Machangulo Beach Lodge
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 12:00 |
|---|---|
Check out before: | 10:30 |
Breakfast | Breakfast available |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
Children | Children are welcome at this hotel |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle
Pool
Spa
Restaurant
More about Machangulo Beach Lodge
Machangulo Beach Lodge
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Machangulo Beach Lodge is located near Santa Maria. Free WiFi access is available in this resort.
Reviews from 
Family traveller
Comment: 21 May 2026
Stayed in: May 2026
Best family holiday
What a beautiful lodge, on a spectacular beach. They have amazing staff who are very friendly and helpful. Jose was a great host and Nelson the best barman. Food was fantastic, the chef made our tuna we caught into 3 beautiful courses, and managed to share with the whole lodge. The excursions were awesome, especially the Dhow to Inhaca island where we ate at a beautiful restaurant called Lucas Resturant. Would definitely recommend Machangulo and hope to go back sometime soon.
Family traveller
Comment: 22 Apr 2026
Stayed in: Apr 2026
BEST HOLIDAY EVER
What an awesome place we stayed here for 7 nights. The staff treated us so well the food was absolutely delicious the rooms were stunning with views to die for.. this was truly one of the nicest places we have ever stayed at in the most beautiful location.
Snorkeling was also awesome experience almost better than diving.
Thank you so much guys
Snorkeling was also awesome experience almost better than diving.
Thank you so much guys
Hotel response
Comment: 24 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review :-)
He truely hope to welcome you again in the future
He truely hope to welcome you again in the future
Family traveller
Comment: 7 Mar 2026
Stayed in: Mar 2026
bad experience with the manager
We had booked two nights at Machangulo Beach Lodge, but the hotel had to cancel the second due to bad weather forecasts. We still stayed one night on site, which suits us, but when we asked for a refund for the cancelled night, management told us that this was not possible and only offered us a credit card.
We don't like that because we know we're not coming back. We felt it was unfair not to get any refund for a stay cancelled by the hotel itself.
In summary, it was a disappointing experience and, unfortunately, I cannot recommend this property due to the way the situation was handled.
We don't like that because we know we're not coming back. We felt it was unfair not to get any refund for a stay cancelled by the hotel itself.
In summary, it was a disappointing experience and, unfortunately, I cannot recommend this property due to the way the situation was handled.
Hotel response
Comment: 9 Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback.
For clarity, the lodge did not cancel your accommodation. The difficulty that weekend related to the boat transfers, which are operated by an external marine transfer company. Due to weather conditions and safety considerations on the water, the transfer operator advised that departures would not be possible at that time. This is not common at Machangulo Beach Lodge.
Your room at Machangulo Beach Lodge remained available and you were welcome to stay the second night. Although the reservation was made on a discounted non-refundable rate, we still offered the option to postpone the unused night or receive a credit for a future stay. The option to move the dates was unfortunately not suitable for your plans.
Situations like this are fortunately uncommon, but as a marine-access destination the safety of guests and crew on the water must always come first. We are sorry the arrangements did not suit your travel plans and hope you still enjoyed your time at Machangulo.
For clarity, the lodge did not cancel your accommodation. The difficulty that weekend related to the boat transfers, which are operated by an external marine transfer company. Due to weather conditions and safety considerations on the water, the transfer operator advised that departures would not be possible at that time. This is not common at Machangulo Beach Lodge.
Your room at Machangulo Beach Lodge remained available and you were welcome to stay the second night. Although the reservation was made on a discounted non-refundable rate, we still offered the option to postpone the unused night or receive a credit for a future stay. The option to move the dates was unfortunately not suitable for your plans.
Situations like this are fortunately uncommon, but as a marine-access destination the safety of guests and crew on the water must always come first. We are sorry the arrangements did not suit your travel plans and hope you still enjoyed your time at Machangulo.
Solo traveller
RU
Comment: 22 Feb 2026
Stayed in: Feb 2026
Lovely secluded lodge an hour from Maputo
An absolutely wonderful, secluded Santa Maria Beach Lodge. Only 10 cabins, treating tourists as friends, very warm atmosphere. Bungalows have everything you need, huge beds with netting, in the evening the person spreads the mosquito canopy and prepares the bed.
In addition to the usual shower there is also a tropical outdoor shower as on
Maldives. The staff is professional, all arrangements, airport meeting, city tour, transportation to the peninsula, complied with. As for the kitchen, it's superb, almost like a Michelin restaurant. A chef definitely deserves a star.
The beach is clean, the sea is warm, there are no mosquitoes.
Special thanks to manager Armando for making my stay
In addition to the usual shower there is also a tropical outdoor shower as on
Maldives. The staff is professional, all arrangements, airport meeting, city tour, transportation to the peninsula, complied with. As for the kitchen, it's superb, almost like a Michelin restaurant. A chef definitely deserves a star.
The beach is clean, the sea is warm, there are no mosquitoes.
Special thanks to manager Armando for making my stay
Family traveller
Comment: 2 Aug 2025
Stayed in: Jul 2025
3 days in Machangulo
A lodge on the beach, discovered by boat from Maputo. An impression of being alone in the world, on an island. An endless sandy beach... a mangrove visited by kayak, Snorkeling. A soothing stay, outside the world, in a place that we would like to keep secret but that we share because all the staff, and especially José, the manager, deserves to be known.
I highly recommend it.
I highly recommend it.
Excellent location
Machangulo Peninsula, 1000, Mozambique
Check in and check out
Check in from:
12:00
Check out before:
10:30
Good to know
Children are welcome at this hotel
15 years old and under
R 642 (MZN2,555.91) per person per night
3 years old and under
Free
Pets not allowed
Breakfast available
Breakfast options
English breakfast
This hotel accepts the following payment methods:
Cash
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