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Afro Beach Safari

Kilindoni

Afro Beach Safari in Kilindoni provides accommodations with a garden and a bar. Providing complimentary private parking, the bed and breakfast is 4.6 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$45.76
1 night, 2 adults

Kimulimuli Green Heaven

Kilindoni

A good location for a hassle-free holiday in Kilindoni, Kimulimuli Green Heaven is a campground surrounded by views of the garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
$55.08
1 night, 2 adults

Palm House&Restaurant

Utende

Palm House&Restaurant offers accommodations in Utende, 4.3 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$42.37
1 night, 2 adults

Banja Amani Lodge Mafía Island

Mafia Island

Located in Mafia Island, 24 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Banja Amani Lodge Mafía Island has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private...

G
Gustaf
From
Finland
Very peaceful, private, nice staff, long empty white sand beaches. Perfect tropical holiday place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
$354
1 night, 2 adults

Kanga Beach Paradise

Hotel in Mafia Island

Located in Mafia Island, 26 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Kanga Beach Paradise has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

L
Lukas
From
Finland
We loved the hammocks! We would just spend all day in those hammocks under the shadow directly at the beach. We also love the beach, it said to be the most beautiful beach on the whole island, it's swimmable at both high and low tide, and it was completely deserted during our entire stay. We loved as well the bungalows, which are simple and functional, each with its own bathroom. They are very well ventilated and it never gets hot inside. We loved the service and kindness and individual approach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
$45.76
1 night, 2 adults

Basecamp Mafía Island

Hotel in Utende

Located in Utende, 4.8 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Basecamp Mafía Island has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

E
Eliana
From
Ivory Coast
The location, the calmness, the mood! Everything ♥️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
Price from
$185.34
1 night, 2 adults

kua garden cottage

Utende

4.4 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve in Utende, kua garden cottage provides accommodations with access to a hot tub. This bed and breakfast features a garden as well as a bar.

E
Ethel
From
Honduras
Eat here! Stay here too, but don’t miss a meal here. I loved my stay. The place is simple and clean, well-located if you are there to dive. However, the hospitality of the owner and the food were exceptional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
$38.14
1 night, 2 adults

Coconut Mafia Island Bungalows

Utende

3.8 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve in Utende, Coconut Mafia Island Bungalows offers accommodations with access to spa facilities.

S
Stefan
From
Austria
The staff was amazing, very hospitable and took care of everything. Breakfast and dinner was great, they have a really great chef and attentive personnel. They also rented us bikes for free, such that we could drive to the dive shop (~10 minutes by bike). Great and inexpensive stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Price from
$46.61
1 night, 2 adults

Mafia Dream Hotel

Hotel in Kilindoni

Located in Kilindoni, 3.4 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Mafia Dream Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

L
Lukas
From
Finland
The property is very new, everything is neat and clean. I felt very sheltered and welcomed. The air conditioning worked perfectly. The rooms are very spacious and have high ceilings. The pool is clean and has a beautiful illumination at night. The restaurant is excellent. I liked that it has prices in shillings and not in dollars, and that locals (those who can afford it) come here for dinner. They are really devoted to offering good service not only to tourists but to returning customers. This place makes an excellent stopover, since it's just a 5 minutes walk to the airport.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews
Price from
$72.03
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 offered. At the resort, rooms contain a closetand a balcony with a garden view.

E
Elaine
From
Netherlands
Great staff (Ali and team were extremely welcoming and kind), amazing view, beautiful surroundings and very nice food (big portions!). Just overall relaxing and cosy feel, while being in a small paradise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
Price from
$180
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
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Avg. price/night: $45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Food is amazing and the owner is doing his best to make your holiday nice!
Guest review byMirko
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Amazing stay at Butiama Marine camp. For those visiting Mafia, would 100% recommend. Its location right on the beach is unmatched, excellent breakfasts and dinners, and fantastic staff. If you’re looking to dive, would recommend Mafia Island diving. Staff were much friendlier than those at Big Blu (dive shop at marine camp).
Guest review byMichael
Group
Avg. price/night: $54
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
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
Guest review bykolbasova
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews
My boyfriend and I stayed here for five nights in November 2023 and absolutely loved it! Great food, lovely staff, and wonderful surroundings! We were the only guests, so the staff was kind enough to plan all our activities and transportation. The great thing about Marfia Island is that everything is fairly close, so we rarely have to drive for more than an hour. Living in Killindoni also leaves a lot to do for those not going to Marfia for diving. - Danish travelers
Guest review byNanna
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
What a simply beautiful hotel. Set in a lovely tropical oasis with a fantastic swimming pool and a wonderful bar area, this is a perfect place to stay whilst visiting Mafia. But what really makes it, are the simply amazing staff. They are completely dedicated to making your stay perfect. But the natural friendliness they show is humbling. When my partner was ill, everyone showed incredible concern and were willing to do anything for her. Thank you so much to the entire team. I cannot recommend this place highly enough.
Guest review byJonathan
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $99
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews
Best place for staying in Mafia-A/C,owner near by you and care,delicious tour and honest price for activities 100% reco
Guest review byMax
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Lovely small property with very personal service, really great standard of accommodation, big room, great shower, nice pool, extremely accommodating staff. Excellent overall. Dive equipment is new and dive service also excellent.
Guest review byChristine
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $117.15
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews
The hospitality was simply wonderful, all the staff was great and did their best to make our stay as wonderful as possible!
Guest review byGiovanni
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $55.55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews
Loved the rustic environment, low footprint place. The "tent house" was perfect. Good place to meet other travellers in the common hang out areas. Food was ok....the ourdoor showers were i teresting but very enjoyable....great day excursions can be booked through them. The Whale Shark trip was fantastic, a trip highlight for me at the end of almost 6 weeks in Africa. I did two Whale Shark trips and the one with Kitu Kiblu owner Jean was by far the better of the two. Would definitely stay here again.
Guest review bySusan
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
Ally is a very good host that tries his best to help and make you feel at home. I had the room with own bathroom and it was big and comfy. Staff makes really nice food. A bit of a walk to the nice beaches but cheap to go there by motorbike. Friendly people in the lokal area. Definitely one of the cheapest accommodation around. Buy a local SIM to have access to the Internet. Cold showers. Tours can be booked from here.
Guest review byThomas
Solo traveler