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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.

The lodge offers a terrace.

Mafia Island Marine Park, the largest and oldest in Tanzania is 6km from Meremeta Lodge.. The hospitality provided by the staff is second to none. The rooms are large and comfortable, the grounds beautiful, and the food delicious. The property is a little farther from the beach than I would have preferred, but good bicycles are provided, and we were driven to the dive shop twice; once when raining, and another when it was too dark to bike comfortably. Thanks to Meremeta, Hamissi, and the rest of the staff. This place is a gem.

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9.3
Superb
55 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

With Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve reachable in 6.8 km, Kitu Kiblu offers accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace and a bar.

Some units feature a seating area and/or a balcony.

The lodge offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Wonderful team and great facilities! Everyone was so incredibly welcoming, supportive and friendly during our stay, taking the time to visit with us during meals and helping to accommodate our relatively packed time on Mafia. We felt truly at home and only wish we had stayed longer to enjoy the grounds. Upon arrival we were promptly greeted by curious monkeys and saw several elephant shrews as a bonus to our stay. The whale shark excursions that they offer are best on the island (we tried one other operator as well), being not only efficiently run and catering to all demographics, but also very educational and responsibly run by a team that is clearly passionate and informed about the animals. Excellent adventure - thanks for making our time so special :)

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8.7
Fabulous
78 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

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.

At the lodge you will find a restaurant serving African cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. The staff was Amazing, Robie and Mirami were great, so helpful in all manners,

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2.9
Review score
11 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

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

There is a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries in each unit, along with a hairdryer.

Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve is 6.4 km from the lodge. Mafia Island Airport is 11 km away.

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Price from
US$115.20
per night

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