Kikwalaza, Mikumi National Park, Mikumi, Tanzania
#2 of 4 hotels in Mikumi
Guests' ChoiceBased on 115 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 9 September 2024
Māra
LatviaWell-organized safari tours. Delicious meals. Spacious area.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Ronell
South AfricaNot sure what happened / how it happened but whilst checking out we had an unpleasant experience when trying to tip the staff. It was however only one person who worked behind the bar who was nagging us for a tip (after saying we shouldn’t leave the tip in the tip box as that is only for gardening staff). I explained we left a tip in the box and gave a tip to reception requesting reception shares it amongst waitering staff. This caused a big fight between the receptionist and waiters and although we couldn’t understand the language the shouting and aggressive nature made that we just wanted to leave. Staff should-be trained in this respect to not fight in the public presence. Otherwise there was one day where we had bad water pressure but this subsided quickly.
We loved the food, the safari and transport which they arranged for us were superb. All the staff is very friendly and helpful. The vegetarian options and breakfast is outstanding. The rooms are clean with hot water and working aircon which was very comfortable. The bathrooms and communal areas were extremely clean. Highly recommend for a stay in mikumi.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 30 June 2024
Ahmed
NetherlandsNearby safaripark Mikumi, well organized safari’s. Pick Up with private taxi from Dar es Salaam went very good. Nice driver. Child friendly hotel with playground and greenery
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Kerry
Tanzaniawifi
breakfast
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Nyamaka
TanzaniaMattresses on beds not so comfortable.
Breakfast was good. Beans had been re heated once too often maybe.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Maaz
United Kingdom- AC did not work in one of the rooms, and simply worked like a fan. The alternative room also had a similar issue. This trend seems to indicate an issue with lack of maintenance and regular checks. It should not be for the customer to check that everything is working. - WiFi and mobile data was limited in the rooms. So if you need to do anything online, you may have to do in reception area.
- Quiet location at the edge of Mikumi. - Good on-site restaurant. - On-site swimming pool.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Paweł
PolandNothing
Wonderfull pool -clean, very good quality with sails over your head, so we can spend time there in the shadow. Nice restaurant with the choice of South African wines. Nice staff, very good location - 15 minute drive to .Mikumi National Park.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Susan
United StatesA little run down
Very friendly accommodating staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Mehdi
United KingdomDecor in the lodge was 1970s. Too much brown! Also the furniture by the child pool was very old, broken. Not a good look
Good location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Yancey
United StatesNo hot water in one of our rooms.
Nice pool. Good food. Friendly staff.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Bruno
Belgiumswimming pool
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
David
United StatesLoud noise from neighboring place and the food wasn't great.
Nice pool. Nice rooms.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Spyridon
TanzaniaShower
Everything
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Arwynn
United StatesDidn’t love the lighting in the bungalow. Harsh overhead lights - would benefit from some softer bedside lighting.
Loved the friendly staff - always available and so pleasant! Wonderful pool and restaurant!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Athman
TanzaniaJust a teenie bit improvement on the towels, they have lost their Lustre otherwise the bedding all good.
The staff were very friendly, great location right on the highway and close to the national park.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Arwynn
United StatesThe lighting in the rooms could use help. Some soft light lamps would be helpful. The overhead lights are dim and harsh.
We love Tan-Swiss. The pools are wonderful and clean, the restaurant has a wide variety of tasty local and Swiss cuisine, and the grounds are tidy and the staff are very attentive.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 April 2023
John
TanzaniaThey didnt switch on the water heaters early enough before checkin. Had to wait till late in the night to get the water heated.
They served delicious & fresh food from the kitchen, this improved my overall experience at the Hotel. The staff are also kind and helpful.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 January 2023
Chaohui
Chinathe curtain doesn’t prevent the light from outside well.
The room is clean. the staffs are very friendly.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2022
Carole
TanzaniaNothing!
Everything was good, even before we arrived, they were very helpful in changing our dates. The room was lovely, with big patio doors opening on to a veranda and trees, the bed was comfortable and bathroom was clean with plenty of hot water. We went for a couple of days of swimming and relaxation, so the pool was very important and it exceeded expectations, being continuously cleaned and with towels provided each time. Finally, the breakfast was amazing! A big plate of fruit, cereals, eggs, toast, sausage etc and as much tea and coffee as you want. A final word about the staff, who all went out of their way to help us and were a great example of excellent customer service. We will definitely return!
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 12 November 2022
Pbv
Tanzanianice place
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 3 October 2022
Richard
TanzaniaTV channels are not that great and Internet is not that strong in some of the rooms.
The breakfast was wonderful, the staff was friendly and the facilities were nice and quiet.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 28 September 2022
Innercirclepaul
United KingdomIt was all good.
Nice hotel with good sized pool, clean rooms and decent food.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 15 September 2022
T
IndiaBreakfast was a sad affair. They need to make it more substantial.
A lovely place. I would like to stay at again.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 30 August 2022
Dainis
IrelandGreat base for safari. You can find Samkalina Tours and Safaris here. Check them out. On the first evening of our arrival restaurant staff looked tired and unhappy. Food was ok. There are mosquito nets over the beds and beds are comfortable. In room 7 there was no hot water and the TV remote control was broken. In room 8 there was hot water in the shower. Water in the pool was too cold. Over all this is a good place for few nights and safari.
Stayed in August 2022
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