MAFIA ILAND ACCOMMODATION INSIDE MARINE PARK AND OUTSIDE MARINE PARK
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Mafia Island is a small island, still remaining very wild in certain places. To find a housing there is mainly two villages:
- Kilindoni : which is the “capital” of Mafia and which is located on the southwest coast
- Utende : which is the second largest village located on the South East coast. This village is located inside the Mafia marine reserve.
Note that compared to Zanzibar, there are fewer accommodation options on Mafia Island.
Where to stay in Kilindoni on Mafia Island?
Kilindoni is here ” capital From Mafia Island. It’s about biggest village but it is also here that are located airport and port. Therefore, when you arrive on the island, whether by boat or by plane, you arrive in this village.
About the activities taking place from Kilindoni, there is in particular the famous excursion to swim with whale sharks. Also, from Kilindoni, you have the possibility de to rent of Bicycle or one motorcycle (boda-boda) for the day to go and visit the island independently.
Where to stay in Kilindoni in Mafia on a small budget (5 $ to 30 $ per night)?
For solo travelers or those with a tight budget, you have the possibility to stay in one of these hotels:
Hotels | Price 1 pers./night | Price 2 pers./night | Hotel rating |
Dindini Hotel | Approx. 35 $ for private room | Approx. 40 $ for private room | 8/10 |
Mgeni Homestay | Approx. 8 $ for private room | Approx. 9 $ for private room | 9.5/10 |
Ibiza Inn | Approx. 35 $ for private room | Approx. 40 $ for private room | 8.5/10 |
Where to stay in Kilindoni in Mafia on an average budget (30 $ to less than 120 $)?
If you want to treat yourself while staying in a correct budget, I suggest the following hotels:
Hotels | Price 2 pers./night | Hotel rating |
Afro Beach Bungalows Mafia | Approx. 50 $ | 8.7/10 |
Juani beach bungalows | Approx. 50 $ | 8.8/10 |
Bustani B&B | Approx. 120 $ | 8.9/10 |
Butiam Beach Reort 3 * | Approx. 240 $ |
Where to stay in Utende on Mafia Island?
The second possibility for you who come to visit the island of Mafia, you can go to stay in one of the hotels located in Utende.
Utende and the starting point for most excursions de snorkeling and diving around Mafia. Also, other excursions are possible from Utende in order to go visit the small islands located a few kilometers from Utende.
Be aware that Utende is located inside the maritime reserve by Mafia which spans 820km2 in the south of Mafia Island. It also means that entry into this national reserve is chargeable. Indeed, you have to pay approximately US $ 23 for 24 hours in this reserve. Therefore, being aware that these entry fees of US $ 23 is to be added to the price of the accommodation.
Where to stay in Utende à Mafia on a small budget (5 € to 30 € per night)?
For budget, I recommend one of the following hotels:
Hotels | Price 1 pers./night | Price 2 pers./night | Hotel rating |
Mafia Beach Bungalows | Approx. 30 30 for private room | Approx. 60 $ for private room | 8.9/9 |
Big Blue Diving Resort | Approx. 35 $ for a tent | Approx. 60 $ for tent | 8.9/10 |
Mafia Neptune Villa | Approx. 25 $ for private room | Approx. 16 $ for private room | |
Chole FoE Lodge | Approx. 30 $ for private room | Approx. 60 $ for private room | 7.6/10 |
Where to stay in Utende à Mafia on an average budget (30 € to less than 100 €)?
Travelers with a higher budget can indulge themselves by choosing one of these hotels:
Hotels | Price 2 pers./night | Hotel rating |
Mafia Kivulini Lodge | Approx. 70 $ | 9.7/10 |
Merementa Lodge | Approx. 60 $ | 9/10 |
Where to stay in Utende à Mafia on a big budget (over 100 €)?
Finally, the tourists with the most big money will be able to afford luxurious services in one of these magnificent hotels:
Hotels | Price 2 pers./night | Hotel rating |
Kinasi Lodge 4 * | Approx. 315 $ | 9/10 |
Mafia Island Lodge | Approx. 182 $ | 8.8/10
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