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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Kileleni

Kilindoni

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

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

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

Kitu Kiblu

Kilindoni

With Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve reachable in 6.8 km, Kitu Kiblu offers accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace and a bar. Some units feature a seating area and/or a balcony.

K
Karla
From
Germany
We were a group of three young people and had the best time at Kitu Kiblu!! A friend recommended this place and we never regretted it. We hade a great time, everyone is friendly and welcoming from the staff they also provide great possibility to see the whalesharks in a responsible and nice way. So all over we would definitely come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Mgeni Homestay

Kilindoni

Set within 7.2 km of Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve in Kilindoni, Mgeni Homestay provides accommodation with seating area.

N
Natalie
From
South Africa
Ally was extremely helpful from the moment we booked accommodation online. He was not only very responsive via WhatsApp but also gave us the right contact to organise a ferry ride to Mafia Island. We arrived at the homestay after 11pm but Ally and the housekeeper, Bunda, were there to welcome us nonetheless. The homestay is very simple but it was clean and comfortable with water and electricity at all times. Despite the heat in November, the powerful fan kept our room cool and kept mosquitoes away at night and we always had a good night’s sleep. Bunda made us a great breakfast every morning that kept us full most of the day, and he always cooked early for us so that we could eat before going out to explore the island. Ally helped us organise many activities very easily, such as snorkelling in Chole Bay and hiring a motorbike (boda boda) for the day to drive to the north of the island. The location of the homestay was perfect to have a more local experience as it is a short walk to the local town and market where we ate an affordable dinner every evening, but also walking distance from the beach (outside the marine park). Ally and Bunda’s kindness and hospitality were the highlight of our stay and we are very grateful to have felt so welcome there. Overall, we would highly recommend Mgeni Homestay to anyone looking to explore Mafia Island on a backpacker’s budget and we would go back in a heartbeat.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews
Price from
US$15.53
1 night, 2 adults

Dive Planet Mafia Island

Utende (Near Kilindoni)

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

Basecamp Mafía Island

Utende (Near Kilindoni)

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
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Kilindoni

  • 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

Most booked hotels in Kilindoni and surroundings in the past month

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Budget hotels in Kilindoni and nearby

  • Providing a garden, matosa inn offers accommodation in Mafia Island.

    From US$92.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    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.

    From US$455 per night
  • 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

Hotels located in the centre of Kilindoni

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Featuring a bar, Royal Court Hotel provides accommodation in Kilindoni. Situated 7.4 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, the property features a garden and free private parking.

    From US$21.69 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Kilindoni and nearby

  • Set in Baleni, 15 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Cosovo hostels offers accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From US$30 per night

FAQs about hotels in Kilindoni

What guests said about Kilindoni:

  • 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