Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort

Our visit to Anantara was nothing short of excitement, from the moment we landed at Vilankulos Airport we were already feeling the Mozambican hospitality as we were met by the representative who greeted us with a contagious smile as we took the transfer to the harbour where we took the boat across to the island. Upon arriving, we were greeted with a lovely local dance which made us feel special and very welcome, as this was not enough we were amazed by the arrival experience and the cool fresh villas which we checked in to. The Food was the main touch as we were pampered by what i was looking forward to the most, the sea food!!! This was the best sea food i have ever had in my life and i couldn't help but treat myself to this delicious and top of the range meal. The Hotel is geographically located perfectly and one would think why haven't i heard about this place before? seriously this place should be on top of the classics as i believe it goes toe to toe with other popular tourists destination in the mainstream. Overall our stay was amazing definitely i will be recommending this to my family and friends. The only sad thing i experienced was when we had to catch the boat to leave, it was such a sad moment having to leave this amazing place.

I recently stayed at this resort and unfortunately my experience was far below expectations. While the staff members—particularly the servers and general team—are genuinely kind and attentive, the property itself is in a noticeably deteriorated state and does not meet the standard of a 5-star hotel. Facilities & Maintenance The installations are old and poorly maintained. The pathways leading to the rooms have damaged wooden flooring, the curtains in the room were stained, and the bathroom was in visibly bad condition, including multiple spiders on the ceiling and corners. Additionally, the water in the bathroom came out brown; although management said it would be resolved, nothing changed during my stay. Beach & Activities The beach looks nothing like the promotional photos. There is almost no service available on the beach and very few guests around. The sailboat experience was also disappointing—the vessel felt extremely basic and precarious. Management While the staff is the best part of the resort, management is a different story. The manager provided explanations that simply didn’t make sense and did not adequately address the issues presented. He didn’t come near us again after the welcome. Food, Laundry & Gym The food is actually quite good, and the laundry service also works well. However, the gym feels neglected, with worn-out mats and outdated equipment. Overall Impression This property is not a 5-star resort. At best, it qualifies as a 3-star hotel—and barely. I would not return, and I strongly suggest potential guests think carefully before booking, especially considering the overwhelmingly positive reviews online, which I personally find surprising given my experience. P.S.: If you don’t like boats, keep in mind that it’s a 50-minute ride to reach the island, and the boat hits the waves quite hard. You also have to step into the water above your knees to get on. I assume this is normal for islands, but I’m leaving the warning.”

Island is beautiful, resort is great, adjoining beach villas worked so well, food was very good particularly breakfast and lunch, and the activities available really made the holiday - diving, fishing, dune boarding, watersports, football, etc Special mention to Diogo, Juma and Isaac for looking after our children (and us) so well on our dives

The resort claims to be a 5 star property but it’s run down and, while the staff are lovely, they are poorly trained. It’s not fully inclusive in that many drinks are for charge and most excursions are extra. This makes the expensive price point not worth it. The management are not proactive on stocking the room fridge with desired beverages and does not inquire at check in as to what you’d enjoy. The water off the coast of Mozambique is gorgeous and snorkeling good but this spot needs a major overhaul to be 5 stars!

Out stay was excellent! The property is beautiful and the staff incredibly friendly. We really loved exploring the different lounge areas and enjoying the view. All our meals were excellent, especially the local seafood. The tours are highly recommended! We did the sand dunes tour and took in a beautiful sunset while sand boarding. And the snorkel day trip gave us a chance to se a different island and ended with a private bbq lunch on the beach. It felt very luxurious! Anantara offers a great blend of relaxation and adventure, all delivered with impeccable service. It was the perfect getaway!