Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Mafia Island

Handpicked family-friendly hotels in Mafia Island, Tanzania. Curated selection of 18 top properties.

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Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Mafia Island

We've carefully selected the finest family-friendly hotels in Mafia Island based on guest ratings, facilities, and overall experience. Whether you're visiting Mafia Island for a special occasion, a family holiday, or a relaxing getaway, these handpicked properties offer exceptional quality and service.

Each hotel in this collection has been chosen for its outstanding family-friendly credentials — from premium amenities and exceptional service to prime locations and unique character. Browse our curated selection below and find your perfect family-friendly stay in Mafia Island.

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★ FourStar

Ras Mbisi Lodge

Ras Mbisi KilindoniMafia Island

Property Location When you stay at Ras Mbisi Lodge in Mafia Island, you''ll be minutes from Kilindoni Beach. This 4-star lodge is within the region of Utende Beach.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and cribs/infant beds can be requested.Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool.Dining Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Ras Mbisi Lodge. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is included.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided at no charge.

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★ ThreeStar

Afro Beach Bungalows

181 Mafia Pwani Kilindoni

HeadLine : Near Kilindoni BeachLocation : With a stay at Afro Beach Bungalows in Mafia Island, you ll be 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Kilindoni Beach and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Utende Beach.Rooms : Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.Dining : Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the guesthouse s restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 11:30 AM.CheckIn Instructions : Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedThis property accepts credit cards Special Instructions : This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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★ ThreeStar

Juani Beach Bungalows

Kilindoni Mafia Kilindoni

HeadLine : Near Kilindoni BeachLocation : With a stay at Juani Beach Bungalows in Mafia Island, you ll be on the beach, and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Kilindoni Beach and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Utende Beach.Rooms : Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished patios. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.Dining : At Juani Beach Bungalows, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.CheckIn Instructions : Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedGuests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra bedsThis property accepts cash Special Instructions : This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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★ ThreeStar

Kilindoni Sea View Bungalows

Kigamboni,near Mgeni House

HeadLine : Near Kilindoni BeachLocation : With a stay at Kilindoni Sea View Bungalows in Mafia Island, you ll be near the beach, and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kilindoni Beach and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Utende Beach.Rooms : Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include ceiling fans, housekeeping is provided daily, and cribs/infant beds (surcharge) can be requested.Dining : Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in local and international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.CheckIn Instructions : Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedGuests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra bedsThis property accepts credit cards and cash Special Instructions : The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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★ ThreeStar

Kinasi Lodge

Kilindoni Road Utende Beach Mafia Island

Property Location When you stay at Kinasi Lodge in Mafia Island, you'll be near the bay and 6 minutes by foot from Utende Beach. This beach lodge is 8 mi (12.8 km) from Kilindoni Beach.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 14 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.Amenities Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including a health club and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this lodge include concierge services, babysitting/childcare (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.Dining Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Planning an event in Mafia Island? This lodge has 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

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★ ThreeStar

Mafia Beach Bungalows Budget Accommodation

74 Mafia Island Mafia Island

HeadLine : Near Utende BeachLocation : When you stay at Mafia Beach Bungalows in Mafia Island, you ll be in the historical district and 15 minutes by foot from Utende Beach. This beach lodge is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Kilindoni Beach.Rooms : Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include portable fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.Dining : Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the lodge s restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.CheckIn Instructions : Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedThis property accepts credit cards Special Instructions : This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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★ ThreeStar

Mafia Kivulini Lodge

Utende

With Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve reachable in 7 km, Mafia Kivulini Lodge provides accommodation, a restaurant, free bikes, a bar and a garden. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. Guests at Mafia Kivulini Lodge can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The accommodation offers a barbecue. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Mafia Kivulini Lodge, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Managed by a private host

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★ ThreeStar

Sea Front Mafia Lodge

Mafia Island Tanzania

HeadLine : Near Utende BeachLocation : When you stay at Sea Front Mafia Lodge in Mafia Island, you ll be within a 5-minute drive of Utende Beach. This beach lodge is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Kilindoni Beach.Rooms : Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.Dining : Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge s room service (during limited hours). A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.CheckIn Instructions : Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Special Instructions : To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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★ TwoStar

Nyumbani Rest House

Kilindoni Mafia Island

HeadLine : Near Kilindoni BeachLocation : With a stay at Nyumbani Rest House in Mafia Island, you ll be on the beach, and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Kilindoni Beach and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Utende Beach.Rooms : Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.Dining : Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the bed & breakfast s room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is included.CheckIn Instructions : Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedGuests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant bedsThis property accepts cash Special Instructions : The front desk is open daily from 10 PM - 7 AM. This property doesn t offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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★ All

Big Blu Mafia Island Diving Resort

Utende Beach UtendeMafia Island

Set a few steps from Big Blu Mafia Island Diving Center in Utende, Butiama Marine Camp welcomes guests with a restaurant and bar. Free private parking is available on site. Each unit features views of the garden. You will find luggage storage space at the property. You can engage in various activities, such as diving, snorkelling and whale shark excursions. Please inform Butiama Marine Camp in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Big Blu Mafia Island Dive Resort is located within the boundaries of the Mafia Island Marine Park. As such, guests will be required to pay a nightly entrance fee for the park at the gate before arriving. This fee is currently $20+vat per night. Big Blu are unable to accept payment of this fee. Please note that payment by cash can only be made in Dollars, Euros or Tanzanian shillings.

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★ All

Bustani B&B

PO Box 88 KilindoniMafia Island

With garden views, Butiama Bustani Hotel is located in Kilindoni and has a restaurant, free shuttle service, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. The bed and breakfast features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. Fitted with a patio, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet and free toiletries. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge. The daily breakfast offers continental, American or vegetarian options. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve is 6.8 km from Butiama Bustani Hotel. The nearest airport is Mafia Island Airport, a few steps from the accommodation. Please inform Butiama Bustani Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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★ All

Butiama Beach

PO Box 47 Mafia Island

Facing the beachfront in Kilindoni, Butiama Beach Lodge has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. The resort also features free WiFi and free private parking. At the resort, the rooms have a desk. All rooms have a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. Guests at Butiama Beach Lodge can enjoy a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast. You can play billiards and darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for cycling and canoeing. The nearest airport is Mafia Island, 2 km from Butiama Beach Lodge, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service.

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★ All

Chole Foxes Lodge

Chole Bay

Featuring sea views, Chole Foxes Lodge in Chole features accommodation, free bikes, a garden, a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. Free WiFi is offered. There is a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries in each unit, along with slippers. A private beach area can be found at the lodge, along with a sun terrace. Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve is 7.7 km from Chole Foxes Lodge. The nearest airport is Mafia Island, 12 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Please inform Chole Foxes Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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★ All

Chole Mjini

Chole Island P.O. Box 20Mafia Island

Chole Mjini Treehouses Lodge offers unique tree house accommodation on Chole Island in the heart of the Mafia Island Marine Park. The property has a dive centre. The partly open and thatched tree houses are locally crafted and offer magnificent sea views. Each comes with a balcony, seating area and mosquito net. The bathrooms are fitted with a shower. Extras include a safety deposit box, free laundry and morning tea or coffee delivered. At Chole Mjini Treehouses Lodge you will find a garden and a bar. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including diving, snorkelling and whale encounters. Please inform Chole Mjini Treehouses Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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★ All

Ibizza Inn

Ismalia Street KilindoniMafia

Boasting a garden, a terrace, and a restaurant, Ibizza Inn offers accommodation in Kilindoni with free WiFi and garden views. The air-conditioned accommodation is 5.5 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve. The bed and breakfast is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the bed and breakfast. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the bed and breakfast. A bicycle rental service is available at Ibizza Inn. The nearest airport is Mafia Island, 2 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service. Managed by a private host

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★ All

Meremeta Lodge

Utende Road

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. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. The lodge offers a terrace. Cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Mafia Island Marine Park, the largest and oldest in Tanzania is 6km from Meremeta Lodge.. Please inform Meremeta Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result. Guests will be required to pay a daily fee for the park at the gate before arriving. This fee is currently $ 23.6 per night. Please be advised that payments must be made via credit card. Managed by a private host

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★ All

New Utende Hostel

Utende Village Near Shamba KiloleMafia Island

Set in Utende, 7 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve, New Utende Hostel offers accommodation with a garden. Boasting ticket service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. At the hostel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Every room is equipped with a shared bathroom. All guest rooms have a seating area. A continental breakfast is available daily at the property.