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The Vilanculos Beach Lodge is located in Mozambique. This lodge has its own diving center with views towards Mozambique channel.

Rooms.

The lodge was built using traditional materials, straw for the roof and simbiri wood for the columns. Each room is a double room with a private bathroom and colourful decorations.

The rooms are located in several chalets. The chalets have views towards Archipelago Bay and the beach. Part of the chalets have a private patio decorated with local plants. There are frame-less showers and the counter tops are old beer barrels. Each chalet has large windows with views towards the hotel’s garden. Some of the rooms have a large double bed, and some of them have twin beds. There is a desk and chair in the living room area. Beds are covered with mosquito nets and each room has a tea and coffee making machine.

The Presidential Suite is a large villa. This villa has two rooms, and each one has its own private bathroom. The beds are covered with mosquito nets. Each bathroom has a double sink and a large shower. There is a lounge area with a bar and a covered patio with views towards the Indian Ocean. The villa, which has mosaic-covered floors, has a coffee and tea making machine. Price is around 122€ per person per night.

Restaurant.

The hotel’s restaurant is known for its variety of seafood dishes and traditional cuisine. The restaurant has a patio with views towards the Mozambique channel.

The lobby, lounge area and kitchen are located inside the hotel’s main building, which has views towards the Indian Ocean. The restaurant can prepare picnic baskets for guests who want to explore the island. The bar has views towards the gardens filled with palm trees and the hotel pool. There are many colourful flowers and plants in the garden.

The hotel’s pool has views towards the sea. There are several hammocks for guests and a jacuzzi. Next to the pool guests will find a path that leads directly to the pool, where they will be able to practice water sports.

This hotel has its own diving center. Guests can rent diving equipment. Typical activities include snorkel, scuba diving and PADI certificate courses.

Events.

The hotel has a large conference hall. This hall has air conditioning and can accommodate events of up to 50 people.

Private events can be organized in the hotel gardens, where the designer swimming pool with sea views is located. Events and group activities can be organized in the conference hall. The hotel has Internet access and conferences can be organized by the beach.

Location.

The lodge is located on the banks of the Mozambique channel. Guests can enjoy long walks on the beach, which is located next to the hotel.

The lodge has access to a private beach. The house is located on a hill top a hundred meters above the sea and is known for its views towards the channel. The hotel has its own activity center where guests will be able to enjoy diving, snorkel and other water sports. Diving equipment can be rented at the hotel.

Other activities that can be enjoyed in the region are water ski, dawn and sunset cruises and other water sports. Trips in traditional dhow boats can be organized to the nearby Paradise Islands. Dolphin and whale watching tours are another popular activity in the region. Horse riding, bird watching and visits to nearby towns and markets are other ways to explore the region. Most of the Bazaruto archipelago has been declared a National Park. Guests will be able to visit the park, which is known for its many bird species, turtles and manta rats. More than 150 types of birds can be seen in the region.