Villas do Indico

We had an incredible stay at Villas Do Indico, a peaceful retreat nestled in a beautiful location. We highly recommend the skipper Steven and his very professional team and crew (Ninon, Alex, etc.) They organize amazing sea safaris in the Bazaruto Archipelago. We embarked on two unforgettable excursions to Magaruque Island and the Bazaruto & Benguerra Islands. While snorkeling at the Two-Mile Reef, we were blown away by a kaleidoscope of colorful fish. We observed the magical flight of the flamingos from a very close distance. It was so Wow! Among the crystalline turquoise waters, we were thrilled to encounter dolphins, turtles, and the elusive dugong! :)) These two trips were truly memorable!

We were a group of six people (four adults and 2 youths) who stayed for five days at Villas do Indico and we had a great time! There are many reasons for this -- an important one being that this is situated right on the beach. This is in contrast to many of the other sites up and down the coast close to Vilanculos and makes both for easy access to the beach and swimming and, also, that you really experience being connected to the sea. Swimming from the beach is also great at this particular place on the coast and it is truly amazing to be able to walk on the beach in either direction without hardly meeting any others as it is located quite some distance from Vilanculos. Other highlights: *Excellent staff! Everyone working there is friendly, helpful and will go out of your way to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Many also speak excellent English, for those not conversant in Portuguese. *Fantastic chef! While we were there, the chef produced a series of great and quite varied dishes, many with fresh fish and seafood. This means that, while there, you do not really miss going into Vilanculos to eat. *Bazaruto Island tour organised from next door! Villas do Indico is located literally next door (20 metres) from where organized tours to the islands (for snorkeling/diving the coral reefs, dune exploration, flamingo watching, sea mammal exploration etc.) can be organised. Highly convenient not to need any transfers to anywhere for such trips. *Beautiful cottages to stay in! All cottages that we had (three -- with sea views) were well-maintained, quiet and with very comfortable beds. We highly recommend Villas do Indico and we only hope that the pool, which was not in operation while we were there, is now working again.

Villas do Indico is the perfect spot to enjoy all the beauty that Vilankulo has to offer. The staff are exceptional and made us feel at home. One of the activities that we have to mention is the amazing day trip to Santa Carolina with "Blue Paradise" (thank you again Steve & Ninon). It was nothing short of spectacular! Led by the experienced and friendly skipper, Steve, the journey was a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. The highlight of the trip was snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters around the island. We had the entire snorkeling spot to ourselves, allowing us to fully immerse in the vibrant marine life without any disturbances. The corals and colorful fish were simply breathtaking. Steve's local knowledge shone through when he picked the perfect spot for lunch. Perched on a rock on a secluded beach, we enjoyed a delicious meal with stunning views of the azure ocean and pristine sand. The tranquility and beauty of the location made it a truly unforgettable experience. We highly recommend Villas do Indico and the "Blue Paradise" boat trip with Steve for anyone looking to explore the hidden gems of Mozambique. It was an amazing experience that we'll cherish forever!

The lodge is recovering from the last cyclone that went through Vilanculos. We had a great time, despite a few cosmetic issues that they were working on whilst we were there. The lodge is 10km from Vilanculos and quite remote, which means that you are not harrassed by vendors on the beach, which is fantastic; but it also means that you have to have a 4x4 to go anywhere or hire a transfer. The chefs at the lodge are excellent and able to conjure up delicious dishes from locally sourced fresh fish and other produce. Mario, Reuben and John were on point in the waitering department and Anyway was extremely resourceful at front desk. All the staff and the owner Dona Anna were extremely welcoming to our family and looked after our toddler with great patience and care. On the activities side, do not miss a trip to the islands with Steve in his powerboat Malambo, he was an exceptional guide on the water. Together with his wife Ninon and the deck hand/chief spotter Alex, they made our trip unforgetable with three Dugong and one Turtle sightings in the space of half an hour - with great respect being shown to the marine life, not crowding or harrassing them. Lunch on Benguera, walking in the dunes on Bazaruto with all the pink crabs and swimming in pristine ocean waters made this boat trip a true highlight of our holiday.

We had an amazing stay at the Villas. Thank you to Anna and her professional team. We had an experience of a lifetime going out on the boat to Santa Carolina. Thank you to Steve the skipper and Perdo the helper who made it a day that we will never forget.

i cannot praise Villas Do Indico enough, it’s paradise! The staff is kind and attentive, the rooms/huts are beautifully decorated spotless clean and the linen is soft and clean ( not even a wrinkle!) .It’s an amazing location beautifully kept! The restaurant’s food is very nice I loved their octopus salad.Highly recommend!

We stayed for 3 nights, the road into there is a short 15 minutes 4x4 out of town, make sure you ask the owner for directions do not follow google :-). Very nice complete lodge with great rooms right on the bay, great restaurant!! We booked two day trips to the bazaruto archipel with the neighbor Steve. It was amazing !! Do not miss that !!

We had an incredible stay at Villas do Indico in Vilanculos, Mozambique. The staff's warm welcome, delicious food, and exceptional rooms made our experience truly enjoyable. The highlight was the boat trip to Santa Carolina Island with Ninon and Steve. Steve's expertise as a skipper led us to encounter dolphins and turtles, and snorkeling revealed a vibrant array of fish species. The lunch on the rocks, overlooking the ocean, was a breathtaking experience. Steve's knowledge and dedication ensured our comfort throughout the trip. I highly recommend the boat trip with Ninon and Steve – a truly memorable adventure! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We stayed at Villas do Indico for one night, the place is magical. Very quiet and peaceful in front of the sea. Room is very well decorated and spacious and the bed very comfortable. The only negative points is the wifi very bad everywhere (we booked the night before our long trip back to Jobourg because we had to book/check a few things before departure but couldn’t unfortunately). Also no hot shower when we woke up around 7am.