Top Hotels in Mafia Island Bed and Breakfast Inns
The best available Bed and Breakfast Inns to stay near Mafia Island
Discover the best Bed and Breakfast Inns in Mafia Island, Pwani Region including Ibizza Inn, Mafia Beach Bungalows, Butiama Beach Lodge, Chole Foxes Lodge, Nyumbani Rest House, Moams Hotel Mafia Island, Travellers B&B, Dindini Home Stay, Mafia Beach Resort, Kilindoni Magemani B&B.
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1. Ibizza Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Ibizza Inn is the perfect place for any traveller who wants comfort but at an affordable price. Because we are based in Killindoni, you will not have to pay the daily marine park fees. All our en-suite rooms come with air conditioning, a large bed and mosquito net. We have a lively treetop bar where you can spot all sorts of wildlife including bushbabies, bats, monitor lizards and even monkeys. Based in the centre of town Ibizza Inn is less than 10 minutes walk from the market, the airport, the jetty and the beach. Mafia Island has everything you need for a fun and relaxing holiday on a hot, tropical Island. Although many people come here to swim with our resident whale sharks, the island has a lot more on offer including snorkelling, diving, pristine beaches and even hippos!
Best budget rooms on the island.
Reviewed By Alice SWe booked this inn via booking.com. One of the few budget hotels with aircon on Mafia island. The room was decent. Enough space for the two of us. One small desk with one chair. Thr aircon worked most often but at times when the electricity was ubstable the aircon did not work. The bed was comfy. The hot water shower worked like a charm. The bathroom toilet ring was broken in 3 places which made it quite uncomfortable to sit on. The breakfast includes egg, two pancakes and some fruits served with tea or coffee. The restaurant and the outdoors area has a view over some palm trees and could have been really nice if not for all the trash lying around on the hill. Also tons of small insects that bite you during dusk, evening and dawn. The restaurant was okey. More pricey than right outside the hotel. Tastes alright. They usually show football and play music quite loud and it seems to be a hangout for locals some evenings. We went away to another part of the island for one night and asked them to hold a room for us when we arrived the day after, but unfortunately there had been some kind of mixup so when we arrived the evening after quite late, there were no room available for us, causing us to have to pay double price for a worse room since most accomodation was sold out. We checked in again the day after at Ibizza inn but unfortunately there was a citywide electricity breakdown but it started working again late evening. They were very helpful with assisting us in booking the covid test and one of the girls from the reception went with us to make sure everything went smoothly! The english level of the receptionists varies alot and it makes planning very difficult sometimes. The manager was very helpful. All in all, we had a good stay and would recommend it with the little observation for that the electricity might be a bit uneven this includes the wifi which is not always working, and when it's working is not the fastest. But it is the best budget accomodation on the island.
2. Mafia Beach Bungalows
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Mafia Beach Bungalows is a low cost budget accommodation situated in Chole Bay in the Marine Park.We offer Diving,snorkeling,Game fishing,swimming with whale sharks and local tours.We can provide a complete diving holiday package including all your scuba diving and snorkeling needs. Local sites are suitable for all levels of experience from beginner to advanced; you can dive inside the Bay as well as outside. Soft and hard corals, sponges and anemones abound can be seen on the untouched reef, and whether you are a total novice, snorkeler or keen diver, you will be amazed.....Mafia Waters offer some of the best deep sea fishing and holder of many world records.General informationThe Mafia archipelago consists of one large island (394 km²) and several smaller ones. Some of these are inhabited, such as Chole Island (2 km²), with a population of 800. Chole Bay, Mafia's protected deep-water anchorage and original harbor, is studded with islands, sandbanks and beaches. The main town is Kilindoni. The stretch of water between the deltas of the Rufiji River and the island is called Mafia Channel..
Lovely location and well maintaned.
Reviewed By Alice SLovely lovely lovely location right at the beach with cosy little bungalows along the hill. Only a fan in the room but it worked just fine. The beds were comfortable and the mosquitonet was whole. Nice private balconies and the facilities felt fresh. We ate at the restaurant and it was good even though my fish was too small for the price payed. The Sahidi was very friendly and helpful with everything. Breakfast was good and the same as everywhere in tanzania, pancakes, fruit, toast and eggs served with tea or coffee. What made it great is the location and that it feels well taken care of. What makes it difficult to stay longer is the Marine Park Fee which adds another 23 usd / person / night.
3. Butiama Beach Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 333 reviews
Come and experience true relaxation with us at Butiama Beach. Our unspoiled location in a tropical palm grove on the beach has everything you need to unwind, let go, and be yourself. Watch the whale sharks come to feed as the morning sun glints on the turquoise surface of the Indian Ocean. Sail to a pristine sandbank in a traditional dhow, snorkel and dive at some of the richest reefs in the world.
Great place to chill out
Reviewed By jmvetsWe spent a week at Butiama after a ten day safari. We are not swimming or diving enthusiasts but just enjoyed the atmosphere surrounding Butiama. The Manager, William, was excellent and this appeared to rub off on the staff who were friendly and efficient. The accommodation and food were excellent. We enjoyed beach walks and watching the daily rhythm of the nearby fishing village.
4. Chole Foxes Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Welcome to Chole Foxes Lodge. Situated on the beautiful island of Chole, this is the only place in the Mafia Island Marine Park where you can enjoy a relaxing holiday at a reasonable price. All our rooms are self contained, with twin beds,showers and toilet. Situated on an unmodified beach, nestled amongst the mangroves, this is a fabulous place to relax and watch the sun set over neighbouring Mafia Island.
SUPER!
Reviewed By MarianneAndersenDKThank you Chole Foxes Lodge Team for a wonderful stay with you! We came for one night, but ended up staying three nights because it was so great - the company, the tasty food, the silence, the sunset, the charming nature with fireflies and hummingbirds and the view. We will surely get back! See you, Moses, Mossa, Ali and the rest of you!
5. Nyumbani Rest House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
All you need
Reviewed By askrottStrongly recommend this accommodation! + Beautiful place with nice see view, perfect dinners, nice clean rooms, place with private beach, low price - poor breakfast, unhelpful girl on reception (speaking only Swahili) - but it could get changed :)
6. Moams Hotel Mafia Island
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
From the hotel's affordable standard suites to the larger suites, every room is exceptional in terms of comfort and luxury. Try our specialty suites and you'll agree that you've never experienced anything like it before. All our rooms are luxury en suite, with king beds full furnished with AC, showers and toilet. Situated on Kilindon main town of Mafia Island at Kigambon private area.
In the middle of nowhere...!!
Reviewed By Anna EWe had planned to stay here for a week but left after one night! How can anyone build a place here and expect tourists to come and stay?!?! There is nothing around to see or do!! We were told it was about 10 minutes walk to the beach, after having walked for 30 minutes we turned back! It was way off from Kilindoni. The restaurant was not inviting at all. The room was invaded by ants and smelled from Radar, dead ants in the bathroom. Mafia island's only nightclub is on top of the restaurant...
7. Travellers B&B
8. Dindini Home Stay
Dindini Home stay located at Kilindoni capital city of Mafia island abiut 2km from Airport and 1.7km from Matket or town
9. Mafia Beach Resort
Overall Ratings
2 based on 1 reviews
Booker beware...
Reviewed By SevenThumbsUpI reserved and pre-paid for 4 rooms via a booking site, but the hotel management didn't know how to accept or acknowledge the booking. Thankfully the four rooms were available, but neither the rooms or the staff were ready for guests. This included a lack of food, water, drinks, Wifi, soap, and towels. Once aware, the owner eventually showed, apologized, and promised changes. If you are going to book at Mafia Beach Resort, be sure to follow up and confirm your booking.
10. Kilindoni Magemani B&B
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
The place has all potential to become a great place
Reviewed By Anna EVery hard to find the way here, the tuc-tuc could not find the way... but when we finally arrived, we were very welcomed! The manager was a very nice man, he took us for a walk to show the beach and along the shore (the beach is close-by, about 10 minutes walk downhill). In the evening we had a delicious dinner in the bar-area and he came to join us again! Unfortunately we were the only guests so it was very lonely. However, they have big plans to build a restaurant and a pool on the area, so hopefully they will draw more guests, they are really worth it!!
