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The best beach hotels in Utende

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Butiama Marine Camp

Utende

Set a few steps from Big Blu Mafia Island Diving Center in Utende, Butiama Marine Camp welcomes guests with a restaurant and bar. Free private parking is available on site.

N
Nslo217
From
Slovenia
It is a beautiful place, a lot of activities - daily excursions (staff even tried to organize it just for us), diving (different reefs), snorkeling, massages, everything. Food is amazing, prices are reasonable. Very peaceful, nice, calm and great send camp. Staff was also amazing, we were three young girls, felt safe and really enjoyed our last days of Tanzania.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Price from
US$73.53
1 night, 2 adults

Basecamp Mafía Island

Hotel in Utende

Situated in Utende, 7.7 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Basecamp Mafía Island features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

A
Anne
From
Netherlands
Beautiful resort. The location is amazing, my room even had ocean view. The food is fantastic, every day was a celebration and surprise. Which for me as a vegan is quite hard to find usually, even in Europe. Let's not forget about the staff. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. It's super rare to find such attentive staff. I will be back for sure.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Price from
US$198
1 night, 2 adults

Kinasi Lodge

Utende

With sea views, Kinasi Lodge is set in Utende and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, outdoor pool and terrace.

D
Daniel
From
South Africa
Great rooms with delicious food. The Diving facilities and services were excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$376.20
1 night, 2 adults

Butiama Beach Lodge

Kilindoni (Near Utende)

Situated in Kilindoni, 6 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Butiama Beach Lodge features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

J
Jan
From
Switzerland
Everything was exceptional and the staff extremely nice. The maintenance was perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$432.25
1 night, 2 adults

Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge

Kilindoni (Near Utende)

Situated in Kilindoni, 7.2 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

E
Elly
From
Netherlands
We found this lodge online and booked for 9 days. After a fantastic welcome we were offered the traditional bungalow on the beach, but could choose others that were available. The lodge is right on the beach and is a “barefoot” resort, sand right up to your veranda. We wanted to dive with the whale sharks, snorkel and scuba dive and the lodge delivered on all accounts. What really made our stay was the team, including the two Moodys (we called them the moody blues) and the wonderful team from the restaurant and boutique. Massages are also available. They all treated us like family and there was nothing they would not do to make our stay amazing. All our diving and snorkeling trips were organised, and we could add all the costs to our account and pay on departure. The whale sharks were amazing and the island snorkeling and beach BBQ incredible. We also ate on the beach in front of a beach fire. The fishing boats are right in front of you. There are also two resident black cats (Vladimir) who added to our family experience. Hassan, the owner, was very discreet, super friendly and professional leaving his team to happily look after us. Mafia is a small island, very laid back, and these guys do not have mass tourism, they just made our stay amazing. Well done!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Price from
US$108
1 night, 2 adults

Juani beach bungalows

Kilindoni (Near Utende)

Located in Kilindoni, 7.4 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Juani beach bungalows provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

H
Heide
From
Germany
We had an amazing 6 days stay. here..Mussa the owneris a very nice man,good energy very friendly and always up to help you, and giving sugestion for day trips and aranging them for you And he is a great chef, we had incredible good lunches and dinners.I can highly recomend to stay here. All the personal are very friendly. Our bungalow was very nice, big bed,big bathroom and with our own terrace with great viwe to the garden and the sea.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Kitu Kiblu

Kilindoni (Near Utende)

With Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve reachable in 6.8 km, Kitu Kiblu offers accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace and a bar. Some units feature a seating area and/or a balcony.

A
Alice
From
Sweden
The moment I stepped through the door, I was welcomed like family. The staff here are nothing short of extraordinary. They don't just work at the hotel; they breathe life into it. Every interaction was warm, genuine, and filled with a sincere desire to make my stay unforgettable. From the helpful tips about hidden gems in the area to the extra mile they go to ensure your comfort, the team here sets the bar impossibly high. Mornings at Kitu Kiblu start with a feast. It's not just food; it's the perfect fuel for a day of exploration. Whether you're heading out for a whale shark encounter or a day of surprises on Mafia Island, this breakfast sets the tone for adventure.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Chole Mjini Treehouses Lodge

Utende

Chole Mjini Treehouses Lodge offers unique tree house accommodation on Chole Island in the heart of the Mafia Island Marine Park. The property has a dive centre.

G
Gina
From
United Kingdom
An amazing little island with outstanding tree house accommodation. Eco tourism at its finest. Plenty of activities to keep you entertained. Perfect for winding down after doing safari. Definitely worth a visit. The owner has done so much to help the locals which was lovely to see.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
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There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of swirling waves and the smell of sea air through your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodation comes in a variety of forms, from well decked-out resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea and outdoor pools with adjacent bars.

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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews

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  • Avg. price/night: US$199.68
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
    The location is excellent. The rooms were old but comfortable. Internet available in common areas. Beautiful beach bar recently built? Caters to individual food taste.
    Guest review by
    Mohamed Masaud
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$86
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
    Amazing stay at Butiama Marine camp. For those visiting Mafia, would 100% recommend. Its location right on the beach is unmatched, excellent breakfasts and dinners, and fantastic staff. If you’re looking to dive, would recommend Mafia Island diving. Staff were much friendlier than those at Big Blu (dive shop at marine camp).
    Guest review by
    Michael
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$86
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
    It was right on the beach and lounge was very nice also the food was good And we had 2 days of snorkeling, in spite of the weather that was a pity over the weather and rain quite a bit but still we had a good time
    Guest review by
    Gabrielle
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: US$86
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
    Place is located on the beach. Nice chilled atmosphere and very friendly staff. You can get all your meals through the lodge and they host multiple activities.
    Guest review by
    Rosca
    People with friends