Azura Marlin Beach is a beach retreat on Benguerra Island, in Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago, run by the same operator as neighbouring Azura Benguerra Island. Azura Marlin Beach was relaunched as a more contemporary property built around ten villas facing the beach, with its own restaurant, dive centre and fishing centre on site.
Best for
Azura Marlin Beach suits divers, anglers and couples wanting a livelier, more contemporary island base than a traditional bush-style lodge.
It suits less well travellers seeking total seclusion, since the ten villas share a communal pool, restaurant and rooftop terrace rather than being fully self-contained.
Location
Azura Marlin Beach stands on Benguerra Island within the Bazaruto Archipelago Marine National Park, Inhambane Province. In a straight line it is about 27.7 km south of our Bazaruto Island reference point.
Rooms and style at Azura Marlin Beach
The property comprises ten villas across three categories — Beach Villa, Beach Villa Grande and Villa Vista; specific bedroom layouts and sleeping capacity per category should be confirmed directly before booking.
Facilities at Azura Marlin Beach
Verified facilities include a main restaurant and cocktail lounge, a rooftop terrace, a communal swimming pool, a boutique shop, a PADI 5-Star dive centre and a dedicated fishing centre offering tag-and-release black marlin fishing.
Trade-offs and what to know
Access is only by helicopter transfer from Vilanculos, so a visit needs advance flight and transfer planning rather than a simple road journey, and this adds to the overall cost and lead time of a trip.
The pool, restaurant and lounge at Azura Marlin Beach are shared communal spaces rather than private to each villa, which suits some guests less well than a fully private retreat with its own facilities.
Getting there and getting around
Guests reach Azura Marlin Beach via a scheduled flight to Vilanculos Airport followed by a helicopter transfer to Benguerra Island; there is no road access.
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 Azura Marlin Beach, confirm which villa category is available, the fishing and diving programme on offer, transfer timing and luggage limits for the helicopter leg, and meal arrangements at the main restaurant and cocktail lounge.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Azura Marlin Beach, 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.