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Kitu Kiblu, hotel in Baleni

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.

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.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
53 reviews
Price from
$32
per night
New Bweni Beach Lodge, hotel in Baleni

With Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve reachable in 30 miles, New Bweni Beach Lodge provides accommodations, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
$83.60
per night
Mafia Dream Hotel, hotel in Baleni

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.

Great place. Very kind staff. We stayed there for 3 nights, and were super happy from it. Breakfast was good, and the room was clean. Great location, and easy walkable from the airport.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
29 reviews
Price from
$59.85
per night
Dive Planet Mafia Island, hotel in Baleni

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.

Friendly staff
Scored 9.9
9.9
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
$220
per night
Juani beach bungalows, hotel in Baleni

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.

Beautiful clean bungalows on the beach,great food and amazing helpful staff. We had great time in this place.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
128 reviews
Price from
$50
per night
Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge, hotel in Baleni

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.

Our experience at Maisara was the highlight of our stay in Mafia Island. Mafia is a laid back remote island. It is described as Zanzibar 10 years ago. We communicated with Hassan before arriving to arrange for transport from the airport - a quick 15 minute ride (definitely recommend doing this!). We were then welcomed by Abi and a delicious fruit juice. Our room was equipped with a king sized bed with mosquito netting, a large bathroom, AC, plenty of outlets (including USB ports which was great because we had brought the wrong adapter), beach towels, and a beautiful view of the beach. Having arrived in early June, we felt like we had the island to ourselves. The hotel offers a restaurant with delicious local seafood fare. Our first night we had a lovely and unexpected beachside dinner alongside a bonfire. The seafood was fresh and deliciously prepared. Abi was able to accommodate a couple of tours for us. On day 1, we snorkeled, went to the Blue lagoon, and had a private lunch on the beach. Our guides were so friendly and informative. On day 2, we hesitantly booked the whale shark tour. Our guide and captain were so patient with us, and encouraged us to get in the water - literally holding our hand in the water. We’re so glad they did, because the whale shark sighting was unbelievable. The hotel is right on the beach, which offers amazing views of the sunset. The staff at Maisara went above and beyond for us. They really made our experience at Mafia Island an unforgettable one. Pro tip: bring shillings for tips. The staff more than earn it.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
110 reviews
Price from
$108
per night
Meremeta Lodge, hotel in Baleni

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.

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.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
79 reviews
Price from
$118.80
per night
Mafia Beach Bungalows sea view, hotel in Baleni

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.

The staff are friendly, the food is decent, rooms where clean, the dinner hall is away from the rooms, so no noise comes through to the rooms
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
95 reviews
Price from
$76.50
per night
Butiama Marine Camp, hotel in Baleni

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.

Truly amazing. The staff was the best and the dive center incredible (and so convenient that it's attached to Butiama). Food was wonderful. 10/10 would recommend. Very clean space and the rooms themselves were fairly spacious.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
92 reviews
Price from
$49
per night
Butiama Beach Lodge, hotel in Baleni

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.

Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
5 reviews
Price from
$339
per night
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What Guests Said About Baleni:

  • Scored 10
    10

    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