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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.

E
Emma
From
United Kingdom
Fabulous stay, great location and everyone super nice! We took trips and the staff/owners couldn't have been nicer. The image is from our Whale Shark excursion, I love it! Such a moody day but we reached and found these beautiful, gentle sea giants. 🤍🖤🤍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
Price from
US$187
1 night, 2 adults

Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge

Hotel in Kilindoni

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.

C
Claire
From
Namibia
The staff are amazing. Abi is so helpful and kind. The Whale Shark activity was awesome and the Captain and Guide were respectful towards the Whale Sharks unlike the other boats around us. It was also cheaper than the other lodges. The room was spotless and comfortable. Spa treatment fantastic. Really super spot. Its the perfect place to book at the start of your Mafia holiday and then explore. Thank you Maisara:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$108
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.

J
Jasmin
From
Finland
Location is perfect. The walk to the city by the beach is about 20 min and you walk across the local village area. Even the town is super safe to walk around and locals are always helpful. ATMs are in the city as everything is paid by cash. Food at the lodge is good and always fresh, we had dinner there every day for the 2 weeks we ended up staying. Always local and different types of fish, prawn, octopus and sea food curries with rice or chapati. Beverages with a good price and always cold. Musa can organize anything you wish to do on the island! The rooms are cleaned daily and bedding is changed. All the lodges have a terrace and there is chilling area at the beach and the garden. Hot shower and wifi is a major plus. You can get coffee and tea whenever you want and the filtered water is always full. The rooms have working fans above the beds and clean bathrooms. Rooms are a good size and have proper beds. Oh and the airport pick up is included in the price! Thank you for everything 💜
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 133 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.

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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
Price from
US$219
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.

N
Niclas
From
Denmark
Wonderful and very helpful staff. Spacy and very clean rooms. Great pool and a nice restaurant on site.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 74 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.

p
peimika bibiana
From
Australia
Friendly staff, amazing location, great dives.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Price from
US$81.70
1 night, 2 adults

The Rocks MaweniBeach Bungalows

Hotel in Kilindoni

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Banja Amani Lodge Mafía Island

Hotel in Mafia Island

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, 5 reviews
Price from
US$286.44
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.

C
Claire
From
United Kingdom
A perfect stay! Spacious room, clean, comfortable, lovely food and a helpful host. Free bike rental was a bonus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 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.

A
Aoife
From
Australia
We absolutely loved our stay at Kileleni. It’s a great little hotel, the perfect place to chill out or enjoy the island from. The rooms and grounds are beautifully looked after and the pool is a great spot for a dip. The food was all very nice but the best thing about the place was definitely the staff. Ali and his crew were so kind and friendly, there wasn’t anything they wouldn’t do to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. Would definitely recommend for your stay in Mafia Island.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Price from
US$220
1 night, 2 adults
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From US$455 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Everything was exceptional and the staff extremely nice. The maintenance was perfect.
Guest review by
Jan
Switzerland
From US$86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Friendly staff, amazing location, great dives.
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peimika bibiana
Australia

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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.
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flavio
Italy