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Villas do Indico Eco - Resort & Spa Lodge

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Outdoor banquet area
Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Sea Facing

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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Parcela 32, Chigamane, Vilanculos, Inhambane, 2193
  • Place, Vilanculos Beach
  • Place, Bazaruto Island Beach
  • Place, Benguerra Island Beach
  • Airport, Vilanculos (VNX)

Room options

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Family Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Sea Facing

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Sea Facing

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Vilanculos

With a stay at Villas do Indico Eco - Resort & Spa Lodge in Vilanculos, you'll be 5 mi (8.1 km) from Vilanculos Beach and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Municipal Market. .This beach lodge is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Fish Market.
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Getting around

  • Vilanculos (VNX) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beach Lodge Vilanculos - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Galo Negro - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Vilankulos Conference Centre - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kuvuka Cafe - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Villas do Indico Eco - Resort & Spa Lodge

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool
Villas do Indico Eco - Resort & Spa Lodge offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) is available for a surcharge. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include hot stone massages, facials, and body scrubs.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished patios. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at Villas do Indico, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the beach bar or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Vilanculos? This lodge has 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast.
Villas do Indico - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (MZN 500 per week)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: MZN 975 for adults and MZN 450 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Villas do Indico

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Basketball
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: MZN 1000
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: MZN 1000 for check-in between noon and 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MZN 1000

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately MZN 975 for adults and MZN 450 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: MZN 500 per week (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: MZN 3000 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: MZN 1000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: MZN 1000 for check-in between noon and 3:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: MZN 1000 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Villas do Indico Eco-Resort
Villas do Indico Eco-Resort Lodge
Villas do Indico Eco-Resort Lodge Vilanculos
Villas do Indico Eco-Resort Vilanculos
Villas Indico Eco-Resort Lodge Vilanculos
Villas Indico Eco-Resort Lodge
Villas Indico Eco-Resort Vilanculos
Villas Indico Eco-Resort
Villas Do Indico Eco & Spa
Villas do Indico Eco Resort Spa Lodge
Villas do Indico Eco - Resort & Spa Lodge Lodge
Villas do Indico Eco - Resort & Spa Lodge Vilanculos
Villas do Indico Eco - Resort & Spa Lodge Lodge Vilanculos

Villas do Indico Eco - Resort & Spa Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 72 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is my 6th stay at Villas do Indico. As always, exceptional from start to finish. The beachfront setting is stunning, the rooms are comfortable and well-appointed, and the entire property exudes a sense of calm and rustic charm. The cuisine is outstanding — fresh, beautifully prepared, and consistently delicious. Most impressive of all was the service: every member of staff was attentive, courteous, and went above and beyond to ensure a perfect experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonson

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is now semi derelict. We arrived and walked around freely unchallenged. There is one member of staff on site. The gates are closed with a sign 'Beware of the Dogs' and we had to push the gates open. IN the parking lot is the broken down, written off airport transfer car with a wheel that has fallen off; there are heaps of rubbish all around and fire debris; the first villas you see are burnt out shells; other villas are rundown and locked up; the infinity pool which is the centre of this boutique hotel is derelict, a large puddle of algae green water at the bottom; the reception was unmanned and we saw just one forlorn group who like us had been misled by the web. There is one employee on site. The hotel has taken down its website. Given that the hotel owner (based in Portugal) refused refunds, and maintains that the hotel is open - I would term this 'fraudulent misrepresentation' by the owner. He or she knows the state of their hotel and continues to take customers' money and refuse refunds. The criticism by the way is squarely of the owner, and I am not implying any criticism of Expedia It porbably once was a good boutique hotel - maybe back in 2018 when the hotel's own photos date from Last winter's economic travails of Mozambique have clearly taken a toll although I suspect the rot set in much earlier with this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fenias

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to be
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Villas do Indico was everything I hoped: quiet, relaxed, good food, in a beautiful location. However, you should note that the hotel is 8km from town. I was happy to run/walk along deserted beaches most days to get to town/kite surfing. I then took a ride back. If you are taking rides both ways -- which are charged at around US$20 -- you will run up a substantial transport bill. You have to travel in a 4*4 as the last 3km are unpaved/sand. You can do this cheaper on the back of a motorbike but everyone says it is seriously dangerous.| I also had a small issue with the Internet connection having to be renewed each day. Nonetheless, it is a great location if you want peace. Walking north from the hotel is even quieter and more beautiful than going south. Final tip: I took some 'barefoot' running shoes and they were great on the beach. Take up almost no room in your bag but provide enough protection for running and against razor clams when in the sea -- these are fairly common and can give a bare foot a bad cut when dragged across one.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARCOS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place for the ones who need a cool and quiet place
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ines

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very nice stay...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

jeromy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ramohudi Simon

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

YOUSEF

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic. Miles of empty beaches right there. The friendliest staff imaginable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Selomon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abdula Sedik

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Villas do Indico is a peaceful beachside haven 7-8kms north of Vilanculo. Luana and the staff were excellent - friendly, attentive & knowledgeable about the area. The rooms were perfect. Well appointed, with comfortable beds, black out curtains, the largest mozzie net we have ever seen! Sitting on the balcony watching the sea at the edge of the property was perfect. The only slight downside was no warning on Expedia that a 4x4 was essential to access the property. The sand road from the town was challenging & we were thankful we have a high clearance vehicle. This has not put us off visiting again & we will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise Understood!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. Everything was done perfectly. Ana and Luis made sure that the overall guest experience was excellent. Our other host, John, made sure that all of our needs were met. The property is away from the main city which made it all the more peaceful. When we wanted to go into town John would arrange to get us to the main connection point and would arrange for a Tuk Tuk. The room was perfectly set up with a mosquito net. The value for money was excellent. We highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff were excellent. We received a room upgrade which was amazing. We loved the food in the restaurant, especially the grilled prawns!. We were surprised on our last night there with a special romantic dinner. The views are amazing from the property. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Justine, Botswana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Is a really wonderful place. Recommend Xavier highly. Bit disappointed that the lodge boats were not operating so we could not easily organize a trip to St Carolina island. That said the trip we did to Bazaruto was spectacular
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to Paradise

Thank you Ana Paula (owner) and Luis for this beautiful week end we spent in your Villas Do Indico. Beautiful rooms, beautiful view and warm welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty hotel in tranquil setting

We had a lovely 5 -night stay here. It is on a quiet beach in a picturesque location, though getting to it is a bit of a bumpy ride on a sandy road. However, this did not stop us from doing a number of good activities from the hotel - canoeing, diving, horse riding etc. A pleasantly memorable holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very relaxing holiday.

Despite our family all being sick during our stay, we enjoyed our time at Villas do Indico very much. George the manager and the waiters Benny, Xavier and John were all super helpful and very patient given our sickness. The rooms were comfortable, the setting beautiful and we will be going back sometime, when hopefully we will be well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017