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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
Emma
From
United Kingdom
Fabulous stay, great location and everyone super nice! We took trips and the staff/owners couldn't have been nicer. The image is from our Whale Shark excursion, I love it! Such a moody day but we reached and found these beautiful, gentle sea giants. 🤍🖤🤍
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

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.

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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Price from
US$198
1 night, 2 adults

Butiama Marine Camp

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.

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, 124 reviews
Price from
US$81.70
1 night, 2 adults

Coconut Mafia Island Bungalows

Utende

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

C
Claire
From
United Kingdom
A perfect stay! Spacious room, clean, comfortable, lovely food and a helpful host. Free bike rental was a bonus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

Meremeta Lodge

Utende

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.

P
Peter
From
United Kingdom
Very friendly and helpful and went beyond the usual hospitality
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
Price from
US$99
1 night, 2 adults

Mafia Beach Bungalows sea view

Utende

With sea views, Mafia Beach Bungalows sea view is located in Utende and has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, bar, garden, sun terrace and outdoor fireplace.

k
kolbasova
From
Germany
Very beautiful amazing place, very nice and helpful staff. They were not disturbing but helped a lot even with a tiny problems which we were about to tolerate. It is a best place to stay on Mafia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews
Price from
US$71.10
1 night, 2 adults

Kinasi Lodge

Utende

With sea views, Kinasi Lodge is set in Utende and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, outdoor pool and terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$376.20
1 night, 2 adults

Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge

Kilindoni (Near Utende)

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.

a
annika
From
Germany
We really loved our stay here. The staff is very accomodating and helpful and the fresh seafood was wonderful everyday. The beach is quiet and beautiful to go for a swim.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Price from
US$108
1 night, 2 adults

Mafia Dream Hotel

Kilindoni (Near Utende)

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.

E
Esmail Sangey
From
Tanzania
We went as a family with kids. Ofcourse value for money compared to those hotels near to the beach. Mafia is a big island but inhabitants is low. Having said that, this hotel was near to any basic amenities required. It is even just 5 to 7 minutes walk to the domestic airport. The staffs welcomed us very well and made our stay exceptionally perfect. They even organized good deal excursion, we all kids managed to see whale-shark and swim with them at Kilindoni which was 10 minutes drive from this hotel. Even snorkeling and blue-lagoon was amazing at Utende which was about 40 minutes drive. All transport was well provided and taken care of us. Looking forward to be back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$72
1 night, 2 adults

Kileleni

Kilindoni (Near Utende)

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 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$220
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget hotels in Utende and nearby

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

From US$97.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
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$580 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

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.

Momi Home Stay is located in Utende. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve is 6.9 km away. The accommodation is non-smoking.

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 5.3
Passable - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Situated 5.7 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Mafia Fabu Lodge features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience.

Hotels located in the centre of Utende

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

A good location for a hassle-free holiday in Utende, Mangrove Beach Bungalows is a bed and breakfast surrounded by views of the garden.

From US$30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Boasting a garden, bar and views of sea, Utende Seacliff Resort is situated in Utende, 7.7 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

From US$144 per night

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Kivulini

Hotel in Baleni
Breakfast options

Located in Baleni in the Mafia Island region, Kivulini provides accommodation with free private parking.

From US$180 per night

What guests said about Utende:

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
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