Title: The Vagabond Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# The Vagabond Lodge

Travelers start their day with delicious breakfasts and unwind with evening drinks at the bar, enjoying the relaxed atmosphere in the garden or by the lobby TV.

## Photo gallery for The Vagabond Lodge

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine  - The Vagabond Lodge (Mkwaja)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40230000/40228200/40228175/65f8386b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Free daily full breakfast - The Vagabond Lodge (Mkwaja)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40230000/40228200/40228175/015b1c09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine  - The Vagabond Lodge (Mkwaja)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40230000/40228200/40228175/8cf2b2fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Garden - The Vagabond Lodge (Mkwaja)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40230000/40228200/40228175/29d5ba65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Exterior detail - The Vagabond Lodge (Mkwaja)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40230000/40228200/40228175/2fbc95dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

The Vagabond Lodge welcomes guests with a full breakfast each morning and hosts a manager's reception daily. Visitors can dine at the on-site restaurant, take advantage of dry cleaning and laundry services, and connect using complimentary WiFi throughout the public areas.

## Reviews

7.0

Good

## Popular amenities

- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Bar

## Room options

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### View all photos for Deluxe Room

![Deluxe Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40230000/40228200/40228175/1f8a590b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Deluxe Room

### Highlights

Furnished patio

Air conditioning

TV

Ceiling fan

Bidet

Private bathroom

Free bottled water

Minibar

- 170 sq ft
- Beach view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed

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## About the area

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118 Tanga, Mkwaja, Tanga Region

#### What's nearby

- Mkwaja Beach \- 11 min walk \- 0.9 km
- Saadani National Park \- 7 min drive \- 3.7 km

## About this property

### The Vagabond Lodge

Property highlights

At The Vagabond Lodge, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. 

You'll also find perks like:

- Free self parking
- Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
- A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and wedding services

Room features

All guestrooms at The Vagabond Lodge feature perks such as furnished patios and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like air conditioning and safes. 

More amenities include: 

- Bathrooms with showers and bidets
- TVs with cable channels
- Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

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### MISENI RETREAT

Saadani

- Breakfast included
- All-inclusive
- Spa
- Parking included

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Exceptional

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- Breakfast included
- All-inclusive
- Parking included

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Very good

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### THE MARIDADI HOTEL

Moshi

- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Spa
- Parking included

9.6

Exceptional

5 reviews

CA $230

CA $274 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 29 - Dec 30

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### Hotel Slipway

Masaki

- Pool
- Spa
- Kids pool
- Parking included

8.6

Excellent

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Free self parking on site
- Limited onsite self parking

### Food and drink

- Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
- Coffee and tea in common areas
- Free daily manager's reception

### Things to do

- TV in common areas

### Conveniences

- Limited-hour front desk

### Guest services

- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Wedding services

### Outdoors

- Beach loungers
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture

### More

- Smoking not allowed

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Bidet
- Free toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- TV with cable channels

### Food and drink

- Free bottled water
- Minibar

### More

- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Desk
- Laptop workspace
- Safe
- Window screens

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Property payment types

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

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

### We should mention

There is no hot water on site

### Property is also known as

The Vagabond Lodge Mkwaja

The Vagabond Lodge Guesthouse

The Vagabond Lodge Guesthouse Mkwaja

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## Reviews

## The Vagabond Lodge Reviews

7.0

### Good

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### 7.0

Cleanliness

### 4.0

Amenities

### 10

Staff & service

### 4.0

Eco-friendliness

### 4.0

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

1

8 - Good

0

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

1

2 - Terrible

0

## Reviews

### 4/10 Poor

#### Joerg

Jun 23, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It is in a very bad condition. Past splendor. No guests, only one person in kitchen, they dont know about Expedia and we have to pay extra. Expedia gave money back. Matrress very poor, Eating dinner and breakfast okay.

##### Joerg

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### komminoth

Jul 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

#### Bonne étape !

Ensemble vieux mais propre. Chambre spacieuse et très jolie plage. La dame a tout fait pour nous être agréables. 

##### komminoth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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