Fodor's Expert Review Mafia Island Lodge

Mafia Island, Tanzania

Perfect for large dive groups, this location has one of the only beaches that is not consumed by the tide, and it's spacious and neat—perfect if you're spending most of your time outside and in the water. A voluminous central dining and lounge area opens up to the expansive gardens and it's just down a path to the beach and dive center. Spanning either side, along walkways, are simple rooms, each with their own small patio that overlooks the grounds. Try and get rooms on the left-hand side of the lodge as they are more updated.

High season has a $15 per person, per night supplement.

PROS

  • direct access to friendly and helpful dive center
  • spacious beachfront property great for families
  • superior rooms are the better ones

CONS

  • rooms are basic and can be a bit pricey for the standard
  • single travelers can't stay in the superior rooms
  • tiny showers

QUICK FACTS

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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 255-655-378--886

HOTEL DETAILS

34 rooms
Rate Includes: Closed May, All-Inclusive

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