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Discover the best hotels in Pwani Region including Meremeta Lodge, Oceanic Bay Hotel and Resort, Millennium Sea Breeze Resort, Meremeta Lodge, Mafia Beach Bungalows, Ibizza Inn, Chole Foxes Lodge, Mgeni Homestay, Juani Beach Bungalows, Firefly.
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1. Meremeta Lodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 175 reviews
A great short break
Reviewed By kausereA privately owned property. Lodges were very clean and comfortable. The owner known as Mr Meremeta was very nice and extremely helpful who sorted our everything from pick up to excursions and drop off for us,a party of 6. Food was freshly cooked and very nice. The dining/ sitting area was very airy and gardens were well maintained. Snorkelling was amazing with a huge variety of fish and beautiful corals.
2. Oceanic Bay Hotel and Resort
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 45 reviews
Oceanic Bay Hotel and Resort is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Bagamoyo, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Oceanic Bay Hotel and Resort offers guests an array of room amenities including air conditioning, a desk, TV, mosquito canopy, balcony, free internet access, gym. The hotel offers room service, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a pool and two restaurants. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. Children are most welcome and can enjoy the playground. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Old Boma (1.1 mi), which is a popular attraction amongst tourists, and it is within walking distance. Enjoy your stay in Bagamoyo!
Terrible customer care.
Reviewed By jaka_reynoldsI had to pay Tsh 10,000 (4 $) just to seat and eat lunch at poolside which have fresh air. I ordered Chicken and mushroom pizza and I waited for like 1 hr and 30 minutes and they brought me Vegetable pizza, I told the waiter I didn't order vegetable pizza she told me she can not take it back so have to take it cz they are all pizza ? and she did even apologise for the mistake she did.. I was disappointed with this hotel customer care
3. Millennium Sea Breeze Resort
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 28 reviews
Travelers to Bagamoyo can select rooms of their choice upon arrival at the Sea Breeze Resort or La Renaissance. The rooms are crafted in a manner that creates a wonderful and warm setting for guests to soak themselves in the aura of Bagamoyo in the the most exclusive resorts along the Bagamoyo coastline. The Resorts are equipped with comfortable Standard and Deluxe rooms that are fully air-conditioned, while Executive Suites are also available. The architectural design of all the rooms is outstanding as each room has a balcony from where visitors can view the luscious gardens and beach scenes. The sandy beaches of Bagamoyo are ideal for weekend getaways and secret hideouts. For honeymoon couples, this is the best romantic place possible. The Sea Breeze Resort lies next to the sandy beaches of Bagamoyo, which is rich with marine life and history. A visit to this particular destination is a must for everyone who wishes to experience the real pleasures of life.
Mid Budget resort
Reviewed By shaymaab2016The resort was impressive at first. We were only here for the night. Couple of things triggered me like how the workers were not friendly. The service was bad. the AC was on full blast when asked for the remote control to reduce the speed i was told they were “all” lost. So it was either live with it or switch it off (which i couldn’t because it was too hot) the room was full of mosquitoes. The breakfast was bad. Very limited and tasteless. One of the waitress was eating from the hot pots while the other was on the phone when i was asking him for something. We usually pay during check outs but at this hotel we had to pay during check in which made me wonder why. It was more about “money” than customer’s service. In general the rooms are ok. Swimming pool is nice. Would visit again if i was under a tight budget.
4. Meremeta Lodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 175 reviews
A great short break
Reviewed By kausereA privately owned property. Lodges were very clean and comfortable. The owner known as Mr Meremeta was very nice and extremely helpful who sorted our everything from pick up to excursions and drop off for us,a party of 6. Food was freshly cooked and very nice. The dining/ sitting area was very airy and gardens were well maintained. Snorkelling was amazing with a huge variety of fish and beautiful corals.
5. Mafia Beach Bungalows
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Mafia Beach Bungalows is a low cost budget accommodation situated in Chole Bay in the Marine Park.We offer Diving,snorkeling,Game fishing,swimming with whale sharks and local tours.We can provide a complete diving holiday package including all your scuba diving and snorkeling needs. Local sites are suitable for all levels of experience from beginner to advanced; you can dive inside the Bay as well as outside. Soft and hard corals, sponges and anemones abound can be seen on the untouched reef, and whether you are a total novice, snorkeler or keen diver, you will be amazed.....Mafia Waters offer some of the best deep sea fishing and holder of many world records.General informationThe Mafia archipelago consists of one large island (394 km²) and several smaller ones. Some of these are inhabited, such as Chole Island (2 km²), with a population of 800. Chole Bay, Mafia's protected deep-water anchorage and original harbor, is studded with islands, sandbanks and beaches. The main town is Kilindoni. The stretch of water between the deltas of the Rufiji River and the island is called Mafia Channel..
Lovely location and well maintaned.
Reviewed By Alice SLovely lovely lovely location right at the beach with cosy little bungalows along the hill. Only a fan in the room but it worked just fine. The beds were comfortable and the mosquitonet was whole. Nice private balconies and the facilities felt fresh. We ate at the restaurant and it was good even though my fish was too small for the price payed. The Sahidi was very friendly and helpful with everything. Breakfast was good and the same as everywhere in tanzania, pancakes, fruit, toast and eggs served with tea or coffee. What made it great is the location and that it feels well taken care of. What makes it difficult to stay longer is the Marine Park Fee which adds another 23 usd / person / night.
6. Ibizza Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Ibizza Inn is the perfect place for any traveller who wants comfort but at an affordable price. Because we are based in Killindoni, you will not have to pay the daily marine park fees. All our en-suite rooms come with air conditioning, a large bed and mosquito net. We have a lively treetop bar where you can spot all sorts of wildlife including bushbabies, bats, monitor lizards and even monkeys. Based in the centre of town Ibizza Inn is less than 10 minutes walk from the market, the airport, the jetty and the beach. Mafia Island has everything you need for a fun and relaxing holiday on a hot, tropical Island. Although many people come here to swim with our resident whale sharks, the island has a lot more on offer including snorkelling, diving, pristine beaches and even hippos!
Best budget rooms on the island.
Reviewed By Alice SWe booked this inn via booking.com. One of the few budget hotels with aircon on Mafia island. The room was decent. Enough space for the two of us. One small desk with one chair. Thr aircon worked most often but at times when the electricity was ubstable the aircon did not work. The bed was comfy. The hot water shower worked like a charm. The bathroom toilet ring was broken in 3 places which made it quite uncomfortable to sit on. The breakfast includes egg, two pancakes and some fruits served with tea or coffee. The restaurant and the outdoors area has a view over some palm trees and could have been really nice if not for all the trash lying around on the hill. Also tons of small insects that bite you during dusk, evening and dawn. The restaurant was okey. More pricey than right outside the hotel. Tastes alright. They usually show football and play music quite loud and it seems to be a hangout for locals some evenings. We went away to another part of the island for one night and asked them to hold a room for us when we arrived the day after, but unfortunately there had been some kind of mixup so when we arrived the evening after quite late, there were no room available for us, causing us to have to pay double price for a worse room since most accomodation was sold out. We checked in again the day after at Ibizza inn but unfortunately there was a citywide electricity breakdown but it started working again late evening. They were very helpful with assisting us in booking the covid test and one of the girls from the reception went with us to make sure everything went smoothly! The english level of the receptionists varies alot and it makes planning very difficult sometimes. The manager was very helpful. All in all, we had a good stay and would recommend it with the little observation for that the electricity might be a bit uneven this includes the wifi which is not always working, and when it's working is not the fastest. But it is the best budget accomodation on the island.
7. Chole Foxes Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Welcome to Chole Foxes Lodge. Situated on the beautiful island of Chole, this is the only place in the Mafia Island Marine Park where you can enjoy a relaxing holiday at a reasonable price. All our rooms are self contained, with twin beds,showers and toilet. Situated on an unmodified beach, nestled amongst the mangroves, this is a fabulous place to relax and watch the sun set over neighbouring Mafia Island.
SUPER!
Reviewed By MarianneAndersenDKThank you Chole Foxes Lodge Team for a wonderful stay with you! We came for one night, but ended up staying three nights because it was so great - the company, the tasty food, the silence, the sunset, the charming nature with fireflies and hummingbirds and the view. We will surely get back! See you, Moses, Mossa, Ali and the rest of you!
8. Mgeni Homestay
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Great Budget Room
Reviewed By Jason PAfter the most adventurous trip getting to Mafia Island via the ferry, which I do not recommend, we stayed here. It is basic but clean and friendly with very reasonable prices for food, which are generous. Big plus is you dont have to pay the stupid Marine Park tax of $24 US pppd which is expected in most places wether you go in the water or not.
9. Juani Beach Bungalows
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Very basic! You pay for location on the beach, not comfort.
Reviewed By Alice SI wish I could give this place a better review but I cannot. I really like the guys we talked to and there is no question about their helpfulness or kindness. We ate dinner here one of our first nights on the island. It was good but too small fish portions for the price we payed. Then there was a confusion with our hotel and we lacked a place to stay and all the budget options on the island outside the marine park was booked. After many ifs and buts it turned out that one of juanis guests cancelled so we could get their room. Arriving with no choice really we got their last room. They said the price were 60 usd / night but we got a 'special price' 50 usd. The next day I saw that booking.com had 50 usd as normal price for the same kind of room. The bathroom stank awfully. I haven't smelled such a smell before, so I don't know if it was sewage or mold, but it was deeply unpleasant. The bed was rock hard and very difficult to sleep on. The fan hardly worked and didn't really help with the heat. The breakfast was ok. The same as everywhere else. Fruit, pancakes and eggs with tea or coffee. Also we had left our divelogs in Utende for our dive company to sign and stamp and they were to leave them at the hotel at 08.30 the day after (that turned out to be full even though we had booked) so we arranged with juani's to have a driver pick them up and get them for us. We asked all morning and the information was, no dive logs. After 2 hours and 5000 tanzanian shilling later, we walked to the hotel ourselves and found that they were there and had been since 08.30. I don't know what we payed the 5000 shilling for. We ended up going back to the hotel, that had made a mistake, the day after, getting a much better room, without unpleasant smells, for halfthe price compared to juani, with aircon but not on the beach. For us, bad value for money and a room that we slept horribly in due to odour, a rock hard bed and a barely working fan. If you book here 99% of the price is for the beach location and not any comfort.
10. Firefly
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Relaxing stay
Reviewed By Gert-Jan vA nice place with a very pleasant atmosphere. The outdoor place is very scenic with nice places to sit or lounge and a pool. Some review mention a staff that seemed like being "interrupted" by the guests, but we saw the staff as very helpful and waiting for your service request. They're not "in your face" but still there, in the background, to serve you with information or food/drinks. The food served is simple and at the same time tasty. Our room was very nicely decorated. The entire building was created from previous ruins which gives a special feeling to it. All the windows have bars, but can still be opened for fresh air. Owner Jo was very helpful in providing contacts for next stops on our trip. As for the covid-related questions I have to answer in this review: Staff and guests are very relaxed towards covid-measures (which are anti-scientific and unnecessary anyway). So, when we return by the end of the year we will probably visit Firefly again.
