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About this resort
Comfortable Accommodations
Amenities
Airport transportation available
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Family friendly
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Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2026
Travelling solo to Mafia Island can feel daunting, but from the moment I arrived at Kileleni, I knew I had found the perfect place to end my Tanzania trip. With just four bungalows, it feels peaceful, secure and exclusive, with spectacular ocean views and complimentary airport transfers.
My villa (#3) was spacious, spotless and beautifully designed, with air conditioning and a private terrace perfect for sunsets. Rooms are serviced twice daily, and thoughtful touches include a useful travel bag for towels, snorkelling gear and beach essentials.
The lodge has a bar, lounge, dining areas and a beautiful infinity pool overlooking the ocean. As someone with a gluten intolerance, I particularly appreciated the care taken with my meals. The food was excellent and generous, especially the seafood, with the octopus and calamari among my favourites. Meal times were happily adapted around excursions, and the fresh fruit and homemade hibiscus tea are a must.
Kileleni is an excellent base for exploring Mafia Island. The team organised transport to Utende for my dives in the Marine Park and arranged two unforgettable whale shark snorkelling trips, including a private excursion I highly recommend.
The mangrove-fringed coastline means there isn't direct access to a wide swimming beach, although the area is beautiful for birdwatching. At low tide, the exposed beach is only a few minutes away and provides a walking route into town.
Kileleni isn't cheap compared with other options on Mafia Island, but for me it was worth every dollar. What really sets it apart is the personal service. Alex, the manager, and her team quickly learnt my preferences, offering thoughtful recommendations and small touches, from having my hibiscus tea ready to preparing a special birthday dinner.
Beautiful surroundings, excellent food and genuinely attentive service made this a truly memorable stay.
The only things is that the gluten-free meals were not always on point and one experiment did not work as planned and I got bananas for dessert instead (which I did enjoy). Other than that, everything was great
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
Es waren 6 wunderschöne Tage in dieser Lodge. Der Service war herausragend, das Essen hervorragend. Es war ruhig, man hatte eine Terrasse mit Aussicht und bei Problemen (die nicht die Lodge betrafen), wurde schnell geholfen. Der Swimmingpool wurde ausgiebig zum Schwimmen genutzt und fürs Tauchen wurde man mit einem Tuktuk dorthin gefahren. Man kann, wenn man fit ist, eine steile Treppe zum Mangrovenstrand runter steigen, muss man aber nicht (außer für Fotos 😉).Wir werden diesen schönen Ort wieder besuchen.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
THe breakfasts were amazing, the fresh fruits absolutely delicious
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Ez a hely egy csoda ❤️
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9.6Outstanding
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"Travelling solo to Mafia Island can feel daunting, but from the moment I arrived at Kileleni, I knew I had found the perfect place to end my Tanzania trip. With just four bungalows, it feels peaceful,..."
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