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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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
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€ 39.78
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.

K
Kelly
From
Australia
The staff were exceptional, they couldn’t have looked after me better! Especially Masoud ❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews
Price from
€ 196.16
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.

T
Teofil
From
Luxembourg
Wonderful service, excellent breakfast and high quality service from Hamidu and the manager,as well the staff from restaurant.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews
Price from
€ 65.52
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
Charlotte
From
Curaçao
Very personal service, wonderful staff, impeccable grounds. The owners are extremely friendly. Also the location is the best, steps away from the beach
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
€ 163.94
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
Heide
From
Germany
We had an amazing 6 days stay. here..Mussa the owneris a very nice man,good energy very friendly and always up to help you, and giving sugestion for day trips and aranging them for you And he is a great chef, we had incredible good lunches and dinners.I can highly recomend to stay here. All the personal are very friendly. Our bungalow was very nice, big bed,big bathroom and with our own terrace with great viwe to the garden and the sea.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
Price from
€ 43.14
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.

E
Elly
From
Netherlands
We found this lodge online and booked for 9 days. After a fantastic welcome we were offered the traditional bungalow on the beach, but could choose others that were available. The lodge is right on the beach and is a “barefoot” resort, sand right up to your veranda. We wanted to dive with the whale sharks, snorkel and scuba dive and the lodge delivered on all accounts. What really made our stay was the team, including the two Moodys (we called them the moody blues) and the wonderful team from the restaurant and boutique. Massages are also available. They all treated us like family and there was nothing they would not do to make our stay amazing. All our diving and snorkeling trips were organised, and we could add all the costs to our account and pay on departure. The whale sharks were amazing and the island snorkeling and beach BBQ incredible. We also ate on the beach in front of a beach fire. The fishing boats are right in front of you. There are also two resident black cats (Vladimir) who added to our family experience. Hassan, the owner, was very discreet, super friendly and professional leaving his team to happily look after us. Mafia is a small island, very laid back, and these guys do not have mass tourism, they just made our stay amazing. Well done!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews
Price from
€ 93.60
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.

F
Felix
From
Germany
We stayed in the Bungalow with Sea View at Kimulimuli Green Heaven, and everything was absolutely perfect. The bed was extremely comfortable, but the true highlight was the incredible outdoor bathroom built around a baobab tree. Being surrounded by nature while showering was unforgettable – genuinely the most beautiful bathroom I’ve ever seen. The entire hotel is new, and you can feel how much heart and love Antonia and Hamisi have poured into it. Breakfast was delicious and served with a breathtaking view of the ocean. Antonia and Hamisi were also amazing in helping us organize activities on the island, such as whale shark excursions and scuba diving. Whenever we needed anything, they were there for us. The beach is only a 1-2 minute walk away and looks like pure paradise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
€ 60.84
1 night, 2 adults

Palm House&Restaurant

Hotel in Utende

Featuring garden views, Palm House&Restaurant features accommodation with patio, around 7 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve. The property features city and quiet street views.

F
Federica
From
Italy
The property is new and very well organized. The owner is very nice and welcoming!! The food of the restaurant was also delicious
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
€ 41.42
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...

A
Anika
From
Germany
Magical place in the middle of nowhere with lovely staff, exceptional food and a good vibe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
€ 243.14
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.

M
Marta
From
Italy
Hassan is a great host, kind and helpful; the room il small and cozy and the garden is really nice and comfortable. It is a very beautiful place to spend relaxing days. The restaurant is amazing! Best food on the island.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
€ 41.42
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 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
The location on the beach, the amazing bungalow with the view of the ocean. The beautiful gardens with unexpected treasures such as being visited by monkeys. It was right next door to a whale shark experience operation that I had booked a trip on. Beyond all this however what makes this property so special was the service provided by the staff. They we so welcoming and friendly, we felt at home straight away. The manager William (apologies if I spelt this wrong) knew the names of all the guests and over our 3 day stay we had many conversations. We were told the total occupancy was for 32 that made our short stay a big change for the hotel we were staying at in Zanzibar. The dining areas and bars felt very intimate and it was lovely and peaceful. My wife had a massage that she described as one of the best she has ever had accomanied by lapping waves from the ocean. The food was a set menu of several choices but the chef took time to go round the guests and ask if someone did not like the choices, alternative meals specially cooked would be provided. The meals were delicous. I needed to visit a doctors on a health issue and was shuttled to the surgery by the hotel team who helpfully arranged an appointment. The hotel has a water sports and dive centre attached to another hotel on the opposite side of Mafia. We did a sunset cruise from there and the sunset view was spectacular. Our greatest regret was having to leave the hotel after 3 days. We are already considering returning for a longer stay.
Guest review byNeil
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
Position, clean, staff, food. Everything!
Guest review byConsuelo
Switzerland

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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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