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The Vagabond Lodge

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Garden
Free daily full breakfast
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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118 Tanga, Mkwaja, Tanga Region
  • Place, Mkwaja Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
  • Place, Kendwa Beach

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Vagabond Lodge

Guesthouse in Mkwaja with free breakfast and a restaurant
This smoke-free guesthouse features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, dry cleaning, tour/ticket assistance, and wedding services are onsite.
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.
During your stay at The Vagabond Lodge, you'll be within walking distance of Mkwaja Beach. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and wedding services
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Mkwaja Beach and 7 minutes from Saadani National Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Vagabond Lodge also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Mkwaja guesthouse is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM. The guesthouse hosts a free manager's reception daily.
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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

komminoth

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Joerg

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025