Benguerra ISLAND, MOZAMBIQUE
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Located on Benguerra Island in the Bazaruto Archipelago, Azura’s boutique retreats offer villa-style beachfront living, warm Mozambican hospitality, and effortless access from Vilanculos.
Set within the Bazaruto Archipelago Marine National Park, Azura Boutique Retreats gives guests direct access to coral-rich waters, calm lagoons, and wide stretches of soft, white-sand beach. Days unfold at an easy island pace – from dhow excursions and snorkelling to diving, beach walks, island drives, and time spent at the Peri Peri Beach Club.
The retreats offer villa accommodation with private pools, generous indoor–outdoor living spaces, and personalised host service, creating a relaxed and comfortable island experience. Whether travelling as a couple, with family, or with friends, guests have the freedom to explore Benguerra Island’s natural setting or simply enjoy the tranquillity of its coastal surroundings.
Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago Marine National Park, Mozambique
Azura Marlin Beach: from US$ 775 per person per night
Azura Benguerra Island: from US$ 955 per person per night
Closest airport: Vilanculos Airport (VNX)
10-minute scenic helicopter transfer to Benguerra Island
Bazaruto Archipelago Marine National Park – 143 000 hectares
All ages welcome
Boutique beachfront retreats defined by privacy, personal service and immersive island living, with days shaped by the ocean, sunshine and unhurried moments.
From stylish villas suited to couples and families, to Peri Peri Beach Bar and dinners under the stars, this is a fun and restorative island escape.
Perfect combination with a safari in Southern Africa with direct flights from Kruger and Johannesburg followed by helicopter access to the island.
Explore the islands and reefs on a marine safari with snorkeling, scuba diving, dune climbing, and island picnics.
An incredible local team, including your own private villa host look after your every need and make your experience come alive.
Bookings can be made by contacting the Azura reservations team.
Email: reservations@azura-retreats.com
Tel: +27 76 705 0599
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm & Saturday, 8am – 12pm | Based in Johannesburg.
Azura Benguerra is one of the few resorts where the community are major stakeholders and contribute to every aspect of the project. The resort’s dedication to conservation and the community lies at the heart of everything they do. Their primary focus is on the community and the preservation of the pristine environment in which they operate.
Furthermore, Azura Retreats is now 100% solar powered and no fossil fuels are used in powering the resort.

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At Azura Marlin Beach, guests are welcomed with warm Mozambican hospitality and invited to enjoy island life through dhow cruises, snorkelling, diving, fishing, island drives, and time at the Peri Peri Beach Club – supported by a dedicated Mozambican host.
Once a beloved destination, Marlin Lodge closed in 2012 after a fire but is now reborn as Azura Marlin Beach, part of the esteemed Azura Boutique Retreats collection. Nestled on a one-kilometer stretch of untouched beachfront, the property features just 10 stylish villas, blending modern luxury with traditional African and Portuguese influences. Each villa is thoughtfully designed to offer privacy and spectacular ocean views, ensuring a tranquil haven just steps from the beach.
Azura Marlin Beach is a barefoot boutique retreat located on the idyllic Benguerra Island within the pristine Bazaruto Archipelago Marine National Park. Known for its powdery white sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and vibrant marine life, this island escape offers a combination of natural beauty and indulgent comfort.
On the same island is sister property – Azura Benguerra Island – and Azura’s award winning Peri Peri Beach Club.
Beach Villas:
From US$ 775 per person per night
Beach Villa Grandes:
From US$ 995 per person per night
Villa Vista:
From US$ 3 600 per villa per night for 4 guests
Daily flights between Johannesburg and Vilanculos. A few weekly flights between Nelspruit and Vilanculos.
10-min scenic helicopter flight between Vilanculos and Benguerra Island
All ages welcome
Azura Marlin Beach’s 6 Beach Villas are positioned directly on the shoreline, offering uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean and an effortless connection to the beach. Designed for couples or small families, each villa features a light-filled bedroom, an indoor–outdoor bathroom, and a private deck set just above the sand. With soft coastal finishes and open, airy interiors, the Beach Villas are ideal for relaxed, barefoot living, where the rhythm of the ocean defines the experience.
The 3 Beach Villa Grandes present a more spacious and indulgent beachfront retreat, offering extended interiors and generous living areas designed for comfort and privacy. Each villa features a large deck that flows seamlessly onto the sand, complemented by a private plunge pool overlooking the ocean. With enhanced lounging spaces and uninterrupted sea views, the Beach Villa Grandes combine refined coastal design with an unhurried island lifestyle on Benguerra Island.
Villa Vista is the premier family unit at Azura Marlin Beach, providing an exclusive retreat for families or couples traveling together. The villa features two connected Beach Villas, linked by a central lounge and dining area. Its expansive outdoor deck boasts a private pool and direct beach access, perfect for relaxation and making memories.
Situated in an elevated position, Villa Vista offers stunning panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. A dedicated Mozambican butler-host ensures your stay is elevated to extraordinary heights with personalised service and tailored experiences.
Bookings can be made by contacting the Azura reservations team.
Email: reservations@azura-retreats.com
Tel: +27 76 705 0599
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm & Saturday, 8am – 12pm | Based in Johannesburg.
Daily flights operated by AIRLINK between Johannesburg (JNB – OR Tambo) and Vilanculos (VLX).
4x weekly AIRLINK flights connect Kruger Nelspruit Airport (MQP) to Vilanculos (VLX).
From VLX it is a 10 min scenic helicopter flight between Vilanculos and the island.
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Here you are warmly welcomed by Mozambican hospitality and discover island life through dhow cruises, snorkelling, diving, fishing, island drives, Peri Peri Beach Club, and a dedicated Mozambican host.
Azura Benguerra Island is an eco-friendly award winning boutique hotel in the uniquely beautiful country of Mozambique.
Mozambique is still rather undiscovered and renowned for its relaxed, tropical atmosphere and exceptionally friendly people. Its biggest draw cards are without a doubt, its expansive beaches, secluded islands and spectacular marine life. The setting for this experience is hard to beat.
With just 20 luxury beachfront villas hand-built by the local community and no shops on the island, a stay at Azura Benguerra Island allows you to truly escape. Each villa offers all the creature comforts you could wish for: private pools, Mozambican butler-hosts to look after your every need, fresh seafood straight from the ocean and a relaxing African spa. Azura Retreats’ vision was to provide the ultimate in private luxury hideaways, in stunning undiscovered destinations, which they have achieved with Azura Benguerra Island.
Founded by Christopher and Stella Bettany in 2007, Azura Retreats is the product of a love affair with the country of Mozambique and its people, combined with the desire to create a destination that would appeal to honeymooners and families alike. Azura Benguerra Island was born out of the island’s authentic natural beauty, and the connection to the local people and cultures.
Beach Villas:
From US$ 955 – US$ 1 950 per person per night
Private Villas:
From US$ 5 715 – US$ 8 995 per villa per night for 4/6 guests
Daily flights between Johannesburg and Vilanculos. A few weekly flights between Nelspruit and Vilanculos.
10-min scenic helicopter flight between Vilanculos and Benguerra Island
All ages welcome
Set directly along the beach and offering every creature comfort, the resort features 18 villas, each with a beachfront position, en-suite bathroom, outdoor shower, beachside sala, and a private plunge pool. Every villa is attended by a dedicated Mozambican butler-host, ensuring a relaxed and personalised stay.
The three Beach Villas are the most accessible option and offer a wonderful sense of privacy. The three Luxury Beach Villas, larger in size while offering the same amenities, are well suited to honeymoon couples. The ten Infinity Beach Villas are particularly popular with couples who enjoy lingering in their own private space, embracing an easy, romantic beach lifestyle.
The Royal Beach Villas are the largest and most spacious option, ideal for families. Each features a full lounge, a 10-metre rim-flow infinity pool, jacuzzi, poolside sitting pavilion, daybed, and beachside sala. Two bathrooms ensure privacy, with children accommodated on convertible lounge sofas without sharing a bathroom with their parents.
Villa Amizade means friendship in the native Portuguese. This 2 bedroom en-suite villa is located at the western end of Azura Benguerra Island, with fantastic views out to sea and towards the setting sun.
It is perfect for families or couples requiring more space and facilities. It offers a sitting area with flat screen TV, DVD, Sound Dock and selection of games, opening onto an extensive deck for dining and relaxing, including a ‘wine bar’.
You can opt for a private chef service, available at a supplement. All the Azura design touches and finishes complete this private villa. Maximum occupancy 5 people including children.
The Presidential Villa at Azura has been described as one of the best villas in the Indian Ocean.
It has a secluded and completely private location, some 150m down the beach from main Azura, and comes with its own butler-host and private chef. It is the beach house of your dreams. The epitome of style and luxury, with its own unique décor, there are 3 en-suite bedrooms, indoor and outdoor bathrooms, a media room, sitting/dining area with ‘wine bar’, and a huge infinity pool spanning the front of the villa.
It is located just footsteps from the beach with a fantastic treehouse to catch the afternoon breezes and panoramic views to Bazaruto Island and the Indian Ocean beyond.
Perfect for families or an extended group of friends who value their privacy.
Bookings can be made by contacting the Azura reservations team.
Email: reservations@azura-retreats.com
Tel: +27 76 705 0599
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm & Saturday, 8am – 12pm | Based in Johannesburg.
Daily flights operated by AIRLINK between Johannesburg (JNB – OR Tambo) and Vilanculos (VLX).
4x weekly AIRLINK flights connect Kruger Nelspruit Airport (MQP) to Vilanculos (VLX).
From VLX it is a 10 min scenic helicopter flight between Vilanculos and the island.
Amenities
Activities (Included)
Additional Activities (Extra Cost)

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