This study focuses on assessing the contribution of tourist hotels in socio-economic development. Three villages in Mto wa Mbu ward in Monduli district namely, Barabarani, Majengo and Migombani were involved. Survey data were collected using household questionnaire survey, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), Semi-structured Interviews, and by observation. The study found that about 9.3% of the local communities could see benefits out of tourism hotels/lodges...