Basecamp Mafía Island

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December 2024

January 2025

Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Bar

On private beach

Spa

Pool

Room service

Breakfast included

Explore the area

Utende beach, Mafia Island, Pwani Region, 0002

Utende Beach
9 min walk
Kilindoni Beach
25 min drive
Big Blu Restaurant & Bar
1 min walk
Kilindoni (MFA-Mafia)
22 min drive

Room options

Family Room, Ocean View

40 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

28 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Ocean View

20 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room, Ocean View

20 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

30 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pool

Breakfast included

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Kitchen

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Luxury lodge on the beach, with outdoor pool

Spend the day relaxing on Basecamp Mafía Island's private white sand beach or pampering yourself at the lodge's full-service spa. Housekeeping is available on request.

Basecamp Mafía Island offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks and dining tables. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

During your stay at Basecamp Mafía Island, you're just a quick walk from Utende Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.

Free buffet breakfast served daily
Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Free self parking
Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a beach bar, and a bar/lounge
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Indulge with reflexology, detox wraps, or facials at the spa
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
Onsite recreation includes a private beach, hiking/biking trails, and bike rentals
0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Utende Beach and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Kilindoni Beach
Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Pets welcome for free

Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Basecamp Mafía Island, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities like an outdoor pool.

Free breakfast is available daily. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury lodge also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Basecamp Mafía Island was completed in August 2024.

This 5-star Mafia Island lodge is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Basecamp Mafía Island has a restaurant on site.

Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

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 public transport

Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 beach bar and 1 bar
Room service available
Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

Bike rentals
Bike parking
Boating
Evening entertainment
Full-service spa
Hiking/biking trails
Outdoor pool
Private picnics
Sail boating

Family friendly

Dining table
Free cots/infant beds
High chair
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

Water dispenser

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Concierge services
Dry-cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Housekeeping (on request)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service
Water sports equipment

Business services

Conference space (1076 square feet)
Coworking spaces
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

BBQ grill(s)
Beach loungers
Beach umbrellas
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Private beachfront location
Terrace
Vegetable garden

Spa

Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Couples treatment room(s)
Detox wraps
Facials
Hydrotherapy
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - hot stone
Massage - prenatal
Massage - Swedish
Massage/treatment rooms
Reflexology
Spa open daily
Thalassotherapy
Treatment room
Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Accessible airport shuttle
Area rugs in room
Front entrance ramp
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in room
In-room accessibility
No lift (single-level property)
3 steps to reach property
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 102
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa

Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
Beach towels
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Couples dining
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Living plant wall
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic water bottles
Renovated entire property – August 2024
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Romance packages available
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels

Food and drink

Champagne service
Dining table
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Mini fridge
Minibar

Desk
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
Guidebooks/recommendations
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-friendly workspace
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Safe
Soundproofing
Turndown service
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only

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 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 are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

Basecamp Mafía Island offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. Guests who plan to drive should contact this property in advance for more details (e.g., directions). The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

We should mention

Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Mafia Island Lodge

Basecamp Mafía Island Lodge

Basecamp Mafía Island Mafia Island

Basecamp Mafía Island Lodge Mafia Island