MASSINGA BEACH – ACCOMMODATION OVERVIEW
Type: Luxury Beach Lodge (fully catered)
Capacity: 54 Guests
Rooms: 32 Chalets (16 Ocean Front Deluxe Rooms, 12 Ocean View Chalets & 4 Ocean View Standard Rooms)
Features: Swimming Pool, Dive Pool, Sea Views, Restaurant, Beach Bar, Air-Conditioning
Rate: From R2 250.00 per person sharing including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and non-motorised Water Sports
Massinga Beach is positioned above a secluded beach with endless views of swirling turquoise waters and pristine, white silky sands. The lodge caters for those wanting to escape life in the fast lane and enjoy the relaxed barefoot luxury on offer at Massinga Beach.
Accommodation at Massinga Beach is offered in 16 Ocean Front Deluxe Rooms, 12 Ocean View Chalets and 4 Ocean View Standard Rooms.
The Ocean Front Deluxe Rooms offer air-conditioned living for 2 guests with 180 degree seaviews, private deck with splash pool, sun loungers, king beds, mini bar, tea/coffee facilities and en-suite bathrooms. The lavish bathrooms have direct access to the deck and fluffy bathrobes are provided for added comfort.
The Ocean View Chalets are spacious air-conditioned units which can accommodate 4 guests. These chalets comprise a double bedroom with a king size bed, separate lounge with sleeper couch, luxurious full en-suite bathroom and a furnished deck with spectacular ocean views. The chalets feature mini bars, tea/coffee facilities, guest bath robes and room safes.
The 4 Ocean View Standard Rooms can each accommodate 2 people in either double or twin beds. These rooms have en-suite bathrooms, furnished decks, air-conditioning, mini bars and tea/coffee facilities. These rooms are suitable for guides and tour leaders.
Delicious breakfasts and dinners are served at the restaurant situated at the upper deck. The beach bar and main pool is on the lower level alongside the ocean where guests can relax on comfortable loungers and enjoy light lunches and an array of refreshing cocktails.
Various beach games and activities including kayaking, surf boards and table tennis are available at the beach bar while snorkelling and rock-fishing are situated nearby.
During the winter months, guests can view the whales frolicking in the ocean by day and be mesmerised by the magnificent sunsets and star encrusted skies in the evenings.
RATES AT MASSINGA BEACH IN MOZAMBIQUE
Rates are subject to change without notice
From R2 250.00 per person per night sharing including all meals
Please enquire for family, group and event rates and specials
Note
R75.00 once off service fee required with deposit payment
SERVICES AND FACILITIES
Air-Conditioning
Mini Bars in Rooms
Tea/Coffee Facilities in Rooms
Room Safe
Bathrobes
Private Splash Pool (Ocean Front Deluxe Rooms)
Complimentary Bathroom Amenities
Sun Loungers
Restaurant
Swimming Pool and Dive Pool
Beach Bar with Satellite TV
Guest Lounge and Library
Lodge golf cart access to beach
VISA Credit Card Facilities
Rooms fully serviced including evening turndown
Special occasion beach picnics and in room dining (not valid during high Season in December)
Back-Up Generator
Massage Therapy
Conference Facilities (equipment available on request)
Wedding Facilities (enquire about wedding package)
Groups and Incentives Facilities (enquire about groups and incentives package)
Airport Transfers in 4x4 vehicles (additional cost)
AREA ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS
Beach games, volleyball and beach soccer
Surfing (limited surfboards and boogie boards available from beach bar)
Kayaking
Snorkelling at Fingers Rock Formation (includes snorkelling gear)
Rock or Surf Fishing at nearby Fingers
Sea Safari (Duration 2 ½ to 3 hours)
Scuba Diving (outsourced). Diving is offered off numerous reefs featuring soft and hard corals.
Whale Watching (seasonal)
Massinga Town Tour
Coconut Cutting demonstration
Palm Tree Climbing demonstration
Beach Bicycles
Board games; table tennis; darts; pool table
Massage Therapy
Stargazing – Telescope provided on leisure deck
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
VISA Credit Card facilities at Massinga Beach. Mozambique Meticais, SA Rand and US Dollars are accepted.
Limited Vodacom cell phone signal at the Lodge
Limited internet access available, Wi-Fi available at reception area
Standard South African power points – 3 prong round plugs (guests advised to bring adaptors for charging cell phones, cameras, etc.)
LOCATION
Massinga District, Inhambane Province, Mozambique
GPS Co-Ordinates for Massinga Beach
S 23 deg 21’ 01.0”
E 035 deg 28’ 33.9”
Situated 110km north of Inhambane, 170km south of Vilanculos and 600km north of Maputo
Getting There
Self-Drive approximately 7-8 hours from Maputo. Tar road suitable for sedan on EN1 North to Massinga. Last 14km requires a 4x4 vehicle. Secure parking available for 2x2 sedans at nominal rate.
LAM Mozambique Airlines has regular scheduled flights from Johannesburg to Inhambane.
Airport transfers (1 hour 45 minutes) at additional charge and by prior arrangement in air-conditioned 4x4 vehicles with refreshments
Alternatively, a short drive through the historic town of Inhambane to the port to catch a private motorised ferry to Maxixe (+-25 minutes). From Maxixe to the Massinga Beach turnoff, it is a 45 minute road transfer
Flying In to Vilanculos Airport
Meet and Greet at Vilanculos Airport. A 170km road transfer (+-2.5 -3 hours) passing villages and spectacular Baobab Trees will bring you to the Massinga Beach turnoff. Complimentary water and soft drinks are provided during the road transfer