Benguerua Island
In a National Marine Park in Mozambique, lies an Archipelago of off shore islands known as The Bazaruto Archipelago. There are three main islands known as Margaruque, Benguera and Bazaruto. On the second largest island, Benguera lies idyllic Marlin Lodge. 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. Benguera Island was originally named "Santa Antonio" by Portuguese explorers and was later named "Benguera" after a local Tribal chief. The island is approximately 11km in length and 5,5km wide and lays 14km offshore from the mainland and the town of Vilanculos

Island Tour
Visit the Northern point of the island, climb the sand dunes,
with breathtaking views of 2 mile reef & Bazaruto Dune. Visit fresh water lakes on the island, learn more on the fauna & flora and local culture
Dhow Sunset Cruise
Sail on one of the traditional Mozambican Dhows, whilst the sun sets over the Archipelago. Duration 1 hour

Marlin Lodge Luxury Suite
The luxury Suite is the same as the Luxury Chalet but is more than double the size. Featuring its own relaxing lounge area with a private bar as well as a separate casual lounge area, a spacious balcony and direct private access to the beach. The bathroom in this chalet is open plan, this includes the shower and toilet facilities. The Luxury Suite is ideally suited for guests seeking a space, privacy, style and luxury. It has a roof fan as well as air-conditioning. A maximum of 2 guests in the Luxury Suite.

Marlin Lodge Executive Suite

These 3 Suites are the most recent refurbished rooms. Their size is about 100 square meters including the En-Suite bathroom, each Suite features 2 lounges, a built in mini bar, 2 basin areas, vanity area, inside and outside showers. They all feature a king size four poster bed, with air-conditioning, and a roof fan. The patios have a hammock, sitting area, and private walkway to the beach.
These suites are the pride of Marlin Lodge, and aimed at the more up market traveler. Maximum of two guests in a suite.
Explore the waters above and below...
Scale the highest dunes during a round-the-island tour, or enjoy a catered picnic on a deserted isle.

Simply African Island Cuisine
Marlin Lodge cuisine is a colourful and exotic delight... Venues vairy from, semi-formal in the open air dining room, to the excuisite beach, for a once in a life time "dining under the stars"
A Unique Setting
The elegant elivated 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 center-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. 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.
Be Accommodated in Style and Ambiance... Marlin's 19 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.

Your Honeymoon at Marlin Lodge
"CASAMENTO NUMA ILHA AFRICAN"
(The joining of two houses on an African Island)
When searching for the perfect Honeymoon destination, a few words come to mind: romantic, private, tranquil, breathtaking, luxury etc, Marlin Lodge offers this with a touch of style and a warm atmosphere to celebrate this joyous occasion."Imagine a private sit down dinner for two on your patio watching the silver moon rising over the peaceful sea. Indulge in a unique African style bush bath, the patio is transformed into a secluded bush hide away, with two galvanised baths filles with warm water, bath salts and fragrant oils, watch the afternoon drift into evening like the dhows softly sailing along."
Pansy Island Excursion
Pansy Island is situated North of Benguerua Island, and a boat transfer is approx 1 hour, Lunch is served on arrival set up under colorful umbrellas and rugs, spread out on pure white sand. Water sports are also offered, or just a quiet stroll to search for the unique pansy shell.

Marlin Lodge Classic Chalet
These Chalets are a unique blend of Luxury, romance but yet a more rustic combination. The classic chalets have undergone a soft re-furbishment and have all received the new linen, furniture and little extras. The Marlin Classic Chalets all have a roof fan and new mosquito netting ,with an En-Suite bathroom. The roof is thatch and the walls are cladded with Mozambican reed, and are all west facing , towards the sunset. Each Chalet has its own balcony with deck chairs as well as direct access to the beach in front of the room. Maximum of two guests per chalet. Selected classic chalets share a balcony.
Marlin Lodge Luxury Chalet
These Chalets are the fully and newly renovated style.
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. They are all west facing towards the sunset. The bathrooms in these chalets are open plan, this includes the shower and toilet facility's. Of these 6 luxury chalets 4 of them are in a family unit, where 2 chalets share a common balcony, and walkway to the beach a total of 2 units is available. A maximum of 2 guests per Luxury Chalet.