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About this property
Set a few steps from Big Blu Mafia Island Diving Center in Utende, Butiama Marine Camp welcomes guests with a restaurant and bar. Free private parking is available on site. Each unit features views of the garden. You will find luggage storage space at the property. You can engage in various activities, such as diving, snorkelling and whale shark excursions.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nslo217
Slovenia“It is a beautiful place, a lot of activities - daily excursions (staff even tried to organize it just for us), diving (different reefs), snorkeling, massages, everything. Food is amazing, prices are reasonable. Very peaceful, nice, calm and great...” - Liz
United Kingdom“Really relaxed vibe. Fabulous helpful staff and lots of daily options for things to do. There was a choice of main course for dinner each night and all of my meals were delicious and good value. Very quiet - just what we wanted. The locals were...” - Julia
Austria“It is a beautiful place, well organized and very friendly and considerate staff. They remember your names, likes and dislikes when it comes to food - we were really impressed We tried different activities at the dive centre and had a great...” - Timo
Germany“Great location at beach in Chole Bay with Diving Centre” - Nathan
Netherlands“The staff was great, food was amazing and location top notch. I did the padi open water diving course and it was all very well organized and managed. The other guests were great and the staff did a good job bringing us together for Christmas...” - Peter
Belgium“The camp is optimally located and has all the facilities if you like diving or snorkeling in the Mafia Marine Park. The camp serves nice breakfasts and you are able to enjoy lunch and dinner as well if you like. In case you can't make it to...” - Pieta
Tanzania“Right on the ocean, very peaceful, wonderful staff” - Michael
United States“Amazing stay at Butiama Marine camp. For those visiting Mafia, would 100% recommend. Its location right on the beach is unmatched, excellent breakfasts and dinners, and fantastic staff. If you’re looking to dive, would recommend Mafia Island...” - Nathalie Germany“I stayed in the tent which had a normal comfortable bed, an electricity outlet and a fan; the daily cleaning of the tent and common shower/bathroom were exceptional, Wifi was spotty at the same time you have free wifi on a remote island! Daily...”
- Jan
Norway“Excellent for scuba diving and snorkling with whale sharks”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican • European
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 10 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Big Blu Mafia Island Dive Resort is located within the boundaries of the Mafia Island Marine Park. As such, guests will be required to pay a nightly entrance fee for the park at the gate before arriving. This fee is currently $20+vat per night. Big Blu are unable to accept payment of this fee.
Please note that payment by cash can only be made in Dollars, Euros or Tanzanian shillings.
Please inform Butiama Marine Camp in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
