Shongili Island Lodge

Name: Shongili Island Lodge
Address: Shongili Lodge, Mahelan, 1023 Bilene, Mozambique, Shongili Lodge, Mahelan, 1023, Mozambique
Rating: 9.4

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Shongili Lodge, Mahelan, Vila Praia Do Bilene

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Excellent location

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Scored 9.4

Rated superb

1/45

Property highlights

Parking
Street parking
Views
View, Garden view, Terrace, Lake view
Kitchen facilities
Dining table, Refrigerator, Kitchen, Dining area
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Swimming pool
Private, Outdoor swimming pool

Beachfront · Private beach

Property is on or next to a beach and has a free private beach.Show on map

1 managed property

Property information

Experience the unrefined, culture-rich environment like never before. Situated on the Eastern side of Lagoa Njembje, Shongili Lodge is reached by a 8 minute boat ride over the clear, clean waters from the Mozambician town of Bilene, or for the adventurous drivers, an hours scenic 4x4 drive from Bilene. Our lodge is aptly named "Beautiful and Peaceful" (dialects of the locally spoken Shangaan). Your family will enjoy peace and quiet in the eco friendly casitas with fresh water sourced from a well on the grounds. The lodge is run entirely on solar power, which may mean a little less appliances, but also an abundance of quiet reflection. Here, you switch off, get in touch with nature and enjoy beautiful sunsets over the lagoon. We welcome you to our bit of beauty, your break away to peace. It is important to note that we are on the opposite side of the lagoon/Bilene town. If you want us to pick you/your luggage up by boat, you need to make contact with us. Vehicles are parked in town. We are a self-catering lodge : you have to bring EVERYTHING along that you will need for your stay. We do not have a restaurant or bar and there are no shops in the area. If you do need anything, you have to hop onto our boat that goes to town every third day. Biléne has a butchery and a small grocery shop. The market provides fruit and veggies. As we are on solar power, there will be times that the electricity is off because of the weather. So it is not a good idea to bring lots of meat products for in case the fridges defrost. Our kitchens are fully equipped and has a gas stove & power fridge. If you do have a 12V freezer or fridge, bring it along. All units have 12V battery power available, for add lights & 24 hour fans. NO AIRCONS. If you decide to drive to us (4x4), you need to phone us once you leave Biléne town. Please note: We will contact you immediately upon your booking. BUT, if you don't reply on the contact detail YOU provide, within 5 days, we re-open your booking.

Language spoken

English

Facilities

Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Beachfront
Non-smoking rooms

Reviews

Scored 9.4

Rated superb

Location

Cleanliness

Value for money

High score for Vila Praia Do Bilene

Guests who stayed here loved:

Senzo
South Africa
“Serenity, tranquility and Bertus is too kind and generous.”
Graeme
South Africa
“Everything feom the boat trip to the accomadatiin excellent Personel Great Managment what a lovely place.... Real rest for a persons Soul.......”
Aabida
South Africa
“The atmosphere and tranquility is on another level beyond measure. I would definitely recommend shongili islands. Fantastic place and people. A home away from...”
Wisani
South Africa
“Warm welcome, staff and and dogs we're friendly, beautiful place to be”
Sibongile
South Africa
“The place is beautiful , neat and peaceful . I would recommend it to everyone who needs rest, fun n Bilene experience.”
Van
Netherlands
“The lodges look great and the surroundings are amazing. The facilities and activities are also very nice. Bertus and Una are very welcoming and the same goes for the rest...”
Rashid
South Africa
“Owners and staff were extremely friendly.. For a self-sufficient facility, it is value for money”
Nthabiseng
South Africa
“It’s a very beautiful place, for people who want to get away from the city and crowds. It’s peaceful and quiet”
David
Spain
“Entorno, privacidad, paz. Y los anfitriones, siempre atentos pero dejándote tu espacio. Si quieres desconectar y sentirte como en casa, es tu lugar”
Lukas
United States
“Absolute paradise! Stunning beach location, sunset views, quiet, secluded, two friendly dogs, lots of wild birds to see, and the most friendly and interesting hosts! Room...”

Two-Bedroom Apartment

Fits: x 4

Bedroom 1:

1 double bed

Bedroom 2:

2 single beds

Entire apartment 753 feet² Private bathroom Private pool Bath or shower Wardrobe or closet Lake view Garden view Pool view

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Two-Bedroom Apartment

Fits: x 5

Bedroom 1:

1 extra-large double bed

Bedroom 2:

1 single bed ,

1 large double bed

Entire apartment 538 feet² Ensuite bathroom Private pool Bath or shower Wardrobe or closet Lake view Garden view Pool view

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Two-Bedroom Apartment

Fits: x 5

Bedroom 1:

1 extra-large double bed

Bedroom 2:

3 single beds

Entire apartment 538 feet² Ensuite bathroom Private pool Bath or shower Wardrobe or closet Lake view Garden view Pool view

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One-Bedroom Apartment

Fits:

1 double bed ,

1 sofa bed

Entire apartment 538 feet² Ensuite bathroom Bath or shower Wardrobe or closet Clothes rack Lake view Garden view Patio

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Family Studio

Fits: x 4

Beds: 2 single beds , 1 double bed

646 feet² Private bathroom Bath or shower Wardrobe or closet Clothes rack Lake view Garden view Pool view

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Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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Property surroundings

Shongili Lodge, Mahelan, 1023 Vila Praia Do Bilene, Mozambique

—Excellent location

Property description

Beachfront Location: Shongili Island Lodge in Praia Do Bilene offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests can relax on the terrace or enjoy the outdoor swimming pool with stunning views. Comfortable...

Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Please inform Shongili Island Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 09:00:00.

If you want to request something specific, you can do that after you choose your rate.

Once you book, we'll provide details so you can contact the property directly.

The best of Vila Praia Do Bilene

Shongili Island Lodge

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Property highlights

Beachfront · Private beach