The hotel is situated on beautiful Benguerra Island in the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique. It is located on a gorgeous beach washed by the warm, turquoise waters. All rooms are a step away from the beach, with beautiful sea views. The lodge works closely with the local community to conserve and protect the pristine marine environment.This is a small, intimate lodge offering personalized service and luxury. There are 13 guest rooms at this beach hotel. Guests are welcomed in a lobby and facilities include a hotel safe, two bars, a restaurant and wireless Internet access (the latter incurs extra fees). Guests can take advantage of the laundry services on offer.The hotel guest rooms are spacious and luxurious with beautiful sea views. Each room has an en suite bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a good night's rest on their double bed. Internet access, a safe, minibar, and tea and coffee making facilities are standard features in all accommodation units.Each room has its own private outdoor plunge pool and deck. The hotel offers parasols and 28 private lounge chairs on the sandy beach. Guests can enjoy snorkelling or scuba diving over pristine coral reefs or simply relax on secluded beaches as the lodge has a fully equipped dive center, where guests can book scuba diving excursions, diving courses or snorkel trips (fees apply). Fly fishing is available from the lodge. Guests can also go catamaran boating (fees apply), canoeing or horse riding (fees apply) during their stay. A small spa offers massages, manicures and pedicures (fees apply).The hotel operates on a full-board basis, offering all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and snacks. Options also include private beach dinners.There is an 8-minute air transfer from Vilanculos Airport to Benguerra Island. Two options are available, either a helicopter transfer or a light aircraft transfer. From the landing strip, there is a transfer by Land Rover to the lodge.
Rooms
Cabana
Two cabanas are set under local thatch, amongst a lush island forest. The cabanas boast a light and airy color scheme that combines tropical chic with a distinct African feel and reminders of the area’s Portuguese heritage. The cozy interiors of the cabanas makes them perfect for couples and honeymooners. The cabanas are slightly smaller than casinhas and vertical in shape. There is no sitting area in the cabanas, however a lounger is located at the foot of the bed. The ensuite bathroom features an outdoor shower and is located behind the bed. The cabanas offer private timber decks and cool rim flow pools. There is also a private sala with a hanging daybed, as well as private sun loungers situated on the beach.
Casa Familia
Ideal for families or groups, the Casa Familia features a main guest room with a lounge area and two interleading rooms on each side. The interlinking hallways between the rooms are used as walk-in closets. Each room has an ensuite bathroom and outside shower. The Casa Familia boasts a large deck area with a private pool overlooking the beach. There is also a private sala with a hanging daybed and an outdoor shower, as well as private sun loungers situated on the beach.
Casinha
Ten casinhas (small house) are set under local thatch, amongst a lush island forest. The casinhas boast a light and airy color scheme that combines tropical chic with a distinct African feel and reminders of the area’s Portuguese heritage. An ensuite bathroom is located on one side of the bedroom and a small sitting area is located on the other side of the bed.The casinhas offer private timber decks and cool rim flow pools. There is also a private sala with a hanging daybed, as well as private sun loungers situated on the beach.