Mafia Island is small and still unspoilt with friendly locals and beautiful waters. Our highlight during our visit was Meremetas lodge and mr Meremeta. Meremeta is a perfect host nothing is too much ever! i still miss my spice tea he prepared every morning,We stayed for one week and ate every single meal at the lodge the meals were excellent... More

We had been to Mafia island in February 2013 and we spent 5 great days with Meremeta and his staff. The property contains 6 rooms with beautiful verandas which are very, very charming. We are a food lovers and every place we go we are looking for the best place to eat so I can just say that the food... More

It is really hard to write a review for such an unusual place, where everything is the opposite of ordinary and fits into no pattern I have experienced before. Visiting Meremeta's lodge really is about getting to know Meremeta himself: enjoying his hospitality, friendliness, his utter dedication to excellent service to his customers, his endless positive energy, his natural gift... More

We had a fantastic few days staying at Meremeta's We were made very welcome & nothing was too much trouble for Meremeta and the rest of the staff. Meremeta showed us around the local area and encouraged us to use one of his many bikes. These are a great idea as it makes the short ride the beach good fun... More

Mr. Meremeta is a wonderful host and went out of his way to make this a pleasurable stay for our whole family. A lot places are not very child-friendly but our two kids, aged 4 and 7, had a great time. The food was also great. We'll definitely be going back there.

Mafia island is a wonderful place, as close to paradise as can be, and Meremeta Lodge is a fantastic place to stay in. We were going to stay a few nights and ended up staying 11 days. The lodge is on the road to the lovely village of Utende, just outside the marine park gates which means you only pay... More

If you want to escape mass tourism; go to Mafia Island. If you want genuine hospitality, fantastic food and a great host: stay at Meremeta's Lodge. We stayed 5 nights in the private Banda and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Mr. Meremeta did everything to get us acquainted with the Island, showing us around on his quad bike. Nothing was a... More

At Meremeta Lodge we spent 3 beautiful days. The boss is lovely, easy going but really professional and he can help you to solve every trouble or need. The price is great and food is excellent. I really advice this unforgettable and cosy place.

Meremeta is a great guesthouse in Utende just outside the Marine Park. Mr. Meremeta has build a nice place on his family's grounds, offering the perfect alternative to the big, foreign-owned lodges. The rooms and bandas include bathrooms and are nice, each with a personal note thanks to Meremata's eye for detail and service. This is what makes this place... More