Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Renovated
2015
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Resort Design LuxeOutside the door
The house
&BeyondCastaway safari cove
Helicopter transfers touch down where indigenous coastal forest meets the white sands and turquoise waters of the Bazaruto Archipelago.
“Verandas lead to outdoor dining areas perfect for enjoying the region’s famed prawns.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Guided horseback swimming trails, deep-sea diving on pristine reefs, and sandbar picnics set up on uninhabited beaches.
Notable
Afro-Portuguese thatched casinhas featuring hand-painted tiles, freestanding copper bathtubs, and private plunge pools overlooking the beach.
Notable
Attentive safari-style hospitality, private beach candlelit dinners, and passports returned to suites tied with neat ribbons.
What they say
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Africa
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
a wonderful renovation of the once-rustic lodge by one of Africa’s best safari outfits might have elevated this hideaway, but it still retains its low-key soul.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Protected marine reserve waters surround the island, where coral reefs shelter sea turtles and inland saline lakes host resident flamingo flocks.
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The rooms
Thatched casinhas set along the tree line feature four-poster beds, freestanding copper bathtubs, and private rim-flow plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The main rim-flow swimming pool looks across the bay, mirroring palm trees and sunset over the water.
The massage sala
Therapists use Healing Earth African botanicals for open-air bodywork in a dedicated sala or directly on your deck.
At the table
Sundowners are served from a retired sailing dhow on the sand, accompanied by fresh seafood and coastal dune picnics.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.