Title: 10 Best Lakefront Hotels in Tanzania for 2026 | Expedia.ca

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# Lakefront Hotels & Resorts in Tanzania

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#### Dar es Salaam

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## Our top choices for Tanzania hotels on the lake

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5500000/5494500/5494489/a1adff71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5500000/5494500/5494489/336c1748.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5500000/5494500/5494489/429a02b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5500000/5494500/5494489/e9c28fb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Kigoma Hilltop Hotel, Mbali Mbali Lodges and Camps

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kigoma-Hotels-Kigoma-Hilltop-Hotel.h5494489.Hotel-Information)

Kigoma

8.8/10

Excellent

(9)

"On a hilltop with views across Lake Tanganyika, the property is very large with beautiful lawns and gardens. A couple of zebras, goats, geese and other birds are found on the property. The restaurant is perched on the bluff with expansive lake views. Food was good, room was clean, and staff were friendly. Airport transportation and area tours can be arranged."

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Steve

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![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548900/548892/972a5fdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548900/548892/ad133fa1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548900/548892/29cda62f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor banquet area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548900/548892/f591a28a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Lake Manyara Serena Safari

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Lake Manyara National Park

8.2/10

Very good

(17)

"All the staffs I met were very polite and helpful. The place is quiet and best for relaxation."

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Ramadhan

CA $402

CA $488 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Manyara-National-Park-Hotels-Lake-Manyara-Serena-Safari.h548892.Hotel-Information)

![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/903800/903728/20e3cbd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/903800/903728/7861391c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/903800/903728/f514c91a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/903800/903728/9b2bd928.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

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Ngorongoro

8.8/10

Excellent

(24)

"Excellent lodge with great food and service and beautiful interiors and extreriors… with stunning views of the Crater"

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Rob

CA $506

CA $997 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Ngorongoro-Conservation-Area-Hotels-Ngorongoro-Serena-Safari-Lodge.h903728.Hotel-Information)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5030000/5026100/5026066/8fdba99c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5030000/5026100/5026066/c21699ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5030000/5026100/5026066/fb80eef9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5030000/5026100/5026066/799111e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Ngorongoro-Conservation-Area-Hotels-Neptune-Ngorongoro-Luxury-Lodge.h5026066.Hotel-Information)

Ngorongoro

9.6/10

Exceptional

(39)

"Amazing property… staff was the best part of the vacation. Would definitely recommend"

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Lorie

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## Top Tanzania Hotel Reviews

![Sanna Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100780000/100777000/100776956/31b34b01_y.jpg)

### Sanna Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Restaurant at Sanna is amazing and has great views of Arusha. The hotel is clean, the rooms are spacious ans large, and the proximity to everything is shocking. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Arusha-Hotels-Sanna-Boutique-Hotel.h100776956.Hotel-Information)

![Four Points By Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1270000/1267800/1267795/304a94c3_y.jpg)

### Four Points By Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Yes"

[](https://expedia.ca/Arusha-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Arusha.h1267795.Hotel-Information)

![Tembo House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8980000/8977800/8977778/c68b77a7_y.jpg)

### Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was lovely and the stafd were all very nice and friendly"

[](https://expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Tembo-House-Hotel-Apartments.h8977778.Hotel-Information)

![Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75600000/75595200/75595198/ff8543fb_y.jpg)

### Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful resort. Would highly recommend. Clean, and staff and food was exceptional."

[](https://expedia.ca/Nungwi-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Jambo.h75595198.Hotel-Information)

![Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5370000/5361600/5361523/9c3ecc68_y.jpg)

### Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"The best resort I ever stayed in . Very nice staff , excellent food , very clean room . The best is the staff "

[](https://expedia.ca/Nungwi-Hotels-Riu-Palace-Zanzibar-All-Inclusive.h5361523.Hotel-Information)

![Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890700/94a4fcba_y.jpg)

### Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

10/10 Excellent

" My stay at four points by Sheraton dar es salaam was short but the staff was very accommodating. They graciously allowed me a late checkout because I had a later flight and I couldn’t be more grateful. Will definitely stay when next I come to Tanzania. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Dar-Es-Salaam-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Dar-Es-Salaam-New-Africa.h890700.Hotel-Information)

![Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3881700/3881687/cca47f35_y.jpg)

### Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

10/10 Excellent

"The beach and sunset was great! "

[](https://expedia.ca/Michamvi-Hotels-Konokono-Beach-Resort.h3881687.Hotel-Information)

![Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1330000/1320900/1320811/w3837h2547x3y3-706c908b_y.jpg)

### Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful quiet room close by the noisy Tanzania CBD. Bath water is a bit murky, other than that the service and facilities can be considered top notch in Dar es Salaam"

[](https://expedia.ca/Dar-Es-Salaam-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Dar-Es-Salaam.h1320811.Hotel-Information)

![The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78250000/78245400/78245396/0b476fd0_y.jpg)

### The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very attentive and courteous."

[](https://expedia.ca/Matemwe-Hotels-Emerald-Zanzibar-Resort-Spa.h78245396.Hotel-Information)

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