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Pestana Bazaruto Lodge

Bazaruto Island, Mozambique

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Pestana Bazaruto Lodge
Pestana Bazaruto Lodge is one of only a few exclusive hotels on Bazaruto, the largest island of the Bazaruto Archipelago, approximately 600 km north of Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique. The island is undoubtedly a place of rare beauty with lots to be explored, distinguishing itself by its wild life, turquoise blue waters, and white sandy beaches on its door step.

Pestana Bazaruto Lodge has 40 bungalows with A-shaped thatched roofs, decorated with the unmistakable charm that fuses ethnic style with the island’s tropical environment. These are located among tropical gardens, offering fantastic views of the beach and the gardens. With breathtaking views of the ocean, the rooms are decorated with bright tones and textures that seamlessly blend local Island influence with a stylish, yet natural ambience. They have an outdoor porch with wood furniture and direct access to the beach. The lodge offers 12 Garden View room, 24 Beach View rooms, 4 Luxury Family rooms, and 1 Family Villa.

The resort has an outdoor pool, games room and a business center equipped with computers, laptop connections, and Internet access. For the more adventurous, the hotel also provides scuba diving and snorkeling in one of the largest coral reef locations in the world. All facets of fishing including fly fishing, big game, marlin and shore fishing are popular, as well as island tours, bird watching, skiing and wake boarding, among other options. The hotel has a magnificent and exclusive spa with a selection of beauty treatments to offer for you to relax, unwind and feel special. The hotel’s restaurant is right on the shore, where guests enjoy a cosmopolitan cuisine in a paradise-like setting with a stunning view over the Indian Ocean.

Please Note: This hotel property may offer both all-inclusive and room-only rates. Please read the rate description information carefully and contact us if you have any questions about what’s included in the room rate.
Hotel Address:
  • Pestana Bazaruto Lodge
  • Bazaruto Archipelago
  • Bazaruto Island,
  • Mozambique

Location Summary
Bazaruto is the largest island of the Bazaruto Archipelago, approximately 600 km north of Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique. Besides Bazaruto, the archipelago is made up of Benguerra, Magaruque and Bangue islands, as well as the small island of Santa Carolina, commonly known as Paradise Island. The archipelago, declared a National Park in the year 2000, presents a wide diversity of fauna and flora which includes forest, savanna and swamp ecosystems. The island, a small piece of paradise, is 35 km in length and 7 km wide between its furthest points. The impressive beauty of the coral reefs completes this subtropical ecosystem which is, enriched by the abundance and beauty of tropical fish, clean water and excellent conditions for all kinds of fishing activities. The archipelago is deservedly called the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean."

Directions to Hotel
The Lodge is located at the northern end of the island and is about 65 km north of Vilanculos and 35 km east of Inhassoro, locations of Inhambane Province. The recommended and most used, access is by air. Vilanculos has an international airport that receives frequent flights from Johannersburg and Maputo. The transfers are daily and take about 20 minutes. Alternatively, by boat, it takes about 90 minutes with departure from Inhassoro, which takes about 45 min. Alternatively, especially for groups, there's the possibility to rent a private plane with a direct trip from Maputo or Johannesburg with a stopover in Vilanculos.
Note Bene
Wake boarding, whale, and dolphin watching from June to November.
Business Center
Business Center is equipped with computers, laptop connections, and Internet access.
Fine Dining On Site
At Flamingo Restaurant, dinner is announced every night by the sound of African drums. Mozambican and International food is served both a la carte and as a buffet. The specialities are fish, seafood, and grills.
High Speed Internet
Wi-Fi and broadband.
Child Programs
Games room, babysitter available, and the Pestana Kids Club.
Spa Facility
The hotel has a magnificent and exclusive spa with a selection of beauty treatments to offer for you to relax, unwind and feel special.
Beach
Turquoise blue waters and white sandy beaches on its door step
Boating
Boat or Dhow rides to watch the sunset.
Ecological Tourism
Tours and walks around the island.
Fishing - Ocean
All facets of fishing including fly fishing, big game, marlin and shore fishing.
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving and snorkeling in one of the largest coral reef locations in the world.
Shopping
Handicrafts stores/Gallery.
Recommended Rooms
The Luxury Family Villa allows for 6 people to sleep in it, 3 Bedrooms On-Suite , rooms approx. 60 m2, air conditioning, lounge area, open-plan kitchen, vast under roof deck, family size plunge pool, BBQ area, Paved Entrance, private surroundings, landscaped garden and a fabulous ocean view.


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Hotel Amenities
  • - Business Center
    - Fine Dining On Site
    - Fine Dining Nearby
    - High Speed Internet
    - Child Programs
    - Pool Outdoor
    - Spa Facility
Available Activities
  • - Beach
    - Biking Touring
    - Boating
    - Ecological Tourism
    - Fishing Fly
    - Fishing Ocean
    - Jogging Running
    - Sailing
    - Scuba Diving
    - Shopping
    - Water Skiing


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