Marlin Lodge

The Bazaruto Archipelago is known as the 'Crown Jewels of the Western Indian Ocean'. Benguerra is a glittering gem in this chain of islands and Marlin Lodge is the perfect spot for a magical escape.

Marlin Lodge Location

In a National Marine Park in Mozambique, lies an archipelago of offshore islands known as The Bazaruto Archipelago. There are three main islands known as Margaruque, Benguerra and Bazaruto. On the second largest island, Benguerra lies and exciting getaway destination known as Marlin Lodge.

Marlin Lodge Activities

Beach Walking Honeymoon Fishing Diving Photography Birding Spa Water Sport Swimming Pool Price Range - Southern Africa: $150 - $250 Child Friendly

Marlin Lodge Attractions

The island is set amid translucent waters flecked with dhow sails and rich in marine life - an unspoilt paradise for those seeking a haven of peace, something extraordinary. The approach is flagrantly romantic. Your boat glides over a turquoise sea alive with dolphins, the shallows spangled with starfish like an underwater sky. You cleave towards the white sands and swaying palms of a quintessential island straight from the pages of fiction, silhouetted on the horizon. At Marlin you can't escape the age-old rhythms of Africa, the heady sense of history. There's the legacy of Portuguese carracks, trading dhows bearing slaves and ivory to the East and whispered legends of the Queen of Sheba's Ophir pearls. Each day you'll be reminded of the archipelago's colourful past as fishermen pole their beautiful dhows - a sight unaltered in centuries - out to catch the wind. The locals continue to live a laid-back island lifestyle - harvesting their crops, cashew trees and the ocean's bounty. And late at night you may hear the pulse of distant drums...

Marlin Lodge Facilities

Marlin's 20 En-Suite Chalets stretch along the beach of Flamingo Bay. Each sea-facing chalet has a private patio with a walkway down to the sandy white beach. The wood-reed-and-thatch chalets are a blend of elegance and African Island beauty. Decorated with a hue of creams, browns, and slight blues, the chalets reflect luxury and essential comfort. Drift into a slumber listening to the lap of waves and the breath of trade winds in the palms. The elegant elevated wooden structures snakes along the back of the chalets, connecting them to the main area. and is beautifully integrated into the sensitive Island environment. The centre-piece is a living-dining area where one can retreat from the African sun, sip on a Marlin Lodge cocktail or lazily catch up on some reading. Marlin Lodge is also the ideal venue for honeymooners seeking tranquility and solitude. Our freshwater pool is set in a glade of Coconut and Ilala palms. Upon occasion lunch is served here which creates an origional African Island setting. A visit to Marlin is a culinary delight... Dinners range from semi-formal in the dining room to tables laid out on the beach at the end of an avenue of palm fronds and flaming torches. Crisp salads, spicy poultry, limitless flavours of seafood creates a blend of Afro-Asian and Portuguese cuisine. Description of the Various Chalet's at Marlin Lodge: Marlin Classic Chalets (9 Chalets): These Chalets are a unique blend of the charming older Marlin Lodge rooms and the new luxurious styled rooms offering a romantic yet rustic experience. These chalets have undergone a soft re-furbishment and have all received the new bedding, furniture and extras as the new luxury rooms. The Marlin Classic Chalets all have a roof fan and new mosquito netting, the roof is thatch and the walls are cladded with Mozambique reed. These Chalets are all west facing and look towards sunset each evening. Each Chalet has its own balcony with deck chairs as well as direct access to the beach in front of the room. Marlin Luxury Chalets (7 Chalets): These Chalets are the fully and newly renovated style. The look is romantically soft, superbly spacious, extremely stylish and luxurious. These rooms have four-poster beds, soft bedding, beautiful furniture, roof fan as well as air-conditioning and many extras. The roof is thatch and cladded with canvas to give a tented feel; the walls are a combination of washed plaster on brickwork and Mozambique reed. These Chalets are all west facing and face the setting sun. Each Chalet has its own large covered balcony with deck chairs and a hammock as well as its own private walkway down to the beach. Marlin Lodge Luxury Suite (1 Suite): This Suite is the same as the Luxury Chalet but is more than double the size of the other Chalets. It has its own relaxing lounge area with a private bar as well as a separate casual lounge area, an enormous balcony with 2 hammocks and direct access to the beach. The Executive Suite is ideally suited to guests seeking a spacious and private suite with an extra bit of style and luxury as well as for families with young children.