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Dive Planet Mafia Island

Utende (Near Baleni)

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.

F
Frits
From
Netherlands
This is a very new place focussing on diving excursions with two very well equipped cabins. It is situated in the beautiful marine park area where scuba diving is exceptional. The area is not overrun by tourists and the cabin is a very cosy and restful place. Enjoy one of the evening cocktails, prepared by the friendly staff or relax at the poolside. The small resort arranges shuttle service to and from the airport.
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

Kilindoni (Near Baleni)

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.

K
Karin
From
Germany
very friendly staff, all local, Great with the Kids
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

Kilindoni (Near Baleni)

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.

M
Mikael
From
Sweden
Fantastic staff, always happy and smiling, and the owner Mussa was super helpful when we arrived with the ferry from the mainland! The location is great, next to a nice beach with no beach sellers harrasing you. They also arrange the whale shark snorkeling tours right from the property at a fair price. Breakfast was super and the overall vibe of other travellers at this hotel was very good with people from all over hanging with each other. This was our favourite hotel during our whole trip in Zanzibar/Tanzania/Mafia and so good that we returned here for an additional night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Basecamp Mafía Island

Utende (Near Baleni)

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.

A
Anne
From
Netherlands
Beautiful resort. The location is amazing, my room even had ocean view. The food is fantastic, every day was a celebration and surprise. Which for me as a vegan is quite hard to find usually, even in Europe. Let's not forget about the staff. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. It's super rare to find such attentive staff. I will be back for sure.
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

Kilindoni (Near Baleni)

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.

J
Jenneke
From
Netherlands
Wonderful staff, excellent beds and a very nice swimming pool. The chef made some very good meals and the room was very spacious and very new. The staff is also very helpful if you want to explore the island. I can highly recommend Mafia Dream Hotel if you are looking for a place at Mafia Island.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
Price from
US$63
1 night, 2 adults

Butiama Marine Camp

Utende (Near Baleni)

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.

a
allé travel
From
United States
I really enjoyed my stay here in the tent zone! Just steps away from the ladies' bathroom which was well-maintained and always clean. The tent is as described and was perfectly comfortable for my stay! I feel that it may be a little small for two, but it was perfect for one. I felt very safe as a solo female traveler! The restaurant and relaxation area are nice. Staff were lovely, from the restaurant to the diving center. The best part is that there are several places to get a drink or dine nearby if you'd like (I recommend Pamela's on the beach, just two minutes walk away!) I would definitely consider staying here again, good value for money!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Price from
US$73.53
1 night, 2 adults

Coconut Mafia Island Bungalows

Utende (Near Baleni)

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

C
Caroline
From
Switzerland
excellent accommodation in utende village. the staff is super friendly, attentive and helpful. the rooms are beautifully done, breakfast is fresh, delicious and more than enough. the dinner for 12$ is reasonably priced, you get a starter, a main and drinks and it‘s delicious. keep in mind that you‘re staying in the village and not on the beach. they lend you bicycles for the 5 minute ride and the drive is really nice. if i ever return to mafia i‘d stay there again. asante tena:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

Kileleni

Kilindoni (Near Baleni)

Kileleni has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Kilindoni. Free WiFi and room service are available.

A
Alex
From
United Kingdom
This has to be the best place on Mafia island. Set apart from town, on a bluff with a commanding view of the sea, and the sunset, three very stylish - and huge - rooms, large infinity pool, great food, superb manager in Ali and his excellent assistant Salama. Mafia is great - a paradise Indian Ocean island just open enough to be accessible and for everything to be easy to arrange - but it feels like the big tourist rush is yet to arrive. And Kilekeni, a short hop from town, the airport or the busier east coast, is one of its most serene and supremely relaxing spots.
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

Kilindoni (Near Baleni)

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

Kilindoni (Near Baleni)

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

V
Veridiana
From
United Kingdom
We stayed here for the end of our holiday and it was great! The pool is excellent, the bar area is so nice and you could just relax there for ages! The dinner was great - although big portions!
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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Hotels with airport shuttles in Baleni

  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
    From US$199.68 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
    From US$117.15 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
    From US$68.34 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
    From US$50 per night

What guests said about Baleni:

  • 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