10 Specialty lodgings in Mozambique: Best hotel deals for 2023

StayEasy Maputo is conveniently located along the coast in Mozambique's capital, only 9kms from Mozambique International Airport. The hotel adjoins the landmark Baia Shopping Mall and is ideal for business guests and leisure travellers visiting Maputo.

DEVOCEAN Lodge in the village of Ponta do Ouro, is located right in the middle of everything and just a 4 minute walk from the Indian Ocean. The bus stop to and from Maputo is just around the corner and the place is accessible by regular car and motorbike all year round. The excellent Wifi is provided free of charge. The beaches are pristine and offer mostly a perfect spot to enjoy the sun and dip the tropical water. There's a dive, seafari and deepsea fishing center nearby, as well as a research center for wild dolphins, whales and turtles where you can join an early morning ocean ride, in search of abundant sea life. There's an art & craft market, the old 'barracas', a wide choice of restaurants, snack shacks and pubs with 'Fernando's' cradle of the famous R&R as a well-known, but potentially dangerous refresher. The 'Comfort Tents', the 'Classic Cottage' and the 'Thatched Chalet' have private bathrooms and patios. The Standard Tents share showers and toilets in two separate buildings. One for the 'Ladies' and another for the 'Gents'. There's a central Lapa with coffee and tea facilities. A fridge offers a considerable choice of cool drinks, beers, ciders and spirits based on the principle of 'honesty' bar. The garden is lush and tropical and huge Indian Almond trees provide for the necessary shade. An excellent rated breakfast is available every morning. A dinner service is available for the guests who go for 'fine cuisine'. Delicious 3 course meals are served every night at 7. The accommodation offers one free secure parking spot per unit. Extra street side parking spots are available if more is needed. Highlights of the village are 'Swimming with Dolphins. Scuba Diving. Quad Bike Rentals. Deep Sea Fishing Charters. A Lighthouse Walk and a Ponta Malongane Hike.

Wonna Bay Vila, alojamento com ambiente familiar e que oferece todas as comodidades de pequeno hotel, também conta com um restaurante com cozinha criativa, rica em sabores moçambicanos e internacionais e baseado em produtos locais, tipicamente caseiros. Este, localiza-se na rua principal da Catembe, ao lado da Conservatoria. Edificio de cores excepcionalmente mornas (salmão), com uma preveligiada e maravilhosa vista para a baía de Maputo. "Sinta-se em casa dora de casa"!

Welcome to Sky Island Resort - A place were heaven meets earth! We are situated on-top the unspoiled coastal dune forest of Ponta Malongane in Mozambique and our views are simply spectacular! Sky Island Resort is an Eco Resort that is 50% self-sustained. This resort is designed with the local environment in mind and boasts many green features, such as use of local sustainable materials, low energy usage, biogas generation and sustainable water systems. We grow our own vegetables, 12 hens provide the restaurant with fresh eggs and our restaurant waste goes to the pigs. The donkeys maintain the landscape and act like great lawnmowers  We have beautiful en-suite Meadow Chalets with unspoiled views, Luxurious Sky View Tents [each with a private toilet and shower], a Restaurant, Cocktail Bar and Reception Venue [for weddings & conferences]. Upon your arrival you are greeted with a free welcome drink – our delicious homemade Basil Iced Tea. We pride ourselves with service excellence and no matter where you are on our mountain, we will ensure to meet your order and deliver in style! We also have free wifi and all our accommodations include breakfast. Sky island Resort is one of Mozambique's premiere paragliding venues. Guests can book in advance for tandem flights or lessons. Other activities include and nature walks, snorkelling, quad biking safari tours, Elephant reserve day trips, dolphin swims and scuba diving.

The resort consists of eighteen fully furnished chalets. There is a central area with an attractive restaurant, bar and swimming pool. The chalets sleep six people each and have a fully equipped kitchen. It is situated close to the Bazaruto Marine Park famous for it pristine sea life, coral reefs dives, turtle breeding grounds, dugongs and migrant whales For the more active, we boast an extensive knowledge of the area, with our Dive Instructor/fishing expert having operated in these waters for nearly 10 years. Our portfolio includes unexplored dive sites, fantastic surf, fly and big game fishing. A fully equipped SCUBA dive center offering on site PADI courses; boats and fishing equipment for hire, wind surfers, para sailing, banana boating, island trips and transfers, dhow trips, horse riding along the Vilanculos beach and much, much more.

Rates from USD 795 per person per night. An exquisite piece of Indian Ocean paradise, Benguerra Island is a luxury beach holiday destination where time stands still. Situated off the coast of Mozambique within the protected marine reserve of the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, this island hideaway is set on a protected lagoon. Warm waters, pristine coral reefs teeming with marine life, idyllic beaches, inland freshwater lakes and towering sand dunes have shaped this adventure haven. The lodge lies sheltered within the canopy of an indigenous forest and swaying palm trees. The welcoming guest areas offer views of the lush tropical garden and the ocean beyond. Under the shade of straw covered wooden awnings, inviting comfortable loungers are set up around the lodge’s rim flow swimming pool. A colourfully decorated traditional wooden dhow has been converted into a picturesque beach bar, while the cool surrounds of the massage sala hold the promise of deep relaxation. The lodge has a range of luxurious thatched accommodation. For families or small groups, the exclusive-use Casa Familia is an ideal option with three ensuite bedrooms, a large deck area and private pool overlooking the beach. Set amidst lush island forest, there are two cosy cabanas, ideal for couples or honeymooners, and the slightly larger 10 casinhas. Cabanas and casinhas all offer private timber decks, rim-flow pools, sun loungers and private salas with irresistible hanging daybeds.

Nestled on a hilltop set within serene, indigenous gardens affording breathtaking panoramic views of the magnificent Indian Ocean, Maputo bay and Ilha das Portugueses, Nahyeeni Lodge is the perfect place to relax and unwind in complete privacy, whilst still offering a tropical Island adventure with a wealth of breathtaking beaches, coral reefs and exotic marine life

This East-African Style house built by King Willem Alexander of Holland, overlooking the Indian Ocean, is a perfect place to unwind and get closer to nature, in unparalleled style and comfort! Guests arrive via a 1-hour boat trip from Maputo, alternative charters via fixed-wing aircraft or helicopter from Maputo Airport to a nearby private airstrip can be arranged on request, this is a short trip across Maputo Bay to The Monarch. Take advantage of the exclusive beach access to cool off in the stunning blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Enjoy great food, and create memories with friends and family on the beach, by the poolside, or in our spacious living areas! Grab a book from our private library and retire to the deck, or one of our 5 rooms, each overlooking the coastline, and give in to the pure bliss of relaxation in luxurious comfort. Watch the sunrise with a fresh cup of coffee or tea, and let another day begin!

The lodge combines an innovative design with the use of local natural building materials and techniques. Its construction has seen the involvement of craftsmen from the area who have strengthened their skills and abilities through a continuous process of learning by doing. Casa das Garcas accommodates up to 20 guests, with 3 bungalows with en-suite.