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Featuring free bikes and a garden, Meremeta Lodge is situated in Utende, less than 15 minutes cycle from Mafia Island Diving. Free WiFi is offered.

The lodge offers a terrace.

Mafia Island Marine Park, the largest and oldest in Tanzania is 6km from Meremeta Lodge..

Meremeta Lodge is a very beautiful place in the Western side of Utende. Wonderful rooms and a spectacular lobby/restaurant. The owner is almost always present and super friendly and supportive, as is the rest of the staff. Our room had an AC which was a blessing. Breakfast was self-service but super tasty. Generally, the food was really nice and varied. Well spiced. And super tasty desserts! It is possible to borrow bicycles to get around, which is super helpful as this place is not located directly at the beach. However, you get there really quickly by bike, and the upside to the location is that it is rather quiet.

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9.4
Superb
82 reviews

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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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  • Avg. price/night: € 109.34
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 82 reviews
    Meremeta Lodge is one of the few places in Mafia Island that has air-conditioning - a must in February. The staff members are all great, and the owner (Meremeta) is very friendly, attentive, available, accommodating and helpful - nothing is too much effort for him; you can ask him anything and he will always answer "it is possible"! Meremeta Lodge is also one of the very few places in Mafia that is owned by a local Mafian, and we recommend that you support local.
    Daleen
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 22.55
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6 reviews
    I loved the erea where lodge is located,surrounded with nature.Local maneger John and stuff very hellpfull and friendly.
    Tanja
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 87 reviews
    Place is located on the beach. Nice chilled atmosphere and very friendly staff. You can get all your meals through the lodge and they host multiple activities.
    Rosca
    People with friends
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews
    An amazing little island with outstanding tree house accommodation. Eco tourism at its finest. Plenty of activities to keep you entertained. Perfect for winding down after doing safari. Definitely worth a visit. The owner has done so much to help the locals which was lovely to see.
    Gina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 109.34
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 82 reviews
    Great value for money! Beautiful lodge with lovely staff- meremeta was really helpful with anything we needed! It’s just a short cycle ride to the beach which is gorgeous and not touristy. Couldn’t help but be swept up in the relaxed mafia vibe!
    kellen Anne
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 109.34
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 82 reviews
    Very nice area with lots of beautiful flowers, very clean and nice rooms and very friendly and engaged people all around and great food and service. Meremeta is a really great host and organized everything perfectly for us and we had an awesome time at his place. Thanks again Meremeta & Team! We recommend the Meremeta Lodge 100% and we will stay here again if we come back to Mafia Island. Greetings from Germany.
    Sara
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 109.34
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 82 reviews
    Meremeta lodge is the best value for money in Mafia island and the owner is kind and helpful beyond expectations. I recommand without any doubt
    Stéphane
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews
    wonderful staff, very accommodating and friendly, very good food, beautiful gardens and lodge, we had a lovely time
    tadeusz
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 24 reviews
    The resort is beautiful and very clean. The lodges are so big and spacious and everything is just beautiful. The staff is amazing and they go out of there way to help you. The beach is only a 3 minute bikeride so it has a great location.
    Kelly
    Young couple