ARCHIPELAGO RESORT, Vilanculos

Archipelago Resort - A beachfront retreat with Indonesian-styled villas and access to marine activities

Archipelago Resort offers Indonesian-styled thatched casas with cool verandas opening to sea vistas and tropical gardens. Each villa features a lounge and dining area, a kitchen, and a veranda with views of the Indian Ocean. Guests can dine at The Sand Dollar Restaurant, serving Mozambican seafood like prawns, crayfish, calamari, and peri-peri chicken, as well as themed evenings such as pizza nights and fish braais. The resort includes a freshwater pool, a beachfront grassed area, and activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, and island hopping through the onsite Dive Centre. Located 5 km from Vilanculos, Archipelago Resort facilitates transfers for excursions to the Bazaruto Archipelago, where guests can explore coral reefs and marine life. Nine casas are nestled in tropical gardens, with main bedrooms featuring double beds and en-suite showers.

Pros

- The Sand Dollar Restaurant serves fresh seafood and hosts themed dining events.

- Activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, and horseback riding are easily booked onsite.

- Each villa includes a veranda with Indian Ocean views and a well-fitted kitchen.

Cons

- Some villas share shower and toilet facilities between rooms.

- The beachfront location may require sandals due to hot sand and coral.