Wake up to the symphony of waves at Basecamp Mafía Island, your personal slice of coastal paradise, you'll be by the ocean and 9 minutes by foot from Utende Beach. This beach lodge is 30 minutes drive to Kilindoni Beach.

Bask in beachfront bliss with room service, rainfall showerhead, complimentary high-speed WiFi, a private balcony, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, a fully-stocked minibar, air conditioning and in-room coffee & tea facilities, sand between your toes within steps. Conveniences include an iron and ironing board, an in-room safe, wheelchair-accessibility and a desk.

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Property Details

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a living plant wall.

Number of stairs to reach property - 3
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Proposal/romance packages available
Grey water recycling system
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Outdoor furniture
Front entrance ramp
Outdoor entertainment area
Coworking spaces
Water sports equipment
Swimming nearby
Sailing nearby
Free WiFi
Scuba diving nearby
Bicycle parking available
Sailboat on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of beach bars - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Tours/ticket assistance
Comprehensive food waste policy
Energy-saving switches
Eco-friendly toiletries
Vegetable garden
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Accessible airport shuttle
Vegan menu options available
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Living plant wall
No accessible shuttle
Vegetarian menu options available
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Multilingual staff
Mosquito nets
Evening entertainment
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Laundry facilities
Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
Bicycle rentals on site
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Annual carbon offsets
Organic food
Showcase for local artists
Humane animal treatment
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Fully fenced
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Hiking/biking trails on site
Picnic area
Garden
Beach towels
Boat tours nearby
Water-efficient toilets only
Private picnics
Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
Couples/private dining
Water-efficient showers only
Luggage storage
Front desk (limited hours)
Housekeeping on request
Terrace
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Gas grill
Charcoal grill
Comprehensive recycling policy
Vegetarian breakfast available
No single-use plastic straws
No single-use plastic soda bottles
No single-use plastic stirrers
Conference space size (meters) - 100
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
No single-use plastic water bottles
Free buffet breakfast
On private beach
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Free breakfast
Water dispenser
Daily
Barbecue grill(s)
Turkish bath/Hammam
Coffee/tea in common areas
Secured parking
Uncovered parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Fishing nearby
Beach umbrellas
Meeting rooms
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Spa treatment room(s)
Change of towels (on request)
Full-service spa
Boat on site
Registration desk height (centimeters) - 102
Walkway to water
Registration desk height (inches) - 40
Number of restaurants - 1
Smoke-free property
Snorkeling nearby
Snack bar/deli
Free self parking
Conference space
Beach sun loungers
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Conference space size (feet) - 1076
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Total number of rooms - 28
Number of floors - 1

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. If driving, please contact this property in advance for more information (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. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Other details

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The lodge also offers room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Mafia Island? This lodge has 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Utende Beach - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Kilindoni Beach - 14 km / 8.7 mi
The preferred airport for Basecamp Mafía Island is Kilindoni (MFA-Mafia) - 14 km / 8.7 mi

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Professional property host/manager
Contactless check-out is available
By ocean
Cashless transactions are available
Contactless check-in is available
Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
No elevators

Pets

Pets allowed (no fees)
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets allowed

Other charges

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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Utende beach, Mafia Island, Pwani Region 0002, Tanzania

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