Head to head
Anantara Bazaruto Island ResortvsAzura Benguerra Island
Scores at a Glance
Anantara Bazaruto Island ResortAzura Benguerra Island
Overall
8.5
9.2
Beach
9.2
9.4
Food
7.8
9.1
Service
8.4
9.3
Rooms
8.0
9.2
Luxury
—
9.1
Value
7.0
—
Romance
—
9.6
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
9.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (300)
Google Rating
4.7 (127)
From $579
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Boutique
Resort Size
Mid-size
45 min
Airport Transfer
40 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
9.4
7.8
Food
9.1
8.4
Service
9.3
8.0
Rooms
9.2
—
Luxury
9.1
7.0
Value
—
8.1
Family
8.2
—
Romance
9.6
9.2
Quiet
9.4
9.1
Adventure
8.9
—
Wellness
8.7
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Adventure
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Diving
—
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
nature
—
—
Kids
Yes
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
- Remote island off Mozambique coast
- Dhow sailing and horse riding
- Marine mega-fauna snorkeling
- Beach castaway picnics
Azura Benguerra Island
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 40 min from VNX
Pros — Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
- Spectacular remote island and beach setting.
- Strong adventure and marine-activity appeal.
- Spacious villa-style accommodations.
Pros — Azura Benguerra Island
- Beautiful and uncrowded Bazaruto beach setting.
- Private-pool villas and dedicated butler-host model.
- Strong food and service reputation for a small remote island resort.
Cons — Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
- Remote logistics and limited island infrastructure.
- Some guest reports mention maintenance issues.
- Dining variety and service pacing may not match the highest-end island resorts.
Cons — Azura Benguerra Island
- Remote transfer logistics and a high nightly price.
- Limited nightlife and no walkable town scene.
- Some excursions and premium drinks are not clearly included.