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 17 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
141 Reviews
87% of travellers recommended this hotel
Traveller ratings
Excellent
88
Very Good
32
Average
12
Poor
7
Terrible
2
What to Expect
Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness
Reviews
Aug 15, 2018
A great place for families in Southern Africa
We had the best time at Machangulo - Alfredo, Cosmo, Martin and the staff could not have looked after us better. The snorkelling adventures were fantastic, the trip to Inhaca island was amazing (Piri Piri was a fantastic guide) and the meal at Vista Mar was beautiful. The welcome - with the amazing singing ladies - was the best we’ve had anywhere, and the lodge was great. Everybody loved the time at Machangulo Beach Lodge. Attention to detail and constant care and checking to see if we were all ok. All staff were welcoming and kind. We saw whales, an octopus, African fish eagle, a turtle, trigger fish, angel fish, lobsters, sand dunes, breathtaking sea and sandy beaches. Great for families and couples. Highly recommended.
Aug 15, 2018
An unforgettable Honeymoon !!
A magical experience!! Breathtaking views, warm hospitality, excellent service, delicious seafood, exciting activities and dinner settings. Loved the special staff welcome from the beach and our beautiful room and deck. Simply a must stay!
Aug 14, 2018
Paradisiacal place sorrounded by an extraordinary Team ;)
Barcelona, Spain
For me it has been a once in a lifetime experience, although I'm planning to come back soon ;)
The lodge is so exquisitely decorated, all made by local people!! so many activities to do, or not :) they are always attentive to help you to make the best of your stay!! I couldn't ask for more! I'm really grateful for their care
Jul 16, 2018
Sensational holiday!!
We were lucky enough to spend 8 nights and 9 days at Machangulo in a family villa ( room 20 & 21). After waiting a couple of hours for the tide to come in, the transfer to the lodge was seamless. Alfie met us on arrival and explained everything to us and showed us to our room. The family villas are about a five minute walk from the restaurant area and about 2 minutes from the beach. The villa was originally built to be self catering so has ample space (including a large fridge) with two beautiful big en suite bedrooms, a lounge area, dining table, lovely big deck and small pool. Our three children were in heaven.
The food was simple and delicious and there are no words to describe the warmth and hospitality offered by every single member of the beach lodge team. There were times when not everything was available due to logistical issues but it didn’t worry us in the slightest. We were so happy to be in paradise!
We all snorkeled every day and saw gorgeous coral, abundant fish life and even saw turtles on two of the trips.
The trip on the dhou, pansy shell island and kayaking in the mangroves were all well worth doing. My daughter and I each had an aromatherapy massage listening to the sound of the ocean in the background which was fantastic.
The small village of Santa Maria is about a 25 minute walk from the lodge along the beach so for those to keen to explore a little bit there is a beach bar for sun downers and a locally run restaurant with a big screen TV for any sports fanatics.
We all agreed this trip was one of best holidays we have ever had. I highly recommend Machangulo Beach Lodge for anyone looking for some real African rest and relaxation.
Thank you to everyone who made it such a special stay xxx
Jul 09, 2018
Friend's birthday
Groblershoop, South Africa
Quite place with magnificent view of the Indian Ocean.Rooms spacious and clean with mosquito nets,no TV which was not cool since the world cup is on and the service from the waiters was exceptional.Highly recommended for family time and honeymoon.Wifi slow especially in the morning.Would have loved more options on the Menu for lunch,dinner and drinks.
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.
141 Reviews
87% of travellers recommended this hotel
Traveller ratings
Excellent
88
Very Good
32
Average
12
Poor
7
Terrible
2
What to Expect
Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness
Reviews
Aug 15, 2018
A great place for families in Southern Africa
We had the best time at Machangulo - Alfredo, Cosmo, Martin and the staff could not have looked after us better. The snorkelling adventures were fantastic, the trip to Inhaca island was amazing (Piri Piri was a fantastic guide) and the meal at Vista Mar was beautiful. The welcome - with the amazing singing ladies - was the best we’ve had anywhere, and the lodge was great. Everybody loved the time at Machangulo Beach Lodge. Attention to detail and constant care and checking to see if we were all ok. All staff were welcoming and kind. We saw whales, an octopus, African fish eagle, a turtle, trigger fish, angel fish, lobsters, sand dunes, breathtaking sea and sandy beaches. Great for families and couples. Highly recommended.
Aug 15, 2018
An unforgettable Honeymoon !!
A magical experience!! Breathtaking views, warm hospitality, excellent service, delicious seafood, exciting activities and dinner settings. Loved the special staff welcome from the beach and our beautiful room and deck. Simply a must stay!
Aug 14, 2018
Paradisiacal place sorrounded by an extraordinary Team ;)
Barcelona, Spain
For me it has been a once in a lifetime experience, although I'm planning to come back soon ;)
The lodge is so exquisitely decorated, all made by local people!! so many activities to do, or not :) they are always attentive to help you to make the best of your stay!! I couldn't ask for more! I'm really grateful for their care
Jul 16, 2018
Sensational holiday!!
We were lucky enough to spend 8 nights and 9 days at Machangulo in a family villa ( room 20 & 21). After waiting a couple of hours for the tide to come in, the transfer to the lodge was seamless. Alfie met us on arrival and explained everything to us and showed us to our room. The family villas are about a five minute walk from the restaurant area and about 2 minutes from the beach. The villa was originally built to be self catering so has ample space (including a large fridge) with two beautiful big en suite bedrooms, a lounge area, dining table, lovely big deck and small pool. Our three children were in heaven.
The food was simple and delicious and there are no words to describe the warmth and hospitality offered by every single member of the beach lodge team. There were times when not everything was available due to logistical issues but it didn’t worry us in the slightest. We were so happy to be in paradise!
We all snorkeled every day and saw gorgeous coral, abundant fish life and even saw turtles on two of the trips.
The trip on the dhou, pansy shell island and kayaking in the mangroves were all well worth doing. My daughter and I each had an aromatherapy massage listening to the sound of the ocean in the background which was fantastic.
The small village of Santa Maria is about a 25 minute walk from the lodge along the beach so for those to keen to explore a little bit there is a beach bar for sun downers and a locally run restaurant with a big screen TV for any sports fanatics.
We all agreed this trip was one of best holidays we have ever had. I highly recommend Machangulo Beach Lodge for anyone looking for some real African rest and relaxation.
Thank you to everyone who made it such a special stay xxx
Jul 09, 2018
Friend's birthday
Groblershoop, South Africa
Quite place with magnificent view of the Indian Ocean.Rooms spacious and clean with mosquito nets,no TV which was not cool since the world cup is on and the service from the waiters was exceptional.Highly recommended for family time and honeymoon.Wifi slow especially in the morning.Would have loved more options on the Menu for lunch,dinner and drinks.
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