MANGAL BEACH LODGE, Vilanculos
About the Hotel
Dining
Featuring a garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool, Mangal Beach Lodge offers a resort stay near Vilankulo Airport. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Guests enjoy private check-in/out, a paid airport shuttle, and daily housekeeping. The family-friendly restaurant serves African, American, Portuguese, and Brazilian cuisines with vegetarian options, and meals include brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails in traditional, modern, or romantic ambience. The property includes a pool bar, coffee shop, outdoor seating, picnic area, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge/TV area. Room amenities include private bathrooms, air conditioning, and board games. Additional services include babysitting, laundry, ironing, meeting/banquet facilities, a tour desk, and 24-hour security. The lodge is located 6 km from the airport and offers walking tours and boating in the surrounding area. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Mangal Beach Lodge.
Pros
The resort's cleanliness and upkeep of rooms, garden, and outdoor facilities (bar, pool, dining area) are praised.
Staff provides exceptional customer service and efforts to make stays comfortable.
The outdoor pool has a shallow end and pool bar.
The restaurant serves African, American, Portuguese, and Brazilian cuisines with vegetarian options.
Cons
The property is not located directly on the beach; it sits above a mangrove forest.
Rooms do not include complimentary drinking water.
Must-do experiences
- Savor Peri-Peri chicken at Casa de Praia for local flavor.
- Take a dhow sunset cruise to enjoy stunning views of the Bazaruto Archipelago.
- Visit the local market on Saturdays for fresh produce and crafts.
- Explore the stunning coral reefs at Two Mile Reef, perfect for snorkeling.
- Discover the ancient Baobab trees at the nearby Chipanje Caves.
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Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Coffee shop
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Horseback riding
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Plunge pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Location
Reviews and Ratings
Guest reviews