Machangulo Beach Lodge

Stayed at this resort for 3 nights following a safari in the Kruger and was a great place to stay to chill out by the beach after a busy week on safari. Lovely spacious rooms built on a hill with beautiful views down to the beach below, out to sea and across to Inhaca Island on the other side of the channel. Due to the greenery around they were also very private. As the resort is south facing, we could also watch the sunrise in the morning from our huge terrace and if you walked up the hill you could watch the sunset in the evening. We were full board, and all meals were good although we had to pick our menu choice at breakfast time which wasn’t easy as you didn’t really know what you’d fancy first thing in the morning. The staff were also very friendly and helpful. We did go on a snorkelling trip across to Inhaca Island booked through the hotel but wouldn’t recommend it as the current was too strong and most of us didn’t feel safe swimming in the current. The best things about the resort are the location and views. The resort is very remote so almost no one else around so some beautiful, quiet walks around the sand dunes but be aware of the tides as you can get cut off at times. Our main negative other than the snorkelling trip was the boat transfer from Maputo to the resort which took 1.5 hours and as only the front of the small boat was covered half of us were soaked by the time we got there and very cold. Be aware also that due to its location there are a lot of stairs to climb. Did we enjoy our stay – yes just for the location alone but would stay again? Probably not as stayed in other hotels in Mozambique which we preferred which are reached easily by road.

Do not drive through the National Park to reach Machangulo Beach Lodge unless you have a strong 4X4 and you are very adventurous. Going by boat is much faster and easier. By car only for the experience 4X4 drivers and if you want to have a real African experience.

Friendly and professionell service and fabulous sourroundings. Long boat ride a bit bumpy but safe. We would certainly like to come back at any time and can recommend the beach lodge with nice beaches and nice views

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 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.

This place is a must visit. Staff and food is fantastic. The rooms are tidy and beautiful and the view is incredible. Lots of fun activities and a very relaxing beach. I highly recommend.

We enjoyed our two nights/ 2 and a half days in this safe Beach Lodge in gorgeous setting. It definitely caters for the Western tourist. We were shown other ‘lodges’ in Inhaca Island which would have given a more authentic African experience ( and no doubt there are more exclusive ones too) but I think we’d have felt very exposed in them. Interesting trips available; the coral reef for snorkelling was a very interesting surprise. The beaches are pristine and the surroundings idyllic. Tge staff are amazingly attentive and friendly. Thank you, smiling Claudio, attentive Joseph and the multi talented Paulo. Breakfasts are good, the pizza lunch we had was very good; but evening meals are disappointing. Wi-Fi is good in the communal areas but didn’t always reach the cabins.