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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, 25 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$246.50
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 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
$108
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 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
$50
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
Eliana
From
Ivory Coast
The location, the calmness, the mood! Everything ♥️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$198
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.

K
Kathryn
From
United States
Lovely clean hotel in excellent location. the AC is key! It is hot here. Pool was lovely, food was good. Staff pleasant and front desk very helpful. Rooms were clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
Location 8.5
Price from
$63
1 night, 2 adults

Butiama Marine Camp

Hotel in 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.

C
Caterina
From
Italy
I recently spent a weekend at Butiama Camp, perfectly located in the heart of the Marine Park. The setting couldn’t be better — peaceful, scenic, and just steps from the sea. The Big Blu Diving Centre offers a wide range of activities for both divers and non-divers, making it ideal for all interests. The food was varied and delicious, and the service throughout was exceptionally attentive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$81.70
1 night, 2 adults

kua garden cottage

Hotel in Utende

4.8 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 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Location 9.9
Price from
$40
1 night, 2 adults

Coconut Mafia Island Bungalows

Hotel in 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 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Location 8.2
Price from
$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 offered. At the resort, rooms contain a closetand a balcony with a garden view.

D
Daan
From
Netherlands
Amazing food, friendly staff, great pool and a good shower. Drinking water available the entire day. Big rooms with a nice lounging area in front of each bungalow. Pick-up and drop-off are included.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$230
1 night, 2 adults

Butiama Beach Lodge

Hotel in Kilindoni

Located in Kilindoni, 3.7 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Butiama Beach Lodge has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

S
Stephanie
From
United States
The property is beautiful, food is delicious, and the staff was very kind. I highly recommend Butiama to anyone traveling abroad. Magida island was phenomenal because of their hospitality.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Location 10.0
Price from
$432.25
1 night, 2 adults
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  • From $86 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
    I recently spent a weekend at Butiama Camp, perfectly located in the heart of the Marine Park. The setting couldn’t be better — peaceful, scenic, and just steps from the sea. The Big Blu Diving Centre offers a wide range of activities for both divers and non-divers, making it ideal for all interests. The food was varied and delicious, and the service throughout was exceptionally attentive.
    Guest review by
    Caterina
    Italy
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
    The property is beautiful, food is delicious, and the staff was very kind. I highly recommend Butiama to anyone traveling abroad. Magida island was phenomenal because of their hospitality.
    Guest review by
    Stephanie
    United States
  • From $415.80 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
    This is a very special place, the grounds are gorgeous, the staff is lovely, the room is beautiful and the food is excellent...Bravo!
    Guest review by
    Elizabeth
    United States

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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
  • 10.0

    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
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