Lagoon Living
An exclusive setting that was once the Port Captain’s residence is now the upmarket Casa do Capitao, nestling among rustic colonial architecture in an area that combines a mixture of old world Portuguese and Muslim cultures and architecture.
Situated in the town of Inhambane and overlooking Inhambane Lagoon in central Mozambique, the hotel is 500 km north of Maputo with easy access from flights out of Maputo and Johannesburg.
The hotel hosts 25 full service standard rooms that each comes complete with air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, an outdoor patio, walk in shower and plasma screen TV. There are five apartments of two rooms each, with self catering facilities and state-of-the-art electronics. The Presidential Suite, which can also be used as a honeymoon suite, comes with a private spa bath and full services. The rooms extend along the shore, facing out across the lagoon. The decor consists of a palette of natural fabrics and woods, and Casa do Capitao provides the finest choice of accommodation in the area.
Children up to the age of 12 are accommodated free of charge (excluding breakfast) when staying with one full paying adult. Children aged 13 and older are charged as adults and accommodated in their own rooms.
A magnificent restaurant, which extends 80 metres over the lagoon, has a varied menu, the speciality of which is fresh fish caught daily. The restaurant’s chefs have chosen to combine local dishes (which have a strong Portuguese flavour), with other menu items from the region. The restaurant terrace is perfect for watching the sun set over the lagoon, before heading to the adjacent bar for a cocktail or for a dip in the pool.
Casa do Capitao is known as the manta ray and shark capital of the world, but is also perfect for exploring the nearby areas, with both town tours and boat charters readily available. Visiting the local market is an eclectic experience of Mozambique arts and crafts, while a visit to the 170-year-old cathedral in the city is a must. Visitors can take a dhow across the lagoon to the Maxixe village, and then meander through the market of Mozambique’s oldest village where you will find the best fresh bread in the country. Minutes away from Casa do Capitao is its sister hotel, The Barra Beach Club.
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For more information and bookings, contact Signature Life Hotels on +27 31 312 6250 or visit www.signaturelife.co.za.
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