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Kimulimuli Green Heaven

Kilindoni (2,250 ft from Mafia Airport)

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

Butiama Bustani Hotel

Kilindoni (3,000 ft from Mafia Airport)

4.2 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve in Kilindoni, Butiama Bustani Hotel features accommodations with access to a public bath.

J
Joan
From
United States
The hotel and staff were both excellent. Hotel room was clean and comfortable. Pool was great and plenty of lounge chairs with sun and shade. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast made to order and plentiful. Dinners also tasty.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
Price from
$123.89
1 night, 2 adults

Kitu Kiblu

Kilindoni (3,050 ft from Mafia Airport)

With Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve reachable in 4.2 miles, Kitu Kiblu has accommodations, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace and a bar. Some units feature a seating area and/or a balcony.

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MarcusMAZ
From
United States
Wonderful team and great facilities! Everyone was so incredibly welcoming, supportive and friendly during our stay, taking the time to visit with us during meals and helping to accommodate our relatively packed time on Mafia. We felt truly at home and only wish we had stayed longer to enjoy the grounds. Upon arrival we were promptly greeted by curious monkeys and saw several elephant shrews as a bonus to our stay. The whale shark excursions that they offer are best on the island (we tried one other operator as well), being not only efficiently run and catering to all demographics, but also very educational and responsibly run by a team that is clearly passionate and informed about the animals. Excellent adventure - thanks for making our time so special :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews
Price from
$45
1 night, 2 adults

Mgeni Homestay

Kilindoni (3,100 ft from Mafia Airport)

Offering inner courtyard views, Mgeni Homestay in Kilindoni provides accommodations and a shared lounge. This homestay offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.

M
Margaret
From
United States
I had a wonderful stay at Mgeni Homestay, with both Ally, the owner, and Bunda, the home caretaker, going above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. The rooms are spacious and clean, and the house is centrally located in Kilindoni and close to the beach. I would recommend Mgeni to those who are traveling, either alone or in groups, and are looking for a budget and authentic homestay option.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews
Price from
$15.54
1 night, 2 adults

Kileleni

Kilindoni (0.8 mi from Mafia Airport)

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
$238.50
1 night, 2 adults

Butiama Beach Lodge

Kilindoni (1.1 mi from Mafia Airport)

Butiama Beach Lodge has a restaurant, a bar and a sun terrace with swimming pool and buffet breakfast in Kilindoni. There's free private parking and the property has free airport shuttle service.

J
Jessica
From
United States
Wonderful staff. Lovely property. Great beach. Excellent restaurant. Good value.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
$277.97
1 night, 2 adults

Mafia Dream Hotel

Hotel in Kilindoni (1.2 mi from Mafia Airport)

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.

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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
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$59.32
1 night, 2 adults

Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge

Hotel in Kilindoni (1.7 mi from Mafia Airport)

Located in Kilindoni, 4.4 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

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Alexey Zyuzyukov
From
Ukraine
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel and truly enjoyed every moment. The hotel is very comfortable, clean, and well maintained. The room was cleaned every day, and sometimes even twice a day, which made our stay especially pleasant. The beach is clean and well cared for, and it is cleaned every day. For swimming, it is best to walk about 200–300 meters along the beach, where the water is very calm and there are almost no people, offering a peaceful and private experience. The hotel is very family-friendly — calm, safe, and comfortable for staying with children, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The food was excellent — very tasty with a diverse and well-balanced menu. Every meal was a pleasure. The owner of the hotel is very attentive and caring, and the staff is kind, gentle, and always ready to help. A very special thank you to the owner, Hassan, for the organization, and to hotel staff member Mohammed, who created a wonderful mood during our dinners and made every evening truly enjoyable. A special highlight was the professional massage therapist — truly skilled and highly qualified. The organization of excursions was excellent. Diving, snorkeling, and whale shark trips were perfectly arranged, safe, and memorable. This is a great hotel for visiting Mafia Island, especially if you want to enjoy nature, the ocean, and a calm, authentic atmosphere. We would be very happy to come back again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews
Price from
$91.53
1 night, 2 adults

Juani beach bungalows

Hotel in Kilindoni (1.8 mi from Mafia Airport)

Located in Kilindoni, 4.6 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Juani beach bungalows provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

S
Sasha
From
Slovakia
Beautiful clean bungalows on the beach,great food and amazing helpful staff. We had great time in this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
Price from
$41.84
1 night, 2 adults

Afro Beach Safari

Kilindoni (1.9 mi from Mafia Airport)

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
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

We cannot fault this wonderful lodge in any way; the staff...

We cannot fault this wonderful lodge in any way; the staff and management are incredible. We arrived as guests and left as friends. The food is absolutely delicious; scrumptious breakfasts and the 4-course dinners are amazing. Cannot rate this wonderful establishment high enough. The rooms are huge, and the rim pool overlooking the sea is wonderful. Will definitely be back.
Guest review byGayle
South Africa
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 byLukeSilviaCombo
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

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 byflavio
Italy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 byJaro_diver
Romania