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Vilanculos Beach Lodge

4.0 star property
Beachfront lodge with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

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Sports facility
Restaurant
Spa
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Shower, free toiletries, towels
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

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

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Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Bairro 19 de Outubroo, Vilanculos

What's nearby

  • Vilanculos Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Municipal Market - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Fish Market - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Vilanculos (VNX) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kuvuka Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Café Moçambicano - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Rex - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach Lodge Vilanculos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Vilankulos Conference Centre - ‬12 min walk

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 return airport shuttle and a poolside bar. With a beachfront location, kayaking and rowing, this lodge is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Enjoy on-site activities, such as racquetball/squash and volleyball. 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, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Concierge services, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Vilanculos Beach Lodge boast perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as 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 transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 1 PM to 3 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

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • 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)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (90 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 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 and check-out are 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

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.

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 at Vilanculos Beach Lodge?

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout 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 from 1 PM to 3 PM on request.

Where is Vilanculos Beach Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Vilanculos lodge is 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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Vilanculos Beach Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Niccolò

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yvonne

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

10/10 Excellent

Harald

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

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

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

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

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

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 traveller

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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Vilanculos Beach Lodge has a most idyllic setting. The decor of the hotel & rooms are authentic & carefully thought out resulting in a relaxing & calming feel. The grounds are beautiful with attention to detail. The staff are very friendly & helpful. There are great water activities offered on site. Wonderful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josefin

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

Excellent get away!

Väldigt fint och rent hotell, precis vid stranden! Underbar personal, oerhört hjälpsamma med vad det än var. Ett familjärt ställe att tillbringa semestern på! Vi älskade varje dag! PERFEKT! (Om jag ska säga något vi saknade så var det närheten till ”byn”, och aktiviteter. Jag personligen gillar inte att känna mig låst till ett ställe, utan älskar att hyra moppe och kunna se sig om mer fritt. Då är Mozambique i sig fel land). Boendet var det bästa!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely property on the beach with wonderful staff and excellent food. With well maintained lawns and great pool area my only suggestion would be to provide a little more shade. The pool umbrellas give a limited amount but the temperatures can be searing. Also a plug point with a mirror for the hairdryer would be good....
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018