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Villa Sands

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About Villa Sands

A small luxury hotel with lovely ocean views on a bountiful little island.
Villa Sands is a stylish boutique hotel on Mozambique Island, off the northern coastline of mainland Mozambique. The island is a tiny sliver of paradise just 500 metres wide and three kilometres long, but it has plenty to offer in the way of activities and places of interest. The hotel, on the island's landward side, has an unusual design, with eight modern rooms and three opulent rooftop suites, and glorious ocean views throughout. Its unique style is best described as a clever mix of colonial elegance and modern minimalism – a great choice for a relaxing island getaway.
Nampula , Mozambique
From $170 per person/per night
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11 Rooms
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The property

This unique hotel once was an ancient trading post, and the original storehouses have been cleverly converted into a cool main lounge and reception area, with downstairs rooms leading off the atrium. A wide stone staircase leads to the first floor terrace and poolside bar, with a separate swimming pool and sun lounge for the Rooftop Suite. Take meals in the restaurant or on the roof (anticipate seafood delicacies – this is shellfish heaven)! There's an outdoor grill for barbecues.

The rooms

On the ground floor are eight chic double rooms finished in a crisp modern style, with cool white interiors and polished dark wooden floors, and a simple uncluttered atmosphere. A further three vast double rooms make up the exclusive Rooftop Suite – these are really special, with a private dining space, beautiful antique furniture, and spectacular views across the ocean from the private swimming pool and sun terrace. All have en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, mosquito nets and ceiling fans.

Activities

One of the best ways to explore this tiny island is on two wheels, and bicycles are available at the hotel. There are historic monuments and old forts to visit, and colourful street markets for curios, or you can simply stroll along the beach and watch the fishing boats landing their daily catch. Villa Sands has its own motorised dhow for snorkelling trips, picnic cruises to the idyllic Goa Island nearby, and gliding through the mangroves in search of birds.
Plan your stay

How to book Villa Sands

How do I book Villa Sands?

Villa Sands 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 Villa Sands 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 Villa Sands?

Stays at Villa Sands 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.

Villa Sands

Mozambique

Nampula & Surrounds

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