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Dive Planet Mafia Island

Hotel in Utende

Set in Utende, 7.6 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Dive Planet Mafia Island offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

C
Christine
From
Malta
Lovely small property with very personal service, really great standard of accommodation, big room, great shower, nice pool, extremely accommodating staff. Excellent overall. Dive equipment is new and dive service also excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$187
1 night, 2 adults

Juani beach bungalows

Hotel in Kilindoni

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.

L
Luise
From
Uganda
The staff and surroundings were extremely friendly and open. Our room was perfect and simple for our stay on Mafia. The food served was very fresh and always on point. Another good thing is the location of the property, just at the beach, with beach lounges and activities in case you want to see some more than just being in the hotel. Since someone is always around you can be sure that all of your belongings are a 100% safe and you can even decide to leave your room open or leave your phones to charge somewhere out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
Price from
US$50
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.

N
Neha-Tamara
From
United Kingdom
I absolutely loved my stay at Basecamp and can’t wait to return. The hotel is beautiful and the service of the staff exceptional. They can’t do enough to make guests feel comfortable and accommodated for. The rooms are stunning, overlooking the beach and the pool and restaurant areas are a great place to relax. For divers there’s a dive shop within a minute’s walk and for non divers alternative excursions from the hotel. A wonderful place to stay for some quiet time on a white sand beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Price from
US$198
1 night, 2 adults

Mafia Dream Hotel

Hotel in Kilindoni

Set in Kilindoni, 5.5 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Mafia Dream Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

S
Sebastiaan
From
Indonesia
It is a new hotel, but the best one that we went to in tanzania. The staff is lovely and helped us out werever they could. Would definitly go back if we are at mafia island in the future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$72
1 night, 2 adults

Butiama Marine Camp

Hotel in 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.

C
Chiara_Paps
From
Italy
The location is perfect, the staff is great. The diving center is right there and they offer multiple excursions, very comfortable. The meals provided at lunch and dinner were very good. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Price from
US$81.70
1 night, 2 adults

Coconut Mafia Island Bungalows

Hotel in Utende

Featuring garden views, Coconut Mafia Island Bungalows offers accommodation with a garden, around 6.1 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve.

S
Sven
From
Germany
The bungalows are very cozy, super clean and the staff is extremely friendly 👌👍 The owner took us on a day trip with snorkeling and diving and had a lot of tips for us. He joined us for lunch and dinner and had an answer to all of our questions regarding whale sharks, diving, beaches etc. 100% recommendation !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

Kileleni

Hotel in Kilindoni

Kileleni has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Kilindoni. Free WiFi and room service are available.

V
VITTORIO
From
Italy
Excellent lodge. Amazing view. Deliciuos meals Professional and helpful staff. Outstanding Hotel Manager Ally.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews
Price from
US$220
1 night, 2 adults

Butiama Beach Lodge

Hotel in Kilindoni

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 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$432.25
1 night, 2 adults

Butiama Bustani Hotel

Hotel in Kilindoni

Located within 6.8 km of Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve in Kilindoni, Butiama Bustani Hotel features accommodation with seating area.

S
Stefan
From
Romania
Everything was great. Great location. Great staff, 10+ points to staff. Good food, I don't remember Chef's name, but after the kitchen is closed, he will entertain you aswell. If you want anything, just ask Hassan the supervisor and he will make it happen. Talk with Omi the bartender, he's a great guy. Also Mudi and Ubi, 2 super guys. If you want to relax!?... Ooh, this is the place for you in Mafia Island.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews
Price from
US$152.95
1 night, 2 adults

Meremeta Lodge

Hotel in Utende

Featuring free bikes and a garden, Meremeta Lodge is situated in Utende, less than 15 minutes cycle from Mafia Island Diving. Free WiFi is offered.

J
Jeffrey
From
United States
The breakfast had a lot of options and worked great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
Price from
US$99
1 night, 2 adults
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
    The location is perfect, the staff is great. The diving center is right there and they offer multiple excursions, very comfortable. The meals provided at lunch and dinner were very good. Highly recommended!
    Guest review by
    Chiara_Paps
    Italy
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    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
    Everything was exceptional and the staff extremely nice. The maintenance was perfect.
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    Switzerland

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  • 6.0

    Going to Mafia Island is like going back in the time.

    Going to Mafia Island is like going back in the time. Still underdeveloped with not too many locals handling foreign languages but nice people. A lot of chinese low key staff in the boutiques but sometimes quite pricey. Even the beer is cheaper in Europe ! Kilindoni is the main spot and if you don't find a certain thing here , you won't be able to find it on the other part of the island. Island still lacks promotion ( advertising ) and I was disappointed that I wasn't able to find those T shirts with Mafia logo or saying something about the island. I went there for diving - and it turned out to be the most expensive one I had in whole my life - so resume to whale shark watching.until the government change its mind and stops screwing tourists. ( I hope this will happen in the future ). Regarding the diving: I'm an instructor so can lay down a professional thought: good but not outstanding as they brag ... and not worth the money.
    Guest review by
    Jaro_diver
    Romania
  • 6.0

    Some nice different options for various tours in the marine...

    Some nice different options for various tours in the marine park. Not really a beach there, and the little sand available is occupied by working fisherman; either side is mangrove. There is a sandbar further out you can visit. Better to stay outside to avoid the marine fees and only pay them when you need to enter it as nicer beaches elsewhere.
    Guest review by
    LukeSilviaCombo
    United Kingdom
  • 10

    KItu KIblu is very close to KIlidoni and the airport (5...

    KItu KIblu is very close to KIlidoni and the airport (5 minutes walking, if with a backpack no need for a taxi). Centre is 15 minutes either by the beach or bay the main road; not great choice of restaurants and better going by night, it's safe and people are very friendly. Don't forget to say hello (mambo) to all men (women seem not appropriate, probably due to muslim religion) and shake your arm to children at the front door, they will repay with a great smile!! By the beach experience the fisherman village to south and back to town by the jungle, there are a lot of small villages with friendly people. Otherwise tuktuk is a good mean to move along the island until Chole, to north (nice beaches) better take a taxi. Pay attention at the road to Ras kisimani, beach is wonderful but very tough to get there. When in Utende I strongly recommend Pamela beach for a lunch or dinner; she's great and let you experience local food.
    Guest review by
    flavio
    Italy