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Fact Sheet Facilities & what to expect at Neptune's Lodge & Beach Bar
Self Catering Units
WiFi Access
Airconditioned Units
*Fans
Mosquito Nets
Sea View Units
Beach Access
Pool On-site
Restaurant On-site
Vegan Friendly
Bar On-site
Free Parking
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*Bare in mind, most people report fans sufficient enough to cool themselves even over hot summer nights
Located just sandy steps away from the beach
Accommodation options include self-catering family casitas (sleeping up to 6 people), double suites and a honeymoon suite
All our units have airconditioning
Vibey beach bar, restaurant and swimming pool
Our restaurant is right on the beach & open daily, serving a selection of meals from fresh seafood, burgers, delicious wood-fired pizzas to tasty local cuisine!
Keep an eye open for our live music events hosted at our restaurant
Our beach is a haven for safe swimming, kayaking and S.U.P
Off-site activities in the area include fishing, a popular surf break, snorkeling with seahorses, local island Dhow trips, Scuba diving, horse riding the trails through the dunes and villages or deep sea fishing
Welcome to Neptune's - our little piece of Barradise situated in Barra, Inhambane, Mozambique! Neptune's Beach lodge & Beach Bar is one of the most popular spots in Barra.
Ideally situated on the beach Neptune's offers the full package for an incredible holiday. A range of accommodation, vibey beach bar, restaurant and swimming pool. Plenty of activities are available to keep the whole family happy! Accommodation options include self-catering casitas, double suites and a honeymoon suite.
All of our accommodation is located just sandy steps away from the beach. Neptune's Beach Bar and Restaurant offers a laid back vibe, right on the beach, just a few steps away from the clear, warm Indian Ocean, perfect for safe swimming, kayaking and S.U.P. Our restaurant is open daily and offers a delicious range of dishes from fresh seafood, burgers, pizzas, peri-peri chicken and a variety of tasty local cuisines.
Note These suites are not self catering but are just a few steps away from our awesome restaurant and beach bar!
All of our Suites are individually decorated and offer the following:
Double Bed or two single beds, en-suite, air conditioning, private terrace, bar fridge & coffee making facilities.
These suites are not self catering but are just a few steps away from our awesome restaurant and beach bar!
Please note these rooms may not have a sea view as they are obstructed by a sand dune and beach vegetation.
2 x Student Dorms / Units for Backpackers:
A one bedroom self-catering unit with 4 single built-in beds per unit. Each unit has a shower & toilet. Each single bed is curtained off for privacy and has its own light, fan and plug point. The two units share a basic outdoor kitchen. These units are not air-conditioned and have fans only.
Restaurant & Beach Bar
Right on the beach & open daily, serving a selection of meals from fresh seafood, burgers, delicious wood-fired pizzas to tasty local cuisine!
Our seafood is sourced locally and our fish is bought fresh right on our beach.
We are always adding new and exciting dishes to our menu, so keep an eye out for our menu boards.
Sit back and relax with an ice cold beer, one of our signature cocktail jugs (or whatever you fancy) and enjoy one of the best views in Barra - the perfect setting!
Enjoy the sound of the waves and the tunes. Keep an eye open for our live music events
All this and more right on the beach - Neptune's offers it all for the whole family.
About Barra
Barra Beach is a beautiful 14km stretch of white sandy beach. Barra is a Peninsula with clear crystal warm waters of the Indian Ocean on the eastern side and the Lagoon inlet on the western side. There is an enormous variety of Accommodation available from self catering to Luxury getaways, with a selection of fine restaurants dotted along the coast.
Activities in the area include fishing, a popular surf break, snorkeling with seahorses and local island Dhow trips. There is plenty to do here! You can sit back and enjoy an easy day relaxing on the beach, or spend your time scuba diving (some of the best diving in the world), surfing the waves, horse riding the trails through the dunes and villages or deep sea fishing.
There are great bars and restaurants where you can relax sipping an Ice cold 2M (the local beer) or a cocktail, and sampling the local prawns and other delicious seafood. You could also take a trip into Inhambane, a historic local town and the second oldest town in Mozambique to enjoy the local market or a dhow ride in the harbour.
Barra is a great destination all year round. The summer months are from November to March. Temperatures in the day are usually around 30°C and humidity is around 80%. during these months and there can be rain, usually in late December, January and February but these are mostly tropical showers that last only part of the day.
Winter months are April to October. Temperatures in the day are usually around 20-25°C and humidity is low. There is sometimes also rainfall, usually in late June / early July.
For the divers, Barra boasts many stunning reefs, from shallow for beginners to deeper reefs for more advanced divers.
Whale Sharks are here all year round but the larger numbers are here in the summer, notably November and March.
Humpback whales usually arrive around mid June and stay until mid October. Manta Rays and dolphins can be seen all year round, along with other incredible marine life!
Neptune's Lodge & Beach Bar 2024 Rates: *Rates are subject to change without prior notice
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From R800 Per Unit:
Based on the Standard Suite (Sleeps 2) during Low Season which would = R400 per person sharing when the rates is divided by 2 people. See our rates table for more information.
Ideally situated on the beach Neptune's offers the full package for an incredible holiday. A range of accommodation, vibey beach bar, restaurant and swimming pool. Plenty of activities are available to keep the whole family happy! Offering self-catering casitas, double suites and a honeymoon suite ...
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Situated on the trendy Praia da Barra (Barra Beach) in Inhambane, Vista Do Mar is a modern, tastefully furnished lodge which offers nine stylish air-conditioned rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms and magnificent sea views ...
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Each house sleeps up to eight guests, consisting of 5 stylishly appointed bedrooms, downstairs offers 2 double bedrooms sharing access to an en-suite with large bath and power shower. Upstairs offers 3 twin bedrooms, with a shared bathroom and exquisite outdoor shower
Tofo Bay is ideally situated along the well renowned Manta Coast - a popular dive site region for all levels of diving experience with over 30 dive sites to explore.
If you are in town in November then the annual dhow race is something not to be missed. It draws huge crowds and offers the winner substantial price money (almost the equivalent of their annual earnings!)
Visitors will be pleasantly treated with a game drive through the Maputo Special Reserve before reaching the Machangulo Peninsula. Spot various wildlife from elephants to giraffes, zebra, antelope, flamingos, crocodiles, hippos, birdlife among others ...
Zavora is a beautiful beach renowned for its huge protective reef running 2km parallel and close to the shoreline. This reef acts as a natural tidal pool with shallow, calm waters, perfect for activities such as snorkeling, swimming and fishing
The Island of Mozambique has played an important role since the 10th century in intercontinental trade to the East, in the 16th century is was an established and wealthy trading port for ships sailing on monsoon winds and where cargoes of ivory, gold and slaves were traded for fabrics and spices from India and Arabia.
Tofo Bay is ideally situated along the well renowned Manta Coast - a popular dive site region for all levels of diving experience with over 30 dive sites to explore.
Ponta Falsa (the tip of Pomene beach) has some great rocky cliff features including the "whole in the wall" and a huge blowhole. Explore the ruins of the Old Pomene Hotel which was once the holiday home of Samora Machel where one can admire beautiful bay views
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Quick Tips
Booking early is crucial !!
If you are serious about planning a holiday in Mozambique for Easter, the school holidays or during the Christmas festive season and New Year, then we highly suggest you start placing enquiries a few months in advance to avoid dissapointment. Eg: Start enquiring no later than October for the December holidays.
Believe it or not, people start enquiring as early as January for the December holidays.
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For better understanding, we have put together a brief summary guide of what each category means and to also give you an idea of what each associated icon refers to when you see them on listings & adverts.
Listed in alphabetical order
Backpackers Lodge:
Those who are on a tight budget should keep a lookout for this category icon. This type of establishment offers dormitory (shared) bedroom accommodation with other "Backpackers" generally using either single beds or bunk beds with a communal kitchen and shared ablutions.
Bar On-Site:
Meaning the venue has its own bar on-site with staff serving alcohol/non-alcohol beverages and perhaps "pub-grub" included. They may offer satellite TV for bar patrons to follow the latest sporting fixtures live and may also host live music on certain days / evenings.
Bed & Breakfast:
If an establishment has this icon, this means they either include breakfast in their rates or offer the opportunity for you to choose to include breakfast during your stay which is usually served to guests in an on-site breakfast room dinette or restaurant. Some B&B's offer basic / light (continental) breakfasts, Full English breakfasts or buffet style breakfast options.
Campsite / Glamping:
Either they offer camping grounds for you to pitch your own tent if on a tight budget and / or they have their own pre-setup tents for you to camp in, some offering private facilities (aka "Glamping") within their tents such as beds, a fridge, sofa and bathroom.
Conference Venue:
This means the establishment has a dedicated hall room specially arranged and equipped with most facilities to host important business meetings, teambuilding events or any other occasion alike.
Disabled Friendly Accommodation:
Goes without saying. Any establishment marked with this icon and listed under this category offers facilities for those who have reduced mobility. They may have basic facilities for these conditions or advanced. Kindly enquire with them directly for more information and/or specific requirements you may need.
Dive Charter:
These are dive centres who are a team of qualified dive instructors (PADI which means Professional Association of Diving Instructors) offering SCUBA diving lessons for clients and excursions to some of the best dive sites in the region for an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Eco Lodges:
Environmentally friendly establishments built by local communities using naturally sourced / non-toxic materials with the objective of protecting the surrounding habitat. These types of lodges range from rustic bush and beach to luxury accommodation. Not only does this movement protect the environment, but it also helps support local families.
Fishing Charter:
This means the associated business offers professional paid-for deep sea fishing charters / outings and excursions for those fishing enthusiasts (and for newbies). They generally have a fully equipped fishing boat and all the fishing gear ready for clients to bait up and cast a line. Their expertize, knowledge and experience will reward you with some of the best fishing spots for an action packed deep sea fishing experience.
For Sale:
If you're looking to invest or buy property in Mozambique, keep an eye out for this category for the latest in the property market.
Full Board Accommodation:
Full Board means breakfast, lunch and dinner (also known as "All Inclusive"). If a venue is listed under this category, then they either offer guests the choice of a full board meal plan during their stay or their rates by default include full board meals. a lot of these establishments will have private personal chefs serving guests top class cuisine.
Group Accommodation:
Because this is a popular search and request amongst many, we have created this specific category for exactly that - group accommodation which is very much the same as our Holiday Homes category. These are establishments that can cater and accommodate for large groups of 8 people and up in the same house / unit offering most self catering facilities as if you are "home away from home".
Guest House:
Similar to a typical B&B, a Guest House is usually a private house offering very few accommodation units all within the main building structure (or some seperately). Some serve home cooked meals within their in-house dining room specially catered to seat all their guests and offer a lounge area where fellow travellers can interact, socialize and share stories.
Holiday Home:
This type of accommodation is usually ideal for large groups of people going on holiday being a "home away from home" with numerous bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen for your self catering needs, lounge, toilets, braai/BBQ area, some with a swimming pool and some offering exclusive privacy.
Honeymoon / Romantic Accommodation:
Very self-explanatory. A venue will be listed under this category if they offer a specific luxury, private honeymoon suite or because our admin has "hand-picked" the establishment to be perfect for such an occasion based on their location and facilities offered. However, you are the best judge when it comes to planning that special getaway with your loved one anyway. Pssst ... and it doesn't have to be expensive either to enjoy, right?!
Hotel:
A hotel is generally a large premises that can accommodate a large amount of guests in many adjacent rooms grading from standard 2 sleeper units to "executive" luxury suites offering more in-room space and facilities. They generally have a restaurant and bar on-site for all day meals and drinks (quite often offered on a buffet dining basis). Other on-site facilities may include a swimming pool, gym, spa, in/outdoor entertainment area for kids, a conference / wedding room for meetings / ceremonies and a small shop.
Restaurant / Personal Chef(s) On-Site:
This indicates that the establishment has a small / large restaurant on-site for their guests (they may also accept walk-ins for non-guests) or they have on-board catering staff serving guests in their own private space or in a designated dining area.
Self Catering:
This type of establishment offers guests facilities required to cater / cook on their own terms whether it be within a holiday home for example or on communal grounds.
Spa:
This means the establishment has spa facilities and services offered to guests who are looking for personal treatments during their vacation.
Tours & Safaris:
These business services can range from swimming with dolphins, horse riding, city tours, boat tours, island tours, dhow tours to game drives and more. You'll have to click on their advert to find out more and what they have to offer.
Wedding Venue:
This means, the venue has all the on-site facilities and catering services to host large or small weddings and ceremonies. Depending on the size of the wedding, some may have enough units to accommodate all wedding guests.
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