
160 sqft
Landmark view
City view
Balcony
Flat-screen TV
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Double Room, Lake View
1 Queen Size Bed
195 sqft
Lake view
City view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
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Lake View
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Executive Double Room
1 King Size Bed
195 sqft
Lake view
Hot tub
City view
Private Bathroom
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Single Room, Lake View, Single Use
1 Twin Bed
195 sqft
City view
Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Dryer
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Deluxe, Single, Single Use
1 Twin Bed
195 sqft
Landmark view
City view
Balcony
Flat-screen TV
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Deluxe, 1 Twin Bed
1 Twin Bed
160 sqft
Lake view
Landmark view
City view
Private Bathroom
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Presidential, Single Use
1 Twin Bed
270 sqft
Lake view
Hot tub
City view
Balcony
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Twin Room
1 Twin Bed
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Presidential
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Family, 1 Bedroom, Sea View
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Executive, Lake View
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Carol
8.2
February 2024
Coveniently laid out. Great viewsof Lake Victoria. Room spacious and well-appointed. Great breakfast.
Could not regulate the A/C temperature of my room. Blew too cold even when temp set at high max of 30 degrees. So, I had to alternate between ON and OFF every 10-15 minutes while in room and couple of times in middle of night. The male housekeeper sent up to change batteries in remote control was rude and dismissive. We thought, at first, it had been fixed, but it was not. He was in a hurry and there was no follow-up by the front desk. Poor concierge service. I asked a manager if they could put me in touch with a driver I could pay to take me on a brief 2 hours tour of any upscale neighborhoods. He enthusiastically said he would work on it and let me know. It would have been ok if no driver was available, but just say so. I never heard back about the matter at all.
Shani
8.2
November 2024
The staff were great, very friendly and helpful. We had a family room (two rooms adjoining) which were very spacious and lovely, with great views of the lake. Being the end room we had views of two perspectives of the lake. Breakfast was good and had various options. The bar terrace restaurant food was outstanding and plentiful 😋
The swimming pool doesn’t have much space around it and due to an event, the little space available was being used to store chairs and tables. It made it feel a bit congested and not very relaxing.
Mccowen
10
October 2023
Gold Crest hotel is an excellent establishment in Mwanza. It is located right in the heart of Mwanza which is very convenient for tourists from other countries as there is excellent access to a number of different banks to obtain cash for the days activities. In our case we arrived with a low cash reserve and needed to withdraw cash daily from Travel cards. This was a concern at first but as there are numerous large banks very near to the Gold Crest we were able to find one that could accept our Australian travel cards and make the necessary withdrawals. The Mwanza town centre is quite safe for tourists and we experienced no problems in walking in the town area both for shopping at stores and local markets and to do our banking. The people of Mwanza are friendly and trustworthy and everywhere we went we received a warm welcome and excellent service. Staff at the Gold Crest are very helpful and friendly - with a strong desire to provide great service. The breakfast provided with our room was very good - with wide range of items and the location is tops, as you can sit on the balcony overlooking the street to eat, or indoors at very comfortable places with table service - which ever you prefer. The Gold Crest restaurant has food options to a very high standard - we felt that the meals we ate were the equal of any we had on our extended tour of Europe and Africa. Really high standard for presentation and quality (delicious) and large very adequate portion sizes. We found that one meal between two was often sufficient and the pricing was very good making the meals in the hotel a very nice high standard value for money experience in a very comfortable atmosphere. Room Service was good and the rooms are cleaned everyday and the hotel also has an excellent value laundry service which we used several times - very convenient. When it came time to pay we were able to pay with credit card which is not always a certainty in Africa. Many thanks to the Gold Crest hotel.
There is very little that could be better - there a few small items in the rooms that could have required some updating but overall very well fitted out.
Rick
8.2
October 2024
Incredibly wonderful staff and great location. Good food and nice atmosphere.
Seems like the last few times i stayed, they put me in a room that needed repairs, you would expect at this price it would be a bit more luxurious and decent room amenities. Even the wifi was failing and only one movie channel.
Nova
8.2
October 2024
The room was clean and spacious. The bed was very comfortable . A/C and WIFI worked well. Great location in the town . Staff were polite and very helpful . Only downside was the breakfast- I found it average
Viva
8.2
June 2025
breakfast was fabulous and the location too was easy to move around. attendants were friendly and best customer care
nothing
Raye
10
November 2023
The staff, the cleanliness, and the comfort of the bed.
I believe that the rate is way too high. It’s not a good value at all.
Sofia
10
July 2024
Perfect position. Clean room. Excellent breakfast. Kindness and attention from all the staff.
Absence of deckchairs around the swimming pool.
Jenny
8.2
May 2022
We were pleased with our stay here. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean with good facilities. The view from the balcony was beautiful. It is a 10-15 minute walk to the lake. The location is central and there is an ATM and bank nearby with an exchange bureau. We also used the conference facilities for a day.
There are limited food choices and the food takes time. It would be helpful to have an option to pre order food when travelling with a group.
Bahanda
8.2
March 2022
Breakfast had varieties and was ok with me. Ushers were too eager to take a served plate; sometimes not necessary especially in the days of COVID they should request if you need help, if not then leave you alone..
Try and work on the Internet connections and speeds, sometimes on and off.
Airports
Mwanza Airport
5.7miAirports
Mwanza Airport
5.7miSummit Bar and Restaurant (Level- 8) BBQ Specialty
Cuisines
Ambiances
Location
Features
Availability
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Hot tub
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Parking On Site
Soundproof rooms
24-hour front desk
Lake view
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Wheelchair accessible
Landmark view
Elevator
View
Bathtub
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Balcony
Bidet
Soundproof
Accessibility
Bathroom emergency cord
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Happy hour
Karaoke
Live music/Performance
Live sports events (broadcast)
Nightclub/DJ
Bathroom
Additional bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Guest bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Linens
Walk-in closet
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Suit press
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Coffee house on site
Fruit
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
ATM on site
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Express check-in/out
Private check-in/out
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Convenience store on site
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Interconnecting room(s) available
Laptop size safe
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Soundproof
Soundproof rooms
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Cleaning products
Coffee machine
Dryer
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Living Area
Desk
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Cable channels
DVD player
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV
Video
Outdoors
Balcony
BBQ facilities
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Key card access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Air purifiers
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Back massage
Foot massage
Full-body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Hot tub
Massage
Neck massage
Outdoor swimming pool
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Car rental
Public transit tickets
Shuttle service
View
City view
Lake view
Landmark view
Pool view
View
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restriction may apply
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Visa,
American Express,
Mastercard,
Cash only,
Jin,
UnionPay
This property accepts cash.
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