10/10 Excellent
paola
Nov 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
paola
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Basecamp Mafía Island
5.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast buffet at this island retreat, then relax on the scenic terrace surrounded by natural beauty
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Mafia Island Lodge welcomes guests with a warm breakfast buffet each morning. The property features a lush garden and a sun-drenched terrace with beautiful views. Visitors can stay connected using WiFi available in the public areas.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
- On private beach
- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Spa
- Pet friendly
- Parking included
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Room options
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Standard Twin Room, Ocean View
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Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Renovated in 2024
- Ocean view
- 215 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
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Deluxe Room, Ocean View
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Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
- Ocean view
- 301 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View
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Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Renovated in 2024
- Garden view
- 215 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Standard Room, Ocean View
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Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Renovated in 2024
- Ocean view
- 215 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View
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Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
- Ocean view
- 323 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Family Room, Ocean View
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
- Ocean view
- 431 sq ft
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the area
Located in Mafia Island, Basecamp Mafía Island is in a rural area and on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Utende Beach and Kilindoni Beach. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkeling and sailing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Mafia Island travel guide
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Utende beach, Mafia Island, Pwani Region, 0002
What's nearby
- Utende Beach8 min walk - 0.8 km
- Kilindoni Beach17 min drive - 16.0 km
Getting around
- Kilindoni (MFA-Mafia)22 min drive
Restaurants
- Swahili Lounge Bar10 min walk
- Mangrove Restaurant2 min drive
- Swahili Local Restaurants10 min walk
- Ramblers restaurant10 min walk
- Pakachao Restaurant And Bar Aka viva11 min drive
About this property
Basecamp Mafía Island
Luxury lodge by the ocean, remodeled 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 sun loungers. Treat yourself to a massage, a body scrub, or hydrotherapy at the onsite spa. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this lodge include:
- An outdoor pool
- Free self parking
- Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and multilingual staff
- Tour/ticket assistance, massage treatment rooms, and water sports equipment
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like late night room service and safes.
More 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/closets, and eco-friendly cleaning products
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Property amenities
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
Family friendly
- Dining table
- High chair
- In-room crib
- Laundry facilities
- 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 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
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 organized 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
- Smoking not allowed
- Traditional architecture
- Vegan dining options
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Vegetarian dining options
- Water dispenser usage encouraged
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
- 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 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 stay 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 cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Destination fee: USD 23 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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.
Is Basecamp Mafía Island pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
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?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out 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.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Basecamp Mafía Island Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.0
Amenities
8.0
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
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Reviews
4/10 Poor
Hendrik
Jul 29, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lot of construction going on.
Hendrik
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Misja
Dec 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prachtige locatie met makkelijke toegang naar vele activiteiten
Misja
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Patrick
Dec 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Patrick
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024