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9.1 / 10 Guest Rating

Butiama Marine Camp

Utende Beach, Utende, Mafia Island, Tanzania, Utende, tz

Butiama Marine Camp - main view

About the Property

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.

Book your stay at Butiama Marine Camp now for an unforgettable seaside getaway!

Facilities & Amenities

Free wired internet
Scuba diving on site
Snorkeling on site
Self parking (surcharge)
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Beach umbrellas
Pool sun loungers
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Private beach nearby

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

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.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9.1
Exceptional85 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the wonderful staff and frequently praise the beautiful location.

Categories

Cleanliness7.9
Service9.9
Location9.4
Room Quality8.9
Amenities8.9
Value for Money9.4
Food and Beverage8.9
Overall Experience9.4

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StefandeDE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 18, 2026

"Good"

3.0

Well, 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 bookkng.com - and booking.com sending me to management.. I am angry about that. About diving there: They limited the diving always to max 50 minutes, despite all of our group always came with between 80 and 100 bar out of the water. They told us bullshit about the reasons of this limit. N

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petraatAT
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 15, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

Zimmer top, sehr gepflegte Anlage, TrinkWasser steht zum Auffüllen bereit, somit kein Plastikmüll, tee und kaffee den ganzen Tag, gute Exkursionen , das Essen ist fantastisch

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NathascjafrFR
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 2, 2026

"Très bon endroit, paix et bon humeur"

10.0

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 tout. Plage pratique et confortable. Staff super mignon et professionnel.

J'aime le vibes et la paix qui on retrouve dans cette établissement. Les gens du village aussi sont très cordiales et gentils. Peut-être, manquait un peu de musique dans les parties restauration ou d'animation. Fermeture point lounge et restaurant relativement tôt.

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patrickbeBE
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 24, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0

ontbijt 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 .

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DaniellecaCA
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 13, 2026

"Great customer service"

10.0

I was unable to make my booking but the staff at Butaima Marine Camp was very accommodating and helpful given the circumstances. Thank you. I would book here again based on this experience.

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HelenedkDK
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 11, 2026

"Highly recommend if you like to dive and want to stay at a place with good service"

9.0

The staff at Butiama Marine Camp and at the Big Blu diving center that is located at the same place was very service minded and flexible to fit your individual needs. Will highly recommend anyone going there if you are interested in marine life! There was a very relaxed vibe and you were able to chat a little with other guests.

Don’t have anything to add.

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BarnabaitIT
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 11, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

Posizione meravigliosa per uan vacanza di immersioni e relax. Lo staff della struttura veramente molto bravo e simpatico. Siamo stati veramente benissimo

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VERONIQUEfrFR
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 20, 2026

"MAGNIFIQUE"

9.0

Excellent accueil du boss et de toute l'équipe. L'établissement est extrêmement bien tenu et situé à deux pas de la plage. Le centre de plongée (très professionnel) intégré à l'établissement est un vrai plus. Les plongées dans la réserve sont magnifiques, très bien encadrées avec du matériel de très bonne qualité. La nourriture est excellente. Le bungalow, joliment décoré, est fonctionnel et confortable. Le salon commun est également très bien conçu (beau et frais!). Nous avons passé un formidable séjour, hors du temps.

Rien, tout est parfait.

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ernesttzTZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"wonderful"

10.0

everything

bathroom was a bit far from the tent

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PučálkováczCZ
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 17, 2026

"Krásný Silvestr a Nový rok"

10.0

Celý personál nám zpříjemnil náš pobyt více, než jsme si představovali. Pokoj je nádherný a pozdější přesun do stanu byl mnohem komfortnější, než jsme si mysleli. Na místě jsme se rozhodli si udělat PADI OWD certifikaci. Skvělé rozhodnutí, které nám zpestřilo náš pobyt. Děkujeme marafiki: Medi, Disckson, Simon, Samuel, Ali a ostatní za krásné přijetí. Silvestr v Utende je jedinečný zážitek. Pláž plná skupinek bavících se lidí, bez beach boys, s hudbou. Příjemné místo bez přehnaného turismu, ale s krásami nádherné pláže, života i pohodlí.

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