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JJac0b
Cleveland, Ohio

HONEYMOON PARADISE

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 4 Jul 2024
We went here on the 2nd part of our Honeymoon in Africa, following 4 days on safari and this was the perfect end.

The helicopter to the island added something special to kick off the trip, the views of the water and island were spectacular from the helicopter. We had the warmest welcome from the staff once we landed and after a smooth check in we were taken to our rooms. The room is huge and comfortable with plenty of water, drinks and even snacks. You have your own pool, lounging space, covered day bed/cabana and beach chairs. Your patio space is completely private with a lot of foliage around and even on the beach there are barely anyone in your area. There are 12 total "cabins" I believe, half on each side and I know the one side was getting renovated when we were staying there. Everyone got a butler, who ours went above and beyond for everything. Drinks, food, snacks you name it and he got it. The food was amazing too.. it was almost to much food (if someone forced me to say a negative about that place it would be that we ate to much at every meal haha).. everything was so fresh and healthy though. The drinks were amazing too and the beach bar was a cool spot.

Dinner on the beach was also really nice and private. There could be bugs at night but I wore a long dress each dinner and didn't really have a problem between that and the candles/breeze. We also did the Dhow cruise which was really neat and I recommend... and the Castaway Picnic was absolutely amazing and we HIGHLY recommend that too. Everything was just so private and felt exclusive.. it was a perfect honeymoon paradise.

Also, there was nothing where we were that was dangerous (different from safari) so that was comforting when walking around. The people were all very friendly and seemed very happy for all that the resort brought to the island. It was nice to talk to everyone there and see how they lived and their backgrounds. Everyone went above and beyond. The beaches were amazing too.. crystal clear water and white sand.. other than when the tide went WAY out.. the sand was mucky where the tide was but that was ok, we walked around the beach a lot which I would recommend too. There were some really neat shells.

Highly recommend to anyone thinking about a special, private trip together.
Date of stay: May 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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    Reviewed 19 May 2024

    The best service, quality and beauty. Special place. 10 out of 10. The rooms, the food and they make your stay magical w every detail. Very romantic and they have all types of activities. The make your wishes come true. From the moment you arrive as a guest.

    Date of stay: May 2024
    • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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    Reviewed 2 May 2024

    A scenic helicopter flight from Vilankulos Airport brought us to And Beyond Benguerra Lodge for an unforgettable stay. Our time here was short but made exceptional by the attentive service of our butler, Sergio, and the friendly management led by Zane.

    We enjoyed various activities like paddleboarding, kayaking, and relaxing by the pool. Sergio ensured our needs were met with grace and efficiency throughout our stay.

    Lorenzo, our experiences guide, was a wealth of knowledge about the location and wildlife. Although we didn't get to do many experiences, having him on hand to chat with us about the island and the wildlife was very helpful.

    And Beyond Benguerra Lodge offers impeccable service, stunning views, and a well-stocked gift shop (so important :) ) . It's a perfect retreat on Benguerra Island.

    Date of stay: April 2024
    • Trip type: Travelled on business
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    Reviewed 20 February 2024

    First time to Mozambique but regular guests and fans of &Beyond and all the principles they stand for. Outstanding customer service, employing the local community in the resort, AMAZING food paired with stunning South African wines, superb snorkeling, beautiful beaches and the resort staff - DOUBLE AMAZING. Zane and the team simply were superb. We are lucky to have been to four &Beyond resorts and they are all simply the best !!

    Date of stay: February 2024
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    Reviewed 17 January 2024

    My wife and I visited andBeyound Benguerra Island for a 5 night stay to end our honeymoon and it was the perfect ending. In desperate need of some rest and relaxation, this was the ideal way to spend it.

    After the short helicopter flight, we were greeted by Isaac (who was incredible the entire stay) who checked us into the resort and got us situationed. Introduced us to our butler - Nelson - and set us up for a welcome lunch outside our private Casinha.

    We were staying in Casinha 1 and we felt like we were on our own private resort. We were tucked away from all the other guests, although the walk was longer to get to the main part of the resort for drinks and meals - which was never an issue for us.

    Nelson was very attentive to our needs and made sure we were always satisfied with food, drinks, snacks and always just a phone call away if needed. Nelson made sure our stay was perfect.

    The activities (snorkeling, Dhow sunset cruise, picnic, and island tour) were all great in their own way. It was good to see how the resort is adding to the island economy and take great pride in employing and helping the locals.

    Our room was very comfortable to relax and sleep in. The AC worked great to keep us nice and cool, and we never had a bug issue indoors. Walking around at night there could be bugs (it's an island in a tropic location) but the provided bug spray was enough to keep them away. I think after 5 days I had 1 mosquito bite.

    The outdoor shower might not be for all, but we personally loved it. Showering at night and looking up at the stars is pretty magical.

    We've never been to this part of the world before, but we cannot wait to return.

    Mike & Jess

    Date of stay: January 2024
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    Reviewed 11 November 2023

    Stayed here with my wife for final leg of our honeymoon after safari and we loved it. Facilities and food are fantastic. Our butler Enya and whole staff made our honeymoon very special. The manager, Zane, was on premises and so friendly. Beach is one of most beautiful I’ve ever seen. We did a castaway picnic, sunset cruise, and we went deep sea fishing. All were incredible. One of the best fishing days I’ve ever had in my life. We will be back!

    Room tip: People on here worried about bugs and complaining couldn’t be more wrong. Place is fantastic. If you like to fish: it’s a must.
    Date of stay: October 2023
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