Marlin Lodge
Benguerra Island Bazanto Mozambique
Situated on Benguerra Island, offshore from Vilanculos
and part of the Bazaruto Archipelago.
The lodge is constructed from Mozambican hardwoods, reed and cement
cladded brick walls and thatched roofs.
Elevated wooden walkways connect the seventeen chalets to the main
area, preserving local plant life.
Generator power supplies electricity for lighting,
air conditioners and overhead fans.
The beaches in front of the lodge are not private
and all residence of the island has access to the beach. The island
is approximately 11km in length and 5,5km wide and lays 14km offshore
from the mainland and the town of Vilanculos.
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Accommodation
Marlin Classic Chalets
All the chalets have a roof fan and new mosquito netting with
en-suite bathroom. The roof is thatch and the walls are clad with Mozambican
reed and are all west facing towards the sunset. Each chalet has its own
balcony with deck chairs as well as direct access to the beach in front
of the room. The chalet accommodates a maximum of 2 guests and selected
classic chalets share a balcony.
Luxury Beach Chalets
These chalets are newly renovated and the rooms have 4-poster beds, soft
bedding, beautiful furniture, roof fan as well as air-conditioning. The
roof is thatch and clad with canvas to give a tented feel; the walls are
a combination of washed plaster on brickwork and Mozambique reed. All
the chalets are west facing towards the sunset and the bathrooms in these
chalets are open plan including the shower and toilet facility’s.
4 of these luxury chalets are in a family unit where 2 chalets share a
common balcony and are a walk away to the beach. A maximum of 2 guests
per chalet.
Luxury Suite
Featuring its own relaxing lounge area with a private bar as
well as a separate casual lounge area the suite has direct access to the
beach and a spacious balcony. The bathroom in this chalet is open plan,
this includes the shower and toilet facilities. The Luxury Suite is ideally
suited for guests seeking a space, privacy, style and luxury. It has a
roof fan as well as air-conditioning. A maximum of 2 guests in the Luxury
Suite.
Executive Beach Chalet x 3
The chalets are about 100 square meters including the en-suite bathroom,
each suite features 2 lounges, a built in mini bar, 2 basin areas, vanity
area, inside and outside showers. They all feature a king size 4 poster
bed, with air-conditioning, and a roof fan. The patios have a hammock,
sitting area, and private walkway to the beach.
These suites are the pride of Marlin Lodge, and aimed at the more up market
traveller. Maximum of 2 guests in a suite.
Facilities
- Curio Shop
- Complimentary Business Centre
- Curio Shop
Cuisine
Marlin Lodge cuisine is a colourful and exotic delight with venues
varying from semi-formal in the open air dining room to the exquisite
beach for a once in a life time "dining under the stars". Crisp
salads, spicy poultry and limitless flavours of seafood create a blend
of Afro-Asia and Portuguese cuisine. The center-piece is a living-dining
area where one can retreat from the African sun, sip on a Marlin Lodge
cocktail or lazily catch up on some reading. Activities
Scale the highest dunes during a round-the-island tour or enjoy a catered
picnic on a deserted isle. Slip across translucent shallows on a sailboard,
or fly a haul on one of Marlin' catamarans. Seek the deserted islands
in the Archipelago on a exquisite motorized yacht. And when the day turns,
watch the sun set over the ocean while softly sailing along on a dhow
sundowner cruise.
Diving (resident PADI qualified diving instructor), fishing, picnics &
beauty treatments can be booked.
Email Marlin Lodge Reservations: bookmozambique@madbookings.com
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