Basecamp Mafia Island - Utende

$$$$||View on mapUtende, TanzaniaUtende Beach 13&14, Utende, Tanzania|
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Basecamp Mafia Island - Utende
Utende Beach 13&14, Utende, Tanzania·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.4Perfect
Location9.9
Staff9.8
Cleanliness9.7
Comfort9.6
Facilities9.6
Who stays here
Couples40%
Families33%
Groups14%
Solo13%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.4Perfect
Location9.9
Staff9.8
Cleanliness9.7
Comfort9.6
Facilities9.6
Who stays here
Couples40%
Families33%
Groups14%
Solo13%

Beachfront resort on Mafia Island with private beach and eco-friendly design

Private Beach & Pool

Basecamp Mafia Island is a beachfront hotel with a private beach area offering direct sea access and a sun terrace. The property has an outdoor swimming pool with a view and sun loungers and beach chairs made from natural materials. Complimentary sun umbrellas and pool/beach towels are provided for all guests.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves African and Italian cuisine, including vegetarian options, with a buffet breakfast included daily. Guests can order from a special diet menu and enjoy meals at the snack bar or have breakfast in the room. The property also offers a bar and a coffee house on site.

Rooms & Suites

Each air-conditioned room has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and garden views from a private balcony. The deluxe king rooms and family rooms offer additional space with a sitting area and sea views. Rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.

Spa & Wellness

The spa and wellness center offers full body and couples massages, plus additional body treatments like manicure, pedicure, and facial massages. Guests can use the spa facilities including a relaxation area and a spa lounge. The spa packages include a variety of massage types such as back, neck, head, and foot massage.

Activities & Entertainment

The hotel organizes snorkeling, diving, and cycling tours directly from the property, with a PADI dive center located a two-minute walk away. Evening entertainment includes live music and movie nights, plus themed dinner nights and walking tours. Guests can also use the billiards, darts, and table tennis facilities on site.

  • Private beach: Direct access to a private beach area with sun loungers and umbrellas
  • Dining: Buffet breakfast included daily, African and Italian cuisine
  • Spa: Full body and couples massages plus body treatments
  • Rooms: Deluxe king rooms and family rooms with sea views
  • Activities: Snorkeling, diving, cycling tours, and evening entertainment
  • Eco-friendly: Located in a marine conservation area
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 10.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Italian, Swahili
Building
Number of rooms:27
Former name
mafia island lodge
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Rooms and availability

Standard Queen Room
  • Room size:

    220 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Standard Twin Room
  • Room size:

    220 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
Standard Double Room
  • Room size:

    220 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Back massage

Head massage

Full body massage

Spa & wellness center

Sports & Fitness

  • Snorkeling
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Basecamp Mafia Island

💵 Lowest room price 291 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 8.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Mafia Island, MFA

Location

Utende Beach 13&14, Utende, Tanzania
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Utende Beach 13&14, Utende, Tanzania
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Utende Beach 13&14, Utende, Tanzania
  • City landmarks
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Utende Beach
100 yd
Mafia Island Lodge
Mafia Island Diving
100 yd

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