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19 Bairro de Outubro, Vilanculos 1307 Mozambique
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#3 of 31 Specialty lodging in Vilanculos
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Vilanculos Beach Lodge offering affordable exclusivity and priceless moments. Your reality at VBL- A breeze in your hair and sand in your toes. Breathtaking location , Excellent restaurant and bar, beautiful beach , inviting swimming pool and lovely bungalows combine to make a memorable stay. Accommodation is in privately appointed luxury bungalows. All bungalows have en-suite bathrooms with showers, mosquito nets, room safes, coffee and tea facilities and amenities. They are also all airconditioned for your comfort. The bungalows are set amidst lush indigenous gardens with balconies - most with sea-views - which offer exceptional views of the sunrise over the ocean.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Bar / lounge
Beach
Canoeing
Babysitting
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Diving
Horseback riding
Snorkelling
Fishing
Board games / puzzles
Conference facilities
Spa
Baggage storage
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
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Ironing service
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Smoking rooms available
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Bay View
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Languages Spoken
English, French, Afrikaans, Portuguese
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Shaun W wrote a review 27 May
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The venue is beautiful and pristine from when you enter the gates, really spectacular gardens and walkways with a breathtaking view at sea level. The pool area is spotless and so relaxing to enjoy the view and a cocktail, and lunch is a next level experience. The menu is very comprehensive, and the staff are happy to be flexible to accommodate your taste! Angela is a brilliant host, we were welcome and comfortable from arrival to departure.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Camila do Castelo wrote a review Jun 2021
Maputo, Mozambique15 contributions4 helpful votes
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Not many words can describe the experience we had... Just... WOW! It is in my opinion the place with the BEST view in Vilankulo, and offers you the best combo of swimming pool + beach, with an amazing infinity pool right in front of the beach. The rooms were the best and so cozy. Just add a bathtub and it will be perfect 😍 The food was great and very consistent, and prices are very reasonable. The best thing of our trip however, was that the whole staff was so friendly, and really outdid themselves in making our experience the best ever. From organizing our tours to getting us towels for our island hopping adventure and opening exceptions at the kitchen for our convenience, everyone was just on top of their game and thanks to that we had the best time ever. Hats off, I recommend the lodge and can say that it's definitely the place to be in Vilankulo! ❤️❤️❤️
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Vilanculos Beach Lodge, Marketing at Vilanculos Beach Lodge
Responded 27 Jun 2021
Good day Thank you so much for your review, I am so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and I will most definitely pass your kind words on to the team. Your feedback means more than you can image especially during such difficult & uncertain times within the hospitality industry. Our wish for you is that you stay safe and that you are able to return to our beautiful little piece of paradise soonest possible. Um Abraco de toda a equipa do Vilanculos Beach Lodge Angela Caratelli
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Mélanie Ba wrote a review 9 May
25 contributions3 helpful votes
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We had an absolutely perfect stay. The hotel is beautiful with a big pool, a nice garden and a very nice open restaurant. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. There are a lot of activities available ! I highly recommend!
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Amanda R wrote a review Mar 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia15 contributions
We had an absolutely wonderful lunch at Vilankulos beach Lodge. The menu had a variety of dishes we could choose from. The meal was well presented the staff were wonderful. Well Done Beach lodge you deserve 5 stars.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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it’ZoKay wrote a review Feb 2023
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The staff at VBL are friendly, provide exceptional service and are amenable to arranging requested excursions on your behalf with other professional service providers. The food is highly recommended and halaal- friendly. Apart from being scrumptious, the portions are large as well. The room is sufficiently spacious with the exception of the toilet. The resort amenities are great, an infinity pool overlooks the bath-water temperature ocean! The spa is currently only serviced by one masseuse, making couple massages difficult and the wifi was unreliable at times. Thank you to all the staff at VBL, who ensured warm service, always had a smile to offer and went above and beyond to plan several birthday surprises for us. A highly recommended spot for couples and families.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Vilanculos Beach Lodge, General Manager at Vilanculos Beach Lodge
Responded 27 Feb 2023
Thank you so much for your beautiful review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. This review means more than words can express especially now as we face Cyclone Freddy, it gives us all the motivation to stay positive- the sun will shine again and we hope that we are able to welcome you back soon.
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Julie W wrote a review Nov 2022
5 contributions6 helpful votes
The service at Vilanculos Beach Resort is absolutely exceptional, many 5 star resorts could take lessons from them. The venue, accommodation, staff, cocktails is absolutely top class. Thank you for making our stay memorable!
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Vilanculos Beach Lodge, General Manager at Vilanculos Beach Lodge
Responded 25 Nov 2022
Wow , wow , wow Thank you so much for the review we are all blown away and a little speechless :) I have shared this with my amazing , hard working , passionate team and on their behalf and mine we send you a warm Mozambican Embrace and a huge OBRIGADA for the feedback. Ate a proxima!
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travelbug7878 wrote a review Nov 2022
Maputo, Mozambique27 contributions35 helpful votes
We had a wonderful stay at Vilanculos Beach Lodge. The lodge is set in beautiful surroundings with direct beach access and a wonderful ocean view (I would recommend making the effort to get up to watch the sunrise above the ocean). The rooms were very spacious, comfortable and well equipped. All of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. They also helped us organise an amazing boat trip to Bazaruto. We very much enjoyed all of the facilities that the lodge has to offer, such as the spa, pool, games, kayaks and paddle boards. Some of the kayak/paddle board equipment was a little old/worn out so if you're not experienced you might have a bit of difficulty but we were able to use them without problems. The food in the restaurant was fantastic, the breakfast selection was huge and each day had different fresh pastries/treats to enjoy in addition to what you would expect from a full breakfast buffet. Lunch/dinner were also fantastic - a nice varied menu, wonderfully fresh ingredients and very tasty, high quality food. Overall we had a very memorable and relaxing stay and I would definitely recommend it.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Caryl Vicary wrote a review Nov 2022
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We spent 10 days at this wonderful resort, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We were blown away by the selection, and high quality of the meals. The location is ideal and right on the beach. Damian and Angela run this lodge with precision, and the staff are excellent. We loved the personal touch, and nothing was overlooked. No night time entertainment, which was no problem, as it is all about great food, gorgeous beach/pool, and meeting new friends. 10/10 Highly recommended. Warm regards Caryl Carter
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Room Tip: We stayed in B9 which was an adjoining family unit which was 2 mins to the beach and pool. Very...
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Response from Vilanculos Beach Lodge, General Manager at Vilanculos Beach Lodge
Responded 11 Nov 2022
What a lovely way to start off the day- THANK YOU- for the lovely feedback , it is feedback like this that motivates us to keep on doing what we do with absolute passion and dedication. We truly hope to welcome you back to our little piece of Paradise until then we take the opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a peaceful end of year and Merry Christmas! (even if a little early :) )
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Fromcastewithlove wrote a review Nov 2022
Brescia, Italy25 contributions31 helpful votes
That was an amazing experience. Very nice room, pool in front of the sea, restaurant open all day long, nice cocktail, good price, very nice people. I defenitly recommend this paradisiac place. We ate also very very well and a mention for John..
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Vilanculos Beach Lodge, General Manager at Vilanculos Beach Lodge
Responded 8 Nov 2022
Grazie Mille for your review - we appreciate the feedbck and will most certainly share the special mention with John. Wishing you a wonderful "almost" Christmas and may 2023 be filled with memorable moments :)
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BronB wrote a review Oct 2022
Johannesburg, South Africa7 contributions
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As you arrive you are blown away with the lush green oasis in front of you, with beautiful big palm trees, a sparkling blue inviting rim flow pool & the views over the pristine ocean. The Beach Lodge is a wonderful place to laze around the pool, go for long walks along the beach, wonderfully warm clear sea swimming & explore the islands. The staff are very accommodating & friendly & go out of their way to make your stay easy. The food was excellent from the breakfast spread of delicious fresh melt in your mouth pastries, cheeses, fruit, cereals etc to a full cooked breakfast. The coffee perfectly strong! The lunch & dinner menus have a large variation & every meal we had was superb! There are plenty day excursions offered & we really enjoyed our day visiting the islands - the Snorkelling at the reef was phenomenal! All in all an awesome place that caters for families & business people too.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: If you are a wine drinker you may want to bring a few bottles of your own as we found the prices...
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Response from Vilanculos Beach Lodge, General Manager at Vilanculos Beach Lodge
Responded 28 Oct 2022
Thank you SO much for this lovely review :) we are all so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at VBL but more importantly that you enjoyed Vilankulo as a destination- we certainly hope to welcome you back to our little piece of Paradise until then we wish you a warm breeze on your skin, sand between your toes and endless days of sunshine. The Team
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PRICE RANGE
US$172 - US$279 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
MozambiqueInhambane ProvinceVilanculos
NUMBER OF ROOMS
24
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vilanculos Beach Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Vilanculos Beach Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Machilla Magic (1.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Vilanculos Beach Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Vilanculos Beach Lodge?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Vilanculos Beach Lodge?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Vilanculos Beach Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Zitas Restaurant, Casa Mika Café, and Leopoldina's.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Vilanculos Beach Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Vilanculos Beach Lodge?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, Portuguese, and Afrikaans.
Does Vilanculos Beach Lodge have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the bay view available here.
Is Vilanculos Beach Lodge accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.