Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 98 reviews.
Latty Monroe
Tanzania · Family · October 2026
+The place is sooo relaxing and chilled so quiet
−Nothing but
Ana
Netherlands · Family · October 2026
+Overall we had a great time at Juani beach bungalows! The staff are very friendly and accommodating to your schedule (travel, water activities, etc.) The rooms are basic but clean, and the bar area is great to relax with a view of the sea. The menu is simple but tasty, and since Kilindoni isn't that big, we decided to just enjoy our time and meals at Juani when we weren't on the water. We had initially organized our whale shark and snorkeling tours through another organization, but you can also just do it through the hotel to save yourself the effort as all the tour operators are near each other and go to the same places.
joelle
Canada · Couple · October 2026
“Staff & excursions were fabulous. Cash only! Showers & food could use upgrades.”
+It was right on the beach, the staff were incredibly friendly & we felt safe.
−The food selection was very slim and was the same few choices every single day (if you have any food allergies, this is NOT your place). They just don’t seem to take advantage of all the local foods. There are also tons of jelly fish although apparently they do not sting. They also do NOT take any Credit Cards which should be noted upon booking or check in, not when we are paying and waiting for a ride to the airport.
Valentina Alessia
Italy · Family · September 2026
+amazing position: in front of the sea and between the trees, it seems to be on a luxury jungle! the staff were super amazing and helpful with all of our requests. you can book a lot of trips directly with hotel staff too. Abundant breakfast and a very lovely coconut as a welcome. Also super appreciated the pick up from the airport.
−The accommodation doesn't provide shampoo/body wash or towels for the beach (it gives you towel for the bathroom !). All the place is built on the sand so keeping clean is thought, however the place was overall clean; the only think i will improve is the cleanest of the cloth on the sunbeds and the net against mosquitos that were old and dirty-greyish because of dust. Also my bedsheets were not super clean and with some holes in it.
Msjoblom
Switzerland · Solo · June 2026
“Great address for Mafia island”
+Very convenient location for whale shark watching activities, nice beach. The room was very big with a good mosquito net. The shower had hot water. Very easy to organise all kinds of activities. Attentive staff.
−The food wasn't really to my taste but it was nice enough.
Tamae
Japan · Couple · June 2026
+Great location, wonderful hospitality, good food
−Bathroom was old, very little water from the shower, and the toilet floor was always wet (don’t know where the water was coming from). Lots of flies in the dining area and ticks in the bed - we got bitten everywhere.
marylene
France · Family · October 2026
+L'emplacement sur la plage, le personnel très sympathique
Ingrid
Switzerland · Solo · October 2026
“Gute Option mit Abstrichen, aber direkt buchen und verhandeln”
+Die Seite der Insel ist vom Strand her die schönere. Jeden Tag sind viele Einheimische direkt an der Küste am fischen. Es starten hier auch die Walhai-Touen. Das Essen ist lecker am Abend, das Personal freundlich. Die Betten sind ok, es gab immer Strom und WiFi. Es gibt ein paar schäbige Sonnenliegen und man kann in 20 Minuten gemütlich nach Kilindoni laufen. Der Flughafentransfer dauert 10 Minuten und in Utende ist man in 30 Minuten (Naturschutzgebiet kostet 23$ Eintritt/Tag). Insgesamt ist es sehr sicher auf Mafia und die Menschen sind angenehm. Am Abend gibt es Lagerfeuer und es kommen einige Einheimische zum Sport machen und den Abend verbringen zum Hotel. Als Alleinreisende sehr zu empfehlen, da man sofort in Kontakt kommt.
−Wenn man über die Platform bucht zahlt man ein Vielfaches des Preises vor Ort. Dieser ist grundsätzlich natürlich verhandelbar, eine Gruppe Studenten hat 15€/Nacht (für alle 3) bezahlt, während ich alleine 40€/Nacht hatte. Der Manager organisiert Touren, auch da unbedingt verhandeln (Wahleshark höchstens 50$). Andere hatten einen Tauchausflug über ihn gebucht, das war wohl sehr unprofessionell und auch überteuert. Am besten über die Tauchzentren in Utende direkt machen. Mein Zimmer war ok, aber die Dusche lief entweder nicht oder man konnte sie nicht abstellen. Und natürlich typisch afrikanisch, das Bad ist sehr schäbig, aber das ist eben so.
Christophe
France · Solo · October 2026
“Un petit gout de paradis”
+Un petit paradis sur terre. Bungalow simple mais spacieux et confortable avec un très bel environnement. La dolce vita a la Tanzienne. La cuisine est fraîche et excellente. A ne pas manquer voir les requins baleines (tous les départs se font de la plage de Juani Beach)ainsi que l’anse de Choley. Et en plus cela est encore épargné du tourisme de masse.
−Ras
Fernando
Spain · Couple · September 2026
“5 días Mafia”
+El ambiente y tener la playa para nosotros solos. Además la excursión para ver el tiburón ballena sale desde la zona donde está el hotel.
−Puede que esté un poco lejos de Utende si lo que la gente busca es más buceo o actividades por la zona de Utende.