Kileleni

Hotels
Independent
8 (6 reviews)
Magemani, Mafia Island , Mafia Island , TZ

Facilities

Free breakfast
Boat tours nearby
Nature reserve
Free WiFi
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Amazing sea views
Exceptional host

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.68
Ali was an exceptional host with nothing too much trouble!
Location
8.72
Wonderful, calm location with amazing sea views.
Room Quality
8.17
Room type is very large with incredible views.
Amenities
7.7
Nice pool available.
Value for Money
7.66
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.71
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.68
Great base to explore Mafia!
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 21:09

Property Description

Recreation Amenities and Views
Indulge in the outdoor pool or relax in the garden while taking in the serene surroundings.

Dining and Drink Options
Savor a delightful meal at the restaurant and enjoy your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Convenient Amenities
Benefit from features like complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and babysitting.

Immerse yourself in the tranquil beachfront setting at Kileleni in Mafia Island. Book now for an unforgettable stay by the beach.

Important information:

  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 6 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 8.68
Location: 8.72
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 7.66
Food and Beverage: 7.71
Overall Experience: 7.68
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Eszter couple hu
10
Elképesztő kedvesek,minde tökéletes
Pros:

Ez a hely egy csoda ❤️

Cons:

Nincs ilyen

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Jutta couple de
10
Sehr ruhig mit persönlicher Betreuung
Pros:

Herrlich ruhig und privat, Alessandra hat uns beste Tipps gegeben! Und wir haben tatsächlich einen Walhai gesehen, was aber nicht selbstverständlich ist…

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Cees family_with_children nl
10
Best place to stay at Mafia!
Pros:

Best accomodation of the island, very private with all services, great pool, close to the beach and a fantastic restaurant and bar. Super relaxed and only 3 bungalows with great bed and outside terrace. Brilliant place!

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline couple za
10
Paradise Found
Pros:

We loved every moment of our stay at Kileleni! The place is utter paradise and the friendly, helpful staff went the extra mile to ensure we were happy at all times. Communications were amazing from the booking stage right up to checkout, with excellent advice and helpful assistance. I generally like to visit new and different accommodations when I travel... but would like to go back to Kileleni!

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Elaine couple nl
10
Paradise: best views, nicest staff, clean and cost, definitely recommend.
Pros:

Great staff (Ali and team were extremely welcoming and kind), amazing view, beautiful surroundings and very nice food (big portions!). Just overall relaxing and cosy feel, while being in a small paradise.

Cons:

We actually liked everything. Only the swimming pool was staining blue paint, which wasn’t great for our skin and swimwear. But they were going to look into it.

2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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Bernard extended_group fr
8
Pros:

Très beau point de vue sur la mer.

2025-12-03 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
9
Fantastic place to stay with an amazing pool, great views, and lovely staff. Would highly recommend.
Pros:

Great food, great staff, amazing pool, fantastic views.

Cons:

bed was a little too firm for my liking.

2025-12-02 via Nuitee
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Fiona couple gb
10
Beautiful hotel with sea views ,an infinity pool and wonderful staff
Pros:

Lovely small hotel set up above the sea with amazing views. The rooms are very spacious with huge comfortable beds and excellent AC and fans. There is a lovely infinity pool to relax by. The staff are wonderful . They are so helpful and friendly and they really look after you. . Mafia is a very quiet and undeveloped Island so come here to relax. It is not an Island of sandy beaches as it is fringed by Mangroves.There is excellent scuba diving and snorkeling and the opportunity to see Whale Sharks. You can arrange to have a relaxing massage in the hotel.You are also able to walk along the shore for miles and see no one. So beautifull. There are no nearby restaurants so you will need to eat in the hotel.

2025-10-29 via Nuitee
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Roberto couple gb
10
Amazing!
Pros:

Everything! The place was fantastic, the room was excellent, the staff was amazing. I strongly reccommend it.

Cons:

My stay was too short, I would have loved to stay few more days.

2025-10-23 via Nuitee
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Aoife couple au
10
Amazing hotel on a magical island.
Pros:

We absolutely loved our stay at Kileleni. It’s a great little hotel, the perfect place to chill out or enjoy the island from. The rooms and grounds are beautifully looked after and the pool is a great spot for a dip. The food was all very nice but the best thing about the place was definitely the staff. Ali and his crew were so kind and friendly, there wasn’t anything they wouldn’t do to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. Would definitely recommend for your stay in Mafia Island.

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
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Patricia extended_group dk
10
Skønt ophold roligt og smukt
Pros:

Skøn beliggenhed stille og pænt . God mad og meget venligt personale

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple fr
10
Pros:

L'emplacement dans la nature, la vue de la chambre et la piscine.

Cons:

Coupure de courant dans l'île mais qui n'ont rien à voir avec Kileleni. Ils ont heureusement un générateur de secours.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Jan
10
Great base to explore Mafia!
Pros:

Wonderful, calm location with amazing sea views. Nice pool too. Ali was an exceptional host with nothing too much trouble! I loved our stay here, we used it as a base to do the whale shark snorkelling and also a day visit to the Marine N.P. visiting Chole Island. We also walked along the beach from the property to Kilendoni town and got a tuk tuk back. There are 3 villas on site and they are wonderfully authentic.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
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fabrice
10
Pros:

Hotel perfecto para descansar, habitación tipo bungalow muy grande con vista al Mer increíble, lo recomendo al 100%

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
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André family_with_children de
10
perfect stay. Tx to the whole team.
Pros:

Everything perfect. Very friendly attentive staff. Nice big bungalows. Very clean. Great place. Delicious food.

Cons:

nothing

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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VITTORIO family_with_children it
10
Kileleni lodge: paradise
Pros:

Excellent lodge.
Amazing view.
Deliciuos meals
Professional and helpful staff.
Outstanding Hotel Manager Ally.

Cons:

Everything perfect

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
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Melanie couple gb
10
A heavenly retreat that we did not want to leave
Pros:

The most beautiful, romantic getaway we could have hoped for. Friendly, helpful staff who made our stay very special .

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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SAADA solo_traveller om
10
Pros:

The location such a beautiful place near the beach every thing was fantastic the rooms luxury very clean I love it the food all was fantastic. Special thanks to staff thanks to Ali he is very good and helpful thanks to Angelina lovely women and special thanks to Salma such lovely girl..the chief she is fantastic international Latifa thanks to Alex with her all support....I would love to come back again

Cons:

All was fantastic nothing to complain all was super good

2025-07-03 via Nuitee
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Alena young couple de
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The food was amazing, pretty much european influenced. The stuff was humble and extremely attentive. Everything was arranged with great taste and much love to detail.

Cons:

I wasn't aware that there is no beach in that area.

2025-03-04 via Nuitee
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Stephen review category business travellers zm
9
Superb
Pros:

The View, the pool, and room was top star. Good quality linen, towels, etc. Transfer included from Airport and back helps. Staff are all very helpful and friendly. You won't be sorry if you book here for a stay on the west side of Mafia! Evening meals were very, very good.

Cons:

Nothing really not to like, communication with staff was a bit challenging (hence a few misunderstandings) as English not spoken by all, but they are super friendly, helpful and very polite. Ali is there to help with communication and organise ANYTHING you need. Make sure breakfast order is understood when ordering.

2025-02-28 via Nuitee