Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
Last verified June 2026. Value is the weakest mark at 7.0. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
About This Resort
About as far-flung as this list gets — a remote island off the Mozambique coast where the marine life is the whole point: snorkeling with mega-fauna, dhow sailing, horseback rides on the sand, and castaway picnics on your own stretch of beach. Barefoot, genuinely remote, romantic. Best May through October.
Highlights
- Remote island off Mozambique coast
- Dhow sailing and horse riding
- Marine mega-fauna snorkeling
- Beach castaway picnics
Activities & Experiences
- Diving & Snorkel
- Water Sports
- Spa & Wellness
- nature
Guest Reviews
We had a short 4-day stay in this absolutely beautiful destination, perfect for a relaxing and unforgettable escape. The setting is breathtaking, with stunning views, a peaceful atmosphere, and a true sense of luxury throughout the stay. The service feels warm and attentive, and every detail is thou...
We spent 5 nights here and it was perfect. The beach, the facilities, and the food were delightful. But I have to say that the service was better than all of it. If you are looking for a chill vacation, prioritizing rest, don’t hesitate, book it!
Great hotel in a superb location unfortunately let down by the desperate need for maintenance and upgrades. General management is lethargic but enthusiastic. A lovely holiday save for the many items that are old, rusty and broken.
My wife and I stayed here for five nights in July. From start to finish we found everything to be well organized, professional and personable. We opted for the boat ride to and from the island. The crew were all very helpful and ensured our transition from the boat to land was smooth. We had an ...
Absolutely LOVED this property! We stayed here for 5 days in June (off-season), and the resort was not full so we had a lot of things to ourselves. There are two pools and two restaurants to enjoy. The staff are incredible, friendly, attentive and you really get to know them. The food was great and ...
What we recommend
- Find flights (opens in a new tab)Round trips to Mozambique from about $1942
- Airport transfer (opens in a new tab)About 45 minutes from VNX, booked before you flyWe use this every trip
- Rent a car (opens in a new tab)See Mozambique beyond the resort gates
- Things to do (opens in a new tab)Diving and snorkel trips around Bazaruto, Mozambique
- Travel insurance (opens in a new tab)Cancellations, delays, and the medical bill you hope not to seeWe never travel without it
- Stay connected (opens in a new tab)Data working the moment you land at VNX
Before you book
- Fly into
- VNXVilankulo Airport
- Airport transfer
- About 45 minutes
- Flight time
- 10 hours or morefrom the US East Coast
- Best months
- May to Oct
- All-inclusive
- Included in the rate
- Kids' club
- Yes
- Largest room
- Sleeps 4
Passport, safety, tipping & more, read before you fly.
Read the country guideAll-inclusive, except the good stuff
That is where trips get expensive: the plan covers the week, then the things you actually wanted are quietly a la carte. Here is the line at Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningAll-inclusive rates cover all three restaurants including a la carte lunches, themed buffet dinners and beach BBQs | Included |
| Top-shelf liquorWines and drinks included, but only selected cocktails on the menu are covered by the all-inclusive concept | Partly included |
| In-room minibarcomplimentary in-room minibar under the Discovery all-inclusive package | Included |
| Motorized water sportsScuba diving, deep-sea fishing and boat excursions are chargeable experiences | Costs extra |
| Spa treatmentsAward-winning Anantara Spa, treatments at cost | Costs extra |
| Kids' clubKids club and teens club on site | Included |
| Airport transfersreturn Vilanculos boat transfers included in the Discovery all-inclusive package; helicopter transfer at extra cost | Partly included |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
What the week is actually like
Golfinho (buffet breakfast, themed dinners with live cooking), Clube Naval (local dishes and light bites), plus a seafood/Mediterranean-sushi venue; Neptune Bar, beach bar and swim-up bar; dinner rotates between venues
Family pool and adults-only pool plus a dedicated kids pool; many villas have private plunge pools
Calm, shallow leeward bays facing the mainland, but a large tidal range exposes sandbanks and channels so swimming conditions change through the day (Mozambique travel guides); best snorkeling is Two Mile Reef, a short boat ride away, tide permitting; Indian Ocean so no Atlantic sargassum belt
- Caveat: Water conditions vary through the year
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Who fits where at Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
All 3 room categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages.
The right room is personal: a swim-out for the pool people, a top floor for the view people, two real bedrooms and two baths for families who like a little distance. Here's the lineup from the resort's own accommodations pages.
From the resort's own accommodations pages. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
Bringing the kids to Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Supervised program
- Rooms that fit a family
- Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa
- Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort?
- Not in a single standard room: the largest stated occupancy at Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort is 4. Families of five or more need two rooms.
- Does Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
Taking a group
Remote 44-villa island reached by boat/helicopter; Neptune Bar plus rotating themed dinner venues and beach BBQs, Dining by Design private dining offered
- Private dining & events
- Bookable
- Nightlife
- Low-key, quiet by late evening
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Kids' club hours, teen programs and group availability all move with the season. Confirm the specifics with the resort for your dates.
How we scored Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
8 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 28 June 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 3 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, service, dining, rooms and family, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value7.0Medium confidence
- Setting
- 9.2
- Inclusions
- 7.8
- Price Sensitivity
- 6.6
- Maintenance Consistency
- 6.7
guest_consensus
Service8.4Medium confidence
- Warmth
- 8.9
- Consistency
- 7.8
- Responsiveness
- 8.4
guest_consensus
Beach9.2High confidence
- Scenery
- 9.7
- Crowding
- 9.4
- Swimmability
- 8.1
- Water Clarity
- 9.1
- Guest Sentiment
- 9.1
weighted_review_analysis
Dining7.8Medium confidence
- Quality
- 8.0
- Variety
- 7.4
- Service Pace
- 7.1
guest_consensus
Rooms8.0Medium confidence
- Space
- 8.8
- Views
- 9.0
- Privacy
- 8.7
- Condition
- 7.0
guest_consensus_and_room_inventory
Quiet9.2High confidence
- Crowding
- 9.1
- Seclusion
- 9.5
- Nightlife Absence
- 9.0
location_and_guest_consensus
Adventure9.1High confidence
- Wildlife
- 9.0
- Watersports
- 8.9
- Dune Excursions
- 9.1
- Marine Activities
- 9.2
official_activity_inventory
Family8.1Medium confidence
- Kids Club
- 7.8
- Child Pool
- 8.4
- Family Villas
- 8.7
- Remote Logistics
- 7.2
official_and_guest_sources
What it does best
- Spectacular remote island and beach setting.
- Strong adventure and marine-activity appeal.
- Spacious villa-style accommodations.
Where it costs you
- 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.
What else the research turned up
Things to know before you book
- This is a remote Mozambique island resort inside the Bazaruto National Park context, so the setting is the main luxury.
- The beach scenery is exceptional, but tides can change how easy it is to swim directly from shore.
- Expect a quiet, nature-led stay rather than a polished urban-resort experience.
Hidden tips
- Pack reef/water shoes because several guest sources mention tidal conditions and wet approaches.
- Use the resort as a base for dunes, dhow trips, diving, snorkeling and marine-life excursions.
- Travelers expecting ultra-slick five-star consistency should weigh recent maintenance comments carefully.
What guests say
Most loved
- Remote private-island setting and wide beaches
- Friendly, attentive staff
- Large villas and private outdoor space
- Marine activities, dunes, diving and island excursions
Most common complaints
- Some maintenance and room-condition inconsistency
- Tides can affect easy ocean swimming at some times
- Dining variety and service pacing can be inconsistent
Things people wish they had known
- The island is remote and best for travelers who want nature, quiet and excursions rather than nightlife.
- Tide conditions materially affect the beach experience.
- Bring essentials because shopping options on the island are limited.
From Reddit
Reddit mentions are limited but positive: travelers in luxury and honeymoon-planning discussions suggest Anantara Bazaruto as a strong beach add-on after safari or the Seychelles, especially for travelers seeking a remote Mozambique island resort rather than a busier beach destination.
Room intelligence
- Best Room Category
- Two-Bedroom Sea View Pool VillaOfficial accommodation descriptions position the two-bedroom sea-view pool villas as the strongest family/private-pool category.
Everything we read on Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
May to Oct
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Dec to Mar.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain days | One of the best months to visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°F | 73°F | 10 (a wet month) | No |
| Feb | 90°F | 73°F | 9 (a wet month) | No |
| Mar | 88°F | 72°F | 7 (a wet month) | No |
| Apr | 86°F | 68°F | 4 | No |
| May | 82°F | 63°F | 2 | Yes |
| Jun | 79°F | 59°F | 2 | Yes |
| Jul | 79°F | 57°F | 1 | Yes |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 1 | Yes |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 2 | Yes |
| Oct | 86°F | 68°F | 3 | Yes |
| Nov | 88°F | 70°F | 5 | No |
| Dec | 90°F | 72°F | 8 (a wet month) | No |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- VNX · Vilankulo Airport
- Transfer
- 45 min
- Address
- Mozambique
- Phone
- +27 10 003 8979
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