Based on 09 May 19 departure from London Heathrow flying with South African Airways, staying for 7 nights full board in a Ocean View Room (2 adults sharing) including return transfers.
Our guide price gives you an idea of how much to budget for a stay at this hotel. The price will vary based on exchange rates, and your choice of room type, departure date, airline and cabin class, and any additional extras you’d like to add to your holiday.
Intimate location with lots to do
Tucked away at the tip of a beautiful peninsula, nestled between white sand dunes, tropical forests and the strikingly clear Indian Ocean is Machangulo Beach Lodge, in the south of Mozambique. Offering 10 luxurious rooms, the lodge overlooks long secluded, sandy white beaches and a pristine dune forest into which the property is built. Miles of completely untouched beaches provides its guests with unadulterated peacefulness.
Each individual lodge comprises of a private veranda, en-suite bathroom and air-conditioning with close attention paid to the smallest detail to create a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Machangulo has a lounge and bar area, a delightful dining area where you can feast on freshly prepared traditional cuisine, as well as other international dishes. Various activities are offered including fishing, snorkelling through the marine reserve full of colourful coral and sea life, scuba diving, whale watching in June to November and visits to turtle nesting sites. Or, if just wanting to relax jump in the pool or lay back in a hammock with a cocktail.
To see a video showing how great it is to stay at Machangulo, click here.
Cultural tour of Santa Maria with lunch and drinks at the famous Teka Teka bar
Things to do
Being explorers at heart, we believe in getting out and about to get the most from our trip. Browse through our selection of attractions and excursions available nearby that will enhance your holiday experience.
Santa Maria Village visit to experience the local culture
Excursions to the nearby island and the capital of Maputo
163 Reviews
87% of travellers recommended this hotel
Traveller ratings
Excellent
103
Very Good
35
Average
14
Poor
9
Terrible
2
What to Expect
Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness
Reviews
Jan 21, 2019
relaxed and secluded
we took a 2hour boat ride from mainland to the island. this lodge is the only one on the small island. we were greeting by the locals singing to us as we docked.
try to book rooms closes to the restaurant as it is quite a hike to go to the main restaurant for meals 3 times a day!
rooms have a stunning view of the ocean and is clean and neat. however there is no TV.
water is harsh so PLEASE carry excellent conditioners and hair mask.
sadly for New Years there was not any real event for us. the locals dancing was less than average. there is Definitely room for improvement here as well as meal options.
The staff, although struggling with English, were always so friendly and ready to assist us with any requests. As for the manager from South Africa ( apologies, I am terrible with names!) he was simply the best. He was the 1st to greet us and was incredibly sweet in upgrading us to the honeymoon suite.
Devina at head office come through for us on the 11th hour. Working off hours to make our last minute trip possible. This trip and lodging was more than we imagined so much so that we booked and extra night with your lodge.
we loved this trip to the resort and would gladly come back any time
Jan 19, 2019
Wonderful beach getaway
Ottawa, Canada
We had a fabulous time at Machangulo beach lodge! The location was amazing - wonderful beach, ocean, and dunes - felt very private. And though there were other people staying at the lodge it never felt crowded. We stayed in an ocean view room which was spacious and clean - indoor and outdoor showers were very nice and the balcony was great with a beautiful ocean view!
Staff was very helpful and nice - always asking how we were doing, if there was anything they could do, etc. About 95% of the staff is from the local village too which is nice. They arranged a super cool picnic for us on a sandbar in the middle of the ocean which was a highlight for sure!
Food was very good (included in our package). Alcohol wasn’t included and it added up a bit by the end of our 5 night stay ($3 USD for beer, around $7 USD for cocktails and mixed drinks, $15-35 USD for a bottle of wine).
If you have time, I’d recommend checking out the local bar in the village called Bemjis! Cool place with super nice staff and good food.
The pool area was pretty small and felt forgotten compared to the rest of the lodge, but we spent most of our time on the beach so it wasn’t a huge deal.
The lodge about a 1.5 hour boat ride from Maputo, and my only feedback to the lodge would be that the arrival/departure experience at the marina could be smoothed out a bit! The marina is pretty run down and it wasn’t super clear what we were suppose to do when we arrived to meet the boat (if we were in the right place, where to wait, etc). Having someone there waiting for us when we arrived would have been much better/less confusing.
Would 100% recommend this lodge to anyone looking for a great place to stay! Thank you for a great time!!
Jan 17, 2019
Stunning views and very friendly staff
Machangulo is a wonderful beach spot only 1.5hrs from Maputo by boat but it feels very remote. The lodge itself is nicely done and there are secluded lodges/rooms dotted about going up a steep sand dune all connected by steps. The Ocean View Rooms (if you're lucky enough to get one) have amazing views and are close to the main dining and bar areas. The beach itself is clean and quite and the sea is warm and clear. The lodge also arranges for plenty of activities that you can partake in during your stay such as; snorkelling, kayaking, private boat tours and picnics etc. The staff are extremely friendly and attentive however service was a bit slow at times. The food is limited to only a few choices per meal but that's to be expected in remote location so don't let that put you off. All in all a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend it.
Jan 05, 2019
Perfect Location
London, United Kingdom
Definitely worth suffering Maputo and the boat journey to the lodge. Amazing location, views, almost private beaches, and high quality lodges. Also a great wine cellar at very reasonable prices was a nice touch and appreciated. One feedback point, no group inductions. This is a high end destination for privacy, and separate people arriving at the same time should be met separately.
Dec 18, 2018
A touch of Paradise
Petersfield, United Kingdom
90 minutes boat ride from Maputo and you arrive on the golden sands of the Machangulo peninsula to a fantastic singing welcome.
Everything is well organised with a selection of activities to choose from. Inhaca Island Tour is a must and if you are energetic take a kayak out and follow the coast to Santa Maria; you will see birds and, if you time it right, the shows unloading on the jetty. If you don't want to venture very far there are the dunes to explore or a beautiful beach to walk.
The lodge is lovely and welcoming with stunning views across the ocean. The sound of the sea is adds to the wonder of this place. The staff are great, cocktails out of this world and the food delicious.
The accomodation is perfect and you can sit in peace reading and watching the birds, and sometimes, the monkies.
This is a fantastic place to relax, eat well and enjoy.
Machangulo has a PADI dive centre with instructors, full equipment and boats.
Activities
Machangulo offers a range of activities that can be booked and paid for locally (subject to weather conditions), these include:
- Snorkelling
- Kayaking
- Paddle boarding
- Bird watching tours
- Cultural tours of Santa Maria, Inhaca and Maputo
- Many sailing Dhow adventures including romantic sunset cruises
- Fishing, both on and off shore
- Whale watching (June to November)
Spa
Machangulo offers a superb and varied range of Africology treatments at their spa which include a selection of rejuvenating facials, massages and body treatments
The five Ocean View rooms are the pride and joy of Machangulo Beach Lodge. Perched on a ridge overlooking the amazing scenery of the ocean and Inhaca island. Each room has a private deck, en suite bathroom, air conditioning, mini bar and many other luxury amenities.
The eight beach villas are meters from the shoreline and nestled in the dune forests. The beach villas at Machangulo consist of two rooms each. The rooms are close together and attached via wooden decks.
The two family villas at Machangulo provide ultimate flexibility and privacy for groups or families. The large and spacious villas feature 2 private en-suite rooms joined together by a central room.The central area of the Villa features a kitchen prep area, lounge, bar and dining area. The Villa also features a pool and are completely private, offering a home away from home luxury.
163 Reviews
87% of travellers recommended this hotel
Traveller ratings
Excellent
103
Very Good
35
Average
14
Poor
9
Terrible
2
What to Expect
Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness
Reviews
Jan 21, 2019
relaxed and secluded
we took a 2hour boat ride from mainland to the island. this lodge is the only one on the small island. we were greeting by the locals singing to us as we docked.
try to book rooms closes to the restaurant as it is quite a hike to go to the main restaurant for meals 3 times a day!
rooms have a stunning view of the ocean and is clean and neat. however there is no TV.
water is harsh so PLEASE carry excellent conditioners and hair mask.
sadly for New Years there was not any real event for us. the locals dancing was less than average. there is Definitely room for improvement here as well as meal options.
The staff, although struggling with English, were always so friendly and ready to assist us with any requests. As for the manager from South Africa ( apologies, I am terrible with names!) he was simply the best. He was the 1st to greet us and was incredibly sweet in upgrading us to the honeymoon suite.
Devina at head office come through for us on the 11th hour. Working off hours to make our last minute trip possible. This trip and lodging was more than we imagined so much so that we booked and extra night with your lodge.
we loved this trip to the resort and would gladly come back any time
Jan 19, 2019
Wonderful beach getaway
Ottawa, Canada
We had a fabulous time at Machangulo beach lodge! The location was amazing - wonderful beach, ocean, and dunes - felt very private. And though there were other people staying at the lodge it never felt crowded. We stayed in an ocean view room which was spacious and clean - indoor and outdoor showers were very nice and the balcony was great with a beautiful ocean view!
Staff was very helpful and nice - always asking how we were doing, if there was anything they could do, etc. About 95% of the staff is from the local village too which is nice. They arranged a super cool picnic for us on a sandbar in the middle of the ocean which was a highlight for sure!
Food was very good (included in our package). Alcohol wasn’t included and it added up a bit by the end of our 5 night stay ($3 USD for beer, around $7 USD for cocktails and mixed drinks, $15-35 USD for a bottle of wine).
If you have time, I’d recommend checking out the local bar in the village called Bemjis! Cool place with super nice staff and good food.
The pool area was pretty small and felt forgotten compared to the rest of the lodge, but we spent most of our time on the beach so it wasn’t a huge deal.
The lodge about a 1.5 hour boat ride from Maputo, and my only feedback to the lodge would be that the arrival/departure experience at the marina could be smoothed out a bit! The marina is pretty run down and it wasn’t super clear what we were suppose to do when we arrived to meet the boat (if we were in the right place, where to wait, etc). Having someone there waiting for us when we arrived would have been much better/less confusing.
Would 100% recommend this lodge to anyone looking for a great place to stay! Thank you for a great time!!
Jan 17, 2019
Stunning views and very friendly staff
Machangulo is a wonderful beach spot only 1.5hrs from Maputo by boat but it feels very remote. The lodge itself is nicely done and there are secluded lodges/rooms dotted about going up a steep sand dune all connected by steps. The Ocean View Rooms (if you're lucky enough to get one) have amazing views and are close to the main dining and bar areas. The beach itself is clean and quite and the sea is warm and clear. The lodge also arranges for plenty of activities that you can partake in during your stay such as; snorkelling, kayaking, private boat tours and picnics etc. The staff are extremely friendly and attentive however service was a bit slow at times. The food is limited to only a few choices per meal but that's to be expected in remote location so don't let that put you off. All in all a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend it.
Jan 05, 2019
Perfect Location
London, United Kingdom
Definitely worth suffering Maputo and the boat journey to the lodge. Amazing location, views, almost private beaches, and high quality lodges. Also a great wine cellar at very reasonable prices was a nice touch and appreciated. One feedback point, no group inductions. This is a high end destination for privacy, and separate people arriving at the same time should be met separately.
Dec 18, 2018
A touch of Paradise
Petersfield, United Kingdom
90 minutes boat ride from Maputo and you arrive on the golden sands of the Machangulo peninsula to a fantastic singing welcome.
Everything is well organised with a selection of activities to choose from. Inhaca Island Tour is a must and if you are energetic take a kayak out and follow the coast to Santa Maria; you will see birds and, if you time it right, the shows unloading on the jetty. If you don't want to venture very far there are the dunes to explore or a beautiful beach to walk.
The lodge is lovely and welcoming with stunning views across the ocean. The sound of the sea is adds to the wonder of this place. The staff are great, cocktails out of this world and the food delicious.
The accomodation is perfect and you can sit in peace reading and watching the birds, and sometimes, the monkies.
This is a fantastic place to relax, eat well and enjoy.
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163 Reviews 
Traveller ratings
What to Expect
Reviews
relaxed and secluded
Wonderful beach getaway
Ottawa, Canada
Stunning views and very friendly staff
Perfect Location
London, United Kingdom
A touch of Paradise
Petersfield, United Kingdom