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Kinasi Lodge

3.5 star property

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Property grounds
Private beach, beach massages, windsurfing, beach bar
Terrace/patio
View from property
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Sea Facing | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Pool

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Plot 1, Utende, P.O. Box 18033, Mafia Island, Pwani
  • Utende Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kilindoni Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Kilindoni (MFA-Mafia)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View, Sea Facing | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View, Sea Facing

  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, Sea View

  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing

  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Partial Ocean View

  • 60 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Partial Sea View, Garden Area | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Partial Sea View, Garden Area

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Triple Room, Garden View

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Sea View, Garden Area | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Sea View, Garden Area

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Kinasi Lodge

Lodge on the beach, with outdoor pool
Catch some rays on Kinasi Lodge's private beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa or enjoy motor boating.
Kinasi Lodge offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features washers/dryers and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
A private beach and a health club are featured at the lodge. An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include sports massages, Swedish massages and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
During your stay at Kinasi Lodge, you'll be within walking distance of Utende Beach. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • The restaurant, beach bar and poolside bar offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to Thai massages, body scrubs or facials at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, a gym and a sauna
  • 0.6 miles (0.9 km) from Utende Beach and 8.1 miles (13 km) from Kilindoni Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Simply step outside to unwind on the lodge's beach. At Kinasi Lodge, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities such as windsurfing and sailing.

Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach lodge also offers an outdoor pool, a health club and a hot tub. Free self parking is available. The property offers extended parking privileges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Mafia Island lodge.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM. The lodge hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Kinasi Lodge has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sail boat
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 2 PM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kinasi Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Kinasi Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Kinasi Lodge
Kinasi Lodge Mafia Island
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Kinasi Lodge Mafia Island
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Kinasi Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob, Nairobi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location
Beautiful location, fabulous staff, great food. The beach is cut from the Mangrove, so don't expect miles of white sand. But the diving is excellent, and the dive crew, boat and facilities really accommodating and helpful. We came in low season, and had the place to ourselves, which was an extra privilege. The staff went out of their way to make us feel cared for. A wonderful place to stay. Thanks, Kinasi. We will be back. R+S
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Go before it gets developed
Amazing place

10/10 Excellent

josey, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome hotel and holiday. Lovely staff and place
Great amenities Lovely room Just take some spray for the mosquitos at night. They have good nets and coils but you need a bit more. Great hairdryers in the room - rare in most hotels Hot water You can drink from the tap The view and ambience totally relaxed us. The staff were great

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing getaway hotel
The hotel was very good in helping to put a plan together for different activities to make the most of my stay there. Very good hotel, on a quiet and secluded beach with very comfy hammocks!!! Would suggest that fellow travellers go "full-board" as there are not many other food options available.

10/10 Excellent

George, Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kinasi Lodge Undiscovered Jewel On Mafia Island
Magnificent setting on the Indian Ocean. 14 bungalows, dive/snorkeling center, excellent dining room, lovely lounge/bar/library. Great swimming pool and beach. A quiet retreat, especially after dusty, arduous mainland safari. Total relaxation. Grand service. Quiet, quiet, quiet. If you are looking for "action", forget it. If you want comfort, service and relaxation, it's worth every penny.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grundsätzlich ist die gesammte Anlage ist sehr schön. Das Personal ist extrem höflich und aufmerksam. Alles ist sehr sauber. Das Aktivitätenangebot gross. Wir haben unsere Zeit sehr genossen. Das Essen war gut und reichhaltig. Der Strand direkt an der Lodge ist wegen des seichten Wassers vorallem bei Ebbe nicht der schönste zum schwimmen, wer jedoch 6 Minuten Richtung Norden spaziert, findest einen Traumstrand vor. Für eine Lodge in dieser Preisklasse ist die WiFi Verfügbarkeit mangelhaft. Nur in der unmittelbaren Umgebung des Management Büros gibt es WiFi. Die Lodge liegt innerhalb eines Naturschutz Parks. Dafür müssen pro Person und Nacht 20$ extra bezahlt werden. Es wäre fair wenn vorgängig darauf aufmerksam gemacht würde.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Petit déjeuner copieux. Ambiance décontractée. Personnel souriant.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janine, Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bestes Hotel auf Mafia
Die Kinasi Lodge ist ganz wunderbar. Sehr, sehr sauber. Das Moskitonetz ist das beste das ich je in einem Hotel gesehen habe. Die Zimmer sind grosszügig. Sie haben weder Fensterglas noch geschlossene Türen, was aber sehr angenehm ist. Es gibt keine Aircondition, dafür einen Ventilator. Der jedoch war mir auch auf der geringsten Stufe zu stark, meinem Partner hingegen nicht. Das Essen ist mal „nur“ ok, mal sehr gut. Es gibt hervorragende Lunchpakete, wenn man zum Essen nicht da ist. Es gibt kein Wifi in den Zimmern und der Lounge, nur in der Rezeption und das auch nur manchmal. Das ist in der heutigen Zeit sehr störend und schwer nachvollziehbar. Sehr stark ist die Masseurin. Sie ist fast wie eine Physiotherapeutin und hat uns sehr geholfen. Dazu ist sie sehr humorvoll. Alles in allem die beste Lodge unserer Afrikareise, es gilt aber auch hier: Überall auf der Welt bekommt man mehr für dasselbe Geld.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Roeland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to relax with very friendly staff. Whether at the bar, in the kitchen or the crew running the activities/dive shop, they are all trying to make your stay as comfortable as they can. Had some great boat trips for snorkeling, picknick on a sandbank and a turtle hatching trip.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Petsche, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hervorragender Service
Ich habe in der Kinasi Lodge einige wunderbare Tage verbracht. Überzeugt haben mich der Service, die excellente Essen und die liebevoll eingerichteten Zimmer. Das Angebot an Aktivitäten mit Tauchen, Sportangeln und Ausflügen war ebenfalls überzeugend.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradis auf Erden
Perfekter und toller Abschluss einer anstrengenden Safari davor.