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The Vagabond Lodge

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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118 Tanga, Mkwaja, Tanga Region
  • Mkwaja Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Ushongo Beach
  • Nungwi Beach

Room options

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

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

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About this property

The Vagabond Lodge

3-star Mkwaja guest house with 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.
The guesthouse offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Mkwaja guesthouse also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Vagabond Lodge is a smoke-free property.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • 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

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

The Vagabond Lodge Reviews

Reviews

4.0
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4.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Joerg

Traveled 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