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Located 3.6 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Mafia Fabu Lodge has accommodations with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience. There's a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with free toiletries and slippers. At the lodge you'll find a restaurant serving African cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Mafia Fabu Lodge has a 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 6.2 miles from the property.

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full 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...

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

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

    No additional info available

Amenities of Mafia Fabu Lodge

Most popular amenities
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • 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 sports 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
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service
    Spa
    • 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 need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 14 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's 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 fees may apply.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Mafia Fabu Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Mafia Fabu Lodge

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

    • Mafia Fabu Lodge has 2 restaurants:

      • Restaurant #2
      • Restaurant #1
    • 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, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Mafia Fabu Lodge include:

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

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Playground
      • Snorkeling
      • 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 sports events (broadcast)
      • Full-body massage
      • Happy hour
      • Beach
      • Cooking class
    • Check-in at Mafia Fabu Lodge is from 12:00 AM, and check-out is until 12:00 AM.