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Mafia Island Bungalows offers accommodations in Utende, 3.8 miles from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, and a shared kitchen, along with free Wifi throughout the property. There's free private parking, and the property features a paid airport shuttle service. A private entrance leads guests into the bed and breakfast, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruit. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels, and daily room service. À la carte and continental breakfast options with pancakes and juice are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. As an added convenience, Mafia Island Bungalows offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Guests can also relax in the garden or on the sun terrace. Mafia Island Airport is 6.8 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
7.9
High score for Utende
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stefan
    Austria Austria
    The staff was amazing, very hospitable and took care of everything. Breakfast and dinner was great, they have a really great chef and attentive personnel. They also rented us bikes for free, such that we could drive to the dive shop (~10...
  • Larissa
    Austria Austria
    The design of the bungalows is really really nice and special. It’s very clean and like a little oasis in the palm tree jungle of Utende. But what is even more special is how everyone is taking care of you. The breakfast and the breakfast service...
  • Lisel
    Australia Australia
    The service and staff were wonderful, very attentive and helpful. Free bikes so we could go into Utende which is 10 minutes away. Very nice gardens and grounds. Comfortable and nicely decorated rooms. Great food and juices. Only 2 rooms so feels...
  • Jordon
    Australia Australia
    Excellent friendly staff with Hassan the manager being excellent. Great food at affordable prices, especially dinner. The seafood and soups are excellent with generous portions. They lend you bikes to get to and from the beach and dive shops. No...
  • Pedro
    France France
    We just finished our 3 day stay in Mafia and at Mafia Island Bungalows : it was a lovely stay, all-round : beautiful space for the house, comfortable terrace, perfect bedroom (Upendo - very nicely decorated with local flair, loved it), great...
  • Saana
    Finland Finland
    lovely staff, great food, peaceful location and lovely rooms! the beach is from 10 mins bike ride away and they offer you bikes for free. the staff was super nice and helpful to organise excursions etc. great value for money!
  • Pierre-alain
    France France
    Lieu agréable, charmant et fleuri :) Cuisine très bonne, poisson frais servi au diner. Pas forcément facile d'accès (plage à 30 mn à pied de la plage) mais des vélo étaient à disposition.
  • Ronny
    Germany Germany
    Sehr nette Vermieter. Das Dinner war superlecker. Man kann kostenlos Fahrräder ausleihen und damit im nahe gelegenen Dorf einkaufen gehen. Man bekommt auch alles in der Unterkunft. 10 min mit dem Fahrrad zum Beach.
  • Selina
    Germany Germany
    Die Zimmer sind sehr geräumig, gut ausgestattet und sauber. Das Personal war sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Auch das Essen war lecker.
  • Matthias
    Germany Germany
    Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Das Team von Yusufu war sehr aufmerksam und konnte unsere Wünsche bzgl. Essen und Aktivitäten stets umsetzen. Wir haben uns wie zu Hause gefühlt. Das Frühstück war ausgiebig und immer frisch zubereitet.

Hosted by Yusufu Shaweji

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Yusufu Shaweji
Mafia Island Bungalows located at Utende village. The place is away from noise and it's the best place to relax. The place it's in Marine park Area and all hotels which is inside Marine park the visitos have to pay fees, We offer excursions like Whalesharks swimming, Snorkeling & Picnic, Diving, Deep sea fishing, Sunset cruise, Chole Island Walk, Bike Tour and many more. We also serve meals and Drinks. *AMENITIES Free Strong/Speed WIFI. Free parking 🅿️ Free Breakfast Free Bike included 🚲 so you can explore the Island by Bikes ride.
Unforgettable experience with us. Explore Mafia Island with Free Bikes 🚲 during your stay with us.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Mafia Island Bungalows
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Smoke-free property
    • Mosquito net
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Hair/Beauty salon
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Mafia Island Bungalows takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
    Check-out
    From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    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 18 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

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    FAQs about Mafia Island Bungalows

    • Mafia Island Bungalows offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Cooking class
      • Bicycle rental
      • Bike tours
      • Beach
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture
    • Room options at Mafia Island Bungalows include:

      • Double
    • Mafia Island Bungalows is 0.8 miles from the center of Utende. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Mafia Island Bungalows is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Mafia Island Bungalows may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Mafia Island Bungalows has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant