Butiama Marine Camp
ResortUtende Beach, Utende, Mafia Island, Tanzania, UtendeShow on map
Top rated
Guests rate it highest for service, location and value.
9.186Reviews- Check-in from 12:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.4 out of 10, at Utende Beach, Utende, Mafia Island, Tanzania.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Experience Paradise at Butiama Marine Camp
Seaside Dining and Entertainment: Indulge in delicious meals and drinks at our on-site restaurant and bar, just steps away from the renowned Big Blu Mafia Island Diving Center.
Garden Views: Relax in the comfort of your unit while enjoying picturesque views of the lush garden surroundings.
Adventure Awaits: Dive into thrilling experiences with activities like diving, snorkeling, and unforgettable whale shark excursions just moments away from the property.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Garden
- Laundry
Rooms
9.1
Top rated
Rated 9.1 out of 10 by 86 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.9
- Service9.9
- Location9.4
- Rooms8.9
- Amenities8.9
- Value9.4
- Food & drink8.9
Guests mention
Wonderful staffBeautiful locationGreat food
CarloItalyLa posizione è perfetta per chi fa snorkeling o immersioni, lo staff del big blue è molto simpatico e amichevole come anche lo staff dei servizi del campo, la cucina è ottima, la cena è stata tutte le sere una bella…
GabrielaChileExcelente lugar
La ubicación a orilla de playa y el centro de buceo en el mismo hotel.
El lugar es perfecto para descansar y desconectarse, el
Hotel tiene varias actividades que puedes hacer con ellos o contratarlas por fuera.
También…
StefanGermanyWell, I needed stable Internet because I had a Teams-Meeting with Europe. As they provide only very unstable Wifi, I had to leave earlier. But they forced me to pay the full price. They were actually sending me to…
petraAustriaZimmer top, sehr gepflegte Anlage, TrinkWasser steht zum Auffüllen bereit, somit kein Plastikmüll, tee und kaffee den ganzen Tag, gute Exkursionen , das Essen ist fantastisch
NathascjaFranceTrès bon endroit, paix et bon humeur
Superbe belle accueil de notre cher Simon et le staff, position stratégique pour qui aime le diving avec un centre PADI directement dans la structure et beaucoup de possibilités d'excursions.
Belles chambres, équipées de…
patrickBelgiumontbijt bestaat uit eerst fruit en dan ei kan je kiezen uit verschillende bereidingswijzen . toast en confituur
ontbijt is iedere dag het zelfde wat meer afwisseling zou leuk zijn .
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Where you’ll be
Utende Beach, Utende, Mafia Island, Tanzania, Utende
Guests rate the location 9.4 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 12:00 PM until 05:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Big Blu Mafia Island Dove Resort is located within the boundaries of the Mafia Island Marine Park. As such, guests will be required to pay a nightly entrance fee for the park at the gate before arriving. This fee is currently $20+vat per night. Big Blu are unable to accept payment of this fee. Please note that payment by cash can only be made in Dollars, Euros or Tanzanian shillings.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. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Butiama Marine Camp
What time is check-in and check-out at Butiama Marine Camp?
Check-in is from 12:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Butiama Marine Camp allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Butiama Marine Camp?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Is breakfast included at Butiama Marine Camp?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Butiama Marine Camp have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
How do I book Butiama Marine Camp?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Butiama Marine Camp?
Utende Beach, Utende, Mafia Island, Tanzania, Utende.
Other places we book in Utende
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.
