Villa Sands is a boutique hotel on the western beach of Ilha de Moçambique, the historic Stone Town island in northern Mozambique. Villa Sands has 14 double rooms split between ground-floor atrium rooms and a rooftop terrace, several with ocean views.
Best for
Villa Sands suits travellers who want a beachfront base within Stone Town itself, close to the old town’s streets and waterfront
It suits less well guests who want ground-level rooms only, since some of its best rooms are on the rooftop terrace
Location
The hotel is on the western beach of Ilha de Moçambique. In a straight line it is about 457 m west of our Stone Town reference point.
Rooms and style at Villa Sands
Villa Sands has 14 double rooms: 8 ground-floor rooms set around an atrium and 6 rooftop terrace rooms, three with ocean views. Rooms have king beds convertible to twin, air conditioning, ceiling fans, mosquito nets and TV, and breakfast is included. Both room categories include daily cleaning as well as breakfast.
Facilities at Villa Sands
Verified facilities include a sunset terrace restaurant and bar serving fresh seafood, a hotel boat for ocean trips, spa and massage services, electric scooter rental, stand-up paddleboard rental, and a conference room. Snorkelling and whale-watching are arranged through the partner operator Ilha Blue Island Safaris.
Trade-offs and what to know
The official site does not state which specific rooms include sea views beyond the general room categories
No prices or check-in times are published on the site, so these need confirming directly with Villa Sands
Getting there and getting around
Villa Sands is on Ilha de Moçambique itself, reached via the bridge connecting the island to the mainland at Lumbo; onward activities such as boat trips and snorkelling are arranged by the hotel or its partner operator. Once on the island, Villa Sands is within walking distance of the old town’s main sights.
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 the exact room category (atrium or rooftop), whether an ocean view is included, meal arrangements beyond breakfast, and the hotel’s cancellation policy. It is also worth checking whether the free beach towels and lobby WiFi meet your needs, since these are the connectivity and beach amenities the hotel lists.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Villa Sands, 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.