Reef Resort is a beachfront resort of self-catering houses and villas on Praia de Xai-Xai in Gaza Province, Mozambique. Reef Resort is built around 19 individual units, each with its own splash pool, and includes an on-site seafood restaurant looking over the beach.
Best for
Reef Resort suits groups or families wanting a private pool and beach access on Praia de Xai-Xai
it suits solo travellers on a tight budget less well, since units are whole houses and villas rather than single rooms
Location
The resort is on Rua de Marginale, Praia de Xai-Xai. In a straight line it is about 12.2 km south-east of our Xai-Xai town reference point.
Rooms and style at Reef Resort
There are 19 beach houses and villas in total, each air-conditioned and fitted with its own private splash pool; the official site does not break the total down by bedroom count. Because all 19 units are self-catering houses or villas rather than hotel rooms, guests should expect to arrive with their own supplies or shop locally for the length of their stay.
Facilities at Reef Resort
Verified facilities include the 70-seat Café Pescador restaurant (open daily), Wi-Fi, a conference room, private beach access and boat tours run from the resort. The resort’s beach frontage is used for its stated whale- and dolphin-watching activity, alongside the boat tours it runs directly from the property.
Trade-offs and what to know
The official site does not state check-in or check-out times
specific bedroom counts per house or villa are not published, so this needs confirming when booking
Getting there and getting around
The official site notes the resort is roughly a three-hour drive from Maputo, reached by road along the southern coastal route to Xai-Xai. Reef Resort sits directly on the Praia de Xai-Xai beachfront road, making the final approach straightforward once in the Xai-Xai area.
Explore the area
- Xai-Xai travel guide
- Maputo & Southern Coast: region guide
- Where to stay in Maputo & Southern Coast: choosing a base
- Mozambique accommodation: how to choose a region
Before you book
Confirm which house or villa type is being booked, bedroom and bathroom count, whether boat tours need pre-booking, and check-in/out times before travelling. It is worth checking directly whether a stay includes daily housekeeping or meals at Café Pescador, since the official site describes the restaurant but does not state whether it is included in a house or villa booking.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Reef Resort, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand.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.