Are the specialty restaurants included at Azura Benguerra Island?

Yes — premium & à la carte dining is included in the all-inclusive plan at Azura Benguerra Island. Booking listings describe all à la carte meals and snacks as included; official dining emphasizes meals in varied settings.

Does Azura Benguerra Island include top-shelf liquor?

Partly — some top-shelf liquor is included at Azura Benguerra Island, but premium options cost extra. All-inclusive references include local beers, spirits, house wines and a daily cocktail; premium or cellar wines are not treated as fully included.

Is room service included at Azura Benguerra Island?

Yes — room service is included in the all-inclusive plan at Azura Benguerra Island. Expedia/Hotels.com all-inclusive details list 24-hour room service.

Is Wi-Fi free at Azura Benguerra Island?

Yes — wi-fi is included in the all-inclusive plan at Azura Benguerra Island.

Is the minibar included at Azura Benguerra Island?

Partly — some in-room minibar is included at Azura Benguerra Island, but premium options cost extra. Fact-sheet evidence lists complimentary soft drinks and beer in the minibar; other drinks may be extra.

Are non-motorized water sports included at Azura Benguerra Island?

Yes — non-motorized water sports is included in the all-inclusive plan at Azura Benguerra Island. Package evidence lists kayaks, paddleboards and snorkeling equipment as included.

Are spa treatments included at Azura Benguerra Island?

No — spa treatments costs extra at Azura Benguerra Island and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Spa is available on property; treatments are not shown as included in the base all-inclusive evidence.

Are airport transfers included at Azura Benguerra Island?

No — airport transfers costs extra at Azura Benguerra Island and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Access is by air/boat transfer from Vilankulo; included transfer was not verified in the base all-inclusive evidence.

Is tipping expected at Azura Benguerra Island?

No — gratuities are included in the all-inclusive rate at Azura Benguerra Island, so tipping isn't expected. Expedia/Hotels.com all-inclusive terms say gratuities are included, with extra gratuities accepted at guest discretion.

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Azura Benguerra Island

Benguerra Island, Mozambique

Details last verified July 2026 · How we research

Five-StarNear CoastMid-Size

4.7

★★★★★

127 reviews on Google

9.2Out of 10

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Highlights

—2 restaurants & bars

—Full-service spa

—Butler service

—40 min from VNX

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Guest Reviews

★★★★★

1958djw · 4 months ago

If you want glitz, tourists and shopping, this is not your destination. If you want authentic Mozambique, real food, amazing service, best snorkeling anywhere and seclusion, this is your destination.

★★★★★

Tatum Reddington · a year ago

This resort is so beautiful. The activities were so fun: horseback riding in the ocean, some of the best snorkeling we have ever done, the Peri Peri Beach Club, and amazing picnics and dinners on the beach! We loved our stay and hope to return someday. The staff was so kind and went above and bey...

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Sohini Castille · 2 years ago

We had the most incredible stay at this resort. The service was absolutely excellent and our every need was taken care of by the Azura team. The facilities are fantastic and the food is out of this world!! This is a wonderful place to take children - the staff were amazing at every step in catering ...

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Olivia R · 2 years ago

We stayed at Azura Benguerra as part of our Honeymoon. We couldn't recommend it more. It's such a special place. The rooms are incredible with your own private pool and the beach at the end of a pretty garden. There are lots of activities including Island tours, snorkeling, sunset Dawa boat and beac...

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Altemerie Breedt · 2 years ago

Azura hands down deserve a 6 star rating! From the very first moment you get there you are treated like royalty. The staff are so helpful and friendly, you quickly feel at home. THEN the location is just spectacular, you also have the most beautiful private villa with your own pool right in front of...

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Details

—Benguerra Island, Mozambique

—+27 76 705 0599

Getting There

Nearest airport: VNX

Vilankulo Airport

40 min transfer

The Vibe

RomanticQuiet & RelaxedNature & Adventure

What's actually included

What the all-inclusive plan covers at Azura Benguerra Island

The line between “all-inclusive” and “all-inclusive except the good stuff” is where trips get expensive. Here's what's genuinely covered — and what still costs extra.

Premium & à la carte dining

Booking listings describe all à la carte meals and snacks as included; official dining emphasizes meals in varied settings.

Included

Top-shelf liquor

All-inclusive references include local beers, spirits, house wines and a daily cocktail; premium or cellar wines are not treated as fully included.

Partly included

Room service

Expedia/Hotels.com all-inclusive details list 24-hour room service.

Included

Wi-Fi

Included

In-room minibar

Fact-sheet evidence lists complimentary soft drinks and beer in the minibar; other drinks may be extra.

Partly included

Non-motorized water sports

Package evidence lists kayaks, paddleboards and snorkeling equipment as included.

Included

Spa treatments

Spa is available on property; treatments are not shown as included in the base all-inclusive evidence.

Costs extra

Airport transfers

Access is by air/boat transfer from Vilankulo; included transfer was not verified in the base all-inclusive evidence.

Costs extra

Tipping & gratuities

Expedia/Hotels.com all-inclusive terms say gratuities are included, with extra gratuities accepted at guest discretion.

Tips included

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season — always confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this.

The Daily Reality

Food, pools & the beach itself

Where you'll actually spend the week — how many places there are to eat and drink, what the pool scene offers, and what the water in front of the resort is really like.

Dining & bars

2 restaurantsReservations at some venues— Mozambican · Seafood · International

Official pages identify Jellyfish Restaurant and Peri Peri Beach Club; meals may be served in varied private beach and island settings.

Pools & waterplay

1 pool

Every villa has a private pool; Peri Peri Beach Club also has pool access. A single shared resort-pool count was not verified.

The beach itself

Calm, swimmable waterSnorkeling from shoreNo sargassum (outside the Atlantic belt)

Private-island beach in the protected Bazaruto Marine National Park; traveler and specialist sources consistently emphasize white sand, clear water and snorkeling/diving access.

Venue counts come from the resort's own pages; beach conditions draw on monitoring data and consistent traveler reports — the sea doesn't read press releases, so treat seasonal notes as odds, not promises.

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How we scored Azura Benguerra Island

Our independent research — the score, the evidence behind every mark, and what guests actually say.

Grand Escape Score

9.2/10

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Scores

Beach9.4

High

Food9.1

High

Service9.3

High

Rooms9.2

High

Luxury9.1

High

Family8.2

Medium

Romance9.6

High

Quiet9.4

High

Adventure8.9

Medium

Wellness8.7

Medium

Pros

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

Remote transfer logistics and a high nightly price.
Limited nightlife and no walkable town scene.
Some excursions and premium drinks are not clearly included.

Things to know

Choose Azura for privacy, beach, service and a highly secluded island feel; do not choose it for nightlife or easy off-resort wandering.
The all-inclusive evidence supports meals, snacks, selected drinks and room service, but premium drinks, spa and some excursions need separate confirmation.
Weather and tides can affect marine activities, so build flexibility into a short stay.

Hidden tips

Ask the reservations team to clarify which island activities are currently included before comparing against other Benguerra lodges.
The Infinity Beach Villa is the strongest upgrade target when privacy and pool time matter.

What guests say

Most loved

Barefoot private-island setting and uncrowded beach
Villa privacy, plunge pools and butler-host service
Food quality and flexible dining locations
Snorkeling, diving and Bazaruto marine activities

Most common complaints

Very remote access and transfer complexity
High price point and expensive extras
Some activities are weather-dependent

Things people wish they knew

The resort is genuinely remote; the transfer from Vilankulo is part of the experience and should be planned carefully.
The included plan is strong for meals and many drinks, but premium bottles, some activities and spa treatments should be budgeted separately.
This is a quiet, nature-led island stay rather than a nightlife or shopping destination.

From Reddit

Relevant Reddit discussion is limited but consistent with specialist sources: Azura is considered intimate, high-end and beach-focused, with the main comparison being whether to choose it over other Benguerra luxury lodges.

Rooms

Best Value Room:Beach VillaLow

Entry villa still includes a private pool, beach sala and butler-host, making it the least compromised choice when rates rise.

Best Room Category:Infinity Beach VillaMedium

Official accommodation page calls it the most popular villa category and confirms direct beach proximity, private infinity pool and beach sala.

The facts

Room Count

Number Of Restaurants

SpaBeachfrontPrivate PoolButler ServiceFamily FriendlySwimmable Beach

How we scored it

Food

Guest Sentiment: 9.2Setting Variety: 9.4Included Dining Breadth: 9Premium Exclusion Penalty: 8.2