Name: Baobab Beach Lodge & Backpackers
Address: Rua do Palacio, Vilanculos, Vilanculos, Vilanculos, 1234, Mozambique
Rating: 8

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The staff are really friendly and helpful, even by African standards. The location is fabulous, being right by the beach. You're nicely isolated in the fact that it's quiet and away from bustle, but it's only 15 minutes' walk into the town centre, and there are a couple of great places to eat that are closer than this. Food is also available at the hotel, and it's good, offering something from home or a couple of Mozambiquan classics.

Fantastic

I loved my stay here in beach front villa number eight.  I had a hammock on my porch where I could sit and read while I looked at the sea.   The air conditioning worked well.  Rebecca and Daniel were very helpful. I had half board so I enjoyed breakfast and dinner every day with my room.

Lovely

Family of 4 , kids 10 and 13. We thought it was the best value for money spot in Vilankulos. The rooms were outstanding for what we paid. Food at the hotel restaurant was excellent (1/2 chicken for the win) . Staff was super helpful and made our stay very comfortable. We did a day trip to Bazaruto with Bazaruto Incoming Agency which was outstanding.

Best value for money in Vilankulos.

Baobab Beach Vilanculos is beautifully situated right on a good sandy beach. From here, you can sail to Bazaruto Island and some of the other islands in the area. Along the way, you can dive or snorkel at the famous Two Mile Reef with its many fish, turtles, live corals, etc.

You can book these excursions (and many other activities) at the resort or from people on the beach. Regardless of where you buy, do not accept the first price they give you – the price is ALWAYS negotiable.

We had an absolutely fantastic trip to Bazaruto, Benguerra, and especially Two Mile Reef (with fantastic corals, billions of fish, a sea cow (dugong), a turtle, and two dolphins) purchased at almost full price through the company Sailfish Dhow Safaris. Super deluxe!

(However, you can also buy TOO cheap – a few days ago, we negotiated a guy on the beach down to less than half the price but ended up on a primitive fishing boat. We sat miserably, constantly exposed to the sun, and even though the people on board really tried to find good snorkeling spots, they didn't succeed at all. Afterwards, we were completely battered, half sunburned, and just happy to have made it back with our lives).

The cabins at Baobab are quite basic but with decent beds (including mosquito nets) and bathrooms. Wifi works well in the restaurant area, and yes, the place has a really good kitchen that serves both local and European food and drinks from morning to evening.

Quite sympathetically, there is also a small communal kitchenette with a refrigerator, pots, pans, and gas burners that guests are welcome to use. There is also a camping area on the premises if you prefer to stay in a tent.

We often walk into town (10-15 minutes) and buy fruit, eggs, bread, and water – this way, we provide ourselves with a delicious breakfast and cheap water. Pineapple and mango are world-class! Remember to negotiate hard on prices with the various vendors.

If you want to eat somewhere other than the resort, you can ask the reception to arrange a tuk-tuk to take you to places like Casa Mika or Vilanculos Beach Lodge (MZN300 each way). Much closer to Baobab is Tropical, where you can have lunch.

All our knowledge about Baobab and the whole area comes from the lovely Rebecca, whose smile is like the rising sun and who helps with EVERYTHING. She is the woman who makes it all come together here.

Nice place to stay if you want to dive or snorkel at Two Mile Reef

I really enjoyed my stay at Baobab Hotel in Vilanculos. We stayed in one of the chalets facing the beach. The room had a wonderful view, was clean, had its own bathroom, and mosquito net. Soap and linens were provided but bring your own shampoo. The restaurant was fine, and the restaurant staff were really nice. We ended up eating there every day. For me, the highlight of the hotel is definitely Rebecca, the manager. She made sure everything ran smoothly and helped with any problem—from helping people exchange money to booking trips, arranging transfers to the airport, and handling general hotel matters. The hotel is right on the beach, making it easy to start all the tours from there. We wanted to go birding, and Rebecca suggested and called for us a local guide named Alfredo, who was great. He took us on a walking tour to various habitats (starting in a residential area, then walking through a bush area, and ending up in a lagoon), and we ended up seeing lots of different birds. It was much better than other tours we had found and booked online by ourselves. If I were to go again, I would not look for tours online and would just ask Rebecca directly. She takes feedback from people who went on the tours, so she knows what people liked or not and adjusts her recommendations accordingly. There was also a baobab tree right at the entrance of the hotel where we found like 20 different species of birds around.

Perfect for us!

This resort is probably one of the best resorts where I’ve stayed, primarily because of the amazing, friendly, & attentive staff.  From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with a warm smile by Alex, the bar & restaurant staff, who prepared my welcome drink then helped me check in.  Rebecca, the resort’s manager, then came & also warmly welcomed me.  She briefed me about the property, the restaurant, the activities offered, then showed me to my beautiful chalet with a sea view.

My room with its own balcony, right in front of the beach was perfect.  I watched the sunrise a couple of times from my balcony as I sipped my morning coffee.  There was coffee, cream, sugar & a kettle in the room, which was very convenient.  The ambiance of the place & the room felt like paradise, and my bed was super comfortable for a good night’s rest.  The only downside that I can think of is that wifi only works in the restaurant area and not in the rooms… but it was fine for me and had no problems with it.

The breakfast, which was included with my room rate, was excellent.  As a matter of fact, I ate most of my meals at the resort’s restaurant because their food was delicious.  Plus, the restaurant staff was always very attentive.  This place was the perfect place for me to relax.  

On one of the days, I independently booked a day trip to Bazaruto & Two Mile Reef with a local tour operator, but unfortunately, they didn’t show up as the tour was canceled.  As I was sitting in the reception area in the morning, waiting for my tour pick-up, which didn’t show up, Rebecca came to my rescue.  After I told her about the company I booked with & my contact’s name, she contacted him directly to find out what was going on.  She did confirm that the tour was cancelled because no one else was going.  It was low season in June so not many boats make the trip to Bazaruto, unless they get enough people.  Fortunately, they did have enough people for the next day so I was re-booked for the following day instead.  I was so thankful to Rebecca for really helping me sort all of this out.

If I come back to Vilanculos, I would definitely stay here again for sure.  The rooms, the food, the views, the ambiance, and the staff are just all wonderful!  

The rooms, the food, the views, the ambiance, and the staff are just all wonderful!

I really enjoyed my stay at Baobab Beach Vilanculos. The rooms are extremely comfortable, the staff is super helpful and the atmosphere is lovely. I got to meet several other travelers, made lots of new friends and also got to attend a school for children learning English. It was a really special experience. The food here is also quite good! The manager of the hotel, Rebecca is extremely attentive and caring. Couldn't ask for anything more.
Overall a 10/10. 

Baobab Beach Vilanculos is a 10/10

If you want to experience the real Mozambique life in Vilancoulos this is the place to be! The accommodation is right on the beach, comfortable and clean. The service is personal and professional, nothing is more than a question away!
Value for money with good affordable meals.
And…. They upgrading accommodation again as I review.

The best real life experience in Vilancoulos

Wonderful stay. Nice quality chalet with incredible sea view. The restaurant prepares very tasty menus. Very friendly and dedicated staff.  Highly recommended if you are visiting Vilankulo. Perfect location for boat safaris. 

Highly recommended 

Rebecca from Baobab is absolutely amazing, and she will assist with everything. I stayed in a Beachfront unit which had fantastic views. Own bathroom & ceiling and loose standing fan. Very centrally located and the restaurant & bar is always buzzing with residents. I will definitely go back again.

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