Azura Benguerra Island is a boutique retreat on Benguerra Island, in the Bazaruto Archipelago off Mozambique’s Inhambane coast. Azura Benguerra Island is arranged as a collection of private beach villas rather than a conventional hotel block, each with its own pool and outdoor living space facing the Indian Ocean.
Best for
Azura Benguerra Island suits couples and small groups wanting a private-villa retreat with diving and water-based activities close at hand.
It suits less well travellers on a tight budget or seeking a large resort with many other guests, since access is by helicopter and the retreat is built around a small number of villas.
Location
The retreat stands on the western side of Benguerra Island, within the Bazaruto Archipelago Marine National Park, Inhambane Province. In a straight line it is about 23.3 km south of our Bazaruto Island reference point.
Rooms and style at Azura Benguerra Island
Azura Benguerra Island offers six villa categories — Beach Villa, Luxury Beach Villa, Infinity Beach Villa, Royal Beach Villa, Villa Amizade and Presidential Villa — each with a private pool, a Beach Sala, a sunbathing deck and an outdoor dining table; exact bedroom counts per category are best confirmed when booking.
Facilities at Azura Benguerra Island
Verified facilities include the Star Bar, the Jellyfish Restaurant, a wine cellar, a spa, a PADI 5-Star dive centre, a library with television and a boutique shop, alongside a dedicated butler-host service for each villa.
Trade-offs and what to know
Guests reach Azura Benguerra Island only by air and then a short helicopter transfer from Vilanculos, so a visit needs advance planning rather than a simple road trip.
The retreat is built around a small number of private villas rather than a large hotel, so guests wanting extensive public facilities or a busy social scene may find it quiet.
Getting there and getting around
Access to Azura Benguerra Island is by scheduled flight to Vilanculos Airport on the Mozambican mainland, followed by a helicopter transfer to the island; there is no road access to the property.
Explore the area
- Bazaruto Archipelago National Park travel guide
- Vilankulo & Bazaruto: region guide
- Where to stay in Vilankulo & Bazaruto: choosing a base
- Mozambique accommodation: how to choose a region
Before you book
Before booking, confirm which villa category is available, the helicopter transfer schedule and luggage allowance, meal inclusions at the Jellyfish Restaurant, and cancellation terms.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Azura Benguerra Island, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand. Use the Check Availability button on this page to see the current options offered by the independent booking provider. Mozambique Travel Guide does not set prices, hold inventory or take payment.