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Catembe Beach Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront lodge with outdoor pool

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Interior detail
Front of property
Outdoor pool
Desk, free WiFi
Presidential Suite, Sea View | Living area

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Rua B No. 67, Bairro Chali, Catembe, Maputo
  • Place, Maputo Botanical Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Maputo Cathedral
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Maputo City Hall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, Sea View

Presidential Suite, Sea View

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Suite, Partial Sea View (Queen)

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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TV

Room, Mixed Dorm (10 Beds)

  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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TV

Room, Mixed Dorm (8 Beds)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

About the area

Maputo

On the beach.Your stay at this Catembe lodge places you within 9 miles (15 km) of Louis Tregardt Memorial Garden and National Art Museum. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Maputo City Hall and Cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Conceição.
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What's nearby

  • Praca dos Trabalhadores - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Maputo Botanical Gardens - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Maputo Cathedral - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Maputo City Hall - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Maputo Central Market - 9 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dhow Mozambique - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Zambi - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Aska - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Catembe Gallery Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sabor do Sempre - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Catembe Beach Lodge

Family-friendly beachfront lodge with outdoor pool
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Catembe Beach Lodge.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Maputo lodge.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Catembe Beach Lodge offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. This Maputo lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Catembe Beach Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 6.00 for adults and USD 6.00 for children
  • An in-room safe is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Catembe Beach Lodge Maputo
Catembe Beach Maputo
Catembe Beach
Catembe Beach Lodge Lodge
Catembe Beach Lodge Maputo
Catembe Beach Lodge Lodge Maputo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Catembe Beach Lodge to the airport?

Catembe Beach Lodge is 9.3 mi (33-min drive) away from the Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Catembe Beach Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Catembe Beach Lodge.

How close is Catembe Beach Lodge to the beach?

This lodge is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Catembe Beach Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Catembe Beach Lodge, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 6.00 for adults and USD 6.00 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Catembe Beach Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Catembe Beach Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Catembe Beach Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this lodge.

Does Catembe Beach Lodge have a pool?

Catembe Beach Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Catembe Beach Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Catembe Beach Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Catembe Beach Lodge to downtown Maputo?

Catembe Beach Lodge is 2.8 mi away from Maputo.

Catembe Beach Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 26 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tshwarelo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The people were kind there was no WiFi The mosquitoes we too much The facilitiy was near the beach at least the restaurants were near the facility
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mthobisi Thabani

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its ungortunate that I did book but could not reach the place. I did go to Maputo but looking at the distance from maputo, I decided to book somewhere else, so I can not say much. My money went down to drain.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mm

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

AHMED M

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
NOT-SO-GOOD The kitchen very horrible (0% hygiene), the service is non-professional to the level of you can be annoying. I called them before the booking to ask them about the WiFi, they said: YES! we have. then I arrived and there is no wifi.I was waiting the receptionist until mid-night to solve the problem, then she brings her phone to open Hotspot. The location in very far for whom do not have a car! the beach is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mduduzi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Catembe

Amazing stay enjoyed everything however hotel needs some TLC, staff was helpful and the view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

George, Fergus ontario.

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a beautiful view of the ocean and you can access it from the property, nice walk on beach. Property has a nice pool that was kept clean. Friendly staff that helped me get on my way to mozembique, bus etc
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Carl Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Valentins

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

Terrible place. Badly maintained. Lack of service. Do not be fooled by the advert. One bed had a bloodstain on the sheet, the bare lamps hang on the wire, wall sockets are out of the wall. The place is badly maintained. No meals are available, but we would have been afraid to eat there
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it´s the best place to stay behind Maputo's Bayin front of Maputo's bay, with the best views. Very kindly people, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Staff & service

Barely a hotel

This place is barely a hotel. While the staff were friendly, the service isn't there, unless you ask and pursue. On holiday Sunday it was understaffed and the two present were going nuts. The beach was not clean like stated in some reviews. Staff would rather sit around doing nothing (or on their phones) than pick up the garbage on the beach. Internet worked sometimes in the restaurant only (great fish dinner, but don't look at the kitchen!) and not at all for the whole day (a Monday) when the manager had the day off, or so we were told. There are no bed nets in the rooms, and the first morning I killed nine mosquitoes, most of which were heavy with (our?) blood. With a little serious care and attention the great view and cheap cold beer could be complemented with an acceptable place to stay for a few days. Check out the place down the road (Gallery) for a very nice place though more expensive and a real restaurant...and O Farol Restaurant about two km down the beach towards the bridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Bongani

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My sanity was rudely interrupted

Good day . We had a very welcoming arrival from the reception assistant however Management !!!!! Management lacked soft skills , her communication skills was very poor , it’s either she needs training or she is just a miserable women , shout out to George for actually trying to fill the gaps that the Manager failed to fill. I work in a customer service environment as well and I know what it’s like to give excellent customer Service therefore I expect it when visiting well known lodges , this lodge needs to SHUT DOWN !!! The kitchen is very unhygienic and maybe you shouldn’t clean the swimming pool when you have guests how about doing it before they arrive so they can actually make use of it ! Your pool needs to be painted and there was no insectersiders!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

Average

My stay was just average, The language was a big barrier I couldn't communicate with some of the lodge staff members because they do not understand English
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Ed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Kamogelo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WORST TRAVEL EXPERIENCE EVER !!

This was the worst travel experience that I’ve ever had !! The lodge was completely different to what I had seen online. The disappointment of arriving at a foreign country and being uncomfortable at your place of accommodation. I’m not even sure how this place was rated 3 stars because quite frankly, it doesn’t even deserve a star rating. This just shows that Hotels.com do not inspect the properties they have listed on their site. I am beyond upset and so disappointed and this just ruined my entire stay. The property states that they have WiFi yet they don’t. DON’T book this property because it’s a scam !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thokozani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Sylvie

Disliked: Staff & service

Dl

Was not so bad but you have to do more for service department Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

OBAFEMI T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

OBAFEMI T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

OBAFEMI T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Evilasio J S

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025