Terraço das Quitandas is a guest house on Rua Cabral, in the Stone Town area of Ilha de Moçambique in northern Mozambique. Terraço das Quitandas has 6 air-conditioned suites and is run on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Best for
Terraço das Quitandas suits travellers who want a small, design-led guest house within walking distance of Stone Town’s streets
It suits less well larger groups, since the property has only 6 suites in total
Location
The guest house is at Rua Cabral c/ Av. da República 26, within Stone Town on Ilha de Moçambique. In a straight line it is about 153 m north of our Stone Town reference point.
Rooms and style at Terraço das Quitandas
Terraço das Quitandas has 6 air-conditioned suites. The official site does not give further detail on bedding configuration within each suite. Guests wanting a particular suite should ask the property directly, since the site describes the suites collectively rather than individually.
Facilities at Terraço das Quitandas
Verified facilities include an honesty bar, a terrace, an internal courtyard, a games and reading salon, two balconies, three recreation rooms and a large garden. The property is run on a bed-and-breakfast basis. The recreation rooms and reading salon are described as shared guest spaces rather than part of individual suites.
Trade-offs and what to know
The site does not specify bed configurations or maximum occupancy per suite
No prices or check-in times are published on the official site, so these need confirming directly
Getting there and getting around
Terraço das Quitandas is within Stone Town on Ilha de Moçambique, reached on foot from the island’s central streets; the island itself is reached via the bridge from the mainland at Lumbo. Ilha de Moçambique’s Stone Town streets are narrow and pedestrian, so the final approach to the guest house is on foot.
Explore the area
- Ilha de Moçambique travel guide
- Ilha de Moçambique & Nampula: region guide
- Where to stay in Ilha de Moçambique & Nampula: choosing a base
- Mozambique accommodation: how to choose a region
Before you book
Before booking, confirm which suite is offered, breakfast timing, garden or courtyard access, and the property’s cancellation terms. It is also worth asking whether the courtyard or terrace can be booked for private use during a stay.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Terraço das Quitandas, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand.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.

