Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel
Vilanculos, Mozambique
Overview
When to go
What we love
- The Vilankulo area is one of the world’s best kite-surfing destinations
- The hotel serves as a gateway to beautiful Bazaturo archipelago
- They support local children by funding healthy meals, teacher salaries and resources for the kids.
Who should go
- All explorers and sea lovers - the destination is the perfect base for snorkelling, diving, sailing and visiting nearby Bazaruto Archipelago
- Anyone who is looking for a quiet and picturesque beach escape
- It's the perfect destinations for couples who are looking for a healthy beach holiday.
Offers
- Free spa credit of $50 per person with min 5 nights stay (with or without pre-purchased spa package)
- Free spa credit of $100 per person with min 7 nights stay (with or without pre-purchased spa package)
- Loyalty offer: all above & free room upgrade (subject to availability at the time of booking)
- Special Offers:
- - Stay 5 nights and enjoy 1 free night
- - Stay 7 nights and enjoy 1 free night + free back massage per person
Wellness
The Bahia Mar Spa is the most recent addition to the Bahia Mar hotel where you can enjoy a range of rejuvenating treatments and massages to revitalise your body and soul. Spa products are all organic, made in Africa and free of chemicals and parabens. The fitness centre is fully equipped for a complete work out.
Bahia Mar also offers their own retreats if you wish to have more focused stay. You can choose from yoga, wellness and fitness/weight loss. Each retreat also includes a trip to the islands of Bazaruto Archipelago which is the perfect way to explore the local area.
If you wish to add a touch of luxury to your holiday, there is a 15 seater speed boat available. You can snorkel in the famous Two Mile Reef, have a picnic on a tropical island and maybe spot a dolphin!
Facilities includes treatment rooms, infinity pool, kids pool, gym and training room.
- Reflexology
- Body wraps
- Hot stone massage
- Facials
- Ayurvedic marma massage
- Sports massage
Activities
- Swimming
- Gym
- Kite surfing
- Sailing
- Snorkelling
- Stand up paddle
- Whale watching
- Island trips
- Scuba diving
- Sailing
- Fishing
- Horse riding
- Vilankulo guide tour
- Craft shopping
Typical Group Classes
- Yoga (hatha & aerial)
- Pilates
- Body pump
- Body balance
- Combat
- Circuit training
- Aqua aerobics
- Step aerobics
Sample Weekly Class Schedule
Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustmentsRooms
Room has a private terrace surrounded by lush tropical garden. Room can be turned into king size bed or a twin.
Facilities include air conditioning, wifi, safe, cable/satellite TV, mini bar, bathrobers, hairdryer, telephone and coffee machine.
Room has a large veranda with sun beds overlooking the Bazaruto island. Bed is a king size.
Facilities include air conditioning, wifi, safe, cable/satellite TV, mini bar, bathrobe, hairdryer, telephone and coffee machine.
Rooms are secluded for more privacy. Great option if you wish to go self catering.
Facilities include air conditioning, wifi, safe, cable/satellite TV, mini bar, bathrobe, hairdryer, telephone and coffee machine.
What’s on the menu
There is a communal table if you wish to be social during meal times.
Location
Nearest airport
The nearest airport is Vilanculos which is 8 km away from the retreat. The transfer takes about 20 minutes and is free of charge for all stays.The easiest way to get there is to fly to Johannesburg (South Africa) and then take a connecting flight to Vilanculos which is about 1.5 hours. There are daily direct flights from London to South Africa.
Alternatively, you can fly to Maputo (Mozambique) and connect to Vilanculos. The domestic flight takes about 1 hour.
VISA:
You will need visa to enter Mozambique. Visa should be organised before travelling. You can apply for a visa at the High Commission of the Republic of Mozambique, 21 Fitzroy Square, London W1T 6EL, telephone: + 44 (0)20 7383 3800. Single entry tourist visa is £60.
VACCINATION:
Vaccination is recommended but not compulsory for Mozambique. Recommended is Hepatitis A and B, polio, tetanus, diphtheria and typhoid you should also consider malaria, cholera, rabies and yellow fever. Please speak to your GP or visit a travel clinic a couple of months before your departure.
Families, Children & Infants
Kids are very welcome at Bahia Mar. Cots are available. Please note there is no kids club at Bahia Mar.
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