Family hotels and homes in Mafia Island

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. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in African cuisine and also offers vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options. Godfrey and his team, specially Daudi made our stay very pleasant. Always attentive and kind. The room was spacious and cleaned everyday. Hot water, good pressure, mosquito net, AC, everything was perfect. The restaurant is, undoubtedly, the best of the area.

Buffet and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available. At the bed and breakfast, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and cocktails and serves African cuisine. The staff is doing a great job! Clean.

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.

There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Meremeta Lodge is a very beautiful place in the Western side of Utende. Wonderful rooms and a spectacular lobby/restaurant. The owner is almost always present and super friendly and supportive, as is the rest of the staff. Our room had an AC which was a blessing. Breakfast was self-service but super tasty. Generally, the food was really nice and varied. Well spiced. And super tasty desserts! It is possible to borrow bicycles to get around, which is super helpful as this place is not located directly at the beach. However, you get there really quickly by bike, and the upside to the location is that it is rather quiet.

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. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. 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!

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. The accommodation features a range of water sports facilities, as well as a bar and a spa and wellness centre. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. 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.

AfroWhaleSharkSafari & AfroBeachBungalows offers a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 7.4 km of Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The location itself is very nice, staff and owners are very friendly, the whaleshark tour was good (the weather was bad and we didn't see whalesharks but they really tried their best).

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. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a business centre and currency exchange for guests. Excellent allround. Very newly refurbished rooms 1-6. High standard of interior Excellent cuisine Excellent location next to Dive center and only 20 mins from Airport and Kitu Kiblu

Yoga classes and fitness classes are organised at the fitness room on site. For guests with children, Mafia Beach Bungalows sea view provides an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. A car rental service is available at the accommodation, while walking tours can be enjoyed nearby. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mafia Beach Bungalow – A Hidden Paradise Staying at Mafia Beach Bungalow was truly a dream. From the moment I arrived, I felt like I had stepped into my own private slice of paradise. 🌴✨ The bungalows are simple yet perfectly designed for island life — clean, comfortable, and just steps away from the ocean. Falling asleep to the sound of the waves and waking up with the sunrise over the beach was pure magic. 🌅 The staff made the experience unforgettable. Warm, welcoming, and always ready to help with anything, they treated me like family. The fresh seafood and local dishes were some of the best meals I had in Tanzania — always cooked with love and served with a smile. 🐟🍋 What makes this place so special is its authenticity. It’s not a crowded resort, but a peaceful retreat where you can truly connect with nature, enjoy the beach, and feel the rhythm of the island. Whether you’re diving, exploring, or just relaxing in a hammock, Mafia Beach Bungalow captures the essence of barefoot luxury. I couldn’t recommend it more for anyone looking to escape the noise of the world and experience the raw beauty of Mafia Island. I will carry these memories forever. 💙🌊

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

Some units are air conditioned and include a balcony and/or a patio, as well as a seating area. This is a very special place, the grounds are gorgeous, the staff is lovely, the room is beautiful and the food is excellent...Bravo!

Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available. Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and high tea.