Machangulo Beach Lodge - Santa Maria

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Machangulo Beach Lodge - Santa Maria
Machangulo Peninsula, Santa Maria, Mozambique·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Free WiFi10.0
Location9.8
Staff9.7
Cleanliness9.5
Comfort9.5
Who stays here
Families44%
Couples38%
Groups9%
Solo9%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Free WiFi10.0
Location9.8
Staff9.7
Cleanliness9.5
Comfort9.5
Who stays here
Families44%
Couples38%
Groups9%
Solo9%

Boutique beach lodge with private beach and family villas with plunge pools in Santa Maria, Mozambique

Accommodation & Design

Machangulo Beach Lodge offers well-appointed bungalows set within untouched African beach scenery, each with sea views and private decks. The lodge's architecture blends Portuguese colonial and African design elements, creating a distinct aesthetic across the property. Family villas include private plunge pools, adding a layer of exclusive comfort for guests traveling with children.

Amenities & Services

The property features an outdoor swimming pool with beachfront access and a private beach area reserved for guests. An onsite spa offers treatments including thalassotherapy, full body massage, and couples massage. Concierge service, daily housekeeping, laundry, and luggage storage are available, along with a shared lounge and meeting facilities.

Dining & Cuisine

Machangulo Lodge provides a complimentary full breakfast daily, with a restaurant serving a kid-friendly buffet and special diet menus on request. The bar offers a selection of wine and champagne, and a snack bar is available for lighter fare. Guests can order room service or enjoy a meal on the beachfront terrace.

Activities & Experiences

Snorkeling, canoeing, and kayaking are available directly from the lodge, with easy access to scuba diving spots in the nearby marine reserves. A kids' club and babysitting services allow parents to enjoy walking tours or fishing excursions. Water sport facilities are on site, and the lodge organizes organized boat transfers from Maputo for all guests.

Location & Access

Machangulo Beach Lodge Mozambique is the closest luxury beach lodge to Maputo and the Kruger National Park, reachable by organized boat transfers. The property sits near the Inhaca Marine Reserve and Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve, offering deserted beaches for quiet exploration. Guests benefit from a private beach area and direct access to the Indian Ocean.

  • Location: Closest luxury beach lodge to Maputo and Kruger Park, with organized boat transfers
  • Rooms: Well-appointed bungalows with sea views and private plunge pools in family villas
  • Dining: Complimentary full breakfast, kid-friendly buffet, and room service
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, private beach, and onsite spa with thalassotherapy
  • Activities: Snorkeling, canoeing, kids' club, and walking tours
  • Wellness: Spa treatments including couples massage and full body massage
  • Family: Babysitting services and family villas with private plunge pools
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 12:00-14:00
from 07:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:9
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Rooms and availability

One-Bedroom Chalet
  • Room size:

    540 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed and 2 Bunk beds
  • Shower
  • Balcony

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour services
Babysitting
Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Kids club

Children's buffet

Cribs

Private beach

Beach access

Private beach

Sun loungers

Beach umbrellas

Sports & Fitness

  • Snorkeling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's buffet
  • Kids club

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Machangulo Beach Lodge

💵 Lowest room price 430 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.8 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 19.5 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Maputo International, MPM

Location

Machangulo Peninsula, Santa Maria, Mozambique
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Machangulo Peninsula, Santa Maria, Mozambique
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Machangulo Peninsula, Santa Maria, Mozambique
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Ponta Torres
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Reviews of Machangulo Beach Lodge

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