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Vilanculos Beach Lodge

4.0 star property
Travelers discover their tropical haven at this beachfront lodge where swimming, kayaking, and poolside relaxation create the perfect coastal getaway

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Just steps from Municipal Market, Vilanculos Beach Lodge offers a relaxed coastal retreat with free breakfast and a poolside bar. Enjoy in-room WiFi, an outdoor pool, and kayaking equipment. Nearby health club and luggage storage complete the experience.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Beach view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Vilanculos, Vilanculos Beach Lodge is in a national park and on the beach. Fish Market and Bazaruto National Park are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Vilanculos Beach and Magaruque Island Beach. Municipal Market and Benguerra Island Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkeling, and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Vilanculos travel guide
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Bairro 19 de Outubroo, Vilanculos

What's nearby

  • Vilanculos Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Municipal Market
    5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Fish Market
    7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Vilanculos (VNX)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Beach Lodge Vilanculos
    9 min walk
  • Galo Negro
    7 min walk
  • Vilankulos Conference Centre
    12 min walk
  • Macro Matsinhe
    6 min drive
  • Dudola Food
    5 min drive

About this property

Vilanculos Beach Lodge

Upscale lodge near Vilanculos Beach
Located close to Municipal Market and Fish Market, Vilanculos Beach Lodge provides free full breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a poolside bar. With a beachfront location, rowing, and kayaking, this lodge is the perfect place to soak up some sun. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby health club, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Vilanculos Beach Lodge offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on request
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (90 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: MZN 1500
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MZN 1500

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: MZN 1500 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: MZN 1500 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Vilanculos Beach Lodge Lodge Vilanculos
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Frequently asked questions

Does Vilanculos Beach Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Vilanculos Beach Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vilanculos Beach Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of MZN 1500 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Vilanculos Beach Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for MZN 1500 (subject to availability).

Does Vilanculos Beach Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 1 PM–3 PM on request.

Where is Vilanculos Beach Lodge located?

Located in Vilanculos, this beachfront lodge is in a national park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Vilanculos Beach and Municipal Market. Magaruque Island Beach and Benguerra Island Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Vilanculos Beach Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice hotel with lovely decor and friendly, attentive staff. The excursions are a bit expensive but worth it. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend the Beach Lodge to other travelers.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is beautiful, very clean and well maintained. But above all the staff is amazing: friendly, helpful and attentive. We had an amazing holiday and will definitely come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely beach lodge to stay at in Vilanculos. Only one restaurant but really enjoyable. The view from all areas of the lodge is really breathtaking. Stunning place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timi Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
VBL is the perfect place to just relax. Staff was fantastic, coordinating activities was perfect- pick up from airport and return great. beach location was wonderful. will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed our stay

The hotel manager is amazing and friendly and so was the staff. We went to Mozambique for the horse safari and added this hotel for our last couple of days. Food was fantastic. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise in Mozambique

Amazing lodge, right on the beach with incredible team who always strived to give first class service. Beautifully decorated cottages, all set in well manicured tropical gardens.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bungalow paradise right on the water

Excellent hotel and service. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Food was delicious and the propriety was beautiful. We extended our stay twice because there was so much to do - highlight recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The rooms were excellent and well kept. Everyone went above and beyond to assist us. Truly a place to revisit.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely honeymoon

We came here on our honeymoon and was a lovely place to stay. It's really quiet with not much to do and not many other restaurants etc near by but the food in the hotel is lovely and there is lots of choice. As a majority good service and friendly staff. Bar does close at 9:30pm which seemed quite early. Breakfast was nice but I recommend not leaving it last minute as often things like croissants didn’t get replenished. Overall a lovely trip and a great hotel. Good choice!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation, fabulous staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great. Highly recommend

Amazing. Angela the manager went above and beyond. Can't say enough
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the AMAZING views. it truly is such a special place! The staff were incredible and nothing was too much to ask for which really made our experience here. Thank you for such an amazing holiday and we will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niccolò

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exce
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place and good, kind service Just watch out when it comes to organize some day trip: ask for the exact terms and conditions (ie kind of boat used to visit the islands) because you may experience some bad surprise since the service it is outsourced from the hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adolph T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Vilanculos beach lodge

The lodge was pleasant and homely to stay in. The family suite was perfect for us with two king beds. The rooms were kept spotlessly clean. The food and drinks were amazing. The lodge is located near restaurants and a few steps from the beach. We did canoeing offered for free by the lodge, massage, quad bikes, and visited two islands where we did snorkeling. Other than that, thanks to Angela and Sara made our stay so comfortable. They would take their time to guide and ensure we were comfortable. Not forgetting the servants, Lovejoy, Felipe, Sergio and others not mentioned.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding. High
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay at Vilankulos Beach Lodge!!

Had a great stay at the Vilankulos Beach Lodge. Well run, staff are friendly and attentive. Location to the beach was amazing, pool was always blue and clean. Angela the manager was there to welcome us in person and see us off in person too. Wifi is pretty good in almost all areas. Did want a better seafood menu - prawns were average ito taste. Will definitely go back though.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schönes Zimmer und Hotelanlage. Strand war recht dreckig und zum Baden nicht so geeignet. Essen im Hotel hat uns leider überhaupt nicht überzogen und war im Vergleich zu Hotels in der Umgebung schlecht und überteuert.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Wedlock, Harare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property sits on a prime location with refreshing sea views. The pool, garden, palm trees are all well maintained for a perfect view. There are flowers all over the place to keep it natural which adds to the beauty of this place. Food was ok, we were actually spoilt for choice as they have a lot to offer. The pricing is actually average so its very much affordable. On the downside: The hotel offers little in terms of inhouse activities, which i am sure they can try to revamp. Despite the hot weather, there is no bar fridges in the rooms, no TV, no DStv, and no personal fitness facilities. The service was generally good, we were happy with everything with our recommendations below Suggestions: Adding Gym (Personal Fitness Facilities) Adding: Cable TV in the rooms Adding: Bar Fridges in the room
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bellissima struttura, personale molto professionale e gentile. Belle stanze anche se un po’ rumorose
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location right by the beach. Good sized very clean infinity pool, well kept grounds and facilities. Great selection of food at the restaurant ,friendly staff. Only complaint is a couple of noisy roosters on a neighboring property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise in Paradise

Staff & Service were friendly welcoming and attentive. We were greeted with a smile every day and the team did support and help us with any request. The place is indeed paradise. Big thank you to the entire team, we had a fantastic stay and will return :) Travel now before this hidden gem is overrun with tourists!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Natacha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel très bien situé à Vilanculos Nous avons beaucoup apprécié l'hotel qui est beau et propre.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019