OVERVIEW

Reef Resort in Xai Xai provides self-catering accommodation in a selection of 20 upmarket houses which are equipped with private swimming pool, air-conditioning and have spectacular ocean views.

ACCOMMODATION OVERVIEW

Type: Self-Catering Houses

Capacity: 84 guests

Kitchen Equipment: Fridge/Freezer, Oven/Stove, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster

Features: Restaurant/Bar on site, Air-Conditioning, Private Swimming Pools, DSTV, Sea Views

Rate: From R540.00 per person per night sharing

Accommodation at Reef Resort is provided in a selection of comfortable and spacious 2 and 3 bedroom houses which are situated 200-400m from the beach.

The 2 bedroom houses can accommodate up to 4 people and are fully air-conditioned.  The bedrooms each have two single beds. There is one bathroom with a shower, open plan kitchen/living room with comfortable seating and DSTV (limited channels). The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering excluding a fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster and a gas stove/oven. Each unit has a private plunge pool, patio with braai facilities and a single parking bay.

The 3 bedroom standard houses can comfortably accommodate 6 adults and are fully air-conditioned. The main bedroom has a king size bed and en-suite bathroom.  The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms each have two ¾ beds and share a separate bathroom.  The kitchen/living area is open plan with DSTV (limited channels) and the kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering and equipped with a large side-by-side fridge/freezer.

The spacious 3 bedroom luxury houses are fully air-conditioned and can accommodate 8 people. The main bedroom is en-suite and has a king size bed, the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms each have 3 single beds and share a full bathroom. There are built-in sleeper couches in the lounge suitable for 2 children under the age of 12 years.  The open plan living area includes a spacious, well equipped kitchen (with separate scullery) lounge with DSTV (limited channels) and dining area.

Each 3 bedroom unit has a private plunge pool, patio with braai facilities and a double parking bay.

Cafe Pescador, the restaurant on the premises, specialises in fresh seafood but also serves a variety of other items including peri-peri chicken, curries, hand rolled pizzas and an assortment of delectable desserts.

A coral reef runs parallel to the shore, and offers good snorkelling, and protects the beach from strong waves. The Wenela Tidal Pool is situated close by and it has a tunnel and blowhole that links the pool to the warm, inviting waters of the Indian Ocean.

RATES AT REEF RESORT IN XAI XAI

Rates are advised by Reef Resort – no additional costs when booking with Up And Go

Rates are subject to change without notice

Low Season

From R1 200.00 – R2 420.00 per night (2 bedroom standard unit) for 1-4 people (private pool)

From R1 400.00 - R2 600.00) per night (2 bedroom luxury unit) for 1-4 people (private pool)

R2 200.00 – R3 400.00 per night (3 bedroom standard unit) for 3-6 people (private pool)

R2 400.00 - R4 300.00 per night (3 bedroom luxury unit) for 3-8 people (private pool)

Mid-Season

From R1 600.00 - R2 800.00 per night (2 bedroom standard unit) for 1-4 people (private pool)

From R1 800.00 - R3 000.00 per night (2 bedroom luxury unit) for 1-4 people (private pool)

From R2 600.00 - R3 800.00 per night (3 bedroom standard unit) for 3-6 people (private pool)

From R3 800.00 - R4 700.00 per night (3 bedroom luxury unit) for 3-8 people (private pool)

High season

R2 800.00 per night (2 bedroom standard unit) – maximum 4 people (private pool)

R3 000.00 per night (2 bedroom luxury unit) - maximum 4 people (private pool)

R3 800.00 per night (3 bedroom standard unit) for 6 people (private pool)

R4 700.00 per night (3 bedroom luxury unit) for 8 people (private pool)

Note

R1 000.00 refundable breakage deposit required on arrival (cash)

3 Bedroom standard units capacity is maximum 6 adults and 2 children under 12 years

3 Bedroom luxury units capacity is maximum 6 adults and 4 children under 12 years

SERVICES AND FACILITIES

Swimming Pool

Bath Towels provided

Braai Facilities

DSTV (limited channels)

Restaurant/bar on site (Café Pescador)

Small safe provided in each house

Snorkelling kits, beach umbrellas, beach chairs - for hire on the property

Security on the estate

Back-up generator

Helipad at resort

Mosquito Nets

Cleaning services from 08h00-12h00

Conference and Special Events venue on site

AREA ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS

Snorkelling

Deep Sea Fishing (charters available on site)

Shore Fishing

Guided Quad Bike Tours

Wenela Tidal Pool and Blowhole

Restaurants/Pubs

Arts & Crafts

Dolphin and whale watching (whale watching seasonal)

Bird Watching

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Supermarkets, pharmacies and petrol stations in Xai Xai town - 12-15 kilometres away

Medical facilities (Xai Xai Hospital as well as 2 private doctors - details are available in each house and also at reception)

Guests required to bring own beach/pool towels

Check in from 13h00

Check out before 10h00

LOCATION

Praia de Xai Xai, Gaza Province, Mozambique

GUEST REVIEWS FOR REEF RESORT IN XAI XAI

Service: Good – if not for the restaurant, it would be rating of excellent

Friendliness: Excellent

Cleanliness: Excellent

Facilities: Excellent

Overall:  Good – simply because of the sea view not being as promised

Reef resort was excellent value for money. The house was great – light, airy, open, clean and neat. The staff was fantastic – very helpful and friendly. It must be the best resort in Xai Xai by far!

The only negative comments I can give, and possibly you can assist with the first one – the house did have a sea view, but it was completely obscured by a large tree in the garden. Although this did not spoil our time there, it was not what the resort brochure/ website promised. The rest of our party was very disappointed and rather upset about this, as they were looking forward to sipping sundowners while enjoying the view. And I felt responsible as I specifically requested a Seaview and promised them as such. I realize this was not any fault of yours – but maybe you can take it up with the resort? In the end we still had a fantastic time and will definitely return – but on arrival there was much unhappiness.

The second is maybe something just to mention to them – the restaurant at the resort is great. Very welcoming place, beautifully decorated and really good food. However, the service was incredibly slow. So slow that we waited 1.5h for our food, after waiting 30min to get any service. The waiters were very friendly – but still no-one wants to wait that long – and this the case both times we went. It does take away from what otherwise is a great restaurant.

Thank you for all your arrangements – you were great! We will definitely chat later in the year for our next trip

I. Rudolph, January 2020

Service: Excellent

Friendliness: Excellent

Cleanliness:  Good

Facilities: Good

Overall: Good

A good experience and chuffed with the establishment, the staff and management.

A.Cowling (January 2019)

We loved it, very clean and spacious it's a good self catering place and very beautiful. 

Each house has a pool which is lovely

W. Dikgole (September 2018)

Friendliness: Excellent

Cleanliness: Excellent

Facilities:  Average - needed more serving dishes and cutlery, battled with only 4 plates, knives and forks, nothing to put salad in and an extra bread board would have made life easier. Restaurant very expensive compared to the other places.

Overall: Good

S. Murray (January 2018)