Featuring garden views, Butiama Bustani Hotel features accommodation with patio, around 6.8 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast offers an outdoor swimming pool with a water slide, as well as a public bath and a 24-hour front desk. Fitted with a terrace, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and free toiletries. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available daily at the bed and breakfast. At Butiama Bustani Hotel, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and cocktails and serves African cuisine. Sightseeing tours are available in the area. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy walking tours nearby, or make the most of the garden. Mafia Island Airport is a few steps away.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Halal, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
6.9
High score for Kilindoni
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Trevor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Rooms were a good size. Dinner was lovely. Thanks for making my trip memorable
  • Peter
    Ireland Ireland
    Great staff, food and hot water for shower. Mosquito spray every night. Safe in room. Could organise activities around the island and simple taxi into the village centre. Staff were very friendly and respectful of giving you your own space.
  • Zoe
    Canada Canada
    Could use a bit more variety. But always declicious
  • Veridiana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed here for the end of our holiday and it was great! The pool is excellent, the bar area is so nice and you could just relax there for ages! The dinner was great - although big portions!
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a simply beautiful hotel. Set in a lovely tropical oasis with a fantastic swimming pool and a wonderful bar area, this is a perfect place to stay whilst visiting Mafia. But what really makes it, are the simply amazing staff. They are...
  • Maradng
    Germany Germany
    Very nice and cute compound, friendly staff and great service.
  • Isabelle
    Belgium Belgium
    We loved everything: The pool, the people, the service, the food and drinks, the dog and cat, the turn down service, the prices and the activities (whaleshark diving, would recommend 100%)!
  • Isolde
    Germany Germany
    Staff extremly helpful and nice Great pool, perfect service, organizing trips, quiet clean place, good moscito nets and spraying every evening.
  • Ella
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    In my opinion there is no better place to stay on the island. The staff are wonderful and so welcoming and do everything they can to help you enjoy your stay and be comfortable. The pool and area around the pool is gorgeous and the bar and...
  • Katrin
    Germany Germany
    What a beautiful place - the rooms are so nice incl. all you need (hot water, A/C, super clean....) the garden is beautiful, and the view from the pool towards the ocean is a dream. Staff is very nice, food and drinks are good, prices reasonable...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Bustani Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Italian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Facilities of Butiama Bustani Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Water slide
  • Public Bath
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
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Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Butiama Bustani Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Butiama Bustani Hotel

  • Room options at Butiama Bustani Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
  • Butiama Bustani Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Bustani Restaurant
  • Check-in at Butiama Bustani Hotel is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Butiama Bustani Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Halal
    • Buffet
  • Butiama Bustani Hotel is 450 yards from the centre of Kilindoni. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Butiama Bustani Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Walking tours
    • Public Bath
    • Happy hour
    • Swimming Pool
  • The prices at Butiama Bustani Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Butiama Bustani Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.