Butiama Marine Camp

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.4

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. Each unit features views of the garden. You will find luggage storage space at the property. You can engage in various activities, such as diving, snorkeling and whale shark excursions.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Diving

  • Snorkeling

  • Private beach area

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Gabriela
Chile Chile
“La ubicación a orilla de playa y el centro de buceo en el mismo hotel. El lugar es perfecto para descansar y desconectarse, el Hotel tiene varias actividades que puedes hacer con ellos o contratarlas por fuera. También tiene un excelente...”
Carina
United States United States
“Perfect location for diving, super relaxing, tasty food, daily activity options”
Duncan
United States 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...”
Caterina
Italy Italy
“I recently spent a weekend at Butiama Camp, perfectly located in the heart of the Marine Park. The setting couldn’t be better — peaceful, scenic, and just steps from the sea. The Big Blu Diving Centre offers a wide range of activities for both...”
Erika
Sweden Sweden
“Great place with amazing staff. The food was great and we enjoyed the variety. Mafia is beautiful and it is worth a visit to the village.”
Nathalia
United States United States
“Staff was very friendly. Any issues we had, the manager addressed right away. Nice and quiet location if that is what you are looking for.”
Jessica
United States United States
“Truly amazing. The staff was the best and the dive center incredible (and so convenient that it's attached to Butiama). Food was wonderful. 10/10 would recommend. Very clean space and the rooms themselves were fairly spacious.”
Tsubasa
Japan Japan
“staff very nice, food at the restaurant very good, and the facilities were really good as well. The owner was a great person, and he owns several businesses in this island which makes many things easier and smoother.”
Pryor
United States United States
“I had a wonderful stay. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Diving was superb and made very easy by the staff. The food was great and my tent was comfortable. I felt right at home and hated to leave!”
Amr
Germany Germany
“The staff and the manager were amazing and super helpful , top service! The lounge area very comfortable Felt like having a private beach with few guests The dive center was super helpful and very professional”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Resort facilities at Butiama Marine Camp

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

House rules

Butiama Marine Camp takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Big Blu Mafia Island Dove Resort is located within the boundaries of the Mafia Island Marine Park. As such, guests will be required to pay a nightly entrance fee for the park at the gate before arriving. This fee is currently $20+vat per night. Big Blu are unable to accept payment of this fee.

Please note that payment by cash can only be made in Dollars, Euros or Tanzanian shillings.

Please inform Butiama Marine Camp of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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