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Ponta do Ouro, 1100 Ponta do Ouro, Mozambique

#4 of 19 hotels in Ponta do Ouro

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Review score

Based on 101 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Cottage by the beach
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    Location was amazing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms need more air circulation

    Everything was amazing especially Martin

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    9.0
    Rustic and convenient with a good value proposition. A gem that we will definitely be coming back to
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 11 nights

    Not much really. It is rustic so be prepared for that but if you come there with that in mind then there is not much to complain about.

    Proximity to the beach is difficult to beat. The convenience of being able to shoot back to the room and grab something and then run back to the beach is priceless. The staff are great and the pets are lovely to have around.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    9.0
    The stay was amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 9 nights

    There were some small spiders in the bedding

    Nice place

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    8.0
    It was a very good experience. Certainly we will go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Only one bathroom was availble and the lockers of the bedroom were not fine. Need improvement.

    I like the location. It is very close to the beach and easy acess. The kitchen is clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    7.0
    Will definitely stay here again but in a better room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room too basic. Would have been nice to have a floor that was tiled or something, or a small carpet. Mosquito net very old. No towels provided.

    So close to the beach, restaurants, shops. Staff friendly and helpful. Relaxed fun atmosphere. Eat at the restaurant in the market, Fernandes and Luu Luu's. Affordable and delicious.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    9.0
    Waking up to the breeze is everything one could ask for.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved it, literally next to the beach.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    8.0
    All in all it was a great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mosquito nets were worn out and the opening at the bottom between the door and floor is too big making it prone for mosquitoes to enter

    It’s a few steps to the beach

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    7.0
    We enjoyed our stay and planning to go back for December holidays.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The beds are not comfortable, If there can improve on that but everything else is perfect.

    The location is perfect, people are friendly and the Manager Mr Martin is the best.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    8.0
    Martin is the BEST host ever!! He and his team makes your stay as comfortable as possible. They are always friendly, eve
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Don’t think it is that I didn’t like it about the property - but on Booking.com the description and photos don’t 100% match the vibe. The cheaper accommodation is almost like backpacker vibes with share kitchen and bathroom facilities with not much privacy. The rooms are small and when you exit it is almost in the communal area where everyone chills during the day or having a braai.

    It is ON the beach, close to local bars and shops! The little bit more expensive accommodation is private and you can watch the sunrise from your bed. You have a small bench where you can enjoy coffee or a nice beer in the afternoon.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Didnt know you can bring your own food, which I will do next time.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    8.0
    It was amazing. Beautiful setting. Martin was awesome :)
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Duvet may have needed an extra wash.

    It was positioned right on the beach which was lovely. Close to town and restaurants.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2023

    7.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The facility should enforce the rules regarding the guest's behaviour towards others. Most of the guests, particularly white ones, were from South Africa and SADEC region in general. Being a person of colour, I noticed a lot of racial intolerance from the white guests. This is not in anyway, the facilities' fault, however, the facility should lay the ground rules regarding how the guests behave. It should be made clear that racial intolerance will not be welcome or tolerated.

    Martin's friendly and welcoming nature. His humility is unmatched!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2023

    9.0
    best holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    rooms hot

    people and staff

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2022

    8.0
    Great location next to the beach, very good kitchen, basic rooms but in line with price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room did not have a fan, therefor it was quite hot.

    There was a good kitchen, with all necessary cooking equipment. Very close to the beach (5 seconds walk). Rooms where basic but fine beds. Shared bathroom was clean.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2022

    9.0
    Brilliant location, superb venue
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you want to go for a relaxed holiday I would suggest going in November as bear the end of November and in December it can get quite rowdy and loud. However, the music goes off at 10 strictly. Water was intermittent.

    Location was absolutely insane, could walk right off the porch onto the beach and in the centre of Ponta d'Ouro, everything was within walking distance which was lovely. The venue was also lovely and staff were helpful and happy to give advice.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2022

    9.0
    Great, price worthy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have been more privacy between the bungalows (now you can hear your neighbors talking even in low voices etc)

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Fun people. Also easy to relax and take time for yourself.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can be a bit noisy night time with barking dogs and talking people, so bring ear plugs to be sure.

    Very friendly atmosphere and central location right on the beach! Nice kitchen.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2022

    9.0
    We will be back...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It is a very primitive enviroment, mostly catered for young and not demanding people. Frequent electricity and water outrages, Small and unconfortable bathroom, loud enviroment - but for the price we paid ...

    Excellent location and staff. Their commitment was - let's say - unprecedented. The hosts were exceptionally friendly and the divemaster was the best.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    9.0
    Nice chill place right at the beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Holes in the Mosquito nets

    Very nice place at the beach, good chill vibe. Very well equipped kitchen Nice people

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    amazing location right on the beach rooms very rustic and basic but fine for one night.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2022

    8.0
    Wonderful place right at the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked a shark deep dive. During the dive I lost my weight belt at 36m depth, so I was shooting up to the surface. Unfortunately my buddy, the dive master, wasn't paying attention to my struggles, which made the dive a rather traumatizing experience.

    Right on the beach. Perfect self catering place, big kitchen, barbecue area, great atmosphere. Stayed there for 3days with my little daughter and we both loved it. They let my daughter come with me on the boat while I went diving.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2022

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms and facilities seem a little tired. Not clear that outdoor eating area is shared with another room.

    Friendly staff, good communication and a good sized room. The plus point of the property is it's laid back friendly hostel style vibe, it is not a hotel or guesthouse.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2021

    9.0
    And Dive experience of a lifetime
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Friendly and professional Staff

    Stayed in December 2021

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