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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Butiama Bustani Hotel in Kigamboni offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and a lush garden. The property features a restaurant, bar, and games room. Free on-site private parking is available. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves African, Italian, and international cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, buffet, full English/Irish, and halal. Prime Location: Located a few steps from Mafia Island Airport, the hotel is 7 km from Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve. Walking tours and snorkelling opportunities enhance the stay.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ioana
Romania
“Tha staff was extremely nice and helpful, we felt them like close friends. We booked a twin room, but we got at the same price a family room, which was very large, with 2 bathrooms, 2 large bedrooms and living room. The mattresses of the beds were...” - Wylin
Belgium
“Cozy hotel, with such nice personnell, amazing activities to do and allround amazing experience!” - Manuel
Germany
“It’s a great hotel if you stay at Mafia Island. It’s in the Capitol of the island but you have to walk a bit to the city center. There’s always transport options. They have also in house agencies for whale shark trips and diving. I can recommend...” - Trevor
United Kingdom
“The staff were very friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Rooms were a good size. Dinner was lovely. Thanks for making my trip memorable” - Peter
Ireland
“Great staff, food and hot water for shower. Mosquito spray every night. Safe in room. Could organise activities around the island and simple taxi into the village centre. Staff were very friendly and respectful of giving you your own space.” - Zoe
Canada
“Could use a bit more variety. But always declicious” - Veridiana
United Kingdom
“We stayed here for the end of our holiday and it was great! The pool is excellent, the bar area is so nice and you could just relax there for ages! The dinner was great - although big portions!” - Jonathan
United Kingdom
“What a simply beautiful hotel. Set in a lovely tropical oasis with a fantastic swimming pool and a wonderful bar area, this is a perfect place to stay whilst visiting Mafia. But what really makes it, are the simply amazing staff. They are...” - Maradng
Germany
“Very nice and cute compound, friendly staff and great service.” - Isabelle
Belgium
“We loved everything: The pool, the people, the service, the food and drinks, the dog and cat, the turn down service, the prices and the activities (whaleshark diving, would recommend 100%)!”
Quality rating
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Bustani Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • Italian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.


The fine print
Please inform Butiama Bustani Hotel 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.