Best Hotels in Vilanculos

Explore Vilanculos with 16 hotels near iconic landmarks, popular shopping streets, and top dining spots.

Hotel Dona Ana
8.4 (13 reviews)

Hotel Dona Ana ★★★★

📍 288F+R7P, Av. Marginal, Vilanculos

"My son ordered a prego from the restaurant at about 11.30 in the morning. It looked good, but after only one bite into the prego, he was so sicked by the food that he could eat no more. The meat was cold, the bread was wet and soggy. He was so put off the meal and lost confidence in the restaurant that he could not eat the chips, or salad, or even finish the coco cola, worried that the ice may be bad. We complained to the waiter but he could do nothing without the Manager's approval, we we paid and left. We had intended to return for a meal, while we stay in Vilanculos, but this experience was so bad, that we will not and feel we should warn others who may consider eating there."

Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel
9.5 (59 reviews)

Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel ★★★★

📍 Bairro 19, Rua De Outubro, Vilanculos

"We had an excellent family stay at Bahia Mar. Everything was excellent, starting with a welcoming reception at the airport and when arriving at the hotel: service, rooms, breakfast, restaurant, swimming pool and excursion. Let’s try their unforgettable draft local beers Kanimambo and Bazaruto! The garden rooms are actually much larger, nicer, equipped and modern than the sea view rooms, that large balconies but no separate bathroom, no inside couches and small cabinets."

Villas do Indico Eco - Resort & Spa Lodge
8.5 (37 reviews)

Villas do Indico Eco - Resort & Spa Lodge ★★★★

📍 Parcela 32, Chigamane, Vilanculos

"Sadly this place is in serious need of maintenance. Photos are misleading as this is what the place probably looked like a few years back. Staff was great and food. Cannot fault it and Mario tried his best. Decided to leave after one night…very sad."

AsDunas Lodge
10 (41 reviews)

AsDunas Lodge ★★★★★

📍 Bairro Chigamane, Vilanculos

"asDunas Lodge was our final stop on our Honeymoon and what a place to end our incredible trip. This place is really special, creating an intimate culture for couples while simultaneously creating a space for people from all over the world to connect with each other and each and every staff member. Starting with the friendly and complimentary airport pick up, we were welcomed with a refreshing cocktail and lunch, with the most incredible view across the ocean. Our lodge room was beautifully appointed, and with your own private terrace and pool, it really does feel like your own piece of paradise for however long you choose to stay for. We stayed for 7 nights and wanted to stay for much longer, this place really gets under your skin. The food was simply stunning - each night you're treated to a 5 course tasting menu filled with Mediterranean and local flavours, incredibly clever touches by the local head chef, the most attentive service and a wonderful wine selection. the homemade pasta courses were a particular highlight for us! The lodge managers also organised two day long boat trips for us, to visit the Islands and go snorkelling on the reefs. This was slick and the local operators really make the days worth it. Finally, the staff - to each and every person working there, thank you so much. Your kindness, friendly and warm demeanour and desire to connect with every guest was truly special and we feel so lucky to have met them all. We can feel a return visit for an anniversary being on the cards in the future."

Ocean Pearl Beach Lodge
8.9 (2 reviews)

Ocean Pearl Beach Lodge ★★★

📍 Rua Aeroporto No. 10, Vilanculos

Santorini Mozambique
10 (41 reviews)

Santorini Mozambique ★★★★

📍 19 cle Outboro, Vilanculos

"What an amazing retreat. It is thoughtfully decorated with a calm and tranquil feel. The staff are all outstanding. They thought of every detail to make our stay exceptional. The food was absolutely delicious. This place is truly special. We can’t wait to go back."

Casa Babi
9.8 (73 reviews)

Casa Babi ★★★★

📍 R. Do Palacio, Vilanculos

"What an amazing place... As a group of kitesurfers, we decided to stay at Casa Babi - and it was the best decision we could have made. Gorgeous surroundings with all kinds of trees and flowers, beautiful rooms with furniture and deco from local artists, the freshest and seriously one of the tastiest foods we've eaten on our numerous around the world kite travels (we had HB), friendly staff, fantastic kite and dive instructors who'll take you on day trips you'll never forget, a wide variety of other offered activities (ie. local cooking classes the African way!) and the owners, Sabrina and Denis, who have an incredible eye for detail and always go that extra mile to make your stay truly special. Thank you to the entire Casa Babi team, we will surely be back!! :) "

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Guest Reviews for Vilanculos Hotels

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Traveling with friends
Hotel Dona Ana ★★★★
"Beautiful Art Deco Hotel with amazing ocean views. We have been to over 100 countries and this Hotel is great value for money in a perfect location. The rooms are excellent with air conditioning, great shower, hot water and a nice bed with good linen. The restaurant and bar are great and sunset with a glass of Portuguese wine was perfect."
★★★★★
2023-11-05
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875anitap

Family
Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel ★★★★
"Such warm hospitality in a beautiful setting. Staff are very helpful and knowledgeable and assist with arranging activities. There is easy access to many activities which the whole family enjoyed. The dolphins & green turtles at Paradise Island (Santa Carolina) stole our hearts."
★★★★★
2025-09-28
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Other
Villas do Indico Eco - Resort & Spa Lodge ★★★★
"In need of urgent maintenance, it is a beautiful place but the conditions leave a lot to be desired. There are a lot of things missing... more varied food, breakfast is very poor, there are no basic necessities such as a simple Band-Aid, there is no shampoo, There is no Wi-Fi in the rooms and what is available at the reception is very weak and you always have to ask to connect...etc etc. I really needed someone capable of driving The lady is very helpful but that's all there is to it There is a lot to to do"
★★★★☆
2024-01-25
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Weloveroadtripping

Couple
AsDunas Lodge ★★★★★
"This place is even better than all the rave reviews it has received. Let’s start with the food. I have had the good fortune to eat at excellent restaurants in many parts of the world and I cannot recall ever having such consistently creative, fresh, attractive and delicious meals as I did during our 5 day stay here. A 5 course tasting menu each night plus an amuse-bouche and not a single miss. The local chef, Jaime, draws on Italian owner Fabio’s experience to craft absolutely spectacular meals. Next the staff. To a person, they are all so friendly and helpful. I wish I could remember the names of everyone who made our stay so good, but I want to give a special word of thanks to the three people we interacted with the most — Boaventura (ever gracious, always smiling and outgoing), Filipe (who wanted to assist you in whatever way you needed it, whether it was getting up a steep sand dune at dusk, or getting you your favorite beverage) and Chelsie, the gregarious co-manager with a dry sense of humor, a quick wit and the answer to any question you might have. In addition were Celso, João, Unidécio, Jaime, the massage therapists and the housekeepers. We even had the good fortune to spend some time and have a great conversation with owner, Fabio (although his wife, Elena, was out of town.) The grounds and rooms. Most of the rooms are glamping tents with a private deck and plunge pool. A couple have solid walls. We stayed in one of the tented units and could not have been happier. We stayed comfortable in both cool and warm weather, loved the privacy afforded each room as they are spread out down sand trails among dense brush, and found our room to be very well appointed with outlets, a loaner outlet adapter, great shower and bathroom space and a very comfortable bed. From our room, we could lie in bed, look out over our pool and see the Indian Ocean with its dramatic change in appearance from low tide to high tide. Wow! The beach. The resort is set above the beach so one has to walk down a number of steps to get to it. Once there, the resort has dedicated chaises with canopies over them for its guests. The beach is a beautiful sand beach that slopes very gradually, meaning that while high tide is fairly close to shore, low tide provides lots of opportunities to walk far away from shore and explore what is ocean bottom during the high tide. Massages. You can get one daily and they are included. My wife was a huge fan of this perk. Excursions. We didn’t take any but we spoke with several other guests who did and who loved their snorkeling experiences on neighboring islands as well as their trip into town. Sunset. A walk up a somewhat steep dune to a great sunset-viewing spot is offered each evening. The staff will bring up your favorite beverage and a chair for you to sit in. I did it twice during our stay and loved it. Overall. We loved it; can you tell? Can’t wait to go back. Any caveats or drawbacks? The only one I can think of is "
★★★★★
2024-10-21
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DanielKolb1966

Other
Santorini Mozambique ★★★★
"We had a wonderful experience at the hotel. The staff went out of its way to really design our experience. I hope to go back with more of my family members someday."
★★★★★
2025-11-16
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AngkorGems

Traveling with friends
Casa Babi ★★★★
"Cherie Sabrina - i have just seen the evaluation sheet and the wooden dugongo as a gift- appreciate this so much. I would respond with 5 to all questions you posted in your evaluation sheet. When i travel, i prefer exactly the place that you have guys built and run since more than 10 years - with dedication, personal touch, tourism with ❤️, boutique hotel design and local involvement. Your bakery is a piece of France, your dinnet menus are balanced and well thought through, the hit is your homemade nutella. The operator you work with to go to the islands is a top notch and his staff is friendly, patient and modest. J'ai dormi bien avec mon nouveau coussin . MERCI BEAUCOUP ET BONNE CONTINUATION "
★★★★★
2025-11-21

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Number of reviews

247

Total properties

16

Weekday Avg. Price

₹ 28,466

Weekend Avg. Price

₹ 28,640

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