Pole Pole Resort is located in the Chole Bay area, near Utende village on the southeast coast of the Mafia Island Marine Park.  It is build on the beach, within a tropical garden, overlooking a spectacular view of the Mafia Archipelago and the Indian Ocean.
7 ‘luxury bungalows’ elegant and spacious, are set among the coconut palms overlooking the bay.  The rooms are furnished with carved and antique pieces.  2 bungalows are family type with two rooms separated by the bathroom and a small corridor for privacy.  The large private verandahs are furnished with a Zanzibari bed, chairs, table and an armchair.  There are two ceiling fans, one on the verandah and one in the bedroom above the bed.
Pole Pole is a low environmental impact resort with a state-of-the-art phyto-purification plant which is a special process of treating wastewater to prevent environmental pollution.
The cuisine is a combination of diverse culinary traditions and cultures, with an Italian style touch of class.  Swahili dinners are served once a week or on request.  The resort caters for special dietary requirements whenever possible.  Most of the food we serve is organically grown and bought on the island to help fishermen and farmers benefit from tourism development.  A selection of alcoholic beverages, wines, beers, juices and cold drinks are always available at the bar. 
Facilities:  Library /  Massage / Laundry service / Hair dryer / Curio shop / Safety box located at reception
Activities:  Scuba diving (PADI) / Snorkeling / Sailing / Visiting the local villages / Boat excursions and picnics to isolated islets, sandbanks or islands / 4X4 excursions / Playing cards / Board games

Imagine tree houses built into baobab trees, with four poster beds inside, surrounded by tropical vegetation and ancient Shirazi and Omani ruins, on a tiny tropical island off the coast of Africa.
This lodge more than any other is like a bush camp by the sea - a true escape from the world. If you are looking for a relaxed atmosphere in a gorgeous position, and don't need modern-day 'necessities' such as hairdryers and flush toilets, you will adore this rustic lodge.
With 6 magnificent tree houses and a luxurious terrestrial suite are set amongst the baobabs and oriented to catch the sea breezes. Rugged adventure tempered with casual luxury, each house, high in the canopy has at least one double bed made with Egyptian cotton, a shower and loo. The ‘Groundhouse’ which is the only floor unit has a sunken Persian bath, in addition. No electricity adds to the natural charm although one can still expect ice-cold drinks and there is a battery charging facility.
Treehouse 1 - The first built and a real favourite, this treehouse is constructed around a huge baobab tree. Elegant and simple, it consists of a rectangular platform with a roof and a nice big bed.
Treehouse 2 - This treehouse is also built around a huge baobab tree and features a viewing platform, reached by step ladder from the bedroom, which is great for watching the birds come home to roost in the early evening.
Treehouse 3 - This one is not so impressive when you first approach it because it appears to not be very high off the ground, but it is actually built up on the rocks above the mangroves and has an outside platform for lounging. The bed is suspended from the ceiling on ropes, which means it can swing.
Treehouse 4 - This room is right at the far end of the grove and has superb views from its upstairs viewing platform, across the mangroves and Chole Bay to the Coast of Mafia Island and the open ocean.
Treehouse 5 - A freestanding room (i.e. without the tree), which is constructed next to some interesting Shirazi ruins. Set back a bit from the sea.
Treehouse 6 - This is the latest and the best room. Set out in the mangroves above the water.
Groundroom - This room is considerably different from all the other rooms, being ground-based and therefore a lot more conventional. It makes up for this with a magnificent bed and a huge sunken bath.
The bathrooms take the form of large outdoor bamboo-lined bathroom areas, on the ground adjacent to the tree houses. The toilets are composting toilets, essentially 'modified long drops', but are clean and do not smell. The shower is a real Heath-Robinson affair, which involves the lighting of a paraffin wick in a sheath around the water pipe. Flames heat the water directly, giving a good hot shower. All this takes place in the great outdoors and adds up to about the best bathroom experience you’ll ever have.
Meals are taken overlooking the small harbour - seafood, fruit and vegetables - and the bar is upstairs with sweeping views of Chole Bay below which a lounge, full of games, magazines and reference books is the perfect place to relax.
Facilities: Scuba Diving / Snorkelling / Fishing / Walking / Sailing /  Dhow trips / Swimming / Bird watching

Kinasi Lodge is a splendid little retreat with an idyllic ‘away-from-it-all’ atmosphere and is located on the southeast coast of Mafia Island at Utende, overlooking Chole Bay and the islands of Jibondo, Chole & Juani.  It lies in a tranquil setting with a pool, swaying palms & landscaped gardens.
Kinasi provides a high standard of accommodation in separate cottages, each with a large verandah and en-suite bathroom. The cottages (11) have been constructed in rendered concrete block, with palm-leaf (makuti) roofs. There is all-day electricity and water supply is from three permanent wells on the property.  Rooms are not air-conditioned, but cooled by fans and the large shutter doors and windows. There is a suite (1) with upstairs bedroom, air conditioning, stereo, mini-bar and lounge, verandahs and terraces. The family bungalow (1) have two bedrooms and share a bathroom with a large verandah.  All the rooms at Kinasi are en-suite with hot water and have ample hanging space, a desk and chair, verandah chairs and table, double chaise, full-length mirror, ceiling fan for cool air and power outlets in the bathroom for hair dryers and electric shavers. All rooms have walk-in mosquito nets that cover the beds completely, and have been designed for through-ventilation and coolness in all seasons. 
The intention has been to create a resort that is relaxing and stylish. Kinasi is beautifully furnished with antiques and handcrafted furniture. The dining room is appointed with crockery and hand-blown glassware made especially for the lodge and there are original works of art by East African artists.   
The cuisine is a mixture of European, African and Eastern with an emphasis on seafood, fresh local produce, grills and home-made condiments;  Swahili nights is a feature each week as is the seafood barbecue.  Breakfast is English style and lunch is served in the Pool Bar and Grill in buffet style with a wide selection of salads and antipasti.  Afternoon tea with fresh cakes and biscuits is served each day late afternoon.  Breads, rolls, pizzas and variety of yoghurts, preserves and sauces are all home made from traditional recipes. Seafood barbecues and Swahili cuisine are established Kinasi customs. Morning tea/coffee is served in the rooms before breakfast.
Facilities:   Library / Outdoor games / Snooker/billiards table / Satellite TV and video / Swimming pool / Curio shop
Activities:  Snorkeling / Scuba diving / Scuba training / Light sport fishing, bottom fishing and beach casting / Windsurfers /  Kayaking / Daily boat excursions and picnics / Guided excursions to villages / Cycling / Nature walks and bird-watching

The Mafia Island Lodge stands amidst tall palms on a sandy beach in Chole Bay, in the heart of the marine park near Utende village on South coast of Mafia.  The warm, colorful waters of the Indian Ocean surrounding Mafia Island provide an ideal location for many sea activities. Enjoy some of the best diving and snorkeling there is off the East African coast exploring the many coral reefs that are teaming with tropical marine life. There are over 400 species of fish inhabiting the reefs around Mafia.
40 comfortable rooms are set among the coconut palms with their own veranda overlooking the bay. They are all self-contained with air conditioning. Twin and double beds are available. Among the 40 rooms there are 2 family rooms with a large living room. Hot and cold water is available 24 hours a day. The main lodge has a relaxing atmosphere with a large open restaurant, bar with pool table and lounge area. Board games, table tennis and volleyball are also available.
The cuisine is continental with an emphasis on seafood. Snacks, sandwiches and bitings are also available.. A selection of alcoholic beverages, wines, beers, juices and sodas are available at the bar.
Facilities:  Restaurant / Bar / Internet café / Gift shop / Laundry service / Telephone & fax / Pool table
Activities:  Snorkeling / Sailing / Scuba dive centre (PADI) / Sport fishing / Sea kayaking / Beach volley / Nature trails / Excursions by boat and 4x4 organised daily