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Reviews of Baobab Beach Vilanculos

Bairro Desse, 1234 Vilanculos, Mozambique

#3 of 21 hotels in Vilanculos

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 191 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 23 September 2022

    10
    memorial
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    staff were fantastic and relaxing time was created for my daughter and I

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2022

    10
    100% recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff, the room, the bar, everything was incredible. I wish I had stayed here longer

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast is good but it would be great if it was included in the room's price. They are building new chalets, I appreciate it's not possible to do building work silently, but hearing hammering at 7.30 AM was not great.

    The chalet are gorgeous and the bed is very comfortable. you are literally on the beach and I could see the sea from the bed.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2022

    9.0
    Great place, recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Chalet with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds a bit too small for a standard sized European

    Friendly staff, nice vibe, own restaurant with tasty menus

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2022

    9.0
    Amazing, Beautiful and Homey
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Rebecca is one of the most amazing and lovely host. She was helpful with a smile on her face all the the time we had the most amazing time there. The staff were warm and welcoming and even going beyond their tasks to assist us. Their food is amazing especially their pizza. The location is the best around as it is close to all the water sports activities and the lodge has a beautiful walkway towards the beautiful white sandy beach. The tide in this area leads to the most amazing views. I had my best stay in Vilanculos at this lodge and cant wait to come back again and stay there.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2022

    9.0
    really memorable! Be warned - the poverty in the town is rather sobering
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Chalet with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Took a while to get used to no wifi in the chalets, but turned out to be a nice break from ‘the outside’ world.

    great access to the beach and to the town of Vilankulo. accommodation is simple with everything you need, and very peaceful. Staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. Open dining area with Wifi and the food was good and very reasonably priced compared to other places close by.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very welcoming and helpfull people. Clean and nice room with terrace just in front of the beach. The perfect place for chilling out !!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Honestly in not backpacker budget, but everything in Vilankulo is so expensive! We hadn’t expected that. Also the Food is nothing special but the options for breakfast are good and they offer complementary tea/coffee from 7am to 9am

    This place is really nice to stay in Vilankulo, we stayed in one of the beach front rooms and the views are just amazing! Also they have a terrace you can enjoy and a little garden. Rabeca, the manager, is really nice and ready to help in everything you need. Thank you for everything!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Kind staff, Rebeca is very nice and try to help. She organized to us taxi etc. Perfect place. We would come forsure again.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the view was awesome and the staff was super friendly and helpful, loved our stay here

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2022

    9.0
    we will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    nothing springs to mind the roads from Mutare are long and very bad but when you get to the resort it paradise.

    great location. beach view was amazing. very friendly and helpful staff. restaurant served excellent sea food and BBQ chicken. bravo...........

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2022

    9.0
    A Vilanculos must!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Top notch beachfront lodging and more! The great team including always in motion Rabeca, Victor and both Alexanders are attentive and responsive and for them alone I'd return. Add excellent lodging + super food and bar. For divers it is a 3 mins walk down the beach to Odyssea Dive.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2022

    8.0
    Basic Backpacker in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The food and drinks were epically slow--it became a running joke in our crew. As in, 45 minutes for a mixed drink or juice. Certainly fine if you are on vacation and not super hungry, but if you are, grab a snack for the wait!

    Basic backpacker/Hostel on the beach, that gives a good jumping off point for exploring Vilanculos and the surrounding area. The staff were all very kind and helpful--they assisted with connecting us to various resources in town (buses, boat tour, laundry etc.). They also have a restaurant/bar on site which is a nice add (in addition to having a communal kitchen). For the area (many higher priced accommodations) the value is decent, as it is one of the only budget options available. Also, a tip: would book online instead of in-person as we were able to get a better rate on line (through booking.com), than our friends did in person.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water pressure was low in the shower and sink. Wasn't a massive problem just something to note.

    The beach hut was gorgeous and right next to the beach. The food in the restaurant was delicious. The staff were very attentive.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2022

    9.0
    Awesome stay and right on the beachfront
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cabins do not have bedside lights so reading in the evening was difficult.

    Great location, close to town and amenities. Nice bar and restaurant on site. Rabeca is a great hostess and organises trips and taxis for you with a smile.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2022

    9.0
    great budget place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing!!

    staff, value for money, food

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2022

    10
    Baobab is a little piece of heaven on earth 🏝💗.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Chalet with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    We loved the perfect location, the relaxed atmosphere, great restaurant and staff that were always smiling and so helpful. Our beautiful beachfront chalet had the most spectacular view and was always clean. We would return in a heartbeat.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Chalet with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The wait for food in a restaurant is very long.

    The crow was so nice' also the food in the bar and the beach.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2022

    8.0
    Beautiful and peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beach is beautiful but very affected by the tides. If the tide is high you don't have beach and sun in the afternoon.

    The staff is very kind, educated and helpful. The care of the manager, always assuring you can enjoy your experience in Vilanculos and not only in their in the hotel. The friendly environment between travelers.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2022

    9.0
    Great place to stay in Vilanculos
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful accommodation with great owners and a very friendly and helpful manager. The food in the restaurant was good. our room was very clean and comfortable. Very relaxing vibe with lot‘s of friendly guests to catch up with.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2022

    10
    Incredible stay and highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Nothing!

    Absolutely wonderful stay at Baobab Resort! The manager Rabeca and her staff went out of their way to help me after I arrived from Tofo in need of medical attention, finding me an English-speaking doctor and organising transport. Rabeca's friendly smile each morning was a delight, the food at the restaurant was excellent (including their famous pizzas), and they can easily organise group or individual boat tours to various islands nearby. The rooms are just a few metres from the beach so you can fall to sleep to the sound of the ocean each night. I loved it so much I extended my stay by a week. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only the kitchen equipment was lacking some stuff, but you can always ask for what you need and they bringt it from the other kitchen.

    Baobab is right at the beachfront and close to the activities in the area. If you do not want to cook yourself, you can choose something from their menue. The kitchen is amazing and staff friendly!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, comfortable and beautiful - we loved our stay at Baobab! Rebecca and her staff are so friendly and accommodating. Restaurant area is vibey and tropical with great food and drinks. Free coffee and tea in the mornings and you’ll find WiFi here too.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2022

    9.0
    an amazing place and the staff were excellent. Rebekah was exceptional and helped in any way possible. The food was also
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Ethnic Hut
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    perfect setting besides the beach and close to all amenities.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2022

    10
    Peaceful paradise right on the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What a wonderful stay! So relaxing and peaceful, a perfect location on a quiet stretch of beach with dhows sailing in view from your room and the most wonderful sunrises over the water to wake up to :) we also loved the excellent peri peri chicken, the fresh coconuts, good coffee, the lovely friendly staff and all the many hammocks. A special thanks also to Rabeca, she is such a wonderful host and was so helpful in organising things for us like airport transfer, excursions etc. Everything was easy and so efficient, as well as generally being an obviously talented hospitality manager and all round lovely person to spend time with. Everyone made our stay special, the staff are lovely. They also had a tip sharing system with tips made at end of a stay recorded in a log book, so that they can be shared with all staff who work at the property - I really appreciated this, it's a great system that would be great to see in other places too. We look forward to our next visit :)

    Stayed in May 2022

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