Shongili Island Lodge
Location: Shongili Lodge, Mahelan, Vila Praia Do Bilene, mz
Star Rating: 9 Stars
Property Type: Apartments
About this Property
Luxurious Beachfront Accommodation
Located in Bilene, Shongili Island Lodge offers a serene escape with its beachfront setting just steps away from Lake Uembje. The property boasts a private beach area, a lush garden, and a cozy bar for guests to unwind.
Private Pools and Stunning Views
Each unit at the lodge provides a private entrance and a personal pool, offering ultimate privacy and relaxation. Enjoy picturesque views of the pool and lake from the comfort of your own terrace. The well-equipped kitchen, outdoor dining area, and modern bathroom add convenience to your stay.
Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Complete with bed linen and essential amenities, Shongili Island Lodge ensures a comfortable stay for all guests. Explore the beauty of Bilene or take a trip to Maputo International Airport, located just 201 km away.
Book your stay at Shongili Island Lodge now for an unforgettable beachfront experience.
Important Information
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Swimming pool
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private beach nearby
- Exercise/lap pool
- Japanese garden
- Swimming nearby
- Beach club nearby (surcharge)
- Beach toys
Rooms Available
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Family Studio
Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware in the kitchen. The family room also offers a barbecue. The spacious family room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Socket near the bed
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Two-Bedroom Apartment
This apartment has a private pool, balcony and kitchen.
Third bedroom is a loft that leads upstairs through the main bedroom. This third room can sleep 2, but it is not wholly private as it looks down onto main bedroom via balcony. It is more ideal for children. 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4 adults. Loft sleep 2 children, not suitable for adults.
Max Occupancy: 6 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Shared toilet
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Mosquito net
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Infinity pool
- Plunge pool
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Socket near the bed
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Two-Bedroom Apartment
The pool with a view is a top feature of this apartment. Boasting 2 bedrooms, this apartment has 2 bathrooms with a shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware in the kitchen. The apartment also features a barbecue. Among the room amenities are a private entrance, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as a patio and lake views. The unit offers 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Mosquito net
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Semi-detached
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Plunge pool
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Socket near the bed
-
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Guests will have a special experience as this apartment offers a pool with a view. Featuring 2 bedrooms, this apartment offers 2 bathrooms with a shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware in the kitchen. The apartment also has a barbecue. Among the room amenities are a private entrance, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as a patio and lake views. The unit has 4 beds.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Mosquito net
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Semi-detached
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Plunge pool
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Socket near the bed
-
One-Bedroom Apartment
Boasting 1 bedroom, this apartment has 1 bathroom with a shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware in the kitchen. The apartment also comes with a barbecue. Among the room amenities are a private entrance, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as a patio and lake views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Mosquito net
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Semi-detached
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Socket near the bed
Guest Reviews
- Billy (10/5): Awesone place, awesome host - very helpful as well. -
- Fee (10/5): - We had the most amazing stay at Shongili. Una and Bertus are both exceptional hosts (together with their lovely dogs 😄). They went out of their way to make us feel at home. The location is unbelievable. We will never forget the beautiful private beach. We loved the excursion by boat to see the turtles and braai on the beach with Bertus.
- Dino (8/5): - Dos donos e claro da paz.
Beleza Limpeza nao estava perfeita,mas é aveitavel ,tendo em conta que nos proprios faziamos e nao esperavamos a senhora das limpezas .
- Sara (10/5): Meraviglioso - La struttura si trova dall’altra parte della laguna, è un posto tranquillo dove ci siamo completamente rilassati prima di rientrare in Italia. Bertus e Una ci hanno accolti e ci hanno davvero fatto sentire in famiglia, prendendosi cura di noi in ogni momento. Anche i loro cani sono fantastici, abbiamo davvero apprezzato questa tappa in Mozambico più di tutte le altre!!! Era tutto perfetto!
- Senzo (10/5): A beautiful gem, tucked away from the main land. - Serenity, tranquility and Bertus is too kind and generous. Nothing
- Graeme (10/5): Lil piece of Heaven. - Everything feom the boat trip to the accomadatiin excellent Personel Great Managment
what a lovely place....
Real rest for a persons Soul.......
- Aabida (10/5): Exceptional - The atmosphere and tranquility is on another level beyond measure.
I would definitely recommend shongili islands.
Fantastic place and people. A home away from home.
Luv luv luv loved it
- Keanu (6/5): Pleasant -
- Rashid (8/5): Very good - Owners and staff were extremely friendly.. For a self-sufficient facility, it is value for money
- Owen (10/5): This was the most welcoming place I have ever visited. The conversation between me and uncle Beth’s is something I have - I loved the location. The innovative set up. I didn’t like uncle Bertus overworking himself to make us feel at home.
- Barbara (9/5): Superb - The place is absolutely beautiful, quiet and peaceful! It’s such an amazing experience to really disconnect and relax. The place itself is very unique, but Bertus and Una def make it so much special! Thank you guys for your kind and assistance.
- Danielle (10/5): Idyllic Island style breakaway - We loved our host and hostess Bertus and Una,and the staff, Areletta, Orbadea, Alfonso and Renaldo.
We loved the informal, rustic atmosphere and facilities. We also liked the Bali style furniture and island style decor furnishing.
We had a most relaxing restful time.
It was easy to arrange to do shopping in Bilene town, just being a 7min boat trip across the lagoon.
We enjoyed the picturesque drive around the lagoon too, although there was a small section just outside town of Bilene on the way there that may have needed a 4x4. We had our bakkie so we were fine.
The beach just in front of the lodge as well as a smaller lagoon and various swimming pools are ideal for couples and families.
The canoes were a lot of fun, and we took them to the lagoon mouth to explore.
We would highly recommend this destination for a total rest and breakaway.
I would recommend staying long enough so that you lose track of time and all the world's trouble. We staying 2 weeks long and we should have stayed longer if we knew prior to the time just how wonderful it would be!
- Sonto (10/5): my stay was very nice since i was celebrating my Birthday at Shongili - The Sea and the holy water as well as the village since my stay was only 2 days , i didn't notice anything wrong
- Lukas (10/5): Beach paradise on a lagoon! - Absolute paradise! Stunning beach location, sunset views, quiet, secluded, two friendly dogs, lots of wild birds to see, and the most friendly and interesting hosts! Room was super clean, bathroom fantastic, kitchen amazing! No complaints! I wish we had stayed longer!
- Wisani (10/5): Exceptional - Warm welcome, staff and and dogs we're friendly, beautiful place to be
- Nthabiseng (8/5): It was a beautiful trip, though we couldn’t get to all the activities but it was all worth it. - It’s a very beautiful place, for people who want to get away from the city and crowds. It’s peaceful and quiet
- Luis (8/5): Very good -
- Sibongile (10/5): Exceptional, - The place is beautiful , neat and peaceful . I would recommend it to everyone who needs rest, fun n Bilene experience. Nothing
- Van (10/5): Our stay was amazing - The lodges look great and the surroundings are amazing. The facilities and activities are also very nice. Bertus and Una are very welcoming and the same goes for the rest of the team. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to come back sometime.
- Charmaine (1/5): Bad - I had booked for my group and Bertus spoke to me telling me that my group liked the place I must pay 15000 before he takes them to see the place.
I paid and when my group got there they wanted to leave immediately.
They left and he over charged me on booking.com the price was R14035 but he demanded payment of R15000 Everything
- Zubeida (9/5): A host and hostess second to none! - Loved the location. Rustic and homely and the host and hostess is amazing, warm and kind!
We were able to buy fresh fish of the boat and cook immediately which was an added bonus.
Visiting the nearby dunes and lakes beaches including flamingo Island was special.
Water is warm and your location is private and safe.
It's magnificent views are so special and enjoyable. There is no food, groceries, toiletries available on the island so remember to pack that
Once the resturant opens, will be easier to access food
Also remember to get a local sim and load data before coming because there is no wifi
- Gutting (10/5): Exceptional - This is a special place for people seeking absolut tranquillity in a beautiful tropical setting. The hosts are super welcoming and will help you with everything you need. Accessibility is by boat or by 4x4. I recommend the boat ride through the lagoon! The rooms were clean, and the bed was very comfy. Definitely a recommendation.
- Patrick (10/5): A tranquil holiday on which I gained much R&R, as well as joyful scenic adventuring - I liked the hosts and their willingness to provide assistance and their hospitality - being with them was joyful and informative; I liked the serenity, except for the Friday and Saturday night music wafting from the nightlife and bars across the waters - it wasn't significant, but it does invade the peacefulness a little and, it's there to enjoy, if you like it and the hosts would provide a way to the other shore, if interested; I liked the nature being so close and the water and winds and freshness of the air; I liked the comradery of the hosts and the privacy, too; I liked the comfort of the villa and the tidiness and cleanliness; I liked that the kitchen area was fully equipped for all my cooking needs; I liked the size of the refrigerator and the stove top; I liked the variety of birds; I loved the beauty of the surroundings and I liked the maid service every day.
I would give it a 4 rating, not a 3. I didn't like that the breezes could reach my gas stove and blow out my burners. I'm positive that the problem will be resolved before the next guests arrive. I only spoke about it on the last day or it would have been handled while I was there - my bad.
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