Pole Pole Resort

Pole Pole is an eco lodge on Mafia Island, Tanzania. A perfect honeymoon hideaway or retreat that is intimate, quiet and relaxed. Vivid turquoise waters and white sand lace the lush tropical vegetation.

Guests at Pole Pole enjoy great service and food that is quite delicious. Diverse culinary traditions with Italian flair and fresh sea food create wonderful menus.

Traditional Swahili dinners are also served weekly using local organic farm produce.

The bar stocks a variety of alcoholic beverages, wines, beers, juices and cold drinks and stays open until all guests have retired.

Kitu Kiblu Beach Lodge

Kitu Kiblu Beach Lodge is a simple accommodation ten minutes walking distance from the airport.

Kitu Kiblu Beach Lodge organizes half-day excursions where you can see the whale sharks in a safe, relaxed and respectful way.

The beach houses of Kitu Kiblu Beach Lodge are tents, placed in stilt houses on the beach.

The property consists of tents on a raised wooden platform on the beach.

There is electricity, lighting and a fan in every tent.

There is a separate building with showers and toilets.

Kinasi Lodge

With sea views, Kinasi Lodge is set in Utende and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, outdoor pool and barbecue.

There is a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer in each unit, along with free toiletries.

Continental and buffet breakfast options are available every morning at the lodge.

Kinasi Lodge offers a terrace. The accommodation also provides a business centre and free private parking.

Guests at Kinasi Lodge can enjoy billiards on site, or go hiking or cycling in the surroundings.

Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve is 7 km from the lodge.

Chole Mjini Eco-Lodge

Chole Mjini Eco-Lodge is located on the island of Chole, a 15-minute boat ride from the east coast of Mafia island.

An adventurous eco lodge with tree houses in impressive trees, between ruins and mangroves.

Experience the original and pure island feeling: nature, tranquility and a local focus.

Chole Mjini Eco-Lodge offers seven unique, partially open tree houses. The cabins are made locally and offer a beautiful sea view.

The main building is tastefully decorated, with a dining area and sitting area, a bar and an elevated lounge area with beautiful views.
The ideal place to enjoy a drink at sunset!

Butiama Beach

Facing the beachfront in Kilindoni, Butiama Beach has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. This property features both free WiFi and private parking free of charge.

At the resort, each room is equipped with a terrace. At Butiama Beach the rooms have a desk and a private bathroom.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental or a buffet breakfast.

You can play billiards and darts at Butiama Beach, and the area is popular for cycling and canoeing.

Bustani B&B

Bustani B&B is situated on the west coast of Mafia Island, Tanzania.

We are a family-run business and aim for a casual and relaxed atmosphere which caters for couples, friends or families.

With only 10 rooms and a maximum occupancy of 20 people, it is the perfect garden setting to relax and unwind, whilst remaining close enough to the local amenities.