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Kanga Beach Paradise

Mafia Island (Near Baleni)

Situated in Mafia Island, 43 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Kanga Beach Paradise features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

A
Anna
From
Finland
Wonderful private beach and a beautifully peaceful location, though it is quite isolated from everything else (which can be both a good and a bad thing). The place is fairly new, so a few details are still finding their final form.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$54
1 night, 2 adults

Mafia Dream Hotel

Kilindoni (Near Baleni)

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.

E
Esmail Sangey
From
Tanzania
We went as a family with kids. Ofcourse value for money compared to those hotels near to the beach. Mafia is a big island but inhabitants is low. Having said that, this hotel was near to any basic amenities required. It is even just 5 to 7 minutes walk to the domestic airport. The staffs welcomed us very well and made our stay exceptionally perfect. They even organized good deal excursion, we all kids managed to see whale-shark and swim with them at Kilindoni which was 10 minutes drive from this hotel. Even snorkeling and blue-lagoon was amazing at Utende which was about 40 minutes drive. All transport was well provided and taken care of us. Looking forward to be back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews
Price from
US$72
1 night, 2 adults

Dive Planet Mafia Island

Utende (Near Baleni)

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.

E
Eleni
From
France
Location is great, rooms are clean, modern and with all the amenities you might need. The pool was a great addition. Staff is extremely friendly and the dive quipment is brand new! Can't reccomend dive planet enough!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Price from
US$187
1 night, 2 adults

Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge

Kilindoni (Near Baleni)

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.

h
helen
From
Switzerland
The bowls for feet sand wash and beds renewed twice a day! The sea crashing within earshot when tide came in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
US$108
1 night, 2 adults

Juani beach bungalows

Kilindoni (Near Baleni)

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.

N
Nicholas
From
Tanzania
Really nice owners and staff. Very cute little bungalows.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Basecamp Mafía Island

Utende (Near Baleni)

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.

C
Calum
From
United Kingdom
This place is absolutely amazing. Location in the marine park makes for the most beautiful scenery, with lots of space, beautiful grounds, and quiet beach. The scuba diving and snorkelling are absolutely pristine, the food and drinks were perfect, and the staff could not have been friendlier. We were absolutely gutted to leave!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
Price from
US$218.70
1 night, 2 adults

AfroWhaleSharkSafari & AfroBeachBungalows

Kilindoni (Near Baleni)

AfroWhaleSharkSafari & AfroBeachBungalows offers a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 7.4 km of Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve.

E
Eszti
From
Hungary
The location itself is very nice, staff and owners are very friendly, the whaleshark tour was good (the weather was bad and we didn't see whalesharks but they really tried their best).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$10
1 night, 2 adults

The Rocks MaweniBeach Bungalows

Kilindoni (Near Baleni)

Featuring sea views, The Rocks MaweniBeach Bungalows provides accommodation with a private beach area and a balcony, around 7.4 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve.

S
Stephen
From
United Kingdom
The place was right on the beach with beautiful views. The rooms are basic but comfortable and good for the price. The owner PJ and the rest of the staff are really friendly and helpful. Best budget accomodation in Kilidoni.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Banja Amani Lodge Mafía Island

Mafia Island (Near Baleni)

Set in Mafia Island, 38 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Banja Amani Lodge Mafía Island offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach...

N
Nick
From
Greece
The lodge manages to combine luxury without spoiling the aesthetics and serenity that this wonderful location provides. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$286.44
1 night, 2 adults

Coconut Mafia Island Bungalows

Utende (Near Baleni)

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

P
Pedro
From
France
We just finished our 3 day stay in Mafia and at Mafia Island Bungalows : it was a lovely stay, all-round : beautiful space for the house, comfortable terrace, perfect bedroom (Upendo - very nicely decorated with local flair, loved it), great bathroom… everything fine! The place is overall very quiet as it sits a little away from the road at the entrance of the Marine Park. We did not meet the owners, who where on a trip off the island : however, they took the time to check-in with us every single day, and it was much appreciated. We also would like to adress a great shout out to the staff : Hassan was very available, without being « too present » / just the right balance; and there is an amazing Chef on premises: we loved the breakfasts and even more the diners! The homemade bread and Chapatis, the soups, the mains and the deserts… everything was delicious ! Well done, we whole-heartedly recommend staying with you when visiting Mafia and hope to come again one day ☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults
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Kanga Beach Paradise

Mafia Island (Near Baleni)

Situated in Mafia Island, 43 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Kanga Beach Paradise features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

A
Anna
From
Finland
Wonderful private beach and a beautifully peaceful location, though it is quite isolated from everything else (which can be both a good and a bad thing). The place is fairly new, so a few details are still finding their final form.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$54
1 night, 2 adults

Mafia Dream Hotel

Kilindoni (Near Baleni)

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.

E
Esmail Sangey
From
Tanzania
We went as a family with kids. Ofcourse value for money compared to those hotels near to the beach. Mafia is a big island but inhabitants is low. Having said that, this hotel was near to any basic amenities required. It is even just 5 to 7 minutes walk to the domestic airport. The staffs welcomed us very well and made our stay exceptionally perfect. They even organized good deal excursion, we all kids managed to see whale-shark and swim with them at Kilindoni which was 10 minutes drive from this hotel. Even snorkeling and blue-lagoon was amazing at Utende which was about 40 minutes drive. All transport was well provided and taken care of us. Looking forward to be back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews
Price from
US$72
1 night, 2 adults

Dive Planet Mafia Island

Utende (Near Baleni)

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.

E
Eleni
From
France
Location is great, rooms are clean, modern and with all the amenities you might need. The pool was a great addition. Staff is extremely friendly and the dive quipment is brand new! Can't reccomend dive planet enough!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Price from
US$187
1 night, 2 adults

Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge

Kilindoni (Near Baleni)

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.

h
helen
From
Switzerland
The bowls for feet sand wash and beds renewed twice a day! The sea crashing within earshot when tide came in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
US$108
1 night, 2 adults

Juani beach bungalows

Kilindoni (Near Baleni)

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.

N
Nicholas
From
Tanzania
Really nice owners and staff. Very cute little bungalows.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Basecamp Mafía Island

Utende (Near Baleni)

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.

C
Calum
From
United Kingdom
This place is absolutely amazing. Location in the marine park makes for the most beautiful scenery, with lots of space, beautiful grounds, and quiet beach. The scuba diving and snorkelling are absolutely pristine, the food and drinks were perfect, and the staff could not have been friendlier. We were absolutely gutted to leave!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
Price from
US$218.70
1 night, 2 adults

AfroWhaleSharkSafari & AfroBeachBungalows

Kilindoni (Near Baleni)

AfroWhaleSharkSafari & AfroBeachBungalows offers a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 7.4 km of Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve.

E
Eszti
From
Hungary
The location itself is very nice, staff and owners are very friendly, the whaleshark tour was good (the weather was bad and we didn't see whalesharks but they really tried their best).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$10
1 night, 2 adults

The Rocks MaweniBeach Bungalows

Kilindoni (Near Baleni)

Featuring sea views, The Rocks MaweniBeach Bungalows provides accommodation with a private beach area and a balcony, around 7.4 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve.

S
Stephen
From
United Kingdom
The place was right on the beach with beautiful views. The rooms are basic but comfortable and good for the price. The owner PJ and the rest of the staff are really friendly and helpful. Best budget accomodation in Kilidoni.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Banja Amani Lodge Mafía Island

Mafia Island (Near Baleni)

Set in Mafia Island, 38 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Banja Amani Lodge Mafía Island offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach...

N
Nick
From
Greece
The lodge manages to combine luxury without spoiling the aesthetics and serenity that this wonderful location provides. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$286.44
1 night, 2 adults

Coconut Mafia Island Bungalows

Utende (Near Baleni)

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

P
Pedro
From
France
We just finished our 3 day stay in Mafia and at Mafia Island Bungalows : it was a lovely stay, all-round : beautiful space for the house, comfortable terrace, perfect bedroom (Upendo - very nicely decorated with local flair, loved it), great bathroom… everything fine! The place is overall very quiet as it sits a little away from the road at the entrance of the Marine Park. We did not meet the owners, who where on a trip off the island : however, they took the time to check-in with us every single day, and it was much appreciated. We also would like to adress a great shout out to the staff : Hassan was very available, without being « too present » / just the right balance; and there is an amazing Chef on premises: we loved the breakfasts and even more the diners! The homemade bread and Chapatis, the soups, the mains and the deserts… everything was delicious ! Well done, we whole-heartedly recommend staying with you when visiting Mafia and hope to come again one day ☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Baleni

Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
From US$245.06 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
From US$117.15 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
From US$65.08 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
From US$50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews
From US$68.34 per night

What guests said about Baleni:

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