Search hotels in Mafia, Tanzania

Enter your dates and choose from 39 hotels and other places to stay

Check out these popular cities in Mafia

Kilindoni

20 hotels

Utende

22 hotels

Mafia Island

3 hotels

Baleni

3 hotels

Bweni

2 hotels

Stay in Mafia's best hotels!

Filter by:

Star Rating
Review score

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.

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
$72
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
$246.50
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 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
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.

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 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
Price from
$243
1 night, 2 adults

AfroWhaleSharkSafari & AfroBeachBungalows

Hotel in Kilindoni

AfroWhaleSharkSafari & AfroBeachBungalows offers a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 4.6 miles of Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve.

B
Ben
From
Spain
Afro team from tours and beach bungalows are the best team ever met we saw a whale shark in September wo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
$10
1 night, 2 adults

The Rocks MaweniBeach Bungalows

Hotel in Kilindoni

Providing a garden, The Rocks MaweniBeach Bungalows provides accommodations in Kilindoni. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
$18
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 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
$286.44
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 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
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, 41 reviews
Price from
$276
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.

J
Jessica
From
United States
Wonderful staff. Lovely property. Great beach. Excellent restaurant. Good value.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
$389.03
1 night, 2 adults
See all 39 hotels in Mafia

Most-booked hotels in Mafia in the past month

See all

Popular with guests booking hotels in Mafia

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Mafia

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Mafia

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Mafia

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Mafia

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Mafia

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

FAQs about hotels in Mafia

See reviews by guests who stayed at hotels in Mafia

See all
From $86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 121 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
From $485.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 18 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
From $455 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Wonderful staff. Lovely property. Great beach. Excellent restaurant. Good value.
Guest review by
Jessica
United States

Planning a trip? Get inspired by reviews of cities in Mafia

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

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