Nampula

Terraco Das Quitandas

Name: Terraco Das Quitandas
Address: Nampula & Surrounds, Mozambique
Price range: From US$180 per person, per night

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Terraco Das Quitandas

About Terraco Das Quitandas

A colonial guesthouse steeped in Ilha de Mozambique's exotic past.

Arab architecture meets Moorish/Spanish heat at Terraco dos Quitandas, an imposing colonial guesthouse in Mozambique Island’s ancient Stone Town quarter. The 300-year-old house, once part of a wealthy merchant’s estate, has been restored and reinvented as an authentically Mozambican boutique hotel. There are six comfortable rooms, and a charming interior that's steeped in culture, with Arab artefacts, colonial antiques and traditional hand-carved wooden furnishings. This family-run guesthouse has masses of character, and it’s perfectly located for exploring the busier northern part of the island.

Nampula , Mozambique

From $170 per person/per night

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The property

An intricately carved huge wooden door opens into an inner courtyard with stairs rising to the main lounge, with its comfortable couches and intriguing collection of antique furniture scattered across the polished stone floors. At one end is an enormous dining table that's a lovely spot for breakfast. A small patio with a hammock offers a quiet spot to relax and catch the breeze, and there’s a contrastingly modern rooftop terrace overlooking the sea.

The rooms

The six rooms are quite different in shape and size, each with a charming antique Arab/colonial style. Two downstairs en-suite rooms lead off the courtyard, one with a small lounge, and the other, larger, room with two extra beds, making it great for a family. A smaller en-suite room, and two with private bathrooms across the hallway, take up the first floor. Right at the top is a quaint, attic-style en-suite room that opens on to the roof terrace.

Activities

The main square beside the house comes to life with the sunrise – mosques call worshippers to prayer, street vendors set up their market stalls, and fishermen head out for the day, which makes this an interesting spot to experience authentic island life. There are a number of museums and historic landmarks to explore, and excellent restaurants and local bars nearby. The house comes with a private dhow for snorkelling, fishing and sunset cruises.

Plan your stay

How to book Terraco Das Quitandas

How do I book Terraco Das Quitandas?

Terraco Das Quitandas can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Mozambique trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Mozambique trips featuring Terraco Das Quitandas or get advice and suggestions from one of our Mozambique specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Terraco Das Quitandas?

Stays at Terraco Das Quitandas start from around $170 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Mozambique

Nampula & Surrounds

Every step of the journey is worth it when you arrive in this rugged region, packed full of culture.