Vilanculos Beach Lodge

Property class: 4
Beachfront lodge with outdoor pool, near Vilanculos Beach

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With access to onsite kayaking, Vilanculos Beach Lodge is a great choice for your beach stay in Vilanculos. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in spa services. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the pool bar. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a free airport shuttle, and a terrace.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

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  • Beach view
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About the neighborhood

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

Getting around

  • Vilanculos (VNX) - 10 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bazaruto Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wasabi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach Lodge Vilanculos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Moz Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Café Zambeziana - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Vilanculos Beach Lodge

  • With access to onsite kayaking, Vilanculos Beach Lodge is a great choice for your beach stay in Vilanculos. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in spa services. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the pool bar. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a free airport shuttle, and a terrace.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 22 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle from 1 PM to 3 PM*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Vilanculos Beach Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach location was wonderful, clean, and offered stunning views from all areas of the lodge. (12 reviews)
  • The pool was beautiful, clean, and offered stunning ocean views. (6 reviews)
  • The restaurant served delicious food with a comprehensive menu and friendly staff. (7 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location, very friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

On the plus side, the hotel has: - a great location, in a beautiful tropical garden, directly on the beach - a very friendly staff - a good restaurant - a good breakfast - a beautiful swimming pool On the minus side, the room (I have tested a chalet) is small and not very pleasant.
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8/10 Very good

Everything was good or excellent staff, views, swimming pool, milkshakes and piñacolada :)... just they could improved the look of the bathroom and desk, they are a bit old style.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location and hotels at the beach, great food with more complexity than just the usual grilled fish, and super friendly staff .
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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8/10 Very good

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was lovely. The staff were super nice and kind. They welcomed us in such a warm way, as well as for the farewell. The atmosphere was great. The food was exquisite. I was there with my mom and we had a lovely time. We can only say positive and good things about the hotel and their staff. We can’t wait to come back already! Isabel & María José
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great. The rooms were excellent and well kept. Everyone went above and beyond to assist us. Truly a place to revisit.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is lovely, a wonderful and very accommodating staff, wonderful view, great massage, food was on point and all around excellent stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

Just the pool was a bit cool but in general I loved the stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place
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10/10 Exceptional

A fantastic lodge should get 10 stars it is the best maintained and cleanest property we have ever stayed in. The management and staff are exceptional. Thank you Angela and team for an incredible stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Very much enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The staff was 12 out of 10. Extremely hospitable and welcoming. The view from the rooms and the beach was woooow. Would highly recommend for an intimate getaway.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Highly recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely accommodation, fabulous staff
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10/10 Exceptional

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!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great. Highly recommend

Amazing. Angela the manager went above and beyond. Can't say enough
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10/10 Exceptional

relaxing
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at Vilankulo Beach Lodge was simply unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcomed and taken care of. The service was exceptional—warm, attentive, and always delivered with a smile, making us feel both comfortable and valued throughout our stay. One thing that truly stood out was the sense of safety and peace we experienced. It allowed us to fully relax and enjoy the stunning surroundings without a worry, which is priceless when traveling. But what made this experience truly special were the meaningful conversations we had with Angela and Damien. Their kindness, openness, and the time they took to connect with us added a deeply personal touch to our stay. These moments went far beyond what you expect from a hotel experience—they created memories we will carry with us for a long time. A beautiful place, wonderful people, and an experience we would gladly relive. Highly recommended!