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Kitu Kiblu, hotel in Baleni

With Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve reachable in 6.8 km, Kitu Kiblu offers accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace and a bar. Some units feature a seating area and/or a balcony.

Very nice staff and original setup
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
46 reviews
Price from£32.26per night
Mafia Dream Hotel, hotel in Baleni

Set in Kilindoni, 5.5 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Mafia Dream Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

It is a new hotel, but the best one that we went to in tanzania. The staff is lovely and helped us out werever they could. Would definitly go back if we are at mafia island in the future.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
21 reviews
Price from£54.58per night
Dive Planet Mafia Island, hotel in Baleni

Set in Utende, 7.6 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Dive Planet Mafia Island offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Lovely small property with very personal service, really great standard of accommodation, big room, great shower, nice pool, extremely accommodating staff. Excellent overall. Dive equipment is new and dive service also excellent.
9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
11 reviews
Price from£162.12per night
Juani beach bungalows, hotel in Baleni

Located in Kilindoni, 7.6 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Juani beach bungalows provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

We spent an entire week at juani. Comfortable bungalow, good dinner with fishes, breakfast with fruits and eggs. Exactly on the beach!!! Moussa was super friendly and able to arrange every kind of activiites for me and my wife.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
131 reviews
Price from£39.93per night
Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge, hotel in Baleni

Situated in Kilindoni, 7.2 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, Maisara Mafia Beach Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Very nice and spacious room directly at the beach, friendly staff, nice garden around
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
102 reviews
Price from£85.76per night
Meremeta Lodge, hotel in Baleni

Featuring free bikes and a garden, Meremeta Lodge is situated in Utende, less than 15 minutes cycle from Mafia Island Diving. Free WiFi is offered.

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.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
83 reviews
Price from£94.88per night
Mafia Beach Bungalows sea view, hotel in Baleni

With sea views, Mafia Beach Bungalows sea view is located in Utende and has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, bar, garden, sun terrace and outdoor fireplace.

Beautiful resort surrounded by lush gardens. The rooms are rustic but beds super comfortable and clean. Credit cards accepted. There's a fan. English plugs.Each room has a quaint porch (african style) with seating. Some rooms have only cold water in the showers. I did not mind as it was super warm but if an issue, let them know in advance to put you in the hot water rooms. There are stairs down to the restaurant so not for those with bad knees. Saw elderly couple who managed fine though.The bar and dining area with super strong WiFi, looking onto the sea. The staff go way beyond to help with anything. They truly make the place so special. Snorkelling trip with bbq lunch on the sandbar was utterly amazing. They bring everything, table, chairs etc, even a cold beer. Some of the fish I saw while snorkelling were huge compared to what I have seen elsewhere in the world like maldives. It was magical. They can also take you to an in land salty pool with crystal clear water... on one of the smaller islands...reminded of Thailand and to the ruins of the African Queen's Palace. The boat trip through the channels of islands had a feeling of going down the Amazon River. The food was amazing. Limes picked fresh from the trees there. I can't remember eating a diced tomato salad that tasted so good. There's also a few restaurants, shacks to go to further down the beach..near the village. Sit with your feet in the sand, watch the boats while you sip your wine. Can walk or tuk tuk If you thinking of booking here on Mafia Island, just do it. They do airport pick up You will be well taken care of by literally everyone from Dar es salam flight departure, arrival, hotel staff, to the tuk tuk drivers.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
93 reviews
Price from£38.33per night
Mgeni Homestay, hotel in Baleni

Set within 6.6 km of Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve in Kilindoni, Mgeni Homestay features accommodation with seating area.

My husband and I had a pleasant stay. The room and bathroom look exactly like in the pictures - very spacious and clean. Bunda is very kind and friendly. He prepared a very fresh and abundant breakfast for us every morning at the time we agreed upon. One day he accompanied us to the beach. The beach, airport, and city center are very close, easily and safely accessible on foot, as well as by tuk-tuk or boda-boda. Ali - the owner is also very nice and honest. He responded to all our requests very promptly. He advised us not to book the whale sharks tour until someone assures us that they have been seen the previous day. All tours on the island can be booked at very good prices directly from the owner. Ali, Bunda thank you very much for everything! We wish you all the best! Asante Sana! Kindly, Ioana & Andrei
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
60 reviews
Price from£16.32per night
Mafia Island Bungalows, hotel in Baleni

Boasting garden views, Mafia Island Bungalows offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 6.1 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve.

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!
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
8 reviews
Price from£30.35per night
Kileleni, hotel in Baleni

Kileleni has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Kilindoni. The air-conditioned rooms provide a garden view and come with a desk and free WiFi.

Ali and his team provided superior service catering to our every need, whether it was last minute activity, transport or meal request. Super welcoming team doing their utmost to make us feel at home.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
16 reviews
Price from£216.58per night
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What guests said about Baleni:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    KItu KIblu is very close to KIlidoni and the airport (5...

    KItu KIblu is very close to KIlidoni and the airport (5 minutes walking, if with a backpack no need for a taxi). Centre is 15 minutes either by the beach or bay the main road; not great choice of restaurants and better going by night, it's safe and people are very friendly. Don't forget to say hello (mambo) to all men (women seem not appropriate, probably due to muslim religion) and shake your arm to children at the front door, they will repay with a great smile!! By the beach experience the fisherman village to south and back to town by the jungle, there are a lot of small villages with friendly people. Otherwise tuktuk is a good mean to move along the island until Chole, to north (nice beaches) better take a taxi. Pay attention at the road to Ras kisimani, beach is wonderful but very tough to get there. When in Utende I strongly recommend Pamela beach for a lunch or dinner; she's great and let you experience local food.
    flavio
    Italy