Sometimes the last thing you want on holiday is to reach for your wallet every time you order a drink. At these lodges the meals and most drinks are all wrapped into one price, so you can simply relax and enjoy!
The largest and most conventional of all the lodges in the Bazaruto Archipelago, Anantara Bazaruto with its 44 villas appeals to travellers wanting to head off the beaten track but still enjoy loads of activities and facilities - a halfway house if...
Taken over a few years ago by top lodge operator andBeyond who transformed the lodge with an extensive and luxurious renovation, the original lodge built on this stunning island in the Bazaruto Archipelago is again one of the very best!
Antoremba is in many ways the epitome of the type of lodge we love here at Barefoot Breaks - nestled on a picture-perfect golden beach south of Nosy Be, this gorgeously secluded lodge boasts lovely wooden bungalows literally just off the sand!
The recipient of consistent rave reviews from our clients, this is a stylish and intimate retreat of just 8 rooms (each with private plunge pools!) on top of the dunes looking out on the spectacular seascape that is the Bazaruto archipelago! Great...
Our favourite Mozambique lodge of all - a wonderful blend of six-star luxury and laid-back island style offering sensational dining experiences and gorgeous thatched rooms (all with private plunge pools!) lying literally on the endless beach. Simply...
An old favourite of South African travellers which closed after a fire back in 2012, this lodge on the south-west of Benguerra re-opened under the Azura banner in mid-2025, delivering all the things that Azura is famed for: stylish luxury, superb...
“Zanzibar meets the Maldives” – this small island off historical Stone Town boasts 70 hugely spacious and luxurious suites (all with private pools!) including 8 gorgeous over-water villas of the type commonly associated with the Maldives!
ALL INCLUSIVE! Superbly stylish and luxurious resort of 86 spacious villas (all with their own private plunge pools) unusually offers a fantastic All-Inclusive package and caters brilliantly to kids as well as adults! A firm favourite for very good...
ALL INCLUSIVE! Moofushi has jumped straight to the top of our list of Maldives favourites - and no wonder as it combines great beaches, a stunning house reef, rustically styled yet funky accommodation as well as a wonderfully comprehensive All...
Tsarabanjina is our choice as THE best island lodge in Madagascar - it really is the epitome of exclusive barefoot luxury! A great choice for honeymooners or a romantic break, or perhaps for well-heeled divers wanting to explore the area's pristine...
ALL INCLUSIVE! Tiny island of just 45 stylish and minimalist beach villas lining perfect white sandy beaches and with one of the best house reefs in the Maldives! Great option for keen snorkellers in particular!
Act out your Robinson Crusoe fantasies on this stunning island with some of the best beaches we've ever seen - apart from your fellow guests at this lodge with its 18 superbly stylish yet eco-friendly bungalows, the island is home only to thousands...
ALL INCLUSIVE! Filitheyo is the perfect place for a fantastically relaxing Maldives holiday - a superb house reef and sandy beaches; comfortable accommodation; exceptionally friendly service and consistently excellent food – all of this and...
Enjoying a position of glorious isolation in the south of Zanzibar, Fumba Beach Lodge is a luxurious yet relaxing hideaway set in 40 acres of exquisite wilderness - and boasts some of the most exciting Suites on the island!
The epitome of Castaway Chic and the complete antithesis of commercial tourism, the gorgeous Fundu Lagoon is situated in a remote cove on Pemba Island and accessible by boat only. Great style, great vibe...an unforgettable experience!
Gorgeous 56 villa resort (16 of them with stunning private plunge pools!) tucked away amidst a densely forested mountainside above a couple of lovely little coves on Mahe's beautiful north-west coast. All Inclusive option also available!
ALL INCLUSIVE! Lily Beach is a real trailblazer – it was the first Maldives resort to offer a “Premium All Inclusive” offering – and has been rewarded with a steady stream of very happy guests!
Perched in a pristine dune forest and enjoying stunning views over the narrow channel between Inhaca island and the Santa Maria peninsular, Machangulo Beach Lodge offers a host of activities for the whole family, including world-class fishing and...
ALL INCLUSIVE! Position, position, position – with its remote hill-top position overlooking a magnificent white sand beach and the azure waters of the Pemba Channel, the Manta Resort is an absolute jewel!
One of an increasing number of more stylish lodges now opening up on the mainland coastline of Mozambique, Massinga Beach occupies a blissfully isolated position perched above a seemingly endless stretch of beach 90 km north of Inhambane.
ALL INCLUSIVE! A gorgeously unspoiled & natural feeling island with superb white-sand beaches reached via sandy paths leading through the tropical forest - an extensive revamp & rebrand in late-2025 has meant that the quality of the product now...
The 111 lovely villas of the Niva Labriz lie stretched along a mile-long white-sand beach on the largely unspoiled Silhouette Island, with its imposing backdrop of densely forested mountain peaks - an excellent family-friendly option, perfect whether...
Some of the most stylish and exclusive accommodation in Mozambique, the 3 villas of different sizes are the perfect place to simply relax in considerable style and luxury, or as a base to explore the wonders of the Bazaruto Archipelago
This secluded and charming beach lodge (previously known as Blue Footprints) with its 5 comfortable Ocean View Cottages perched in the dunes above a seemingly endless beach boasts wonderfully friendly hosting, stunning food and superb and...
ALL INCLUSIVE! The perfect combination of laid-back luxury, delicious food, beautiful accommodations, stunning sandy beach and pristine house reef, V Villas at Mirihi is a top choice for people wanting a romantic break.
Whilst the Maldives is generally a great destination for couples, Veligandu is perhaps our favourite resort of all for couples looking for a honeymoon or romantic break - especially since the stylish renovation it received in 2024 which saw the...
ALL INCLUSIVE! Vilamendhoo is the sister resort to ever-popular Meeru – it takes that resort’s proven winning formula and then adds to it absolutely outstanding snorkelling, courtesy of one of the very best house reefs in the Maldives!
If you fancy a more "resorty" hotel but also like the idea of experiencing Madagascar (rather than the usual far more commercialised destinations like Mauritius) then this 58-room All-Inclusive hotel set on a stunning golden sand beach in the...
This wonderfully chic and stylish lodge ripped up the traditional African beach lodge style rule-book in favour of a clean, contemporary and very sophisticated look - quite superb in every way!