Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort

Idyllic setting, spacious accommodation. We booked a pool beach villa which we really enjoyed and found to be quite private. The air-con was very good. Lovely views from all the beach front rooms. Unfortunately there is little marine life in the immediate vicinity so we have to take a boat trip to paradise island which was great but at a cost. The boat transfer ran to schedule taking approx one hour. The food was ok, only one restaurant open each evening and we were often asked to order in advance which we didn’t particularly like. The hotel is under new management so moving forward I’m sure he will enhance the dining experience. We really enjoyed our trip.

One of the most incredible destinations. Hospitality 10/10 Food 10/10 Rooms 10/10 Activities 10/10 Scenery - Absolutely priceless Anantara is beautifully located and designed. The Beach Villa is spacious, comfortable and luxurious.

The island of Bazaruto is incredibly beautiful. The sand dunes where you can walk for hours, the beaches also very beautiful for long walks, the water is warm and clear. And there are many excursions possible, e.g. Paradise Island (Santa Carolina Island), one of the best beaches ever seen for swimming and snorkeling. Thanks to the Dive Center Team, especially to Diogo and Eddy for their excellent service for our snorkeling and scuba diving sessions. They are professional, friendly and helpful to make sure that we could experience the amazing snorkeling and scuba diving experiences. The hotel is located on a beautiful spot, along a nice beach. It is very much spread out so you have enough privacy. Unfortunately the hotel does not meet the requirements for a luxury traveler. First the hotel is old and dated, the rooms got tired and need some maintenance. E.g. air conditioner was broken, door did not close properly etc. However the very disappointing part was the hotel service. although the people from Mozambique are friendly, in a five star hotel you expect some service, especially when it is part of Anantara. There were so many times I asked for simple things (cloth hangers, water, towels, shower gel, because they forgot to replace them regularly- but I had to insist to get these simple things and only got them after several reminders. Same with food service, also here lack of attention. There are a few nice staff members (e.g. Marcos and Massada to name a few) who really do their best, but the majority is unfortunately not trained enough. And last not least, I would say even more important, there is a lack of management. They never come and greet guests and ask the guests if everything is ok, they never watch if all goes well. This is the main issue here. Food is good, but not great. I would like to highlight in particular the fish they prepared especially for us was excellent - thank you Sergio for making this possible. Also the lobster ravioli and the tandoori prawns were very good. Desserts were less good. In conclusion: if you don’t mind a mediocre hotel in a great location at a high price (1200 USD per night is not cheap) you might like it. For luxury travelers I highly recommend to go for other options. What a pity, a fantastic environment with so much potential, but hopefully they will improve one day. Once again, the island is stunning, I highly recommend to visit.

An unforgettable stay in paradise We spent seven magical days at Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort for our honeymoon, and we couldn’t be more grateful for this exceptional experience. This place is a true haven of nature, a peaceful sanctuary where you feel privileged every moment. Imagine yourself with your feet in the water, on an almost deserted beach, surrounded by pure tranquility and the wild beauty of the island... After an intense week on safari in South Africa, this was exactly what we needed to relax, recharge, and savor a serene escape. Discovering Mozambique in this way was absolutely wonderful. The staff deserves special mention for their kindness, attentiveness, and warm smiles, making us feel pampered and truly valued. Admittedly, it may not be “over-the-top luxury,” but the real luxury here is enjoying a secluded island, far from crowds and mass tourism, where you can walk along the beach with nothing but the sound of the ocean. Thank you so much to the entire team at Anantara Bazaruto for their care and for making our stay so unique. We will return with pleasure, cherishing the memories of this paradise.