Machangulo Beach Lodge

Location: Santa Maria, Machangulo, Machangulo, MZ

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Instructions: Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Check-in and check-out times can vary, as the tides can affect the availability of boat transfers to and from the hotel. After booking, guests will receive information from the hotel containing custom boat schedules and instructions.

Amenities & Facilities

• Free breakfast
• Meeting rooms
• Full-service spa
• Free WiFi
• Terrace
• Garden
• Luggage storage
• Designated smoking area
• Concierge service
• Picnic area
• Supervised childcare/activities
• Snorkeling nearby
• Scuba diving nearby
• Free breakfast
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Full-service spa
• Meeting rooms
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Snack bar/deli
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Beach sun loungers
• Pool sun loungers
• Beach towels
• Free full breakfast
• Mosquito nets
• Banquet hall

Rooms Available

• Ocean View Room

  1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

  Balcony with ocean views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Practical - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided

Guest Reviews

• Heyvaert (8/5): Top location - The setting and service minded attitude of staff The activities were disappointing and overpriced
• Laura (10/5): Hotel incredibile disperso nella natura, nonostante ciò pulizia impeccabile! Cibo e staff super! - Staff gentilissimo e disponibile. Pulizia impeccabile della struttura nonostante la posizione "wild". Cibo delizioso e servito fresco, ottima scelta.
• guia (9/5): the place is really amazing and the staff too. Our stay was perfect! -
• Loretto (10/5): - Beautiful location, great beach and the water is pristine and good for swimming. The lodge itself is very nice and the rooms have good views of the water. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth going here. The boat ride from Maputo is 60 to 90 minutes depending on the weather. I liked everything.
• Teresa (10/5): -
• Ildovanda (8/5): -
• Claire (9/5): Absolutely stunning location & lovely staff willing to go the extra mile. Worth the mission - beautiful location. gorgeous views We did not get a warning that it is not possible to drive to the property due to poor roads and the only way was to park and go by boat. Drove through the Nature reserve from SA. I was just asked if we were driving or coming from Maputo and i presumed i could follow maps on google. Property did message me but I did not see the message on app which did not help. When I did contact the property they never saw the message until after we had arrived.
• Olga (10/5): Прекрасный лодж в часе по морю от Мапуто - Срвершенно чудесный, уединенный лодж на пляже Санта-Мария. Всего 10 домиков, отношение к туристам как к друзьям, очень теплая атмосфера. Бунгало имеют все необходимое, огромные кровати с сеткой, вечером персонам расправляет противомоскитный полог и готовит постель. Помимо обычного душа есть еще тропический под открытым небом как на Мальдивах. Персонал профессиональный, все договоренности, встреча в аэропорту, экскурсия по городу, доставка на полуостров, соблюдены. Что касается кухни, то она преврсходная, почти как в ресторане Мишлен. Повар точно заслуживает звезды. Пляж чистый, море теплое, комаров нет. Отдельное спасибо менеджеру Армандо сделавшему мое пребывание комфортным и приложившего все усилия к поиску моего багажа задержанного авиакомпанией -
• Kelly (10/5): -
• Gaetan Isaac Maria (9/5): -
• Juliana (9/5): -
• Carin (10/5): -
• Calvin (8/5): Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, however, the kitchen staff need training as everything we ate was overcooked and poorly exe - Location, facilities, activities, view. Food was average at best - everything was overcooked. Would have expected the food to be cooked better from a resort like this.
• Ashfaaq (9/5): - Lovely location. Great service. Some meals were outstanding others just good.
• Susan (10/5): Comfortable and relaxing - Comfortable but relaxed and simple. Even when fully booked it’s not ‘busy’ but just the right number of people, and plenty of room for all guests to have their privacy and space. Very good size rooms. Quite expensive boat transfers
• Rocc0 (10/5): -
• Jean-Christophe (9/5): Endroit idéal pour la détente. - Le site est magnifique. Les chambres indépendantes et très bien équipées. Le personnel est très accueillant et professionnel. Mention spéciale pour Armando pour la parfaite organisation de nos activités et déplacements. Un grand merci à de merci ! Le trajet pour y arriver en voiture à travers le parc assez difficile.
• Antonio (9/5): - The room was amazing and the staff was friendly. Wide variety of wine to choose at the restaurant and good cocktails. Food was good. An amazing place overall. The transportation by boat to the lodge is very expensive, even if it is group transfer by boat. A better deal shall be provided by the lodge to make it more accessible from Maputo. I would personally go there more often.
• Teresa (10/5): -
• Dinis (9/5): -
• carmen (9/5): -
• Max (10/5): -
• Katarina (9/5): Magiska stränder vid Indiska Oceanen - Läget är fantastiskt med otroligt vacker utsikt. Stränderna är magiska. Personalen är vänligt och hjälpsam. Det är inte lyx men väldigt trevliga rum och bra och trevliga lounge och barytor - bilderna gör stället rättvisa.
• Helga Silva (8/5): -
• Martin (10/5): Fantastic stay, we will be back! - Location was amazing, all meals were really good!
• Malik (8/5): - The menus and the food quality and variety is not compatible with a good service. Local food wasn’t available and lunch and dinner should have options done in the charcoal.
• Stefano (10/5): Heaven on earth - Everything from the beginning to the end. The rooms, the outdoor shower, the incredible location, the food and the kindness of the staff. Nothing
• maura (8/5): -
• Patricia (10/5): -
• Stephanie (10/5): - All the staff were wonderful. Everyone is diligent, warm, kind and accommodating. Beautiful location. Many activities.
• Juliana (10/5): -
• Gonzague (10/5): Superbes vacances dans un cadre magnifique - La chambre avec la vue sur la mer La cuisine excellente La gentillesse du personnel La bonne ambiance dans l’hôtel Rien
• Natalia (10/5): Perfecto! - Todo, el lodge es muy bonito y está muy limpio, es muy cómodo y el personal es excepcional. El lugar es fabuloso. Volveremos seguro
• Jakub (7/5): - The lodge is at a beautiful location, the food is great and staff very friendly Compared to a few years ago, the range of services has been unfortunately reduced
• maria carolina (10/5): -
• Caryn (8/5): Lovely few days in beautiful surroundings - The location is really lovely because there aren’t a lot of houses or resorts close to it, so the beach is empty. The setting and layout of the lodge is lovely, although, be warned, there are lots and lots of stairs. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The food is nice and the staff are friendly. It has a nice, homely feel to it and there are lovely walks to go on. There are areas that are needing a bit of attention, the pool area being one and some of the bathrooms. We were a family with young adults, but it definitely attracts families with young kids, so be aware of that. Because it is located right next to the sea, there are strong currents and it can be a bit windy.
• Hanifa (9/5): Superb -
• Kim (10/5): A piece of paradise 1 hour from Maputo - Excellent location only 1 hour from Maputo. Good rooms and attentive staff. The boat transfers to get there are extremely expensive. $80 US dollars each way per person which adds a significant cost to the trip
• Maura (8/5): Very good -
• Jesper (10/5): A pearl only 90 min from Maputo - A pearl nestled among the dunes. Watch the sun rise over the Indian Ocean or the sun set with Maputo in the distance. Staff is fantastic and always available to assist. Food was great. The villas are secluded and the views from the terrace is spectacular. We’re definitely coming back!
• Wanuri (8/5): Relaxing barefoot holiday - Great location, wonderful staff, fantastic family holiday. Not enough vegetarian options
• Rudy (8/5): Good weekend - Decoration was nice, view nice , clean room Food was limited and not coffee espresso machine. Towels not smelled clean
• Garth (10/5): Exceptional -
• Philip (8/5): Very good -
• Henk (9/5): Beautiful beach resort, barefoot luxury at its best - Magnificent location, right at the beach, and with stunning views.
• Sheila (8/5): Excellent location and very friendly staff :-) - The bed was very comfortable and the location is excellent!!
• Nombulelo (10/5): A hidden gem - The place is amazing, a slice of paradise. The staff is attentive and the property very well maintained. I hope more people discover this hidden gem.
• Jose (9/5): Superb -
• Maura (9/5): Superb -
• Marie (9/5): A great experience - The location is amazing... Great walks to do on the beach wihtout meeting anyone The view from the rooms is stunning The staff is extremly nice nothing...
• Emília (10/5): An experience out of this world. - This is a hidden gem. I have been to beaches and lodges in Asia before and nothing, absolutely nothing compares to the wonderful Machangulo beach. In the lodge, the staff is 10/10 (all speak English and Portuguese fluently), the food is AMAZING and the suites are PERFECT. I recommend doing the activities the lodge offers, specially snorkeling -- I felt as if I was inside the little mermaid movie seeing all these wonderful creatures under the sea. Paulo, the guide is super amazing. If you are not confident enough, he holds your hand throughout, but he makes sure that you get the experience which you paid for. I cannot wait to return to the Machangulo Beach Lodge. All the best to Mr. Jose and all of his team.
• Maura (8/5): Perfect relaxing time one hour and a half from Maputo - Friends Location and comfort
• Evernice (10/5): Perfect Vacation - This is a place to go when you need to rest and rejuvenate. The resort is serene. The low number (10) of chalets at the resort make is very private and the service is great. The staff is ready and excited to help. The food is good. The thicket make the chalets almost hidden from each other. There is no noise at then resort so you can hear the ocean waves 24/7. The view to the ocean is beautiful. The stairway from the beach to the chalets and everything in between helps with some physical exercise 😁 though its painful 😣. I like everything except I am not sure if any of the chalets are accessible by wheelchairs though and this could be a disadvantage if a person has a physical disability
• Lorenzo (10/5): Exceptional -
• Carelse (10/5): Paradise - We liked everything about the lodge. The service was amazing and the staff very friendly. The food was excellent with a different selection of food everyday. The rooms were cleaned everyday and at night while we were having supper they could come and opne the net around our bed. We felt like royalty. I would rate this resort six stars! There's nothing we didn't like.
• Chitonga (9/5): Lovely location to unwind and relax. Very friendly staff, well coordinated. - Loved the tranquility of the place, such a gem . Bath towels were not changed my entire stay. A change after a day or 2 would be welcome.
• Oxana (10/5): Exceptional -
• Nadine (8/5): Loved it!! - The location is spectaular: quiet, away from the hustle and bustle and amazing views. Staff were friendly and very helpful. The food was delicious: good portions and so tasty and fresh. The communication from the lodge regarding logistics: how to get there, if by self-driving, then making guests aware that there is a 'shuttle' boat avaible at an additional cost as it is not possible to drive to the lodge. If flying in from Maputo, then then there is a boat transfer available at an additional cost.
• Isabel (10/5): Great stay - Beautiful quiet place, relaxed and plenty of space Perhaps better food choices? More written information about activities
• Maria (10/5): I had an incredible time with my daughter. More than anything a top mark to the staff: discreet, kind, professional and - Lovely rooms, exceptionally kind staff, incredible location, varied well organised activities, good food and drinks, well organised Some minor repairs are in order
• Anonymous (7/5): it was good , the friendly staff makes it very warm - the location is awesome the food is terrible, the facilities are not great
• Pedro (8/5): Very good - We liked the employes. The food and the programs. In the bathroom theres some small hole on the roof where the insects and lizards can pass trough.
• Benjamin (10/5): Perfect weekend getaway after work trip to Maputo - The place was incredibly beautiful and peaceful. The lodge is more beautiful than the pictures depict. The food was quite good and staff were all very friendly. Thank you!
• Gillian (10/5): A wonderful break within easy reach of South Africa - lovely location with quiet unspoiled beaches. friendly adaptable staff. small enough to make friends with the other guests. also really enjoyed the activities on offer Nothing
• Banele (9/5): Superb -
• Nicolette (10/5): Amazing holiday!! Magic Machangulo! - Fantastic staff, location, food & facilities.
• Lizet (9/5): Excelente Lodge in a gorgeous location - The location if this Lodge is fantastic and the views are gorgeous. The staff is very helpful and takes care of your needs well. Room are spacious, bed comfortable and the shower are fantastic. Our room had two showers: one indoor and one outdoor with fantastic views of the water. They do your room twice. Free tea/coffee in the room and also free drinking water in the room everyday. Breakfast and dinner was included in the room rate and both were fantastic. The hotel offers several activities, so there are plenty of options. We loved the lunch picnic on the beach and the snorkeling. Bulky pillows, safe didn't work in our room ( it wasn't necessary).
• Nigel (9/5): My stay was one of the best I have ever done in Mozambique and I have done many. - Such an awesome place so close to Maputo is mind boggling. The lodge food is top drawer. Views from rooms is stunning. Good activities. Cant wait to get back. No Cold Fresh Water Shower when exiting the beach and entering the lodge. This would add a lot of value.
• Suzanne (7/5): Stunning location, fabulous views. However you cannot swim in the water due to strong and dangerous -
• Tourcc (10/5): Wonderfull stay & place - All was 5*👌 From the early check-in, late check-out, wonderful kitchen, dinner and lunch was great!! Excellent cooking Very friendly staff, great location!! Nothing to say
• Celio Armando (8/5): Bom hotel. Preços elevados - O hotel é bom e se destaca o ótimo atendimento de todos os funcionários. A limpeza é levada muito a sério e o lugar, mesmo sem luxo, merece elogios. Um dos dias faltou água quente para o banho, mas no dia seguinte tudo estava consertado. O isolamento acústico no quarto não é bom e durante a noite pode acarretar alguns sustos, especialmente em vista das paredes do quarto serem de "lona". Café da manhã simples, mas bem servido.
• Verified traveler (6/5): Achtung bei der Buchung - wir haben über 8ßß Euro pro Nacht (2 Personen / Beach view) bezahlt. Andere bekamen das Ganze für die Hälfte. Die Lodge ist fantastisch gelegen. Das Mineralwasser war aus und es gab es dann auch nicht mehr. Bei dem Preis war das schwer zu verstehen. Naja, wir hatten trotzdem 6 schöne Tage. Wir waren dann noch zwei Nächte in Maputo. Dort können wir das Pesana Serena Hotel empfehlen. Einfach grossartig!!!
• Verified traveler (4/5): - This hotel is not worth the money, the breakfast was a disapointment.

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