Butiama Mafia Island is a family business offering a casual and relaxed atmosphere which caters for couples, friends or families.
We have one of the best restaurants on the island, beach pool bars, spa, pool with a sea view and a beautiful beach where you can swim with whale sharks.
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Come and experience, explore and discover the beauty, culture and adventures that Mafia Island has to offer.
All of our accommodation is offered on a half board basis and lunch can be purchased on site. Breakfast is served from 07:30 on wards and dinner from 19:30 till 21:00. The restaurant has beautiful ocean views and is located close to the bar.
Our breakfast includes seasonal fresh fruits, muffins, pancakes, cereals, toast with jam and honey, eggs, bacon and sausages.
The dinner is a 3 course set menu. We can cater for vegetarians and guests with specific requests or allergies. Please inform us of these special requests when booking. Children’s meals can also be arranged.
Set at the edge of the beach, the Chiringuito Beach & Pool Bar is the perfect place to relax. It is open from the morning until the last guest has gone to bed. We have a good variety of soft drinks, local beers, wines & cocktails. Please ask our barman to see the price list and he will be happy to assist you.
If you would like a fresh coconut to drink or eat please feel free to ask our barman and we will get one from the tree for you! There is a dartboard, table tennis and pool table available and you can find some reading books in our library at the bar. An a-la-carte menu is available with a variety of choices for lunch or a snack. Our staff will be happy to serve your choice on the beach or around the swimming pool. Tea, coffee & herbal teas are available all day.
Our boutique is stocked with basic necessities, beach clothing, jewelry, interior décor and the perfect gift from Tanzania, selected from the best suppliers available.
Our philosophy is to provide our guests a unique and complete shopping experience offering a selection of quality items.
Located on the beach you will find a traditional “banda” or locally made hut, where you can relax and enjoy a massage.
We do holistic and deep tissue massages using Pure Virgin Coconut Oil from the island. We also do manicure & pedicure
Our Yoga studio is located right on the beach – the best beach of Mafia Island. Our studio is the first of its kind on the island, and we encourage it as a space that is welcoming to everyone.
Our classes are suitable for all levels of yogis, even if you have never tried yoga before. With both local & international teachers guiding the way, you will learn to love the practice or will embrace new challenges and growth on the mat with us.
Butiama Beach Lodge has a swimming pool overlooking the ocean, where you can relax, cool off and enjoy a cocktail at sunset.
Please note that our swimming pool is unsupervised, so guests are advised to use caution when using the pool facilities and do so at their own risk. Persons under the age of 14 must be supervised by an adult, who shall be responsible for that person’s safety and conduct at all times.
All of our accommodation is offered on a bed and breakfast basis. Lunch and dinner can also be purchased from the Restaurant, an a-la-carte menu is available. The bar/restaurant benefits from views of the gardens and swimming pool, with distant views of the Indian Ocean.
We can cater for vegetarians and guests with specific requests or allergies. Please inform us of these special requests when booking. Children’s meals can also be arranged.
A recent addition to the Bustani Hotel is a large, central swimming pool in the gardens. Bask in the glorious African sun, then cool down with a dip in the pool and a refreshing cold drink! As a sister company of the largest Dive Centre in Mafia Island, Big Blu Mafia Island Dive Centre, we are also able to arrange scuba diving “taster” sessions in the pool if you want to try your hand at diving.
Please note that our swimming pool is unsupervised, so guests are advised to use caution when using the pool facilities and do so at their own risk. Persons under the age of 14 must be supervised by an adult, who shall be responsible for that person’s safety and conduct at all times.
Breakfast is included with room prices. A lunch/snack menu is available during the day. We offer 3 course dinner menu and you will be able to book it in advance with our Camp Manager. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements and we will do our best to accommodate.
Complimentary tea and coffee are available at the drink station in our restaurant. Bottles of water and other beverages can be ordered from the bar and charged to your room.
Big Blu Mafia Island Dive Centre is a large, fully equipped Dive Centre. Diving equipment is available to hire, or you are welcome to bring your own. Most of the equipment that we use is Scubapro, with most equipment having been purchased in 2015 and 2016.
We take pride in making sure that our equipment is well-maintained and looked after. Within the Dive Centre, there is a large wet-room for guests to hang and store their hired or personal diving equipment during their stay with us.