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Fact Sheet Facilities & what to expect at Belo Recife Lodge & Resort
Self Catering Units
Airconditioned Units
*Fans
Beach Access
Pool On-site
Restaurant On-site
Secured Parking
Daily Housekeeping (optional)
24hr Security
4x4 Transfer Services
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*Bare in mind, most people report fans sufficient enough to cool themselves even over hot summer nights
Our resort is situated on a large 8ha site in Ponta Malongane offering breathtaking panoramic ocean views
Amongst coastal bush forest, fronted by unspoilt beach - a tranquil haven for adventurers and pleasure seekers
30 x hotel rooms
10 x self catering forest chalets
All units have Airconditioning
Sumptuous lounge and large pool deck presenting stunning views over the ocean
Perfect holiday venue for families and romantic couples
Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus are available in the dining room
24 Hour Security
Assistance with Luggage by Resort staff
Daily maid and house-keeping services offered (at a reasonable price)
All amenities of Belo Recife offered to clients and owners of chalets free of charge
Payments at the Resort can be done using a Visa Card or Cash
Sufficient Parking available for guests
Enjoy attractions and activities such as deep sea fishing, paddling, scuba diving, snorkelling and dolphin watching just a few kilometres away
*4x4 is essential to reach our resort
Belo Recife is a 30 bedroom & 10 forest chalet resort situated on a large 8ha site in Ponta Malongane, just 9.8km from Ponta do Ouro. The hotel is perfectly located for guests to enjoy the tranquillity Mozambique has to offer as well as attractions such as deep sea fishing, paddling, scuba diving, snorkelling and dolphin watching just a few kilometres away in Ponta do Ouro.
The lodge offers an on-site restaurant and has a sumptuous lounge and large pool deck presenting stunning views over the ocean. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus are available in the dining room.
For a family holiday in the sun or a romantic getaway, Belo Recife captures the feel of Mozambique.
Accommodation
The Lodge at Belo Recife was established in 2010 as a pocket friendly 30 bedroom accommodation situated on a large 8ha site in Ponta Malongane, just 13km from Ponta do Ouro. Providing a basic yet comfortable and well appointed alternative to other options available locally allowing you the freedom to explore the area or simply relax at the pool.
Note 2 of which have self catering facilities. Some units also have private BBQ / braai areas
The Lodge consists 30 twin en-suite rooms (2 of which have self catering facilities), sleeping 2 pax. There is a restaurant in the hotel with breakfast lunch and supper available. The largest pool and viewing deck on the strip. Ponta Malongane village is 4.5km south of the hotel.
Note Located approximately 50m from the each. Each chalet has a veranda where you can enjoy a gas braai
The hotel owns 10 self catering 2 bedroom forest chalets. The chalets sleep 2 adults and 2 children per unit. There is a restaurant in the hotel with breakfast lunch and supper available. The largest pool and viewing deck in the area. Ponta Malongane village is 4.5km south of the hotel.
The air-conditioned Forest Chalets accommodates 2 adults and 2 kids only. It has 2 rooms one with a queen size bed and the other has a bunk bed. It also has a toilet and bathroom, lounge. A
small kitchenette with a 4 plate stove, a fridge, cutlery, pots/pans, glasses and mugs.they have a shared shower and toilet. A veranda where you can have a gas braai.
24 Hour Security
Self Catering
On arrival we offer reception of guests
Assistance in opening and letting of chalets
Assistance with Luggage by Resort staff
Maid and house-keeping offered at ZAR 100.00 per day
All amenities of Belo Recife offered to clients and owners of chalets free of charge
Restaurant
Breakfast, Lunch and dinner menus are available in the dining room. Payments at the Resort can be done using a Visa Card or Cash. All menus have got both prices in Rands as well as Meticais.
Amenities at Belo Recife
Outdoor:
Grill
Garden
Terrace/Patio
Picnic area
Pool:
Outdoor pool
Dining:
Microwave
Restaurant
Lounge
Refrigerator
Parking and transportation:
Parking
Boat, trailer and jetski storage area
Accessibility and suitability:
Increased accessibility
Reconnect with Nature
Embrace a lifestyle in harmony with your natural environment. Situated at the southern tip of Mozambique amongst coastal bush forest, fronted by unspoilt beach, Belo Recife is a tranquil haven for adventurers and pleasure seekers.
Activities in the Area Include:
Stunning Beaches
Bird Watching
Whale & Dolphin Watching
Scuba Diving
Deep Sea Fishing
Sea Paddling / Kayaking
Snorkelling
Tours to local baracas
Forest Hikes
Transfer to and from border
Transfer to and from Ponta do Ouro
Trips to Maputo Special Reserve
and So Much More
Please note: Activities are not offered directly through Belo Recife, however we can make bookings by request to the relevant activity providers on the request of guests.
Weddings & Functions
Belo Recife is a fabulous venue for a wedding. with pristine white beaches backdrop. Our friendly staff will ensure that they provide a warm and stress free function on your special day. The staff will make put together what you have planned which will leave you to enjoy your special day to the fullest.
We can cater for 120 – 150 Guests.
Ceremony Venues Pool Deck:
A beautiful set up on Belo Recife pool deck. A wooden gazebo structure is set up with white draping around it. The pool area decorated with either bamboo lights or Chinese lanterns as the sun sets. Covered chairs are placed around the pool area and your guests will be able to see the wedding proceedings clearly.
Dining Hall Venue:
The dining hall is air conditioned and can be private. We can decorate and drape this area to suit the bridal couple. Venue includes the following:
Tables & Chairs
White linen table cloths
Cutlery
Crockery
Glassware
Table for Wedding Cake
Bar & waiter service
Belo Recife Staff to set-up and clean-up venues
Additional charges:
Wedding cake
Accommodation & meals for musicians brought in
Decorations
Flowers
Priest
A couple is not able to get officially married here in Mozambique unless they are resident in the country. It is advised that the marriage legalities to be performed in your home country as a couple is not officially married in Mozambique, unless the couple is a citizen of the country.
Photographer
Bring your own photographer.
Flowers & Decor
Bubbles and flower petals are a suggestion to wishing the bridal couple good luck instead of confetti.
Music
The local, rural church choir can be arranged to sing during the ceremony. The songs are normally either Portuguese or Bitonga, the local language spoken in the area. They will charge a nominal fee.
A local musician or DJ can be arranged and will be charged accordingly.
Marimba and steel drum band: Maximum 2 hours. To be charged accordingly.
Music will be turned down at 22h00 to avoid disturbing other Lodge guests. If the wedding party takes the entire lodge the music can be played loudly until the party ends.
Should you wish to bring your own DJ, he would have to supply his own equipment, as we only have a CD player.
Wedding Cake
A simple wedding cake can be made at the lodge at an extra charge, to be discussed with the Food and Beverage Manager Should you require a more professional cake this will have to be brought with you.
Menu's
Menus are designed around your requests and preferences. We are able to offer a Table d'hôte, Full Buffet and Set Menu. Please discuss your ideas directly with the Lodge and the Food and Beverage Managers when you visit for a site inspection. Menus will be confirmed 60 days prior to the wedding. The menu will be at no extra cost involved if the guests are booked on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Package.
Belo Recife Lodge & Resort 2024 Rates: *Rates are subject to change without prior notice
Do the Calculation
From R850 Per Unit:
Based on the hotel Room per night (sleeps 2) during Low Season which would = R425 per person sharing when the rate is divided by 2 people. See our rates table for more information.
If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit
If cancelling 60 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the deposit
Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: Guests need to have paid for their accommodation IN FULL before arriving at the hotel. Hotel Belo Recife reserves the right to refuse accommodation to any guests who have not paid for their accommodation in full. Full payment is due 14 days before arrival. There is a minimum 5 night stay mandate from 15 December to 5 January.
Please be aware that there is no bar on the property.
Our Location Distances and Map Location of Belo Recife Lodge & Resort in Ponta Malongane, Mozambique
Driving Times & Distance Chart
From major landmarks, cities and towns to Ponta Malongane
If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit
If cancelling 60 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the deposit
Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: Guests need to have paid for their accommodation IN FULL before arriving at the hotel. Hotel Belo Recife reserves the right to refuse accommodation to any guests who have not paid for their accommodation in full. Full payment is due 14 days before arrival. There is a minimum 5 night stay mandate from 15 December to 5 January.
Please be aware that there is no bar on the property.
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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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So we've provided a handy currency converter tool at the bottom left-hand side of your screen (or under 'Useful Tools' if you're on a mobile device) to convert these currencies into yours.
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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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