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Meremeta Lodge, hotel in Utende

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 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
80 reviews
Kinasi Lodge, hotel in Utende

With sea views, Kinasi Lodge is located in Utende and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, outdoor pool and terrace.

This is a very special place, the grounds are gorgeous, the staff is lovely, the room is beautiful and the food is excellent...Bravo!
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
22 reviews
Mafia Fabu Lodge, hotel in Utende

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.

Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
6 reviews
Chole Foxes Lodge, hotel in Utende

Offering sea views, Chole Foxes Lodge in Chole has accommodations, free bikes, a garden, a private beach area, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Complimentary WiFi is available.

Amazing stay - the best view!!! Thank you Dr. Mudy!
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
21 reviews
Kitu Kiblu, hotel in Utende

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
58 reviews
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Ideal for nature lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and have kitchen facilities. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than vacation homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.

Lodges That Guests Love in Utende

  • Avg. price/night: $118.80
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 80 reviews
    Meremeta Lodge is one of the few places in Mafia Island that has air-conditioning - a must in February. The staff members are all great, and the owner (Meremeta) is very friendly, attentive, available, accommodating and helpful - nothing is too much effort for him; you can ask him anything and he will always answer "it is possible"! Meremeta Lodge is also one of the very few places in Mafia that is owned by a local Mafian, and we recommend that you support local.
    Daleen
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $18.50
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 6 reviews
    I loved the erea where lodge is located,surrounded with nature.Local maneger John and stuff very hellpfull and friendly.
    Tanja
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $49
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 96 reviews
    Place is located on the beach. Nice chilled atmosphere and very friendly staff. You can get all your meals through the lodge and they host multiple activities.
    Rosca
    Travelers with friends
  • Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 12 reviews
    An amazing little island with outstanding tree house accommodation. Eco tourism at its finest. Plenty of activities to keep you entertained. Perfect for winding down after doing safari. Definitely worth a visit. The owner has done so much to help the locals which was lovely to see.
    Gina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $118.80
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 80 reviews
    Great value for money! Beautiful lodge with lovely staff- meremeta was really helpful with anything we needed! It’s just a short cycle ride to the beach which is gorgeous and not touristy. Couldn’t help but be swept up in the relaxed mafia vibe!
    kellen Anne
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $118.80
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 80 reviews
    Very nice area with lots of beautiful flowers, very clean and nice rooms and very friendly and engaged people all around and great food and service. Meremeta is a really great host and organized everything perfectly for us and we had an awesome time at his place. Thanks again Meremeta & Team! We recommend the Meremeta Lodge 100% and we will stay here again if we come back to Mafia Island. Greetings from Germany.
    Sara
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $118.80
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 80 reviews
    Meremeta lodge is the best value for money in Mafia island and the owner is kind and helpful beyond expectations. I recommand without any doubt
    Stéphane
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 7 reviews
    wonderful staff, very accommodating and friendly, very good food, beautiful gardens and lodge, we had a lovely time
    tadeusz
    Young couple