Kinasi Lodge
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Kinasi Lodge
Lodge
2PFR+WWR, Utende, Coast, Tanzania
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When you stay at Kinasi Lodge in Mafia Island, you'll be near the bay and 12 minutes by foot from Utende Beach. This beach lodge is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Kilindoni Beach.Show More
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4/5Very Good
·Cleanliness: 4.0
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Amenities
Outdoor swimming poolPrivate beach areaDivingSnorkelingHikingSpaMassage roomPrivate ParkingFreePriority airport pick-up24-hour front desk
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Surroundings
Airport: Mafia Airport
(13.2 km)
Landmarks: Nungwi Dive Centre
(270m)
Landmarks: Dive Planet Mafia Island
(530m)
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Services & Amenities
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Apartment - Split Level
1 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Ocean view
Private toilet
Garden/yard
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Queen Room with Sea View
1 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Ocean view
Electric fan
Private entrance
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Queen Room with Garden View
1 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Ocean view
Electric fan
Private entrance
Private toilet
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Twin Room with Garden View
2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Ocean view
Electric fan
Private entrance
Private toilet
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Guest Reviews(29)
4/5
Very Good
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4
- Amenities4
- Location4
- Service4
marrealmarin
February 14, 2024
Reservamos 3 noches y solo estuvimos 1. La gente es muy amable pero el hotel no va en consonancia con su precio. Habitaciones están abiertas, no hay vidrios en ventanas ni tampoco mosquiteras, entran toda clase de insectos. La colcha estaba llena de insectos pequeños , las almohadas sucias Dormimos la primera noche y nos cambiamos de hotel Nos costó 400$ la noche por ese precio te esperan algo superior, realmente fue el peor hotel que visitamos en Tanzania
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Shrikant75
January 4, 2024
Failed on expectations! The booking office didn't even mention that the rooms were not air conditioned!. In this part of Africa, in this season, at this price!!!! It was purely too high a price, just because of new year. Hotel doesn't even maintain pedestal fans in the common areas such as bar, restaurant or sitting area. Si people are just dripping of sweat through the day! Only respite is small fan on top of your bed. So you are forced to go back to your room, soon after you leave it for 1 -2 hrs. Power disruption on island is also a problem and their genset backup wasn't the best so there is always a lag. Food was good (chef is top class) , Hotel staff was really good and took really good care to make your stay pleasant. Location is also good. Summers, lack of breeze, no air conditioning in the lodge was the big disappointment.
Guest User
January 2, 2024
An exceedingly disappointing break at this overpriced supposed boutique hotel with its unique cuisine. Regrettably that was not the case this time as the cuisine could only be described as unappetising and semi edible or inedible. This may well be refuted but is FACT borne out by the others there at the time. It seems this situation is ongoing having been the subject of previous reviews. There are dozens of similar establishments in East Africa offering far better value for money and certainly much better cuisine.
Road10386935478
December 25, 2023
Great boutique resort. Fantastic bungalow - our tip is China. Good food and wonderful setting. Really attentive service with a smile and nothing too much trouble. Food was good and drink prices very reasonable - would definitely return.
SabineL954
December 4, 2023
Die Bewertungen hier sind ja eigentlich sehr gut, sodass wir uns entschieden haben, diese Lodge zu buchen. Wir hatten eine Seafront Villa. Die Villa istz schön gelegen, etwas klein aber eigentlich ausreichend. Die Lodge selber ist in die Jahre gekommen. Die Liegen kaputt, die Handtücher mangelhaft, die Auflagen der Liegen mit Löcher. Grundsätzlich ist es sehr schwer in dieser Lodge Strandtücher zu bekommen. Man bekommt erst am 4 !ten Tag neue Strandtücher. Da es viel geregnet hat und deshalb das Strandtuch nass geworden ist, wurde es nicht ersetzt sondern gesagt, dass es zur Zeit keine gibt weil erst gewaschen werden muss. Das selbe ist bei den Handtüchern im Badezimmer. Die gesamten Handtücher und Strandtücher sind mit Löchern versehen und riechen nicht gut. Baden kann man nicht gehen ins Meer da die Gehzeiten sehr stark sind. Das Pool war ungepflegt, grünes Wasser. Man erhält einmal am Tag Wasser in einer Thermoskanne. Wenn man mehr benötigt, ist das ein richtiger Aufwand. Die Abholung vom Flughafen erfolgt in einem verschimmelten alten Jeep. Wir werden dorthin sicher nicht mehr reisen.
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Guest User
August 13, 2023
We stayed for 5 nights after safari to dive on Mafia. The hotel was lovely in a great location and with very comfortable, large bungalows with lovely views from the balconies. Food was good - no choice on the dinner menu but diets were catered for. The hotel was exactly what we wanted with a personal service from friendly staff, laid back vibe and beautiful location. We loved the massages nearly as much the cocktails. The view was spectacular. Some rooms have aircon and others have fans so, if you have a preference, it's worth checking. Good excursions but better information would have been helpful at times. One downside was the metal roof for each bungalow which made the falling seed pods etc at night very noisy. However, we weren't ready to leave and would have loved to has stayed longer.
Guest User
August 6, 2023
Hello out there! My daughter and I returned from Tanzania yesterday and had a perfect mix of safari and diving/relaxation with Peter at his Kinasi Lodge. I just have to praise Peter! He's the brilliant old-school gentleman who makes you feel at home from the moment you walk in. It didn't take 3 minutes and he introduced us to all the other guests, who were all great. If there are negative reviews complaining about the food, I would suggest that you have to keep in mind that we are on a small African island with 15 beautiful bungalows and not in a 1000 bed all inclusive bunker in Hurgadha , where the buffet overflows every day. We were very enthusiastic about the atmosphere, the great diving spots and the landscape. Many thanks to Peter and his team!
Guest User
July 22, 2023
Asante, alles super. Alle sehr aufmerksam. Super Essen (mediterran beeinflusst). Und vor allem sehr hilfsbereit nach dem Unfall am letzten Tag, die haben uns zu dritt ins Hospital begleitet und alles geregelt und haben alle Kosten übernommen, dabei hatten die gar keine Schuld. Vielen, vielen Dank an die Leitung und alle Angestellten!
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Guest User
March 15, 2023
Beautiful hotel in the palms, view on the sea, very clean, nice and keen staff diving guide Gideon and crew excellent! Sadly the food was disastrious, meat and fish totally inedible, always overcooked, everyday the same awful deserts. Instead of buffet or à-la-carte the menus were presented just like in a school cantine. the waiters/waitresses were very friendly and keen but the problem was the owner: Peter Brian. He was extremely arrogant and aggressive. Instead of apologising and searching for a solution, he cut my word, was unfriendly and incooperative. Sadly he didnt teach his staff in cooking. this 5-star hotel could have been a pure joy but with such bad food and arrogant owner; price and performance didnt match at all. We have to discurage all our friends to visit this hotel!
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 07:00–18:00
Check-out: 07:00–18:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
To check-in, contact the property 3 days in advance
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Children between 0 and 2 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs can be added, but extra beds cannot be added.
Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 2 years old and under | Adding crib: Free |
Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Opened: 1995
- Number of Rooms: 13
When you stay at Kinasi Lodge in Mafia Island, you'll be near the bay and 12 minutes by foot from Utende Beach. This beach lodge is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Kilindoni Beach.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including a health club and an outdoor pool. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Mafia Island? This lodge has 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 individually decorated guestrooms. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including a health club and an outdoor pool. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Mafia Island? This lodge has 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 individually decorated guestrooms. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Private beach area
Diving
Snorkeling
Hiking
SpaAdditional charge
Massage room
Private ParkingFree
Priority airport pick-upAdditional charge
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Bar
Billiards room
Restaurant
Priority airport drop-offAdditional charge
Car rentals
Currency exchange
Conference roomAdditional charge
Business center
Childcare serviceAdditional charge
Wi-Fi in public areasAdditional charge
Outdoor swimming pool
Private beach area
Spa
Bar
Billiards room
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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