10/10 Excellent
komminoth
5 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bonne étape !
komminoth
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
The Vagabond Lodge
3.0 star property
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Reviews
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Restaurant
- Air-conditioning
- Bar
- Laundry room
Explore the area
118 Tanga, Mkwaja, Tanga Region
- Mkwaja BeachPlace, Mkwaja Beach11 min walk
- Saadani National ParkPlace, Saadani National Park7 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room
- Beach view
- 16 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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About the area
Mkwaja
When you stay at The Vagabond Lodge in Mkwaja, you'll be near the beach and 13 minutes by foot from Mkwaja Beach. .This guesthouse is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Saadani National Park and 26 mi (41.9 km) from Ushongo Beach.
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
The Vagabond Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private furnished patios. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. This guesthouse also features a television in a common area and tour/ticket assistance.
At The Vagabond Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site 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
- Smoke-free property
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
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
The Vagabond Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
4.0/10
Amenities
4.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Joerg
Travelled with partner
23 Jun 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