Northern Mozambique
At Carrusca Mar & Sol it's all about the beach, which has a wild, windswept, desert-island feel, at least during the week (weekends can be unpleasantly…
Must-see hotels in Mozambique
Mozambique
Anglers, or anyone wanting an escape to nature, will love this rustic fishing camp perched on a hill overlooking Lake Cahora Bassa. Choose between camping…
Mozambique
Pink Papaya is one of the few genuine backpacker hostels in central Mozambique and an excellent orientation point if you've just arrived from Zimbabwe…
Southern Mozambique
This appealing place is set slightly back from the beach about 25km north of Vilankulo along a bush track. Accommodation is in beautifully designed…
Pemba
In business since 1998, Russel's Place is Pemba's nominal backpackers, located on the eastern extension of Wimbi Beach (called Nanhimbe) about 3.5km…
Northern Mozambique
One of Ibo's stalwarts, Miwiri reflects the island's magical atmosphere. Its lush walled garden is a popular place for people to hang for drinks, food,…
Southern Mozambique
The Dona Ana is a throwback to Vilanculo's earlier days, with pastel-pink-and-grey art deco design and a waterside location. Its 52 rooms are bright and…
Southern Mozambique
Pomene View, on a rise amid the mangroves and coastal vegetation on the mainland side of the estuary, is small and tranquil, with its own special appeal…
Southern Mozambique
The upmarket Machampane has five spacious, well-appointed safari tents in a tranquil setting directly overlooking a section of the Machampane River, where…
Northern Mozambique
Ruby's has clean dormitories and a couple of private doubles. There's hot water, a self-catering kitchen and a small bar selling snacks and cakes. (There…
Northern Mozambique
The former Girassol hotel (the company recently rebranded as 'Montebelo'), this place remains Lichinga’s most upmarket option and one of the few places in…
Southern Mozambique
This good park-run campground is set on the edge of the escarpment overlooking Massingir Dam, about 55km from Giriyondo border crossing and about 25km…
Southern Mozambique
Pomene Lodge, in a fine setting on a spit of land between the estuary and the sea, has no-frills self-catering reed bungalows just back from the beach,…
Mozambique
If you can handle the slightly out-of-town setting (which has its advantages in hot, hectic Tete), this Tete institution is an excellent option, set off…
Pemba
This tranquil spot along the extension of the Wimbi Beach road has 10 clean, spacious rooms – with hot water, air-con, satellite TV, mini fridge and…
Southern Mozambique
About 4km north of town along the road paralleling the sea is the rustic but pleasant Mango Beach. Accommodation is in tidy bungalows set down behind the…
Mozambique
On the main street in the lower part of town, this pension is the place in Gurúè, not just for its simple, comfortable rooms but also for its affiliated…
Mozambique
Tete's newest hotel is a large, business-like affair with modern, functional rooms, well-manicured grounds and a few bells and whistles – the gym and spa…
Pemba
Built around a huge, ancient baobab tree (into which you can climb and have breakfast in an improvised treehouse), Pieter's Place has an amiable African…
Mozambique
If you really want to get under the skin of this isolated Shona community (and directly support it), you can stay in a local village at Casa Mutombombwe,…
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa
Bazaruto Archipelago
This is the largest and most outfitted lodge in the archipelago. It offers a mix of private villas and beachfront chalets, and a range of activities…
Northern Mozambique
About 15km south of Metangula, ecofriendly Mbuna Bay has four wooden beachfront cottages, four brick cottages set back in the bush, and one wattle-and…
Mozambique
Located in Catapu Forest Reserve, M’phingwe has six rustic but spotless double cabins (two with shared bathroom) and two family cottages. There’s an on…
Mozambique
Castelo Branco looks alluring from the outside, but inside it's beige, bare and, frankly, overpriced. Not that you'll be uncomfortable: the hotel's clean…
Mozambique
The Chuabo is a Quelimane institution, one of the few hotels anywhere in Mozambique that managed to stay running throughout the war years. These days the…
Pemba
Affiliated with a longstanding restaurant on Wimbi Beach and under new management, these new rondavels built on raised boardwalks on the sand are shaded…
Pemba
A new waterfront, Chinese-owned hotel, Raphael's is handily located halfway between central Pemba and Wimbi Beach. The architecture's hardly photo-worthy,…
Mozambique
At the western end of town, about 400m off the main road (the signposted turnoff's just after the immigration office), this agreeable establishment has…
Northern Mozambique
On the mainland opposite Mozambique Island, a two-minute walk from the bridge (to your right, coming from the island), Casuarina has a well-maintained…
Northern Mozambique
This place is set on a large estate about 2.5km from town, and signposted. It’s tranquil and good value, with spotless, pleasant rooms – some in attached…
Mozambique
You can't miss the new Complexo Amirana, which sits directly opposite the equally sparkling mosque. Complete with gym, shops and conference facilities,…
Southern Mozambique
This place in the centre of Tofo beach has accommodation in three buildings: the more luxurious Casa Amarela, with lovely, attached beach-facing rooms…
Mozambique
All things considered, the VIP is probably your best accommodation bet in Beira's baixa, a little oasis of light in an otherwise dark and dingy quarter…
Southern Mozambique
This cosy place has four beach-facing rooms, plus a five-person self-catering chalet in the small garden behind. All rooms are attractively decorated, and…
Northern Mozambique
Well-maintained rooms (the twins are nicer than the doubles) in expansive grounds with a playground make this a good choice for families. All rooms have…
Northern Mozambique
Get to the New Hotel while it's still new (it opened in 2014). Aspiring to be Nampula's poshest hotel, it lays on the service (bellboys in waistcoats…
Northern Mozambique
Just up from the dhow port, Baobibo offers several light-filled bungalows made from traditional materials. The clean, well-made bucket showers use…
Southern Mozambique
This low-key hotel is in a fantastic location, overlooking Inhambane Bay on two sides. Views are wonderful and rooms are well appointed. It’s the most…
Southern Mozambique
This midsize, low-key self-catering place has chalets of varying sizes, all with lovely decks overlooking the sea. The owners have made efforts to provide…
Southern Mozambique
This community-owned and commercially run place is about 13km outside Limpopo’s Massingir gate on a rise overlooking the dam. It offers lovely, good-value…
