Bush Beach Hostel is a beachfront hostel in Bairro Desse, Vilanculos, Mozambique, offering both dormitory beds and private rooms around a garden and terrace. Bush Beach Hostel sits close to Vilankulos Beach and a short distance from Vilankulo Airport.
Best for
Bush Beach Hostel suits backpackers and budget-minded travellers wanting a beachfront base with a restaurant and bar in Vilanculos.
It suits guests wanting full hotel-style privacy and services less well, since dormitory beds are part of the room mix.
Location
The hostel is in Bairro Desse, Vilanculos, close to Vilankulos Beach and Vilankulo Airport. In a straight line it is about 1.5 km south-east of our Vilankulo town reference point.
Rooms and style at Bush Beach Hostel
Stated room types include a Double Room with Sea View of about 20 square metres with a private bathroom and balcony, a Family Room with Garden View with two double beds, and a Bed in a 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room, giving a mix of private and shared accommodation.
Facilities at Bush Beach Hostel
Verified facilities include a garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, an outdoor fireplace and barbecue facilities, plus free WiFi in public areas and free on-site parking. The restaurant serves African cuisine for breakfast, lunch, dinner, high tea and cocktail hour, with halal, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Trade-offs and what to know
Some accommodation at Bush Beach Hostel is in a shared 6-bed dormitory, which will not suit guests wanting full privacy.
As a hostel-style property, facilities are more basic than at a full-service hotel.
Getting there and getting around
Vilanculos is reached by road or by air via Vilankulo Airport, and Bush Beach Hostel offers an airport shuttle for guests needing transport from the airport or around town; the property notes it can help arrange local activities.
Explore the area
- Vilankulo 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
Confirm the exact room or dormitory bed type and bed configuration, breakfast arrangements (breakfast is an optional extra), the pet policy and cash payment requirements before booking, as availability for private rooms is limited.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Bush Beach Hostel, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand.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.

