Villa Sands

Stay at Villa Sands, a classic Mozambique hotel formed from three old warehouses. Take a break to walk the streets of Ilha de Mocambique where children walk to school, women carry water and fisherman display fresh fish in a setting of beautiful ancient buildings. Enjoy Mozambique shrimp, a seafood delicacy on the island beautifully prepared by the local chef. Grab a bicycle and explore the island alone.

Villa Sands is the perfect starting point for exploration of the rich cultural history of the island, and experiencing all the adventures of the Indian Ocean.

Stay at Villa Sands, a Mozambique Hotel formed from three old warehouses and situated in the unusual town of Ilha de Mozambique. Since the island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Villa Sands is the perfect base from which to explore the cultural and historical significance of the island.
Accommodation in eight chic Atrium rooms on the ground floor feature wonderful large beds, ceiling fans, air-conditioning, televisions and en-suite bathrooms and terraces. The Rooftop Suite takes up the entire top floor and offers respite from the crowds – guests can entertain friends here in the three double rooms with own terraces or mingle with other guests downstairs.
Guests at this Mozambique Holiday venue can use the seafront terrace swimming pool with its bar service or try the fresh seafood in the restaurant, inside or outside on the deck. Mozambique shrimp is a seafood delicacy on the island, beautifully prepared at Villa Sands by the local chef. Conference facilities for up to 24 guests make this hotel a great business escape for tired businessmen.
Take a break to walk the streets of Ilha de Mocambique – in this unspoilt island town, children walk to school, women carry water and fisherman display fresh fish in a setting of beautiful ancient buildings.
Enjoy day trips out on the Indian Ocean on the Villas Sands boat, relax at one of many great restaurants or just soak up the architecture of the island. Edna the boat is a custom made wooden dhow with power – guests can go fishing, diving or simply cruising on Edna watching vast schools of exotic fish, pristine coral reefs and ancient shipwrecks.