Title: TOP Mafia Island Beach Resorts for 2025 - Hotels on the Beach in Mafia Island | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Mafia Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Mafia-Island-Hotels.d2268.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Mafia Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Mafia-Island-Holiday-Rentals.d2268.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Mafia Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Mafia-Island.d2268.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Mafia Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Mafia-Island.d2268.Car-Hire-Guide)[Mafia Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Mafia-Island.d2268.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7d8dbd59a448545f955901272c1bb134.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Philippa Eccleston # Find Beach Resorts in Mafia Island ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on Mafia Island Beach Resorts & Hotels Tonight [13 Oct - 14 Oct](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=2268&startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&adults=2&amenities=BEACH&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [14 Oct - 15 Oct](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=2268&startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&adults=2&amenities=BEACH&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [17 Oct - 19 Oct](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=2268&startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&adults=2&amenities=BEACH&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [24 Oct - 26 Oct](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=2268&startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&adults=2&amenities=BEACH&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Mafia Island Beach Resorts & Hotels ![Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104890000/104883800/104883737/6cac9b9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104890000/104883800/104883737/9bec7a69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Gift shop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104890000/104883800/104883737/c840916b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104890000/104883800/104883737/b2959223.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Basecamp Mafía Island Mafia Island 7.6/10 Good (4) "The location is stunning, in front of the resort there is the best beach of the bay. Super welcoming staff. Very good breakfast and dinner. Very recomanded." £112 includes taxes & fees 15 Oct - 16 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mafia-Island-Hotels-Mafia-Island-Lodge.h104883737.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101320000/101311700/101311664/ffd07273.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101320000/101311700/101311664/345a60b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101320000/101311700/101311664/8bfc73e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool Access, Pool View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101320000/101311700/101311664/f3b92b71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mafia dream hotel Mafia Island 10/10 Exceptional (4) "Excellent stay. We were very comfortable the entire time. The pool is fabulous and it lights up at night. The rooms are comfortable and have AC and fans. The restaurant has a great menu and excellent quality food. The service is great. You can walk here from the airport (maybe 7 minutes). They arranged all our tours for us, and at good prices. We would definitely stay here again!" £59 includes taxes & fees 23 Oct - 24 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mafia-Island-Hotels-Mafia-Dream-Hotel.h101311664.Hotel-Information) ![On the beach, white sand, beach bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33420000/33410500/33410413/3dd1271a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Tree House | 1 bedroom, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33420000/33410500/33410413/89435b28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33420000/33410500/33410413/ae9816a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Tree House, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33420000/33410500/33410413/e2b61c7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kitu Kiblu Mafia Island 8.8/10 Excellent (3) "We loved our treehouse at Kitu Kiblu. The treehouse has just been amazing and such a nice experience. We loved to stay private in the house but also gathering together with others during lunch and dinner. The staff was super nice, the bill was a bit messy in the end but that was not an issue. We would love to come back! " £67 includes taxes & fees 18 Oct - 19 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mafia-Island-Hotels-Kitu-Kiblu.h33410413.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41260000/41259700/41259665/9697c5bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41260000/41259700/41259665/c170a0d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![5 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41260000/41259700/41259665/c580ed0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41260000/41259700/41259665/46f5b273.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MEREMETA LODGE MAFIA ISLAND Utende 10/10 Exceptional (1) "Perfect stay on Mafia. The property was beautiful and well maintained. Mr. Meremeta and staff were great and always available to facilitate activities and related logistics. Would be hard to imagine a better value option on the island." £83 includes taxes & fees 14 Oct - 15 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mafia-Island-Hotels-MEREMETA-LODGE-MAFIA-ISLAND.h41259665.Hotel-Information) ![Private beach, beach massages, windsurfing, beach bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3770000/3767500/3767499/7fd824bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View, Sea Facing | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3770000/3767500/3767499/0e248139.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3770000/3767500/3767499/6fadbcdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3770000/3767500/3767499/bcd60d51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kinasi Lodge Mafia Island 9.6/10 Exceptional (13) "Amazing place" [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mafia-Island-Hotels-Kinasi-Lodge.h3767499.Hotel-Information) ![Ecotours](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93240000/93234000/93233960/fb0e2799.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93240000/93234000/93233960/ff8de8ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93240000/93234000/93233960/94e4601b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Ocean View | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93240000/93234000/93233960/949b0b5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kileleni Mafia Island 8.8/10 Excellent (6) "Great home made local food. The beach is not usable." [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mafia-Island-Hotels-Kileleni.h93233960.Hotel-Information) ![Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106700000/106694700/106694696/4105598b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106700000/106694700/106694696/e9b957d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106700000/106694700/106694696/849a4a98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106700000/106694700/106694696/2fd5dd46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mafia KIvulini Lodge Mafia Island 6.0/10 (1) "Good food. Very basic accommodations. Great friendly staff. Nothing to do in area except dive. No good beaches or snorkeling. No shopping and very few restaurants." [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mafia-Island-Hotels-Mafia-KIvulini-Lodge.h106694696.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100170000/100165700/100165625/1d160e27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free daily English breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100170000/100165700/100165625/46326957.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100170000/100165700/100165625/7d6f27d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100170000/100165700/100165625/44933a93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mafia Fabu Lodge Mafia Island 4.0/10 (1) "It does have potential, but poorly maintained. The owner was away when we visited, and he didn’t tell the manager that we would be there, so when we got there, the rooms were not ready, the manager wasn’t there, either. Several big trees in the garden are sick, turned blackish brown, and they need to be taken care of. Garden and lounging areas need more cleaning and maintenance. When we tried to pay for our food, we realized that they charged us 6$ for three bottles of mineral water they had put... [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mafia-Island-Hotels-Mafia-Fabu-Lodge.h100165625.Hotel-Information) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27119200/27119183/8693a358.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27119200/27119183/6e0f85cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27119200/27119183/fa1aba3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27119200/27119183/863afe27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Afro Beach Bungalows & Afro Whale shark safari owned and perated by local commun mafia island 2.0/10 (1) "très déçu d'Abritel qui promet sur le site le remboursement total de la preresevation seulement 75.36 sur 156.50 US HA 3CJTFJ #4713087a alors que l annulation ne vient pas de moi mais du propriétaire sans explication ! j attends mon remboursement merci" £65 includes taxes & fees 14 Oct - 15 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mafia-Island-Hotels-Afro-Beach-Bungalows-Afro-Whale-Shark-Safari-Owned-And-Perated-By-Local-Commun.h27119183.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120200000/120194000/120193990/ce1f2554.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120200000/120194000/120193990/43219cf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120200000/120194000/120193990/20c7750a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Bungalow, Balcony, Garden View | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120200000/120194000/120193990/a47ea669.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MEREMETA LODGE Mafia Island £76 includes taxes & fees 14 Oct - 15 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mafia-Island-Hotels-MEREMETA-LODGE.h120193990.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28®ionId=2268&adults=2&travelerType=beach&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Find out more about Mafia Island ### Mafia Island and its attractions for beach lovers Mafia Island, located off the coast of Tanzania, offers a captivating blend of pristine beaches and vibrant marine life, making it an excellent choice for beach enthusiasts. Start your adventure at Chole Bay, where the calm, turquoise waters invite families to swim, snorkel, and explore the colourful coral reefs filled with tropical fish. For those seeking a unique experience, head to the sandy shores of Ras Kisimani, where you can witness the majestic sight of turtles nesting during the breeding season. The island's rich history is showcased at the charming ruins of Kua Ruins, providing an intriguing glimpse into the past amidst a stunning natural backdrop. Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy a sunset dhow cruise, offering breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration. Staying in the popular village of Kilindoni not only places you close to these attractions but also offers a range of top hotels, from boutique hotels to luxury lodges, where attentive service and comfort are paramount. The experience of relaxing on white sandy beaches, combined with the warm hospitality of local hotels, ensures a memorable stay on this idyllic island. ## Top Mafia Island Hotel Reviews ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Mafia Island like for travellers who love the beach? > Book a great place to stay in Mafia Island, which has a lot to offer the traveller planning a beach getaway. ### What's the best accommodation option to stay near the beach in Mafia Island? > [Basecamp Mafía Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mafia-Island-Hotels-Mafia-Island-Lodge.h104883737.Hotel-Information) is a top beachfront lodge offering free buffet breakfast and a full-service spa, located within a short 9-minute walk of Utende Beach . Other good options for your beach trip include [Kitu Kiblu](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mafia-Island-Hotels-Kitu-Kiblu.h33410413.Hotel-Information) and [Kinasi Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mafia-Island-Hotels-Kinasi-Lodge.h3767499.Hotel-Information). ### How many beach hotels can I expect to find in Mafia Island? > Expedia has 7 beach hotels in Mafia Island that are great for your beachside getaway. ### When's the best time for a beach holiday in Mafia Island? > You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of weather throughout the year in Mafia Island: The hottest months are usually March and February, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 25°C. The snowiest months in Mafia Island are August, January, February and March, with each month seeing an average of 142 cm of snowfall. ### What is there to see and do around Mafia Island? > After arriving and checking into your hotel, you'll probably want to explore your surroundings. Make time for a range of local attractions, which include Utende Beach and Kilindoni Beach. ### What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Mafia Island? > This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Mafia Island with ease. To get to Mafia Island, you can fly into Kilindoni (MFA-Mafia), the closest major airport, which is located 9.5 mi (15.4 km) from the city centre. 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