Fleewinter

There are 14 luxury beach suites with sea-views and only a few steps away from the sandy beaches of Flamingo Bay. The suites are 60sqm with a 17sqm private veranda which offers the perfect place to what the sun setting or enjoy a romantic dinner. Finished with slated flooring and plastered surfaces the beach suites have a sophisticated finish.

All suites have en suite open plan bathrooms with his/her vanities, inside & outside showers, roof fan & air conditioning, four poster bed with mosquito netting, private lounge, mini bar and direct access to the beach.

The Executive Beach Suites boast a 80sqm floor space and generous 30sqm veranda, these rooms offer the ideal haven for the discerning visitor. There are only 3 of these suites and although similar in finishes to the beach suites they are more spacious with a private walkway to the sandy beaches.

Marlin Lodge stretches along the pure white beach of Flamingo Bay with sea-facing suites on each side of the main building. The main lodge is tastefully decorated with a reception lounge as well as a reading lounge with board games and a small library. For those needing to stay in touch there is a business area with laptop and internet access.

The open air dining room boast uninterrupted sea views and the menus boast a variety of fresh seafood prepared in a variety of mouth-watering ways. Indulge in a cocktail at the open air bar area watching the sunset.

Relax under Ilala palms on a lounger by the 11 meter swimming pool or take a dip in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

Marlin lodge offers a variety of things to do from tours of the island, angling, diving and snorkelling with a resident PADI dive instructor as well as a variety of non motorised sports from kayaking, sailing, Dhow trips (local boat) as well as horse riding and windsurfing.

Enjoy a romantic picnic on a private beach or indulge in a wellness treatment at the spa. Explore the island on horse-back or just sit back and relax at the lodge enjoying the escape from the stresses of modern life.

Marlin Lodge offers specials for honeymooners with private dinners and spa treatments. Couples and families are also welcome. Depending on your length of stay Marlin Lodge includes various extras although standard is all your meals, drinks and non motorised activities. Do email us to find out more about the special offers and long stay specials that are offered throughout the year.

The island lies 14km offshore from the Mozambican mainland town of Vilanculos and extends for approximately 11km by 5.5km. From sand dunes, savannah, freshwater lakes and wetland eco-systems and acacia forests, the Benguerua island offers a diverse ecological gem. There are over 2000 fish specials and over a 100 coral species, you can be sure of a kaleidoscope of colour when snorkelling or diving in crystal clear waters.

Access to Marlin Lodge is possible with daily flights from Johannesburg to Vilanculos, followed by either a boat or air transfer to the lodge. Easily combined with a holiday to Kruger, do email us for the best way to include into your South Africa safari holiday.