Basecamp Mafía Island | Cabin in Mafia Island

| 8.6 (7 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom
Mafia Island Cabin | Basecamp Mafía Island

1 Bedroom Cabin in Mafia Island

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a rainfall showerhead and free WiFi, as well as a minibar and an outdoor entertainment area. Other amenities include laundry facilities, an electric kettle, a picnic area, and a crib.

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Utende beach, Mafia Island, 0002, Tanzania

Amenities

Air ConditionerAir Conditioner
ParkingParking
PoolPool
ViewView
Ocean ViewOcean View
Balcony/TerraceBalcony/Terrace
Security/SafetySecurity/Safety
Business ServicesBusiness Services
Sports/ActivitiesSports/Activities
Bedding/LinensBedding/Linens
Wellness FacilitiesWellness Facilities
SpaSpa
RestaurantRestaurant
BarBar
Guest ServicesGuest Services
EntertainmentEntertainment
BreakfastBreakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor CookingBarbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child FriendlyChild Friendly
InternetInternet
KitchenKitchen
LaundryLaundry

Facility Overview

BathroomsBathrooms
  • Toilet paperToilet paper
  • Hydromassage showerheadHydromassage showerhead
  • Hair dryerHair dryer
  • Private bathroomPrivate bathroom
  • SoapSoap
  • Eco-friendly toiletriesEco-friendly toiletries
  • ShowerShower
  • ShampooShampoo
BedroomBedroom
  • Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtainsBlackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fanCeiling fan
  • Free cribs/infant bedsFree cribs/infant beds
  • Bed sheetsBed sheets
  • Restaurant dining guideRestaurant dining guide
  • Water-efficient toilets onlyWater-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendationsGuidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decoratedIndividually decorated
  • SoundproofingSoundproofing
  • Local mapsLocal maps
  • Individually furnishedIndividually furnished
  • SafeSafe
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products providedEco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • DeskDesk
  • Laptop-friendly workspaceLaptop-friendly workspace
  • Iron/ironing boardIron/ironing board
  • Turndown serviceTurndown service
  • Water-efficient showers onlyWater-efficient showers only
BreakfastBreakfast
  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AMFree buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Room service availableRoom service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)Coffee/tea in common area(s)
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 beach bar and 1 bar1 beach bar and 1 bar
  • Electric kettleElectric kettle
  • Dining tableDining table
  • Champagne serviceChampagne service
  • Free bottled waterFree bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffeeFree tea bags/instant coffee
  • MinibarMinibar
ParkingParking
  • Airport shuttle on requestAirport shuttle on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on siteFree secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
AccessibilityAccessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible spaWheelchair-accessible spa
  • This property does not have elevatorsThis property does not have elevators
  • Front entrance rampFront entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurantWheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • In-room accessibilityIn-room accessibility
  • Hardwood flooring in public areasHardwood flooring in public areas
  • Area rugs in roomArea rugs in room
  • Accessible airport shuttleAccessible airport shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible loungeWheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travelWheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • 3 stairs to reach property3 stairs to reach property
  • Hardwood flooring in roomHardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration deskWheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single level property)No elevator (single level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge deskWheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 40Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 40
  • Wheelchair-accessible poolWheelchair-accessible pool
  • Well-lit path to entranceWell-lit path to entrance
ActivitiesActivities
  • Scuba divingScuba diving
  • FishingFishing
  • Boat toursBoat tours
  • Whale watchingWhale watching
  • SailingSailing
  • SnorkelingSnorkeling
  • SwimmingSwimming
  • Full-service spaFull-service spa
  • BoatingBoating
  • Evening entertainmentEvening entertainment
  • Private picnicsPrivate picnics
  • Hiking/biking trailsHiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor poolOutdoor pool
  • Bicycle rentalsBicycle rentals
  • Sailboat availableSailboat available
  • Bike parkingBike parking
GeneralGeneral
  • Coworking spaceCoworking space
  • Meeting roomsMeeting rooms
  • Conference space (1076 square feet)Conference space (1076 square feet)
  • Water dispenserWater dispenser
  • EnglishEnglish
  • ItalianItalian
  • SwahiliSwahili
  • No plastic soda bottlesNo plastic soda bottles
  • Smoke-free propertySmoke-free property
  • Water dispenserWater dispenser
  • Beach towelsBeach towels
  • No plastic drinking strawsNo plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable tableware onlyReusable tableware only
  • At least 80% organic foodAt least 80% organic food
  • Mosquito netsMosquito nets
  • Vegetarian dining optionsVegetarian dining options
  • Reusable cups onlyReusable cups only
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourcedAt least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Living plant wallLiving plant wall
  • Local culture & ecosystem educationLocal culture & ecosystem education
  • Comprehensive food waste policyComprehensive food waste policy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprintAnnual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animalsHumane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Romance packages availableRomance packages available
  • Vegan dining optionsVegan dining options
  • No plastic coffee stirrersNo plastic coffee stirrers
  • Couples diningCouples dining
  • No plastic water bottlesNo plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - August 2024Renovated entire property - August 2024
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activitiesLocally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcaseLocal artist showcase
Guest ServicesGuest Services
  • HighchairHighchair
  • Dining tableDining table
  • Snack bar/deliSnack bar/deli
  • Outdoor poolOutdoor pool
  • Free cribs/infant bedsFree cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilitiesLaundry facilities
  • Soundproofed roomsSoundproofed rooms
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge servicesConcierge services
  • Dry cleaning serviceDry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staffMultilingual staff
  • Water sports equipmentWater sports equipment
  • Laundry facilitiesLaundry facilities
  • Luggage storageLuggage storage
  • Turndown serviceTurndown service
  • Tour/ticket assistanceTour/ticket assistance
InternetInternet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFiAvailable in some public areas: Free WiFi
OutdoorsOutdoors
  • Outdoor entertainment areaOutdoor entertainment area
  • BBQ grill(s)BBQ grill(s)
  • GardenGarden
  • Outdoor furnitureOutdoor furniture
  • Picnic areaPicnic area
  • Beach loungersBeach loungers
  • TerraceTerrace
  • Private beachfront locationPrivate beachfront location
  • Vegetable gardenVegetable garden
  • Beach umbrellasBeach umbrellas
  • Balcony or patioBalcony or patio
SpaSpa
  • Detox wrapsDetox wraps
  • Massage - prenatalMassage - prenatal
  • FacialsFacials
  • Massage/treatment roomsMassage/treatment rooms
  • HydrotherapyHydrotherapy
  • Massage - hot stoneMassage - hot stone
  • Ayurvedic treatmentsAyurvedic treatments
  • Turkish bath/hammamTurkish bath/hammam
  • Body scrubsBody scrubs
  • Spa open dailySpa open daily
  • Body wrapsBody wraps
  • Manicures and pedicuresManicures and pedicures
  • Couples treatment room(s)Couples treatment room(s)
  • Treatment roomTreatment room
  • Body treatmentsBody treatments
  • Massage - SwedishMassage - Swedish
  • Massage - deep-tissueMassage - deep-tissue
  • AromatherapyAromatherapy
  • ThalassotherapyThalassotherapy
  • ReflexologyReflexology

Policies

Check-in
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 pm; check-in end time: 11:00 pm contactless check-in available early check-in fee: usd 15 early check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available late check-out fee: usd 15 late check-out subject to availability
Child Policy
Child Policy
Children are welcome. kids stay free! one child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. free cribs (infant beds)!
Payment Policy
Payment Policy
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.
Pet Policy
Pet Policy
Pets stay free service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Cashless transactions are available 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 guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and high chair long-term renters welcome mobile payment options include: m-pesa 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 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 this property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash 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

Reviews

Peer
Feb 25, 2026 07:48:26 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Staff! Exceptionally friendly and accommodating, always willing to assist with a smile. The rooms were also lovely and generous with space.
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Room Arrangement

Room InfoFacilities
Family Room, Ocean View
Room Size: 431 square feet m2
3 King Bed and Twin Bunk Beds
Family Room, Ocean View

General

Mini-fridge, Bed count minimum 5, Square meters - 40, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 2, Ping - 12, Bed count maximum 5, Ocean view, Square feet - 431
Deluxe Room, Ocean View
Room Size: 301 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Deluxe Room, Ocean View

General

Ping - 8, Mini-fridge, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 1, Square meters - 28, Square feet - 301, Bed count minimum 1, Ocean view, Bed count maximum 1
Standard Room, Ocean View
Room Size: 215 square feet m2
1 Queen Bed
Standard Room, Ocean View

General

Square meters - 20, Square feet - 215, No rollaway/extra beds, Ping - 6, Number of bedrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 1, Number of living rooms 1, Ocean view, Bed count maximum 1
Standard Twin Room, Ocean View
Room Size: 215 square feet m2
2 Twin Beds
Standard Twin Room, Ocean View

General

Square meters - 20, Square feet - 215, No rollaway/extra beds, Ping - 6, Number of bedrooms - 1, Room and bed type depend on availability check-in, Ocean view, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View
Room Size: 215 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

General

Square meters - 20, Number of living rooms 0, Square feet - 215, No rollaway/extra beds, Ping - 6, Number of bedrooms - 1, Garden view, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View
Room Size: 323 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

General

Ping - 9, Mini-fridge, Square meters - 30, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 1, Square feet - 323, Bed count minimum 1, Ocean view, Bed count maximum 1

FAQ's

Is this Basecamp Mafía Island pet-friendly for guests? 

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Basecamp Mafía Island have a swimming pool? 

Yes, this Basecamp Mafía Island has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Basecamp Mafía Island? 

Best-rates for the Basecamp Mafía Island starts from $143 per night with includes Air Conditioner, Parking, Pool, View, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Business Services, Sports/Activities, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Spa, Restaurant, Bar, Guest Services, Entertainment, Breakfast, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry with all other facilities. RBO matches every traveller with their perfect accommodation, whether you are travelling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Basecamp Mafía Island a family-friendly place to stay? 

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this cabin 5 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the cabin has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Basecamp Mafía Island wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests? 

Based on the information received from our partner, the Basecamp Mafía Island has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Basecamp Mafía Island? 

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Basecamp Mafía Island indicates 1 day stay policy at this cabin. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Basecamp Mafía Island? 

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Basecamp Mafía Island are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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