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Basecamp Mafía Island

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A beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and a few boats. There are palm trees and a small hut-like structure on the beach.
Restaurant
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a thatched-roof building.
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Beach bar

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Utende beach, Mafia Island, Pwani Region, 0002
  • Place, Utende Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Kilindoni Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kilindoni (MFA-Mafia)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a bed, a wall-mounted shelf, a mosquito net, and a poster of a shark.

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Mafia Island

Beachside getaway.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Utende Beach and 9 miles (15 km) of Kilindoni Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Utende Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kilindoni Beach - 17 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kilindoni (MFA-Mafia) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mariam Mary - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mafia Lodge Beach Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mangrove Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mapenzi Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ramblers restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Basecamp Mafía Island

Upscale beachfront lodge with spa
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Basecamp Mafía Island, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities like an outdoor pool.

Free breakfast is available daily. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury lodge also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Basecamp Mafía Island was completed in August 2024.

This 5-star Mafia Island lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1076 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Basecamp Mafía Island offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sail boat
  • Water sports equipment

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 15
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 15

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 23 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 50 (one-way), (up to 5 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, cash, mobile payments, and M-Pesa. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Mafia Island Lodge
Basecamp Mafía Island Lodge
Basecamp Mafía Island Mafia Island
Basecamp Mafía Island Lodge Mafia Island

Frequently asked questions

How close is Basecamp Mafía Island to the airport?

Basecamp Mafía Island is 8.7 mi (22-min drive) away from the Kilindoni (MFA-Mafia) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Basecamp Mafía Island?

As of Jul 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Basecamp Mafía Island on Jul 16, 2026 start from $121, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Basecamp Mafía Island have an airport shuttle?

Basecamp Mafía Island offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 50 per person, one-way.

How close is Basecamp Mafía Island to the beach?

This lodge is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Basecamp Mafía Island offer free breakfast?

Basecamp Mafía Island offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Basecamp Mafía Island?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Basecamp Mafía Island?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in costs USD 15 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Basecamp Mafía Island?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Basecamp Mafía Island have a pool?

Basecamp Mafía Island features an outdoor pool.

Does Basecamp Mafía Island have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Basecamp Mafía Island have a spa?

This lodge has a spa, which features mani/pedis, prenatal massages, and aromatherapy.

How close is Basecamp Mafía Island to downtown Mafia Island?

Basecamp Mafía Island is 9.3 mi away from Mafia Island.

Basecamp Mafía Island Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is stunning, in front of the resort there is the best beach of the bay. Super welcoming staff. Very good breakfast and dinner. Very recomanded.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff! Exceptionally friendly and accommodating, always willing to assist with a smile. The rooms were also lovely and generous with space.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Hendrik

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lot of construction going on.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Misja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prachtige locatie met makkelijke toegang naar vele activiteiten
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024