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Kanga Beach Paradise

Hotel in Mafia Island

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.

M
Michael
From
Germany
Yussuf and his team are great and the lodge is really beautiful. It's very quiet, perfect for everyone who doesn't need a lot of people. We enjoyed the hammock, the beach and the nice atmosphere a lot.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$54
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.

E
Eva
From
Spain
The staff and dedication to detail was outstanding. The place is very well taken care of and the food was excellent. We got upgraded to the newly built rooms. The area was quiet and the balcony was overlooking the sea. We felt like we were in paradise!! They made a big effort to make it eco friendly, which we loved. We will definitely go back! Thank you to all the staff for an unforgettable experience
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
Price from
US$179.82
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.

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, 90 reviews
Price from
US$72
1 night, 2 adults

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.

C
Christian
From
Switzerland
This is a great place to stay if you are planning to dive in Mafia for a view days. The two cosy new bungalows are part of the family run dive center. The staff is extremely welcoming and helpful. The breakfast is yummy and you can also have the option for dinner. I enjoyed the big pool to relax after great dives and the beach is just a stone throw away. Also the dive center and its extremely helpful staff deserves 5 stars!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Price from
US$246.50
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.

H
Helena
From
Estonia
We had an amazing stay at Juani beach bungalows. Truly cosy, comfortable, very clean, surrounded by greenery, with direct access to the sea and a super nice walk to the centre of Kilindoni. Food was delicious, staff lovely and Musa himself was an excellent caring and informative host. Most recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
US$50
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.

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, 94 reviews
Price from
US$108
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, 120 reviews
Price from
US$73.53
1 night, 2 adults

Kimulimuli Green Heaven

Hotel in Kilindoni

Situated within 7.6 km of Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve in Kilindoni, Kimulimuli Green Heaven features accommodation with seating area.

T
Tom
From
New Zealand
We had a wonderful stay with Antonia and Hamisi. The bungalow was so peaceful. It's tucked away in the forest, but close enough to town for an easy walk or quick boda ride. We loved the private outdoor shower beneath the big tree. We even saw a bush baby while eating dinner on the terrace. There’s a quiet, sandy beach among the mangroves just below the bungalow and they have stand up paddle boards which we took out to watch sunset from the water. Breakfast was great, with some of the best coffee we’ve had in Tanzania and Antonia had baked us fresh bread in the morning. We booked for one night and stayed for three but wish we’d had more time before our flight!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$65
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...

S
Sandra
From
Switzerland
Our stay at Banja Amani felt like paradise from start to finish! Genevieve picked us up from the airport - we hit it off directly. She’s such a sweet person - open, cheerful and a wonderful boss. When we arrived in Banja, we could hardly believe our eyes—white sandy beaches, palm trees, crystal-clear sea, two beach bungalows nestled in the bay—and no other hotels or tourists far and wide (we love that - a lot ;-) ). We were warmly welcomed by the staff—everyone, from the kitchen to the service to the cleaning staff to the maintenance crew, is so friendly, cheerful, and very helpful! The beach bungalows are fantastic – simple but stylish, with an incredible view of the sea. We especially loved that they were open and that we were accompanied by the sound of the wind and the sea as we slept. The food is so delicious—from breakfast to lunch to surprise dinners—rich, healthy, and freshly prepared. The pool is the perfect size and invites you to swim. The beach and the sandbank are wonderful for walking and exploring. Thank you, Genevieve, for this oasis—thank you, Mudi, Adam, and the entire staff for making our stay such a unique experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$286.44
1 night, 2 adults

kua garden cottage

Hotel in Utende

Set in Utende in the Mafia Island region, kua garden cottage offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub.

D
Danielle
From
Tanzania
Exceptional food and top hospitality from Shaggy. Plus hot water in the shower!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults
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From US$455 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Everything was exceptional and the staff extremely nice. The maintenance was perfect.
Guest review byJan
Switzerland
From US$86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews
Friendly staff, amazing location, great dives.
Guest review bypeimika bibiana
Australia

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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 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 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