Dive Planet Mafia Island

Hotels
9.9 (15 reviews)
Utende, Mafia Island, Tanzania, Utende, Tansania , Utende , tz

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
AMAZING service
Delicious food

Categories

Cleanliness
10
The cleanliness of the lodge was highly praised, described as wonderful and perfect.
Service
10
Staff were described as warm, friendly, and trustworthy, providing extraordinary service.
Location
10
The picturesque location surrounded by palm trees and exotic flowers enhances the experience.
Room Quality
10
Guests reported comfortable and perfect rooms.
Amenities
9.6
The well-equipped dive center and availability of facilities were appreciated.
Value for Money
9.6
Guests felt they received excellent value for a wonderful experience.
Food and Beverage
10
Food was described as delicious with incredible flavors.
Overall Experience
10
The overall experience was described as extraordinary and unforgettable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:48

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Diverse Dining Options

Outdoor Swimming Pool and Garden Oasis

Concierge Service and Tour Desk Available

Experience the ultimate getaway at Dive Planet Mafia Island, located near the stunning Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve. Indulge in our luxurious rooms equipped with modern amenities and a private bathroom. Relax by the outdoor swimming pool, stroll through the lush garden, and savor delicious African, Mediterranean, and Seafood dishes at our restaurant. Our concierge service and tour desk are here to cater to all your needs, ensuring a memorable stay. Book now and embark on a tropical adventure at Dive Planet Mafia Island.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.9
Based on 15 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 9.6
Value for Money: 9.6
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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Charlotte couple cw
10
Pros:

Very personal service, wonderful staff, impeccable grounds. The owners are extremely friendly. Also the location is the best, steps away from the beach

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple gb
10
A very comfortable and relaxing stay.
Pros:

We very much enjoyed our stay at Dive Planet. The hosts and staff team were very friendly and went out of their way for us. Nothing was a problem (arranging activities, transfers, ordering in certain items, additional diving tuition, etc). The hotel has everything necessary for a relaxing holiday with the added convenience of an on-site scuba school. The diving, guiding, tuition and rental equipment were all of a high quality.
The meals were all of a good quality. Breakfast consisted of fresh fruit, juice, and eggs with various breads - all very fresh and delicious. Dinners were similarly of a very good standard.
Our room was very spacious, comfortable and clean. We would recommend this hotel and will return.

Cons:

There were occasional power and Wi-Fi outages. Obviously this was not the hotel's fault though and is more a feature of staying on a tropical island in this part of the world.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Katharina couple de
10
Pros:

Super freundliches Personal in allen Bereichen, stets sehr bemüht alle (Ausflugs-)Wünsche zu erfüllen.
Großes Zimmer, das immer tip top gereinigt war. Schöne Gartenanlage und ein sauberer Pool mit Liegen und Schirmen, in dem man sich gerne erfrischen mag.

Das Essen, egal ob Frühstück, Mittag- oder Abendessen, war immer eine sehr feine Küche.

2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple at
10
2025-11-26 via Nuitee
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Emmanuela family_with_children ch
10
AMAZING! WONDERFUL! NO REGRET! BEST PLACE IN UTENDE AND MAFIA ISLAND!
Pros:

Si on pouvait donner 10*, on le ferait. On a TOUT aimé!!! L’accueil chaleureux, la gentillesse de Gianna et du staff, la propreté, le confort, bref, tout était merveilleux! La nourriture était délicieuse. Des fruits et des jus de fruits tous les matins avec des saveurs incroyables!!!
On s’est senti tellement chouchoutés. Un petit paradis entouré de palmiers, de fleurs exotiques, le doux son des oiseaux au matin et des ciels étoilés époustouflants. Notre lodge était PARFAIT!
Le centre de plongée est moderne, super bien équipé, très professionnel, organisé et sûr. Mon fils a plongé et j’ai fait du snorkeling. Je voyageais seule avec mon fils de 17 ans et on s’est toujours senti en parfaite sécurité.
De plus, il y avait toujours du réseau, même à distance en haute mer lors des plongées et différentes excursions. Zéro souci à se faire!
Un jour, j’ai oublié le safe ouvert avec pas mal de cash. Rien touché! Personnel de CONFIANCE! Une qualité si rare!
N’hésitez pas à aller visiter le village de Utende qui se trouve juste à quelques minutes. Les gens sont très attachants. Je reviendrai ici sans hésiter. Je suis partie avec les larmes.
Les propriétaires et tout leur staff font un travail extraordinaire. (Thanks Gianna, Deus, Michael, Waziri, Zai, Modi, et tous les autres dont je ne pas me rappelle leurs prénoms et je m’en excuse.) On ne pourra jamais les oublier et on espère y revenir bientôt!
HIGLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Cons:

Rien!

2025-10-26 via Nuitee
F
francois solo_traveller fr
10
2025-08-03 via Nuitee
F
Fiona young couple au
9
Superb
Pros:

Friendly staff, very comfortable rooms

2025-06-21 via Nuitee
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Emma young couple gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Fabulous stay, great location and everyone super nice!
We took trips and the staff/owners couldn't have been nicer.
The image is from our Whale Shark excursion, I love it!
Such a moody day but we reached and found these beautiful, gentle sea giants. 🤍🖤🤍

Cons:

We loved it all.
Literally nothing not to like.

2024-11-03 via Nuitee
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Frits young couple nl
10
We had a very pleasant and relaxing stay. Diving was exceptional.
Pros:

This is a very new place focussing on diving excursions with two very well equipped cabins. It is situated in the beautiful marine park area where scuba diving is exceptional. The area is not overrun by tourists and the cabin is a very cosy and restful place. Enjoy one of the evening cocktails, prepared by the friendly staff or relax at the poolside. The small resort arranges shuttle service to and from the airport.

2024-10-26 via Nuitee
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Christine young couple mt
10
Excellent!
Pros:

Lovely small property with very personal service, really great standard of accommodation, big room, great shower, nice pool, extremely accommodating staff. Excellent overall. Dive equipment is new and dive service also excellent.

Cons:

Nothing.

2024-01-04 via Nuitee
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Christian solo traveller ch
10
Highly recommended accommodation with a 5 star dive center!
Pros:

This is a great place to stay if you are planning to dive in Mafia for a view days. The two cosy new bungalows are part of the family run dive center. The staff is extremely welcoming and helpful. The breakfast is yummy and you can also have the option for dinner. I enjoyed the big pool to relax after great dives and the beach is just a stone throw away. Also the dive center and its extremely helpful staff deserves 5 stars!

Cons:

-

2023-12-04 via Nuitee
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Eleni young couple fr
10
Excellent stay, highly reccomend
Pros:

Location is great, rooms are clean, modern and with all the amenities you might need. The pool was a great addition. Staff is extremely friendly and the dive quipment is brand new! Can't reccomend dive planet enough!

Cons:

We would have loved if the dinner/lunch menu had more local dishes!

2023-10-23 via Nuitee
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Sana family with young children ca
10
Enjoyed the calm and peaceful atmosphere, a perfect escape from a busy city life!
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

No air conditioner, but there was a fan that helped.

2023-08-23 via Nuitee
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Ben review category business travellers us
10
Best bet for Mafia, period. One of the best vacations ever.
Pros:

Can’t beat the location, food, or staff. Truly a 10/10

2023-03-08 via Nuitee
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Lars young couple no
10
great place for diving in Mafia
Pros:

nice, new and clean. the staff was very friendly and helpful. The place has only two bungalows that made this place unique for a relaxing stay. We did daily dives with the team that was very helpful and took us to some great places. the food was excellent and highly recommend.
We hope to come back soon!
big thanks to Gianna and the team.

Cons:

nothing special

2023-01-03 via Nuitee