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Dive Planet Mafia Island

Hotel in Utende

Set in Utende, 7.6 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Dive Planet Mafia Island offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

E
Emma
From
United Kingdom
Fabulous stay, great location and everyone super nice! We took trips and the staff/owners couldn't have been nicer. The image is from our Whale Shark excursion, I love it! Such a moody day but we reached and found these beautiful, gentle sea giants. 🤍🖤🤍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$187
1 night, 2 adults

Basecamp Mafía Island

Hotel in Utende

Situated in Utende, 7.7 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Basecamp Mafía Island features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

A
Anne
From
Netherlands
Beautiful resort. The location is amazing, my room even had ocean view. The food is fantastic, every day was a celebration and surprise. Which for me as a vegan is quite hard to find usually, even in Europe. Let's not forget about the staff. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. It's super rare to find such attentive staff. I will be back for sure.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
Price from
US$198
1 night, 2 adults

Butiama Marine Camp

Utende

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

N
Nina
From
Germany
Location is right by the sea. Cabins with aircon and warm shower. Staff very friendly and welcoming. The place feels like a harmonic community.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
Price from
US$81.70
1 night, 2 adults

Coconut Mafia Island Bungalows

Utende

Featuring garden views, Coconut Mafia Island Bungalows offers accommodation with a garden, around 6.1 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve.

L
Lisel
From
Australia
The service and staff were wonderful, very attentive and helpful. Free bikes so we could go into Utende which is 10 minutes away. Very nice gardens and grounds. Comfortable and nicely decorated rooms. Great food and juices. Only 2 rooms so feels boutique.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

Meremeta Lodge

Utende

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

A
Ajda
From
Slovenia
We had an incredible stay at this lodge, and a big part of that was thanks to the amazing owner. He is truly one of the kindest and most helpful hosts we’ve ever met. When the airline failed to deliver our bags, he personally took charge—calling every day, staying in touch with the airline, and doing everything he could to make sure we got our luggage back. We felt so supported and cared for. He also organized all of our activities, and they were fantastic: turtle hatching, a trip to the mange sandbank with a beach BBQ and snorkeling, a visit to the north of the island, Chole Island snorkling trips and whale shark watching. Everything was smooth, well-planned, and stress-free thanks to him. The lodge isn’t right on the beach, but the owner provides bikes for free, and with them it’s a quick and easy ride to the shore. The rooms are comfortable and air-conditioned! Dinner at the lodge is optional each day, and it’s a full three-course meal (starter, main, dessert) for just $15. The portions are generous and the food was consistently delicious. Overall, the atmosphere was welcoming, relaxed, and safe. We truly felt at home here and highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
Price from
US$99
1 night, 2 adults

Kinasi Lodge

Utende

With sea views, Kinasi Lodge is set in Utende and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, outdoor pool and terrace.

D
Daniel
From
South Africa
Great rooms with delicious food. The Diving facilities and services were excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$376.20
1 night, 2 adults

Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge

Kilindoni (Near Utende)

Situated in Kilindoni, 7.2 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

E
Elly
From
Netherlands
We found this lodge online and booked for 9 days. After a fantastic welcome we were offered the traditional bungalow on the beach, but could choose others that were available. The lodge is right on the beach and is a “barefoot” resort, sand right up to your veranda. We wanted to dive with the whale sharks, snorkel and scuba dive and the lodge delivered on all accounts. What really made our stay was the team, including the two Moodys (we called them the moody blues) and the wonderful team from the restaurant and boutique. Massages are also available. They all treated us like family and there was nothing they would not do to make our stay amazing. All our diving and snorkeling trips were organised, and we could add all the costs to our account and pay on departure. The whale sharks were amazing and the island snorkeling and beach BBQ incredible. We also ate on the beach in front of a beach fire. The fishing boats are right in front of you. There are also two resident black cats (Vladimir) who added to our family experience. Hassan, the owner, was very discreet, super friendly and professional leaving his team to happily look after us. Mafia is a small island, very laid back, and these guys do not have mass tourism, they just made our stay amazing. Well done!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Price from
US$108
1 night, 2 adults

Mafia Dream Hotel

Kilindoni (Near Utende)

Set in Kilindoni, 5.5 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Mafia Dream Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

V
Vladimir
From
Czech Republic
The best hotel in Mafia Isl, highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
Price from
US$72
1 night, 2 adults

Kileleni

Kilindoni (Near Utende)

Kileleni has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Kilindoni. Free WiFi and room service are available.

D
Dominique
From
Germany
I can not put in words how much I loved this place and the amount of gratitude I have for the manager. It’s a beautiful serene place with a beautiful pool area and delicious food as well as great apartments. The people working here are super friendly, beyond kind and helpful. Even during a medical emergency they remained calm and supportive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
US$230
1 night, 2 adults

Butiama Beach Lodge

Kilindoni (Near Utende)

Situated in Kilindoni, 6 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Butiama Beach Lodge features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

J
Jan
From
Switzerland
Everything was exceptional and the staff extremely nice. The maintenance was perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$432.25
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget hotels in Utende and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Boasting a garden, bar and views of sea, Utende Seacliff Resort is situated in Utende, 7.7 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

    From US$96 per night
  • Providing a garden, matosa inn offers accommodation in Mafia Island.

    From US$97.63 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

    Set in Utende, 7.6 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Dive Planet Mafia Island offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

    Chole Mjini Treehouses Lodge offers unique tree house accommodation on Chole Island in the heart of the Mafia Island Marine Park. The property has a dive centre.

  • Momi Home Stay is located in Utende. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve is 6.9 km away. The accommodation is non-smoking.

  • Set in Utende, 6.4 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, mafiakivulinilodge offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a bar.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

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

    From US$99 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

    Situated 5.7 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Mafia Fabu Lodge features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience.

Best hotels with breakfast in Utende and nearby

  • Kivulini

    Hotel in Baleni
    Breakfast options

    Located in Baleni in the Mafia Island region, Kivulini provides accommodation with free private parking.

    From US$180 per night
  • Set just 3.1 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Viva Lodge features accommodation in Kilindoni with access to a bar, a shared lounge, as well as room service.

    From US$14.10 per night

What guests said about Utende:

  • 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 by
    LukeSilviaCombo
    United Kingdom