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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.

Each unit features views of the garden. Staff was very friendly. Any issues we had, the manager addressed right away. Nice and quiet location if that is what you are looking for.

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9.2
Superb
126 reviews
Price from
US$60
per night

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 area. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The resort has a terrace and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The lodge manages to combine luxury without spoiling the aesthetics and serenity that this wonderful location provides. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
US$188.64
per night

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. The hotel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Location is great, rooms are clean, modern and with all the amenities you might need. The pool was a great addition. Staff is extremely friendly and the dive quipment is brand new! Can't reccomend dive planet enough!

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9.7
Exceptional
26 reviews
Price from
US$246.50
per night

Situated in Kilindoni, 6 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Butiama Beach Lodge features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. The resort has an outdoor swimming pool and free shuttle service and free WiFi. Wonderful staff. Lovely property. Great beach. Excellent restaurant. Good value.

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9.9
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
US$275
per night

Located within 6.8 km of Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve in Kilindoni, Butiama Bustani Hotel features accommodation with seating area. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and organising tours for guests.

Mafia Island Airport is a few steps away. The staff is doing a great job! Clean.

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9.1
Superb
79 reviews
Price from
US$96
per night

Featuring free bikes and a garden, Meremeta Lodge is situated in Utende, less than 15 minutes cycle from Mafia Island Diving. Free WiFi is offered.

Mafia Island Marine Park, the largest and oldest in Tanzania is 6km from Meremeta Lodge.. Meremeta Lodge is a very beautiful place in the Western side of Utende. Wonderful rooms and a spectacular lobby/restaurant. The owner is almost always present and super friendly and supportive, as is the rest of the staff. Our room had an AC which was a blessing. Breakfast was self-service but super tasty. Generally, the food was really nice and varied. Well spiced. And super tasty desserts! It is possible to borrow bicycles to get around, which is super helpful as this place is not located directly at the beach. However, you get there really quickly by bike, and the upside to the location is that it is rather quiet.

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9.3
Superb
58 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

Chole Mjini Treehouses Lodge offers unique tree house accommodation on Chole Island in the heart of the Mafia Island Marine Park. The property has a dive centre.

The partly open and thatched tree houses are locally crafted and offer magnificent sea views. Each comes with a balcony, seating area and mosquito net. The bathrooms are fitted with a shower. Extras include a safety deposit box, free laundry and morning tea or coffee delivered. An amazing little island with outstanding tree house accommodation. Eco tourism at its finest. Plenty of activities to keep you entertained. Perfect for winding down after doing safari. Definitely worth a visit. The owner has done so much to help the locals which was lovely to see.

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9.4
Superb
16 reviews
Price from
US$342
per night

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. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. We traveled to Mafia Island specifically to see the whale sharks. We went out the first day with a highly rated local tour company and did not see any whale sharks which was unusual. The next day we decided to go out with Hassan, the manager at Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge. Hassan was determined and we did in fact see whale sharks!! Hassan took such good care of us. I was so happy to see the whale sharks but I was getting tired after a few swims so I was content to stay in the boat and let my family continue swimming. After resting a bit, Hassan jumped in to see if it was a good view for me. He came back to the boat and let me know it was a great view if I was up to swimming again. I jumped back in and had the very best time! I cannot say enough good things about Hassan and everyone at the Lodge. They are all so kind and helpful. I also highly recommend the massages at Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge. Thank you Hassan and everyone at the Lodge.

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8.6
Fabulous
120 reviews
Price from
US$93
per night

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. The accommodation features a range of water sports facilities, as well as a bar and a spa and wellness centre. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. Beautiful clean bungalows on the beach,great food and amazing helpful staff. We had great time in this place.

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8.3
Very good
131 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

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. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a business centre and currency exchange for guests. The staff were exceptional, they couldn’t have looked after me better! Especially Masoud ❤️

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8.8
Fabulous
41 reviews
Price from
US$189
per night

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