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Basecamp Mafía Island

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Gift shop
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
VIP Access

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Parking included
The current price is €129
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept

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Room options

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2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ocean View

Standard Twin Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Utende beach, Mafia Island, Pwani Region, 0002

What's nearby

  • Utende Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kilindoni Beach - 17 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Kilindoni (MFA-Mafia) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mafia Lodge Beach Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Swahili Lounge Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ramblers restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mafia Fried Chicken - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Waves - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Basecamp Mafía Island

Luxury lodge by the ocean, remodelled in 2024
Consider a stay at Basecamp Mafía Island and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar and a terrace. This lodge is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach and sunloungers. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, Ayurvedic treatments or a deep-tissue massage at the on-site spa. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and beach umbrellas
  • Coworking spaces, smoke-free property and gas grills
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and eco-friendly cleaning products

Languages

English, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Treatment room
  • Turkish bath

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 lift (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 (102 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - August 2024
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 cots/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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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

Does Basecamp Mafía Island have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 16 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Basecamp Mafía Island on 16 Sept 2025 start from €129.19, 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.

Is Basecamp Mafía Island pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Basecamp Mafía Island?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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 is available for a fee of USD 15 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Basecamp Mafía Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 15 (subject to availability).

Does Basecamp Mafía Island provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per person applies.

Where is Basecamp Mafía Island located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mafia Island lodge is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Utende Beach and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Kilindoni Beach.

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Basecamp Mafía Island Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Hendrik

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

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

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