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#3 of 9 hotels in Vilanculos
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Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa is an excellent choice for travellers visiting Vilanculos, offering a luxury environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.
You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a minibar and air conditioning, and you can stay connected during your stay as Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa offers guests free internet access.
The lodge features a concierge, room service, and a gift shop. Plus, Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa offers a pool and breakfast, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available.
There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular art galleries such as Machilla Magic.
Enjoy your stay in Vilanculos!
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Pool
Bar / lounge
Beach
Canoeing
Children's playground
Children's television networks
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Special diet menus
Diving
Snorkelling
Water sport equipment rentals
Windsurfing
Fishing
Walking tours
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Car hire
Taxi service
Meeting rooms
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Makeup services
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
24-hour security
Concierge
Convenience store
Gift shop
Mosquito net
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Umbrella
Private check-in / check-out
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Ironing service
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Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Private beach
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Extra long beds
Walk-in shower
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Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
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Parcela 32, Chigamane, Vilanculos 1304 Mozambique
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I can't complain about the hotel it itself - rooms are comfortable, the pool and the view is nice. That being said, the hotel is located 20 minutes outside of town and requires a 4x4 to access. The road is not such an issue, but the problem is that once you have reached the hotel, you can't really leave, and have to book activities via the hotel and stay for all meals. The prices for food and drinks is completely unreasonable and not in line with the quality - 10 euros for a very average pizza, 8 euros for a cocktail, ... The cherry on the cake was the 10 euros for a gin and tonics or 130 euros worth of laundry ! In a country where the daily salary for an employee is around 5 euros, it's really shocking and borderline not decent. We felt scammed. We brought it with the manager who showed no interest and preferred to chat with her friends. We did a boat tour that we booked via the hotel which we really enjoyed (our boat captain was called Dominique as the owner of the boat goes by the nickname "the Rock"). But not all clients were as lucky as we were and those who went with the boat of the hotel were really disappointed. I would not go back and would choose a place closer to town, with less abusive rates for food and drinks. …
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Very good customer service. Good place to relaxing, the beach view very beautiful,the owner 5 star 🌟 very friendly makes you feel comfortable, makes you fell home, cosy place the food very delicious, the entertainment good live music, the musicians no word can describe, I do recommend without regrests
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Recommended 4×4 car, the road doesn't look good and needed more signs, but the rest you will find...
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Response from Ana Silva, Owner at Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa
Responded 23 Oct 2022
Thank you very much for your comments! We hope to see you again soon. All the Best from all of us at Villas do Indico
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A pretty resort away from the crowds. beach is beautiful a short walk from the rooms & restuarant and the pool is a rim pool overlooking the ocean spot to lounge around both day and night. Beach massage excellent. A lovely view of Bazurto & Benguera island
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: You need a 4 x 4
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Front rooms
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Responded 24 Jan 2023
Thank you very much for your review. We hope to see you again in our resort soon. All our best wishes for you from all of us at Villas do Indico
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Wow! This resort is truly beautiful. I appreciated the hospitality that was displayed to us. Ana Paula was willing to accommodate us when I called a day before arrival. She was warm & receptive. Paulinho was generous with his time, giving us his afternoon off to visit the dunes & to take us to places where we could buy certain requirements. The staff in general made us feel at home & very comfortable. The rooms were cleaned efficiently & on time. We enjoyed the food, which was prepared with care. The resort has 10 units but it was so peaceful. All I wanted to do was to enjoy the tranquility which the place had to offer. It was awesome to be right on the beach. I would definitely return there & I would certainly recommend it to others.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: A 4x4 is a good idea if you want to venture out beyond the resort. However, the resort does offer...
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Our family spent the July 2022 holdiay here . The setting was magical. The luxury accomodation was well appointed and clean. The fact that there is only 5 chalets means that it can never be overcrowded. The staff was fantastic looked after us very well . I can certainly recommend this place . We will visit again .
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Room Tip: Any of the chalets are fine .
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Response from Ana Silva, Owner at Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa
Responded 23 Oct 2022
Thank you very much for your comments! We hope to see you again soon. All the Best from all of us at Villas do Indico
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Wonderful experience, the staff are amazing ( especially Alex ) the food was pricey but very good. The views are out of this world, and the beach fantastic. The only reason I give 4/5 , is bcoz the pool was not working, and the road to the resort is terrible.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: It's better u visit if u have a 4x4, or else they will have to pick u up. That will be very...
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Response from Ana Silva, Owner at Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa
Responded 23 Oct 2022
Thank you very much for your comments! The swimming pool is now working, sorry for the inconvinience We hope to see you again soon. All the Best from all of us at Villas do Indico
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Wow, from beginning to end! Stayed for 6 nights and we enjoyed every single second! Ana and Maritsa are AMAZING humans and made our stay so welcoming! Any silly thing we asked, they helped with a smile, room was clean, bed was heaven, the pool and seating around it (and on the beach) was perfect, enough shade was a good welcome from the heat, aircon rooms. The staff, Paulino, Sergio & Francis were out of this world friendly and accommodating, the chef deserves a Michelin award as well! You cannot complain about costs when you’re getting such quality and beyond fresh meals! I shed a tear when we had to leave, 10 out of 5! Thank you so much!
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Take enough sun cream, however If you run out they will assist
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Response from Ana Silva, Owner at Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa
Responded 23 Oct 2022
Thank you very much for your comments! We hope to see you again soon. All the Best from all of us at Villas do Indico
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THIS PLACE IS NOT RELIABLE. TERRIBLE SERVICE. OK, now that I have your attention. Villa dos Índicos is not professional. As others have reviewed as well - your booking may not be secure once you have booked this place. We were four guests ready to relax for six nights, only to be told on the DAY of our arrival to Vilanculos that we did in fact _not_ have our cottage securely booked, even when we had received our booking confirmation email and booking number - without indication of further booking steps needed. Their routines are awful, and they could not have handled the situation more poorly. They could not provide any alternative solutions as other lodges were fully booked. Truly disappointing. Their communication and routines need severe do-overs, and they did not offer any form of apology.…
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Ana Silva, Owner at Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa
Responded 23 Oct 2022
IThank you for your comment. Best wishes from all our team at Villas do Indico. We all hope to meet you soon!
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Well done to Villas do Indico for such a great service and beautiful place. All the family spent a fantastic Christmas. The rooms are as per the pictures, well equipped and perfect service, all perfectly clean, new towels, all our expectations were fully covered which was not the case years before in Vilankulos. You can book closed eyes, the standard is hight
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Ana Paula Simões, Owner at Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa
Responded 18 May 2021
Thank you very much for your comments! We hope to see you again soon. All the Best from all of us at Villas do Indico
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Booked 2 rooms in a bungalow and paid for them 6 months ahead. Our stay was planned 2-5 JAN20. On 2 JAN 2 hrs before our flight from Joburg to Vilanculos, we get message from the hotel that they cannot accommodate us due to overbooking. They offered to stay at Dona Ana hotel. Since there was no time to look for alternatives, we decided to go to the destination. We were picked up by hotel driver and brought to Dona Ana hotel for one night. Rest 2 nights they found spaces at Villas do Indico. Dona Ana hotel was a horrible one with horrible location, horrible service, horrible breakfast. Our short holiday was ruined. On second day we arrived at Villas Do Indico. Very nice hotel, great location although quite secluded, you cannot go out from the hotel, lunch and dinner can be arrnaged at the hotel directly. Rooms are very authentic in african style, but there are clouds of ants everywhere. Breakfasts are very good, but juts have to ask for an omlette, otherwise what is at the tables is not enough. We tried lunch and dinner. All food and drinks are perfect. There is nice pool, shower at the pool. Access to the beach across the reef on a wooden passway. The beach is less influenced by the tide-off. As a compensation for the night at a horrible hotel Dona Ana, we were offered 60 mins massage. A good sign of care but still I cannot understand how management chose to bump off guests with two rooms confirmed and paid reservation who would stay only 3 nights....Obviously it is bad management that results in overbookings.…
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip: Double check if your stay is confirmed. Arrange transfer thru hotel as only 4x4 SUV can get there...
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Response from AnaPaulaS3295, Manager at Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa
Responded 21 Feb 2020
Thank you very much for your comments. We are really sorry for the inconvenience and we ll try to get better every day to avoid those situations. All the best wishes from all of us at Villas do Indico.
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PRICE RANGE
US$90 - US$132 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
MozambiqueInhambane ProvinceVilanculos
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa
Which popular attractions are close to Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa?
Nearby attractions include Machilla Magic (5.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, blackout curtains, and extra long beds.
What food & drink options are available at Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa?
Conveniently located restaurants include Casbah, Samara Restaurant, and Vilanculos Beach Lodge Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa have airport transportation?
Yes, Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
Does Villas do Indico Ocean Eco-Resort & Spa have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.