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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.

E
Eleni
From
France
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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$187
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.

O
Olle
From
Sweden
Simply love this place! Everyone in the staff help you get the best experience on mafia island. They arrange great tours that we really enjoyed. Best experience by far was the whale shark snorkeling. The place is small with few bungalows which make the place really friendly where everyone says hello to each other. The location is also great close to the beach and Kilindoni and the airport. Theres a bar and smaller restaurant which serves great food. Really recommend this place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
US$108
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.

N
Nicholas
From
Tanzania
Really nice owners and staff. Very cute little bungalows.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
Price from
US$50
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 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Price from
US$198
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.

S
Suzan
From
United States
The staff was magnificent, kind, and attentive. The facilities are new and beautiful. The pool was perfect to relax in and cool off. The location is centrally located, we even walked to and from the airport. They called for transportation to scuba diving and whale shark tours. The food was excellent and plentiful. We ate all our meals there for 6 days. And the staff was wonderful. All 5 of us in our group, after a month of traveling, highly recommend Mafia Dream
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
Price from
US$72
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.

M
Mina
From
Greece
Great location, the staff was very helpful both for the resort services and the excursions services.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Price from
US$81.70
1 night, 2 adults

Coconut Mafia Island Bungalows

Hotel in Utende

Featuring garden views, Coconut Mafia Island Bungalows offers accommodation with a garden, around 6.1 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve.

S
Sven
From
Germany
The bungalows are very cozy, super clean and the staff is extremely friendly 👌👍 The owner took us on a day trip with snorkeling and diving and had a lot of tips for us. He joined us for lunch and dinner and had an answer to all of our questions regarding whale sharks, diving, beaches etc. 100% recommendation !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
US$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 available.

S
SAADA
From
Oman
The location such a beautiful place near the beach every thing was fantastic the rooms luxury very clean I love it the food all was fantastic. Special thanks to staff thanks to Ali he is very good and helpful thanks to Angelina lovely women and special thanks to Salma such lovely girl..the chief she is fantastic international Latifa thanks to Alex with her all support....I would love to come back again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Price from
US$230
1 night, 2 adults

Butiama Beach Lodge

Hotel in Kilindoni

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.

J
Jan
From
Switzerland
Everything was exceptional and the staff extremely nice. The maintenance was perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$432.25
1 night, 2 adults

Butiama Bustani Hotel

Hotel in Kilindoni

Located within 6.8 km of Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve in Kilindoni, Butiama Bustani Hotel features accommodation with seating area.

A
Andreas
From
Norway
The staff is doing a great job! Clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews
Price from
US$152.95
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

    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.

    From US$117.15 per night
  • Set in Utende, 6.4 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, mafiakivulinilodge offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a bar.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Facing the beachfront, Pole Pole Bungalows offers 5-star accommodation in Utende and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.

    From US$845 per night

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  • From US$86 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
    Great location, the staff was very helpful both for the resort services and the excursions services.
    Guest review by
    Mina
    Greece
  • From US$455 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
    Everything was exceptional and the staff extremely nice. The maintenance was perfect.
    Guest review by
    Jan
    Switzerland
  • From US$415.80 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
    Great rooms with delicious food. The Diving facilities and services were excellent.
    Guest review by
    Daniel
    South Africa

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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