New Giraffe House is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Vilanculos where guests can make the most of its outdoor swimming pool, garden, and bar. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. The bed and breakfast features garden views and a picnic area. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe. A terrace with an outdoor dining area and sea views is offered in select units. At the bed and breakfast, units are fitted with a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fresh pastries are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site traditional restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch, and cocktails. Guests at New Giraffe House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Vilanculos, like snorkeling. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at the accommodation. Vilankulos Beach is a few steps from New Giraffe House. The nearest airport is Vilankulo, 0.6 miles from the bed and breakfast, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.3
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  • Phoebe
    Eswatini Eswatini
    The hosts and staff are very warm and friendly! You get to feel right at place from the beginning. Scrumptious breakfast served by the beachfront! If you're looking for a place that gives a homely set-up, with great client service, I recommend!
  • Roland
    Mozambique Mozambique
    On the beach, with the Baobab restaurant at seven minutes on foot distance. Very good breakfast with plenty of fruit, eggs, yoghurt and cereals served in the terrace in front of the room. I didn't use the pool, but it looked decent (10 meters or...
  • David
    Spain Spain
    Excellent. Clean rooms, very kind staff, fantastic breakfast, delicious restaurant for dinner and perfect location (direct door to the beach and sea views all time), swimming pool and shower for take out the sand. They can also help with tourism...

Managed by Andrea & Cristina

Company review score: 8.8Based on 10 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Hey there! We are Andrea and Cristina and we are an Italian couple completely in love with Africa. We are passionate about good food & drinks, travel and going on adventures. We are both Safari field guides and we work in this industry since 2008. We visited and worked in South Africa, Kenya, Botswana, Namibia and currently we live in Mozambique. We are passionate birders, you can just point out a bird and we will tell you something interersting about it! In our free time we like to watch sunsets, snorkelling, stargazing and make bonfires on the beach and simply enjoy living in this beautiful place. We both enjoy connecting with new peoples and sharing stories, and we are sincerely happy to host you. Our goal is to make your experience, so please let us know if there's anything we can do to make your time here better.

Property info

New Giraffe House is a place for you to retreat, relax, reset and revive yourself. Especially designed for you to come alone, or with a friend, family or partner, to renew your love of life. Your room will be at less than 50 steps from the beach where you can admire the force of the tides as well as the fishermans with the daily catches. Enjoy a fresh made mango juice, your breakfast or just a beer in front of the sea, with the stunning view of the Bazaruto achipelago.

Neighborhood info

Very safe neighborhood, with direct access on the beach for boat and island discovery activities that we can organize for you. Enjoy a special tuor at the local market with our local guides. New Giraffe house is located less than an hour by boat from Bazaruto island and less than an hour from the other islands of the archipelago.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,Italian,Portuguese

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Giraffe House Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Italian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of New Giraffe House

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
    Additional charge
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Babysitting/Child services
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Pet bowls
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Italian
    • Portuguese

    House rules

    New Giraffe House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Crib by request
    Free

    Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    This property doesn't offer extra beds.

    The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted New Giraffe House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform New Giraffe House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about New Giraffe House

    • New Giraffe House has 1 restaurant:

      • Giraffe House Restaurant

    • The prices at New Giraffe House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at New Giraffe House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at New Giraffe House include:

      • Triple
      • Double
      • Quad

    • New Giraffe House is 0.9 miles from the center of Vilanculos. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • New Giraffe House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Beachfront
      • Back massage
      • Beach
      • Head massage
      • Game drives
      • Foot massage
      • Themed dinners
      • Full-body massage
      • Swimming pool
      • Neck massage
      • Walking tours
      • Hand massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Couples' massage

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.