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Fact Sheet Facilities & what to expect at Gala Gala Eco Resort
Self Catering Units
WiFi Access
*Fans
Mosquito Nets
Pool On-site
Restaurant On-site
Bar On-site
Free Parking
Daily Housekeeping
Backup Generators
Backup Solar Power
Power & Plug Points
4x4 Transfer Services
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*Bare in mind, most people report fans sufficient enough to cool themselves even over hot summer nights
Facilities
Free Unlimited WiFI
Bar/cocktail lounge
Spa
Beach (less than 500m)
Braai / barbecue - communal
Braai / barbecue - onsite
Braai/barbeque (some units)
Fishing (less than 3km)
Generator
Kitchen (fully equipped)
Kitchen communal
Kitchenette (some units)
Laundry facilities (less than 2km)
Nature trail (less than 2km)
Outdoor pool
Parking all onsite
Pets allowed by prior arrangement
Restaurant (less than 5km)
Restaurant onsite
Scuba diving (less than 10km)
Welcome to Gala-Gala Eco Resort. The word Gala-Gala means Gecko in the local dialect. The bush surroundings we enjoy are teaming with many Geckos so this was the inspiration for our name. The biodiversity of the area in and around the resort is extensive with an impressive variety of birds, butterflies and other indigenous & interesting wildlife.
Gala-Gala Eco Resort offers both the tranquil space for those who want to be away from the busy village, and a large number of activities for those looking for an active and exciting holiday. The resort offers different choices of accommodation from deluxe private ensuite cabanas, standard reed cabana perfect for families and groups to private camp sites with their own bathrooms. Gala-Gala offers a unique holiday experience difficult to match according to our many loyal returning visitors. The barefoot luxury & personal attention and service creates a space ideal for disconnecting from the rat race and relaxing. With many alluring features, it boasts a quiet sandy beach a short walk from the resort, Blowing Bubbles Diving dive centre on site, nature trails, amazing birds & Butterflies and pristine amenities. Only 1km from the markets of Ponta d Ouro you are treated to easy access to the vibe of the village but then you can retreat to the quiet of our resort to relax and unwind.
Note Unit also comes with a hammock, fan, mozzie net, plug points & electric lights. Serviced daily & bath towels are supplied
Enjoy our 3 deluxe reed cabanas: one 2-sleeper and two 4-sleepers. Nestled under cool indigenous trees, each cabana offers full privacy and is fully self-contained.
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Each cabana has a beautifully appointed main bedroom with a king size bed and a spacious ensuite bathroom, a well-equipped kitchen with a 2-plate gas cooker and fridge freezer and complimentary tea and coffee facilities. There is an outside dining and barbeque area looking on to a private garden space with seating, hammocks and an outside shower. In the cabanas there are fans, mozzie nets, shelving and dresser space, plug points & electric lights. The 4 sleeper deluxe cabanas have an additional cabana located adjacent to the main cabanas which also sleeps 2 people in a king size or twin share beds. This room shares the main bathroom through a separate door and is ideal for children or additional friends who want to join.
Food:
If you are self-catering – there is a local market, bottle stores, fish shop, mini supermarkets & butcher in the village so most things are available locally or you can bring your own. We do recommend you bring dairy products & meat as these are often harder to get and more costly.
If you are not self-catering, we offer delicious breakfasts & lunches on-site at our Blue Zebra café and bar and dinner is available at Sapphire Sands restaurant just a short 430 meter walk away. There are also a variety of other restaurants in the village offering a range of different cuisines.
Available in your room or on site:
Indulge in our amenities featuring
Bath Towels
Beach towels
Eco-friendly mozzie cream
Eco-friendly Shampoo & body soap
Toilet paper
Fans
Mozzie Net
Tea and coffee facilities
Fridge/freezer
2-plate gas cooker (no oven or microwave)
Private BBQ area
Drinkable tap water
Daily cabana servicing
Charcoal (additional cost)
Firelighters (additional cost)
Laundry service (additional cost)
Air-Conditioning
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7 x Standard 2 Sleeper Reed Cabanas (En-suite) Room Only
Note Each cabana has its own outside space with a bistro table and chairs
Stay in our 7 cozy 2-sleeper reed cabanas with en-suite bathrooms. Nestled in lush gardens, they offer shared facilities, perfect for individuals and families.
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Each cabana is a beautifully appointed bedroom with a king size bed or can be twin share and has an ensuite bathroom. In the cabanas there are fans, mozzie nets, shelving, and dresser space, plug points, electric lights and tea and coffee making facilities. Each cabana has its own outside space with a bistro table and chairs. These cabanas have the use of a spacious, generously equipped shared kitchen with gas cookers, plenty of fridge and freezer space and all the necessary cooking equipment. There is a beautiful lounge and dining area with plenty of space to relax and an outside garden next to the bar. There are barbeque facilities, a fire pit, and a splash pool under huge shady trees and surrounded by tropical palms and plants that attract abundant bird life.
Food:
If you are self-catering – there is a local market, bottle stores, fish shop, mini supermarkets & butcher in the village so most things are available locally or you can bring your own. We do recommend you bring dairy products & meat as these are often harder to get and more costly.
If you are not self-catering, we offer delicious breakfasts & lunches on-site at our Blue Zebra café and bar and dinner is available at Sapphire Sands restaurant just a short 430 meter walk away. There are also a variety of other restaurants in the village offering a range of different cuisines.
Available in your room or on site:
Bath towels and beach towels
Eco-friendly mozzie cream, shampoo, and body soap
Toilet paper
Fans
Mozzie nets
Tea and coffee facilities
Shared fridge/freezer and 2-plate gas cookers, but no oven or microwave
Enjoy our shared BBQ area
Rest assured that the tap water is drinkable
Cabanas and the kitchen are serviced daily
For extras, we provide charcoal, firelighters and laundry service at an additional cost
Air-Conditioning
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2 x Standard Reed Cabanas (no en-suite bathroom) Room Only
Note Each cabana has its own outside space with a bistro table and chairs
We offer 2 standard 2-sleeper reed cabanas without private bathrooms, nestled among lush gardens and tall trees. Shared facilities make them perfect for individuals and families.
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Each cabana is a bedroom with a king size bed or twin share and has separate shared bathrooms. The bathrooms are a very short distance from the cabanas and there are 2 complete bathrooms for 2 cabanas to share. In the cabanas there are fans, mozzie nets, shelving, and dresser space, plug points, electric lights. Each cabana has its own outside space with a bistro table and chairs. These cabanas have the use of a spacious, generously equipped shared kitchen with gas cookers, plenty of fridge and freezer space and all the necessary cooking equipment. There is a beautiful lounge and dining area with plenty of space to relax and an outside garden next to the bar. There are barbeque facilities, a fire pit and a splash pool under huge shady trees and surrounded by tropical palms and plants that attract abundant bird life. These cabanas are a very budget friendly option but still have the use of all the great facilities.
Food:
If you are self-catering – there is a local market, bottle stores, fish shop, mini supermarkets & butcher in the village so most things are available locally or you can bring your own. We do recommend you bring dairy products & meat as these are often harder to get and more costly.
If you are not self-catering, we offer delicious breakfasts & lunches on-site at our Blue Zebra café and bar and dinner is available at Sapphire Sands restaurant just a short 430 metre walk away. There are also a variety of other restaurants in the village offering a range of different cuisines.
Available in your room or on site:
Bath Towels
Beach towels (on request)
Toilet paper
Fans
Mozzie Net
Shared fridge/freezer
Shared 2-plate gas cookers (no oven or microwave)
Shared BBQ area
Drinkable tap water
Daily cabana & kitchen servicing
Charcoal (extra cost)
Firelighters (extra cost)
Laundry service (extra cost)
Everything you need for a relaxing stay surrounded by nature!
Note There is an outside dining area and barbeque in a private garden
There is only One. The Rainbow cottage is a two-sleeper stand-alone Deluxe cottage, it has a small private garden with a barbeque area and the only unit with air-conditioning.
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The Rainbow cottage has a beautifully appointed main bedroom with a double bed and ensuite bathroom. Inside there is a dining area and kitchenette with a 2-plate gas cooker and bar fridge freezer and complimentary tea and coffee facilities. There is an outside dining area and barbeque in a private garden. In this cottage there an air- conditioner, mozzie nets, shelving and dresser space, plug points & electric lights.
Food:
If you are self-catering – there is a local market, bottle stores, fish shop, mini supermarkets & butcher in the village so most things are available locally or you can bring your own. We do recommend you bring dairy products & meat as these are often harder to get and more costly.
If you are not self-catering, we offer delicious breakfasts & lunches on-site at our Blue Zebra café and bar and dinner is available at Sapphire Sands restaurant just a short 430 meter walk away. There are also a variety of other restaurants in the village offering a range of different cuisines.
Note Each campsite has their own private bathroom with a shower, toilet and basin
Experience Spacious Serenity: Private, Shaded Campsites with All the Comforts at Gala-Gala Eco Resort.
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Our large camp sites each have their own private bathroom with a shower, toilet and basin. There is an outside wash up area, private barbeque facilities, lights and a power point on each site. The sites are grassed and level with large shady trees that suit caravan or trailer . The sites are separated from each other with privacy fences and gardens and each site is approximately 12 x 20 meters, so there is plenty of space for families and large groups. The large sparkling campground pool is adjacent to the sites and surrounded by grassy lawns and tropical gardens ideal for relaxing and cooling off after a day on the beach.
Our eco-friendly principals for our camp sites:
We ask that you keep noise pollution to a minimum. Music must be kept to a minimum and no music or loud noise is allowed after 10pm or before 7am.
Boat engines may not be run for extended periods and not before 7am. Please don’t mess or dispose of boat fuel or oil on the ground.
Quad bikes are not allowed without prior permission from the resort managers.
We do not allow fires to be made on the ground please use the barbeque area supplied or your own fire drum. Please be mindful of fire hazards.
All rubbish must be placed in the bins provided for recycling.
Water must be used sparingly and please don’t wash sand into the shower drains.
There is a campground pool for your enjoyment & convenience.
Our reed cabana accommodation part of our resort has separate facilities from the camp sites. Campers are welcome to use the bar, Wi-Fi and general lounge area but not the kitchens, bathrooms and barbeque facilities. Please respect the privacy of the other clients staying in the accommodation.
Available on your site or at the lodge:
Toilet paper is provided
There is a private barbeque and wash-up area on site
You can drink the tap water
Bathrooms are serviced daily
Charcoal is available at an additional cost
Firelighters are available at an additional cost
Ice is available at an additional cost
Laundry service is available at an additional cost.
Gala Gala Eco Resort 2024 - 2025 Rates: *Rates are subject to change without prior notice
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From R750 Per Unit:
Based on the 2 Sleeper Standard Reed Cabana (no en-suite bathroom) which would = R375 per person sharing when the rate is divided by 2 people. See our rates table for more information.
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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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