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The best cheap hotels in Utende

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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

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 Neptune Villa Lodge

Utende

Mafia Neptune Villa Lodge features air-conditioned accommodations in Utende. This property offers access to a terrace, darts, free private parking, and free Wifi.

C
Carolina
From
Spain
The hotel is very close to the beach and the village, the staff was incredibly friendly, the brrakfast/food was excellent, and the room was spacious, equipped with both AC and a fan, so the heat was very manageable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
$57
1 night, 2 adults

Meremeta Lodge

Utende

Featuring free bikes and a garden, Meremeta Lodge is located in Utende, less than 15 minutes cycle from Mafia Island Diving. Free WiFi is offered.

B
Blythe
From
France
It was like staying in a cozy, private village. Meremeta, Suma and all of the staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. They were dedicated to making our stay in Mafia the best possible and always available for anything we needed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews
Price from
$75.51
1 night, 2 adults

Butiama Marine Camp

Utende

Set a few steps from Big Blu Mafia Island Diving Center in Utende, Big Blu Mafia Island Dove Resort welcomes guests with a restaurant and bar. Free private parking is available on site.

D
DUNCAN
From
United States
Excellent service and location- staff amazing - great food. On the beach so easy to walk and exercise. Great access to activities- Chole island, scuba, and lagoon. We were in a tent and it was awesome. Excellent value and Mr Dixon was a great scuba instructor.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults

Mafia Beach Bungalows sea view

Utende

Mafia Beach Bungalows sea view provides beachfront accommodations in Utende. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator, along with free Wifi.

N
Nazeed
From
United Arab Emirates
The staff are friendly, the food is decent, rooms where clean, the dinner hall is away from the rooms, so no noise comes through to the rooms
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
Price from
$37.07
1 night, 2 adults

Afro Beach Safari

Kilindoni (Near Utende)

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

Mafia Dream Hotel

Kilindoni (Near Utende)

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
$59.32
1 night, 2 adults

Juani beach bungalows

Kilindoni (Near Utende)

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, 138 reviews
Price from
$41.84
1 night, 2 adults
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For those trying to save, these fun, budget hotels still have lots to offer, from Wifi to convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties are set in central areas and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find loads of options that feature 24-hour front desks and luggage storage.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Utende

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Utende

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Utende

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

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Utende

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Utende

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Utende

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Utende

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

FAQ about cheap hotels in Utende

On average, a cheap hotel in Utende costs $153 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a cheap hotel in Utende this weekend is $96 (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price of a cheap hotel in Utende this evening is $97 (based on Booking.com prices).
Many families visiting Utende enjoyed staying at Dive Planet Mafia Island, Meremeta Lodge, and Basecamp Mafía Island.
kua garden cottage, Dive Planet Mafia Island, and Palm House&Restaurant are some of our most popular cheap hotels in Utende.
For cheap hotels in Utende serving highly-rated breakfasts, try Basecamp Mafía Island, Butiama Marine Camp, and Coconut Mafia Island Bungalows.
These cheap hotels in Utende are highly rated by couples: Palm House&Restaurant, Dive Planet Mafia Island, and kua garden cottage.
Basecamp Mafía Island, Meremeta Lodge, and Butiama Marine Camp have received great reviews from guests in Utende about the views from these cheap hotels.

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Avg. price/night: $55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Excellent friendly staff with Hassan the manager being excellent. Great food at affordable prices, especially dinner. The seafood and soups are excellent with generous portions. They lend you bikes to get to and from the beach and dive shops. No air-conditioning in the room but with the fan it was fine as the stone used kept it cool. The showers have working hot water and the room was bigger then expected. They also do laundry where you just tip what's fair depending how much you wash.
Guest review byJordon
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
The location, the people and the food of Kua Garden were amazing! Located near the beach, surrounded by nature and with a beautiful serene garden, I had the feeling of being in paradise inside and outside of the premises
Guest review bybijleveld
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 119 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: $55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
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!
Guest review byStefan
Travelers with friends
Avg. price/night: $99
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews
Beautiful accomodation. Outstanding hygiën. Perfect location for divers. Friendly and helpful staff. Fantastic chef (best zuchini soup ever) 😊 Highly recommended
Guest review byshauni1995
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Great location right on the marine park perfect for divers. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great. Very relaxed feel.
Guest review byNicholas
Young couple