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Basecamp Mafía Island

Hotel in Utende

Located in Utende, 4.8 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Basecamp Mafía Island has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

M
Mwevila
From
Tanzania
The staff are friendly and dedicated to excellence. Environment is wonderful, the hotel is clean and attractive. Also the food is hot and yummy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews
Price from
$218.70
1 night, 2 adults

Dive Planet Mafia Island

Hotel in Utende

Located in Utende, 4.7 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Dive Planet Mafia Island provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

B
Ben
From
United States
Can’t beat the location, food, or staff. Truly a 10/10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Price from
$187
1 night, 2 adults

Coconut Mafia Island Bungalows

Utende

Featuring a garden, Coconut Mafia Island Bungalows provides accommodations in Utende.

S
Stefan
From
Austria
The staff was amazing, very hospitable and took care of everything. Breakfast and dinner was great, they have a really great chef and attentive personnel. They also rented us bikes for free, such that we could drive to the dive shop (~10 minutes by bike). Great and inexpensive stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Price from
$55
1 night, 2 adults

Meremeta Lodge

Utende

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

D
Doron
From
Israel
Very helpful staff Very clean On the edge of the reserve Owner helps with everything & very positive Free bicycle to go to beach
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
$99
1 night, 2 adults

Butiama Marine Camp

Utende

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

D
DUNCAN
From
United States
Excellent service and location- staff amazing - great food. On the beach so easy to walk and exercise. Great access to activities- Chole island, scuba, and lagoon. We were in a tent and it was awesome. Excellent value and Mr Dixon was a great scuba instructor.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews
Price from
$73.53
1 night, 2 adults

Mafia Neptune Villa Lodge

Utende

Mafia Neptune Villa Lodge is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Utende where guests can make the most of its garden and bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
$57
1 night, 2 adults

Mafia Beach Bungalows sea view

Utende

A good location for a hassle-free stay in Utende, Mafia Beach Bungalows sea view is a bed and breakfast surrounded by views of the garden.

F
Francis
From
United Kingdom
A small local family run business. They go the extra mile to make your stay perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews
Price from
$71.10
1 night, 2 adults

Kinasi Lodge

Utende

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

E
Elizabeth
From
United States
This is a very special place, the grounds are gorgeous, the staff is lovely, the room is beautiful and the food is excellent...Bravo!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
$376.20
1 night, 2 adults

Mafia Dream Hotel

Kilindoni (Near Utende)

Located in Kilindoni, 3.4 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Mafia Dream Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

E
Eunji
From
South Korea
We extended our stays two more nights, which means we generally liked this place. It’s a new hotel, nice pool, clean, food was good too. Hot shower was readily available. Close from the airport, market where we can buy fruits, and ATM. We went out several times to the ATM and market for fruit, and we always felt safe. Locals are very friendly, too. Hamidu, the manager of this hotel arranged all the trip (whaleshark trip, scubadiving or snorkeling trip, daytrip to the lighthouse, even gopro rental), and he was always polite and friendly. Because of the pouring rain, we had to cancel our trips several times, and he was understanding and patient with it, which i really appreciate. P.S. If you are interested in snorkeling trip, ask Hamidu to arrange the trip with Hamisi. Hamisi is a Chole born and bred snorkeling guide. He knows all the best snorkeling spots. It was my mom’s first time reef snorkeling, so she was very nervous, but Hamisi really took great care of her, and she successfully finished two times of snorkeling with him. He showed us a variety of marine life like eels and lobsters. He also has great personality, our family really loved being with him.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews
Price from
$58.50
1 night, 2 adults

Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge

Kilindoni (Near Utende)

Located in Kilindoni, 4.4 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

L
Larissa
From
Austria
Beautiful bungalows with a huge garden directly in front of the beach. All the bungalows have a big glass front where you can see the garden and at some locations the beach. Incredibly nice staff - try to help and accommodate wherever they can. Could change the room without problems as I needed AC to be able to sleep (March can be incredibly hot and humid). Even came back to the hotel after diving on the other side of the island. Everything seems a bit rustic as first but you will definitely fall in love with it. There is a really really nice gift shop with handicrafts on site - really nice woman from the village, definitely one to support. The locations to the beach is super close and to the left there are two more hotels you can go for dinner or a drink. People all know each other on Mafia and help you with everything! :) Breakfast is great!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
$108
1 night, 2 adults
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Utende – 17 hotels and places to stay

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Basecamp Mafía Island

Hotel in Utende

Located in Utende, 4.8 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Basecamp Mafía Island has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

M
Mwevila
From
Tanzania
The staff are friendly and dedicated to excellence. Environment is wonderful, the hotel is clean and attractive. Also the food is hot and yummy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews
Price from
$218.70
1 night, 2 adults

Dive Planet Mafia Island

Hotel in Utende

Located in Utende, 4.7 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Dive Planet Mafia Island provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

B
Ben
From
United States
Can’t beat the location, food, or staff. Truly a 10/10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Price from
$187
1 night, 2 adults

Coconut Mafia Island Bungalows

Utende

Featuring a garden, Coconut Mafia Island Bungalows provides accommodations in Utende.

S
Stefan
From
Austria
The staff was amazing, very hospitable and took care of everything. Breakfast and dinner was great, they have a really great chef and attentive personnel. They also rented us bikes for free, such that we could drive to the dive shop (~10 minutes by bike). Great and inexpensive stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Price from
$55
1 night, 2 adults

Meremeta Lodge

Utende

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

D
Doron
From
Israel
Very helpful staff Very clean On the edge of the reserve Owner helps with everything & very positive Free bicycle to go to beach
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
$99
1 night, 2 adults

Butiama Marine Camp

Utende

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

D
DUNCAN
From
United States
Excellent service and location- staff amazing - great food. On the beach so easy to walk and exercise. Great access to activities- Chole island, scuba, and lagoon. We were in a tent and it was awesome. Excellent value and Mr Dixon was a great scuba instructor.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews
Price from
$73.53
1 night, 2 adults

Mafia Neptune Villa Lodge

Utende

Mafia Neptune Villa Lodge is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Utende where guests can make the most of its garden and bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
$57
1 night, 2 adults

Mafia Beach Bungalows sea view

Utende

A good location for a hassle-free stay in Utende, Mafia Beach Bungalows sea view is a bed and breakfast surrounded by views of the garden.

F
Francis
From
United Kingdom
A small local family run business. They go the extra mile to make your stay perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews
Price from
$71.10
1 night, 2 adults

Kinasi Lodge

Utende

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

E
Elizabeth
From
United States
This is a very special place, the grounds are gorgeous, the staff is lovely, the room is beautiful and the food is excellent...Bravo!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
$376.20
1 night, 2 adults

Mafia Dream Hotel

Kilindoni (Near Utende)

Located in Kilindoni, 3.4 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Mafia Dream Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

E
Eunji
From
South Korea
We extended our stays two more nights, which means we generally liked this place. It’s a new hotel, nice pool, clean, food was good too. Hot shower was readily available. Close from the airport, market where we can buy fruits, and ATM. We went out several times to the ATM and market for fruit, and we always felt safe. Locals are very friendly, too. Hamidu, the manager of this hotel arranged all the trip (whaleshark trip, scubadiving or snorkeling trip, daytrip to the lighthouse, even gopro rental), and he was always polite and friendly. Because of the pouring rain, we had to cancel our trips several times, and he was understanding and patient with it, which i really appreciate. P.S. If you are interested in snorkeling trip, ask Hamidu to arrange the trip with Hamisi. Hamisi is a Chole born and bred snorkeling guide. He knows all the best snorkeling spots. It was my mom’s first time reef snorkeling, so she was very nervous, but Hamisi really took great care of her, and she successfully finished two times of snorkeling with him. He showed us a variety of marine life like eels and lobsters. He also has great personality, our family really loved being with him.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews
Price from
$58.50
1 night, 2 adults

Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge

Kilindoni (Near Utende)

Located in Kilindoni, 4.4 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

L
Larissa
From
Austria
Beautiful bungalows with a huge garden directly in front of the beach. All the bungalows have a big glass front where you can see the garden and at some locations the beach. Incredibly nice staff - try to help and accommodate wherever they can. Could change the room without problems as I needed AC to be able to sleep (March can be incredibly hot and humid). Even came back to the hotel after diving on the other side of the island. Everything seems a bit rustic as first but you will definitely fall in love with it. There is a really really nice gift shop with handicrafts on site - really nice woman from the village, definitely one to support. The locations to the beach is super close and to the left there are two more hotels you can go for dinner or a drink. People all know each other on Mafia and help you with everything! :) Breakfast is great!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
$108
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Utende

Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
From $229.50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews
From $245.06 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
From $117.15 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
From $80 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews
From $73.22 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

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Best hotels with breakfast in Utende and nearby

Offering a garden, Magogoni Guest House offers accommodations in Utende. The air-conditioned accommodations are 4.6 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve.

From $35 per night

Palm House&Restaurant offers accommodations in Utende, 4.3 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

A good location for a hassle-free holiday in Utende, Mangrove Beach Bungalows is a bed and breakfast surrounded by views of the garden.

From $30 per night

Located in Utende and with Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve reachable within 4.8 miles, Ramblers Dive Hostel has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

From $39.60 per night

Kivulini

Hotel in Baleni
Breakfast options

Located in Baleni in the Mafia Island region, Kivulini provides accommodations with free private parking.

From $180 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Chole Mjini Treehouses Lodge offers unique tree house accommodations on Chole Island in the heart of the Mafia Island Marine Park. The property has a dove center.

Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve is 4.3 miles away. The accommodation is non-smoking. A continental breakfast is available at Momi Home Stay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Signature Collections by Eight Continents offers accommodations in Utende, 4.8 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

What Guests Said About Utende:

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