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Situated 5.8 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Mafia Fabu Lodge features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience. There is a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with free toiletries and slippers. At the lodge you will find a restaurant serving African cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Mafia Fabu Lodge offers a children's playground. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the accommodation, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Mafia Island Airport is 10 km from the property.

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Property highlights

Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.1
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.1
Value for money
7.5
Location
7.5
Low score for Utende
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tanja
    Slovenia Slovenia
    I loved the erea where lodge is located,surrounded with nature.Local maneger John and stuff very hellpfull and friendly.
  • Oliver
    Germany Germany
    Very nice location and extremely friendly and helpful staff. A good breakfast to start in the day.
  • Jorren
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The guys are really nice and they will arrange everything for you. The breakfast is also really good. You will really get value for your money.
  • A
    Anonymous
    Tanzania Tanzania
    The staff were amazing … very friendly and accommodating… Our chef Ahmed was really good… he cooked very tasty meals for us…. The owner himself was very good and kept in touch with us…. It was very good for the value we paid… it’s a simple and...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Restaurant #2

    No additional info available

Facilities of Mafia Fabu Lodge

Most popular facilities
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Aerobics
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service
    Wellness
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Mafia Fabu Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    Available 24 hours
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    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 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$5 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Groups
    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

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

    Please inform Mafia Fabu Lodge 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.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Mafia Fabu Lodge

    • Mafia Fabu Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Children's playground
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Evening entertainment
      • Couples massage
      • Bike tours
      • Neck massage
      • Live music/performance
      • Entertainment staff
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Bicycle rental
      • Aerobics
      • Hand massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Back massage
      • Game drives
      • Head massage
      • Walking tours
      • Foot massage
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Full body massage
      • Happy hour
      • Beach
      • Cooking class
    • Yes, Mafia Fabu Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Mafia Fabu Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Mafia Fabu Lodge has 2 restaurants:

      • Restaurant #2
      • Restaurant #1
    • Check-in at Mafia Fabu Lodge is from 00:00, and check-out is until 00:00.

    • Room options at Mafia Fabu Lodge include:

      • Double
      • Bungalow
    • Mafia Fabu Lodge is 0.9 miles from the centre of Utende. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.