Marlin Lodge is situated on the south western shore of Benguerua Island, second largest of the four main islands that form the Bazaruto Archipelago off the Mozambican coast. This luxury private island lodge offers 17 sea-facing suites with direct access to the beach, a host of exhilarating activities and delectable cuisine.

Guests can enjoy spacious accommodation, delectable food, rejuvenating wellness treatments and exhilarating explorations on land or under water.

At Marlin Lodge you are free to surrender to a nonchalant way of life. This is where time slows down and lasting memories of unhurried bliss are made. Rejuvenate and reawaken body and soul, and indulge in mighty Africa's most beautiful island refuge!

Marlin Lodge stretches along the pure white beach of Flamingo Bay, with sea-facing suites located on both sides of the main buildings.

14 Luxury Beach Suites

Each 60 m2 Beach Suite has a 17 m2 veranda, perfect for a private dinner or lunch for two, or for watching a breathtaking Mozambican sunset. The Beach Suites have practical yet sophisticated designer finishes, including slated flooring, plastered surfaces and soft lighting. Each suite sleeps max 2 people.

Each Beach Suite features:

• En suite bathroom
• Shower
• Roof fan
• Air-conditioning
• Four-poster bed with mosquito netting
• His and her basins and vanity area
• Inside & outside showers
• Open-plan bathroom (including shower facility)
• Private lounge
• Private veranda with deck chairs
• Mini bar
• 2 lounges
• Privacy and direct access to the beach.

3 Executive Beach Suites

These spacious suites have their own inimitable style... resonating with Afro-chic elegance and refined furnishings. Earthen creams and oceanic blues blend in perfect harmony with the island's ambience, while softly lapping waves and palm-hushed breezes ensure a restful night's sleep to soothe and renew.

The Executive Beach Suite's sheer size makes it unique. With over 80 m2 of floor space and a 30 m2 veranda, this suite is the perfect haven for the discerning visitor. Similar to the Luxury Beach Suites, the interior has sophisticated finishes such as slated flooring, plastered surfaces and soft lighting. Max 2 guests.

Each Executive Beach Suite features:

• En suite bathroom
• Open-plan bathroom (including shower)
• Double basins
• Private outside shower
• Separate vanity area
• Shower
• Air-conditioning
• King size four-poster bed with mosquito netting
• Mini bar
• Coffee & tea making facilities
• 2 seating lounges
• Private veranda with deck-chairs and hammock
• Private walkway to the beach.

All areas of Marlin Lodge are selectively decorated and furnished, complete with designer finishes.

The reception lounge: Marlin Lodge's welcoming hub offers a lounge for relaxing and a well stocked curio shop.

The reading lounge: Well spaced sitting areas, a small library and board games make it the ideal retreat when the weather doesn't play along.

The open-air dining room: Marlin Lodge's main dining venue offers uninterrupted sea views, fresh air to tickle your palate and mouth-watering food.

The cocktail lounge area: Chill with a refreshing drink on a hot day or celebrate the sunset in the open-air bar area.

The pool area: Cool off in Marlin Lodge's sparkling 11-metre pool or relax on a lounger in the shade of Ilala palms and large umbrellas.

The business centre: Marlin Lodge offers a small business centre where guests can make use of laptop and complimentary Internet facilities.

At Marlin Lodge, each meal is a culinary masterpiece created by one of our team of top-class chefs. The cuisine is characteristic of seafood-abundant Mozambique, infused with the Asian and Portuguese influences of its past.

In the dining room, on the beach under the stars, or privately on your veranda, a meal prepared by Marlin Lodge's chefs will tantalise your senses and leave a lasting impression.

We create ambient set-ups for each of the following dining venues:

Private dinner on your suite’s veranda or on the beach under the private beach gazebo. A unique table set-up is laid out, where you will be served with the evening's delights.

Marlin Lodge beach barbecue - A candle-lit beach dinner, with a fire to set the mood, and a scrumptious selection of meats and fish served buffet style.

Marlin Lodge pool dinner - Tables are set around the pool, under the stars.

Private lunch -A table is set on the veranda of your suite, where a waiter will be on hand to serve the set lunch.

Benguerua Island

Hundreds of thousands of years ago, mass sand deposits from the Limpopo river formed the Bazaruto Archipelago, which comprises four main islands - Magaruque, Bazaruto, Santa Carolina and Benguerua.

Originally named "Sao Antonio" by Portuguese explorers, Benguerua Island was later renamed after a local tribal chief and declared part of a National Park in 1971.

The island, which lies 14 km offshore from the Mozambican mainland town of Vilanculos. extends approximately 11 km in length and 5,5 km in width. From its sand dunes, savannah, freshwater lakes and wetland eco-systems, acacia woodlands and forests, Benguerua Island is a diverse ecological gem.

With over 2000 fish species and over a hundred coral species, a kaleidoscope of colour awaits you below the surface of crystal clear waters, while approximately 140 bird species steal the show on land. Indigenous cashew nut trees, casuarina trees that prevent erosion and wild orange trees, the fruit of which contains natural strychnine poison when green and can only be eaten when ripe, are just some of the trees on the island. Mlala palms are in abundance and the leaves are used for weaving mats, baskets and hats, while coconut palms are harvested for their fruit. Sisal plants are plentiful and used by the industrious locals, among other things to repair their fishing nets.

• Diving and snorkelling
• Angling
• Island tours
• Dhow sailing
• Picnics
• Wellness Centre
• Horse riding
• and much more...

Includes: All meals, teas, coffees, non motorized water sports, all soft drinks, house wines, selected spirits, all local beers, bottled water, fully stocked mini bar and daily sunset cocktail.

Added nightly inclusive:

1 - 3 Nights Stay - Traditional Mozambique Dhow Cruise and one daily sunset cocktail.
3 - 5 Nights Stay - Traditional Mozambique Dhow Cruise, a guided Island Tour.
5 - 9 Nights Stay - Traditional Mozambique Dhow Cruise, a guided Island tour, and a snorkel trip at 2 Mile Reef.