Sava Dunes

The ocean is always on show through foldaway glass doors from the seaside deck and the lounge, both of which have ample seating and walls hung with photographs of the region. At the back of the lounge, a bar opens to the pool (yes, there's a swim-through service). To one side is the dining area, with a wooden table that's seen fine meals and new friendships forming, and a covered deck with a bar and, one step away, the beach.

Five suites strung along the dunes are connected to the main area by a raised wooden walkway. Inside, a king-sized bed, draped with a mosquito net, sits at the room's centre with a sofa at its foot. The en-suite bathroom is integrated, separated from the bed by only an open storage unit. On the deck are a hammock and a swinging chair, and a couple of cushioned wicker chairs overlooking the rolling waves. Tea or coffee are delivered at sunrise.

The ocean is your playground. Snorkel the nearby estuary, and go SCUBA diving to get close to iconic marine creatures such as whale sharks, dolphins, manta rays, humpback whales (in season), and turtles. Big-game fishing, kayaking, dhow-sailing and horse riding can be arranged with trusted local operators, or grab a bodyboard from the lodge and ride a few waves (there's bigger surf beyond Tofo). Or simply dip in the pool and float up to the bar for a cocktail.