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Kanga Beach Paradise

Hotel in Mafia Island

Located in Mafia Island, 26 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Kanga Beach Paradise has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

L
Lukas
From
Finland
We loved the hammocks! We would just spend all day in those hammocks under the shadow directly at the beach. We also love the beach, it said to be the most beautiful beach on the whole island, it's swimmable at both high and low tide, and it was completely deserted during our entire stay. We loved as well the bungalows, which are simple and functional, each with its own bathroom. They are very well ventilated and it never gets hot inside. We loved the service and kindness and individual approach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
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RUB 2,638
1 night, 2 adults

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.

e
erina
From
Japan
The breakfast was varied and plentiful, and the lunch also offered a great selection and was excellent. The staff were friendly and very attentive. It was my first time in Mafia Island and I stayed for four nights. Considering the staff’s professionalism and proactiveness (including Masut), as well as the cleanliness and tasteful design of the facilities, the overall standard was very high and excellent value for the price.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews
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RUB 15,085
1 night, 2 adults

Mafia Dream Hotel

Hotel in Kilindoni

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.

Y
Yaniv Mutat
From
Israel
Great place. Very kind staff. We stayed there for 3 nights, and were super happy from it. Breakfast was good, and the room was clean. Great location, and easy walkable from the airport.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews
Price from
RUB 4,345
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
RUB 11,608
1 night, 2 adults

Juani beach bungalows

Hotel in Kilindoni

Located in Kilindoni, 4.6 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Juani beach bungalows provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

S
Sasha
From
Slovakia
Beautiful clean bungalows on the beach,great food and amazing helpful staff. We had great time in this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
RUB 3,065
1 night, 2 adults

Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge

Hotel in Kilindoni

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 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews
Price from
RUB 6,208
1 night, 2 adults

Kimulimuli Green Heaven

Hotel in Kilindoni

A good location for a hassle-free holiday in Kilindoni, Kimulimuli Green Heaven is a campground surrounded by views of the garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
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RUB 4,035
1 night, 2 adults

Palm House&Restaurant

Hotel in Utende

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
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RUB 3,104
1 night, 2 adults

Banja Amani Lodge Mafía Island

Hotel in Mafia Island

Located in Mafia Island, 24 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Banja Amani Lodge Mafía Island has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private...

G
Gustaf
From
Finland
Very peaceful, private, nice staff, long empty white sand beaches. Perfect tropical holiday place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
RUB 20,437
1 night, 2 adults

kua garden cottage

Hotel in Utende

4.4 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve in Utende, kua garden cottage provides accommodations with access to a hot tub. This bed and breakfast features a garden as well as a bar.

M
Mirko
From
Italy
I have no word to describe the kindness of Hassan to welcome in his garden. Everything is curated and comfortable. Restaurant is delicious and the atmosphere in the garden under the stars is simply amazing. This place is a must if in Mafia. The room is also comfortable, mosquitoes free and clean. Hassan also organize and suggest great tours with selected guides. You can completely rely on him and his staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
RUB 2,793
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
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.
Guest review byDUNCAN
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Wonderful staff. Lovely property. Great beach. Excellent restaurant. Good value.
Guest review byJessica
United States

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 byJaro_diver
Romania
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 byLukeSilviaCombo
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 byflavio
Italy

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