Mozambique Honeymoons made for you

A beautifully assembled beachfront property, the Coral Lodge also occupies a tremendously unique position on the peninsula of a private nature reserve, 10 minutes from the historical (UNESCO-protected) Mozambique Island. The Dutch designer Edward van Vliet had quite a hand in the clean, modern style of the lodge and its 10 wonderfully-private villas. Blending the standards of today into ethnic thatch, plantation shutters, traditional furniture and a fresh palette of colours and textiles, the well-equipped villas are sandy sophistication. The service is impeccable and you are assigned a personal host on your arrival to look after you during your entire stay. For instance helping you choose what activities you’d like to do that day or arranging a special beach dinner if you are honeymooners and after that extra dollop of romance or exclusivity. And like any resort worth its salt, Coral Lodge has everything to hand : spa treatments, a great restaurant and a myriad of well-honed activities for all types of guest.

The clean design of the luxurious Santorini Mozambique reflects the pale sands of Vilanculos Bay and the hue of the sea it overlooks. White washed walls, touches of blue and several airy levels evoke images of idyllic Greek islands. Each of the five en-suite bedrooms feature private balconies with spectacular sea views. Set over multiple levels can be found two dining areas, a martini deck with an intimate pool area, a TV room with a library and a children’s play room. A shaded, central pool courtyard with al fresco seating, an expert head chef, a pizza oven and gas BBQ offer splendid opportunities for entertaining. A staircase leads from the villa directly to the beach and the warm Indian Ocean, and located just a 20 minute drive from Vilanculos International Airport, the villa is well placed for exploration. The picturesque town of Vilanculos is a unique blend of African, Portuguese and Arab influences and just beyond the Bay of Vilanculos lie the chain of five islands comprising the Bazaruto Archipelago and a Marine National Park, hosting over 1200 species of fish. The villa is ideal for families and friends and can be booked either in its entirety or on a per room basis. A separate stand alone villa, ‘The Chapel’, is also found on the property. This one bedroom villa faces the ocean and is complete with its own lounge, kitchen, dining room, private pool and outdoor patio dining area. The Chapel is Ideal for honeymoon couples or romantic getaways.

The 17 sea facing suites of Marlin Lodge are set on an incline overlooking the sea, each with a deck area and steps leading down to the beach. They’re set spaciously apart and connected by a raised wooden walkway at the rear of the property. The emphasis is on relaxed uncomplicated comfort with a fantastic and very friendly team of staff looking after you throughout your stay. Food is a highlight, with freshly caught seafood the main emphasis of the cuisine. Dining venues are varied also so you can be eating your lunch a a picnic on a deserted island, or your evening meal alfresco on the beach by candlelight. There is a full time PADI instructor on-site to allow resort courses. Fishing is also excellent in this area and for those interested, Marlin has excellent equipment and boats for this.