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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.

Meremata and the staff were very helpful and attentive, always anticipating what you might need and able to help out with any request apt tasks I had on the island from getting massage to booking plane tickets to getting transport.
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Superb
65 reviews
Price from
£74.39
1 night, 2 adults

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.

We were a group of three young people and had the best time at Kitu Kiblu!! A friend recommended this place and we never regretted it. We hade a great time, everyone is friendly and welcoming from the staff they also provide great possibility to see the whalesharks in a responsible and nice way. So all over we would definitely come back!
Review score
Fabulous
73 reviews
Price from
£30.36
1 night, 2 adults
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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.

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  • Avg. price/night: £74.39
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    Superb · 65 reviews
    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.
    Guest review by
    Daleen
    Group
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    Passable · 9 reviews
    I loved the erea where lodge is located,surrounded with nature.Local maneger John and stuff very hellpfull and friendly.
    Guest review by
    Tanja
    Young couple
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    Superb · 117 reviews
    Place is located on the beach. Nice chilled atmosphere and very friendly staff. You can get all your meals through the lodge and they host multiple activities.
    Guest review by
    Rosca
    People with friends
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    Exceptional · 13 reviews
    An amazing little island with outstanding tree house accommodation. Eco tourism at its finest. Plenty of activities to keep you entertained. Perfect for winding down after doing safari. Definitely worth a visit. The owner has done so much to help the locals which was lovely to see.
    Guest review by
    Gina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £74.39
    Review score
    Superb · 65 reviews
    Great value for money! Beautiful lodge with lovely staff- meremeta was really helpful with anything we needed! It’s just a short cycle ride to the beach which is gorgeous and not touristy. Couldn’t help but be swept up in the relaxed mafia vibe!
    Guest review by
    kellen Anne
    Family with young children