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.
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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
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87% of travellers recommended this hotel
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Jul 05, 2019
A small piece of paradise
Cape Town Central, South Africa
We ave been to Machangulo for 3 nights and absolutely fell in love with this place. The experience starts with the approx 1 hour transfer from the marina to the lodge. Sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful nature on the way already. Upon arrival the welcome was amazing and very personal.
The manager sat down with us to give us a welcome and to explain the concept of the lodge a little bit further and to learn more about ourselves and what we expected from our stay.
Overall the staff has been very welcoming, friendly and helpful. At every time we have felt welcome and at home and we did not miss anything.
Also the activities offered and the food have been amazing. We went on a snorkeling picnic and a sundowner dhow cruise which we enjoyed to the fullest.
Thank you Machangulo for sharing your little piece of paradise with us. Hopefully we will be back soon!
Jun 18, 2019
Outstanding holiday
Stunningly beautiful location, great activities, exceptional food, gorgeous rooms matched only by the friendliness of the staff. No request went unsatisfied, all done with smiles and efficiency.A truly exceptional team have nailed customer service. Thanks so much for a wonderful holiday. We would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to experience the natural unspoilt beauty of the Mozambican coast.
Jun 17, 2019
Special
Benoni, South Africa
From the minute you arrive you are treated with absolute excellence!! Every single staff member has the attitude that nothing is too much for their customers.....
I’m sure I will get all the names wrong...but, here goes.... we were a party of six and Habib and Brito were our main helpers...Habib needs a halo and wings because he went above and beyond...Brito...always smiling and never messing up an order! Alfredo organizes all your daily activities and never messes up....and he can take a lot of leg pulling!!! Almondo(sorry😁)...the chef is just brilliant!! The lady that cleaned our room every day was just lovely...always smiling and rushing around to organize anything you asked for...special! All round an excellent memorable week!! 😊
Jun 04, 2019
Paradise
Cape Town, South Africa
Staff is amazing... go beyond what is required of them, and they do it with a smile. Chef was accommodating by creating great vegetarian meals which were not even on the menu. Had great weather for the boat ride to and from the mainland. Would definitely go back.
Jun 02, 2019
Great food, great people, and relaxation
Washington DC, District of Columbia
The staff take wonderful care of you while you hit the beach, do other activities, and eat well. Walk to the shipwreck and see crabs, jellyfish, and birds. The lodge handles all transfers without a hitch. Don’t miss this one!
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.
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A small piece of paradise
Cape Town Central, South Africa
Outstanding holiday
Special
Benoni, South Africa
Paradise
Cape Town, South Africa
Great food, great people, and relaxation
Washington DC, District of Columbia