With Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve reachable in 4.3 miles, Kitu Kiblu has accommodations, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace and a bar. Some units feature a seating area and/or a balcony.
Fabio
Switzerland
Kitu Kiblu is a little gem in Kilindoni, only 5 minutes from the airstrip. The lodge is completely immersed in nature, with direct access to the ocean and a breathtaking view. The atmosphere is more of a family than an accommodation facility: you feel right away at ease with everyone, and you can immediately switch your brain off and take away any sort of stress that you carry on your shoulders. If you want, you can also organise an encounter with the whale sharks in a responsible and organized manner.
I left a piece of heart in Kitu Kiblu and I'll definitely come back.
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.
ALEXANDRA
United States of America
An oasis in the middle of Kilindoni. Great location right in the middle of town, however still quiet. The rooms were specious and clean.
Outside of the marine park, the beaches on the island aren’t the best for swimming, so the clean pool provided a sanctuary from the heat.
Some of the best customer service from the staff and restaurant team. We were able to check out late without any issues, as the flights to/from the island are in the afternoon.
Even if you don’t stay here, come for the grilled calamari! It’s some of the best we’ve ever tried. The restaurant had delicious food and super cold drinks, served by some of the loveliest people!
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.
Located in Kilindoni, 4.7 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Juani beach bungalows provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Alexandra
Slovakia
Beautiful clean bungalows on the beach,great food and amazing helpful staff. We had great time in this place.
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 terrace and a restaurant.
Larissa
Austria
Beautiful bungalows with a huge garden directly in front of the beach. All the bungalows have a big glass front where you can see the garden and at some locations the beach. Incredibly nice staff - try to help and accommodate wherever they can.
Could change the room without problems as I needed AC to be able to sleep (March can be incredibly hot and humid).
Even came back to the hotel after diving on the other side of the island. Everything seems a bit rustic as first but you will definitely fall in love with it.
There is a really really nice gift shop with handicrafts on site - really nice woman from the village, definitely one to support.
The locations to the beach is super close and to the left there are two more hotels you can go for dinner or a drink.
People all know each other on Mafia and help you with everything! :)
Breakfast is great!
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.
Maggie
United States of America
Meremeta lodge
Meremeta Lodge was great. The rooms were clean, cool from AC, and the water hot! Most of all the staff was incredible. They take pride in ensuring that the food is delicious and the experience is exceptional. They arranged daily transport to the dive shop, tours to other areas of the island. When I didn’t prefer the meat as the main dish the cooked chicken instead. I asked if they served it on the island as I had a suspicion they didn’t. As a result, they had plenty of Coke Zero purchased ahead time for me
I highly recommend Meremeta Lodge and if I return, I will definitely be staying with them.
A good location for a hassle-free stay in Utende, Mafia Beach Bungalows sea view is a bed and breakfast surrounded by views of the garden.
Igor
Kuwait
The breakfasts and lunches were excellent! The staff is very friendly and helpful.
There are mangroves, coconut palms, and sandy beaches in close proximity to the hotel. Right next to the dining area, there is a colony of fruit-eating bats living in a mangrove tree.
The sea is good for swimming at high tide.
The excursions offered are quite good, especially snorkeling among the coral at Mange Reef.
I highly recommend this excursion (and don't forget sun protection clothing, caps and polarizing glasses)!
The Blue Lagoon excursion is also very interesting, I recommend it.
I just wanted to share a little tip to help you have a swim or snorkel in the Blue Lagoon. I've found that a protective suit with long sleeves and pants (like what you'd wear for summer windsurfing, or a simple long-sleeved t-shirt and athletic pants) can be really helpful in avoiding those little bites from the small marine crustaceans (Isopoda) that are pretty common in this lagoon (but absent in the open sea). While they're not dangerous, their bites can be quite painful (like gadfly bites), so it's always good to be prepared! I hope this helps!
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.
Tsubasa
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.
Located in Kilindoni, 3.7 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Butiama Beach Lodge has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
Providing garden views, Butiama Bustani Hotel in Kilindoni features accommodations, a garden, a bar, and a shared lounge.
James
United States of America
The staff are well trained, and the service was beyond our expectations. The meals were well prepared. Everything was very clean and tidy. Easy transfers to the other Butiama locations for excursions. Snorkeling was a highlight.
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.
flavio
Italy
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