Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort at a glance
- Location
- Bazaruto Island
- Guests
- All ages welcome
- The plan
- All-inclusive
- Setting
- On the beachfront
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 on Google307 reviews
- Photos
- Palmprint
- 8.5 / 10
- Best months
- May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
- Pools
- 2 pools
- Airport transfer
- VNXAbout 45 minutes
- Dining
- 3 restaurants
- Drinks
- 2 bars
About Anantara Bazaruto Island 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.
What the numbers say
Guests rate this 4.6. It is the lowest-scoring Anantara resort of the 6 we track, where the rest run 4.7 to 4.8.
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Rooms & prices
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Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
Things to know
before you go
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.
Things guests 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.
Strengths from our research
Spectacular remote island and beach setting.
Strong adventure and marine-activity appeal.
Spacious villa-style accommodations.
Other considerations from our research
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 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 complained about
- Some maintenance and room-condition inconsistency
- Tides can affect easy ocean swimming at some times
- Dining variety and service pacing can be inconsistent
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.
What’s included
Included
- Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
All-inclusive rates cover all three restaurants including a la carte lunches, themed buffet dinners and beach BBQs
- In-room minibarIncluded
complimentary in-room minibar under the Discovery all-inclusive package
- Kids' clubIncluded
Kids club and teens club on site
Not included
- Motorized water sportsCosts extra
Scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and boat excursions are chargeable experiences
- Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Award-winning Anantara Spa, treatments at cost
Included with limits
- Top-shelf liquorPartly included
Wines and drinks included, but only selected cocktails on the menu are covered by the all-inclusive concept
- Airport transfersPartly included
return Vilanculos boat transfers included in the Discovery all-inclusive package; helicopter transfer at extra cost
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
- Value
- 7.0 out of 10
- Service
- 8.4 out of 10
- Beach
- 9.2 out of 10
- Dining
- 7.8 out of 10
- Rooms
- 8.0 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except value, service, dining, rooms and family, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
8 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jun 28, 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
Service8.4Medium confidence
- Warmth
- 8.9
- Consistency
- 7.8
- Responsiveness
- 8.4
Beach9.2High confidence
- Scenery
- 9.7
- Crowding
- 9.4
- Swimmability
- 8.1
- Water Clarity
- 9.1
- Guest Sentiment
- 9.1
Dining7.8Medium confidence
- Quality
- 8.0
- Variety
- 7.4
- Service Pace
- 7.1
Rooms8.0Medium confidence
- Space
- 8.8
- Views
- 9.0
- Privacy
- 8.7
- Condition
- 7.0
Quiet9.2High confidence
- Crowding
- 9.1
- Seclusion
- 9.5
- Nightlife Absence
- 9.0
Adventure9.1High confidence
- Wildlife
- 9.0
- Watersports
- 8.9
- Dune Excursions
- 9.1
- Marine Activities
- 9.2
Family8.1Medium confidence
- Kids Club
- 7.8
- Child Pool
- 8.4
- Family Villas
- 8.7
- Remote Logistics
- 7.2
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.
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
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 7.8 / 10
- Places to eat
- 3
- Buffets
- 1
- Bars and lounges
- 2
- Swim-up bars
- 1
Mozambican · Mediterranean · Seafood · Sushi
Dining at sister resorts is available. Confirm the participating venues and terms for your stay.
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
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Rooms & suites
Seasonally sampled rooms are not available yet.
More room options (3)
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Villa | Sleeps 3 | 624 ft²58 m² | 1 bedroom | beachfront |
| Beach Pool Villa | Not published | Not published | 1 bedroom | ocean view |
| Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa | Sleeps 4 | Not published | 2 bedrooms | sea view |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
Family pool and adults-only pool plus a dedicated kids pool; many villas have private plunge pools
The beach itself
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.
Families & group stays
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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When to go
Best months: May to Oct
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Nov to Mar.
Jan
Wet90°F / 32°C10 rain daysFeb
Wet90°F / 32°C9 rain daysMar
Wet88°F / 31°C7 rain daysApr
Fine86°F / 30°C4 rain daysMay
Best82°F / 28°C2 rain daysJun
Best79°F / 26°C2 rain daysJul
Best79°F / 26°C1 rain daysAug
Best81°F / 27°C1 rain daysSep
Best84°F / 29°C2 rain daysOct
Best86°F / 30°C3 rain daysNov
Wet88°F / 31°C5 rain daysDec
Wet90°F / 32°C8 rain days
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Monthly climate data
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 90 degrees Fahrenheit | 90 degrees Fahrenheit | 88 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 82 degrees Fahrenheit | 79 degrees Fahrenheit | 79 degrees Fahrenheit | 81 degrees Fahrenheit | 84 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 88 degrees Fahrenheit | 90 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Rain days | 10 days | 9 days | 7 days | 4 days | 2 days | 2 days | 1 day | 1 day | 2 days | 3 days | 5 days | 8 days |
| Verdict | Wet | Wet | Wet | Fine | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet |
Getting to Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
- Nearest airport
- VNX · Vilankulo Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 45 minutes
- Transportation
- Check your package for transfer inclusions and arrangements.
Destination essentials & trip planning
Mozambique · +27 10 003 8979
Mozambique
- Language
- Portuguese official; some English at resorts
- Currency
- Mozambican metical (MZN); USD often accepted at resorts
- Power
- 220V, Type C/F and M plugs – bring a universal adapter
- Driving
- On the left
- Main airport
- Vilankulo (VNX); via Maputo, Joburg or charter
- Flight time
- ~18–22h+ from the US, with connections
Who it suits
Three of the 8 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
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