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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.

C
Christian
From
Switzerland
This is a great place to stay if you are planning to dive in Mafia for a view days. The two cosy new bungalows are part of the family run dive center. The staff is extremely welcoming and helpful. The breakfast is yummy and you can also have the option for dinner. I enjoyed the big pool to relax after great dives and the beach is just a stone throw away. Also the dive center and its extremely helpful staff deserves 5 stars!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Location 9.7
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.

K
Kelly
From
Australia
The staff were exceptional, they couldn’t have looked after me better! Especially Masoud ❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Location 9.5
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.

K
Katalin
From
Hungary
We liked everything. We booked tents. It was better than we expected. we had normal and clean beds, the washroom was near to the tent and very clear, cleaned regularly. The food was very good, and it has reasonable price.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
US$73.53
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.

C
Caroline
From
Switzerland
excellent accommodation in utende village. the staff is super friendly, attentive and helpful. the rooms are beautifully done, breakfast is fresh, delicious and more than enough. the dinner for 12$ is reasonably priced, you get a starter, a main and drinks and it‘s delicious. keep in mind that you‘re staying in the village and not on the beach. they lend you bicycles for the 5 minute ride and the drive is really nice. if i ever return to mafia i‘d stay there again. asante tena:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Location 8.2
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.

D
Daleen
From
South Africa
Meremeta Lodge is one of the few places in Mafia Island that has air-conditioning - a must in February. The staff members are all great, and the owner (Meremeta) is very friendly, attentive, available, accommodating and helpful - nothing is too much effort for him; you can ask him anything and he will always answer "it is possible"! Meremeta Lodge is also one of the very few places in Mafia that is owned by a local Mafian, and we recommend that you support local.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
Location 8.3
Price from
US$99
1 night, 2 adults

Mafia Neptune Villa Lodge

Utende

Boasting a garden and views of quiet street, Mafia Neptune Villa Lodge is a recently renovated bed and breakfast situated in Utende, 7.5 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve.

n
not a happy traveler
From
United Kingdom
This place has air con fan and plenty of hot water, and they will be expanding rooms at the end of the season!! Nice and close to all dive centres and with dive plant right next door
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Location 7.6
Price from
US$95
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
Location 9.0
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.

K
Karin
From
Germany
very friendly staff, all local, Great with the Kids
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
US$108
1 night, 2 adults

Juani beach bungalows

Kilindoni (Near Utende)

Located in Kilindoni, 7.4 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Juani beach bungalows provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

H
Heide
From
Germany
We had an amazing 6 days stay. here..Mussa the owneris a very nice man,good energy very friendly and always up to help you, and giving sugestion for day trips and aranging them for you And he is a great chef, we had incredible good lunches and dinners.I can highly recomend to stay here. All the personal are very friendly. Our bungalow was very nice, big bed,big bathroom and with our own terrace with great viwe to the garden and the sea.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
US$50
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.

A
Annika
From
Switzerland
The property has a wonderful pool, and large, clean, modern rooms with air conditioning. The staff, especially Hamidu at the front desk were kind and really helped make our stay very comfortable. You could easily walk from the airport to the hotel, but the hotel will happily arrange transport for a fee. We organised our whale shark and full day snorkelling through the hotel and they were both fantastic! The whale shark tour started a 7min Tuktuk ride away, while the snorkelling tour was about half an hour away to the marine park on other side which means you have to pay the marine fee. Worth it. And nice to stay on the side where you don’t need to pay the fee everyday. The activities needed to be paid in cash, but the hotel and meals can be paid with card. There’s an ATM around short walk away. The restaurant is good, a loved the banana milkshake!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
Location 8.5
Price from
US$63
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Utende

  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
    From US$199.68 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
    From US$117.15 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
    From US$68.34 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
    From US$50 per night

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Hotels located in the centre of Utende

  • 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$168 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 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Facing the beachfront, Pole Pole Bungalows offers 5-star accommodation in Utende and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.

    From US$845 per night
  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

    Set in Utende in the Mafia Island region, kua garden cottage offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub.

  • 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 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$32.54 per night

Budget hotels in Utende and nearby

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