Handcrafted lagoon lodge
Six solar-powered bungalows sit along the water, where daily life unfolds off-grid and attuned to the Indian Ocean tides.
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Outdoor stone baths and statuesque basins in six hand-thatched, open-air coastal bungalows.
Remarkable
Hand-stitched linen bedding, organic pottery flacons, and deeply personal care from devoted hosts.
What they say
UK Gold List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
Pared back to the barest, chicest essentials, these six private bungalows are steps from a tropical lagoon dotted with traditional wooden dhows.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The surrounding Bazaruto marine reserve shelters calm turquoise shallows, where traditional dhows sail alongside migrating dugongs and manta rays.
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The rooms
High ceilings of woven makuti palm leaves shade glass-free spaces, which open onto private verandas above the beach.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A pale stone lap pool looks out over the lagoon, lined with woven daybeds between thatched pavilions.
At the table
Communal tables face an open kitchen serving mangrove crab and garden produce, and the thatched bar pours wild fruit cocktails.
How it began
Co-founder Adam Humphreys camped along this shoreline as a boy, later spending four years building the lodge by hand.
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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.