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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, 17 reviews
Price from
$36.02
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, 91 reviews
Price from
$185.34
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
$59.32
1 night, 2 adults

Dive Planet Mafia Island

Hotel in Utende

Located in Utende, 4.7 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Dive Planet Mafia Island provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
$144.07
1 night, 2 adults

Juani beach bungalows

Hotel in Kilindoni

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, 136 reviews
Price from
$41.84
1 night, 2 adults

Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge

Hotel in Kilindoni

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.

A
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

Afro Beach Safari

Hotel in 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

Hotel in 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
$72.03
1 night, 2 adults

Palm House&Restaurant

Hotel in 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

Hotel in 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
$300
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
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.
Guest review byDUNCAN
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Wonderful staff. Lovely property. Great beach. Excellent restaurant. Good value.
Guest review byJessica
United States

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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

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 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

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