Nestled between dunes, coastal forest and coconut palms right at the beach Travessia is an Eco Beach Lodge that is all about understated barefoot-luxury.
A mere one and a half hours drive from the airport of Inhambane, and just six kilometers of sand track away from the main road.
The lodge is accessible enough for a long weekend break and yet remotely enough still to give you an instant cast-away feeling.
Take a walk on the endless beach, relax in the shade of the palm grove, paddle out or gaze at the sea from the rim-flow pool, or accept an invite from the neighboring community.
Sophisticated whilst down to earth, with no-one around for miles, Travessia is for families, individual travelers and couples alike.
The focus is on delivering an authentic bush and beach experience that is sustainable, participative and professional. The guests enjoy an unpretentious and honest atmosphere allowing for a relaxing and real holiday that inspires to explore, dream and discover.
Hotel's team strive to bring supportive energy and commitment to guests, the community hotel's team is working with and to the environment. The process of inclusion engages each individual and the ability to make people feel respected and valued is essential to the success of Travessia.
Good quality of accommodation and professional service is important to us. Whilst hotel's team recognize the challenges that remote locations such as Travessia bring, hotel's team continuously work on developing the staff and improving the offering to ensure the guests experience authentic, laid-back luxury.
The lodge is built among the dunes along the beach, nestled between bush and palm trees and with carefully chosen spots to maximize privacy and seaviews whilst maintaining proximity of the rooms to the lounge, restaurant and the beach.
The buildings are constructed on elevated wooden decks with timber and roll-up canvas walls under a roof thatched with local makuti.
Wooden walkways lead from the rooms to the Lodge’s reception area and restaurant, with a lounge and a spacious deck, overlooking the palm grove and the sea.
The lodge is entirely solar powered – ensuring a light environmental footprint.
Casa Tartaruga is the family room that can accommodate four people in either two king size or twin beds. The room is open plan with a canvas screen between the beds as a visual seperation, but otherwise open.
It is therefore ideal for a family with children or a group of four really good friends who don’t mind sleeping dorm-style.
It is equipped with mosquito nets, ensuite bathroom facilities with separate toilet and outdoor shower, large deck with hammock and 180 degree sea views.
A fifth bed could be accommodated for a family of five.
It comes with queen size bed, mosquito net, ensuite bathroom with separate toilet and shower, as well as a wooden deck with hammock and sea views.
Casa Madeira is the friendly wooden house, perched on top of a dune with 360° views.
Casa Baleia is a double room with king size or twin beds, mosquito nets, ensuite bathroom with separate toilet and outdoor shower, large deck with hammock and sea views.
The room is approximately 80m from the main house and restaurant.
Casa de Mel is the most secluded of all the rooms, approximately 150m away from the restaurant and lounge. It is a double room with king size or twin beds, mosquito nets, ensuite bathroom with separate toilet and outdoor shower, large deck with hammock and sea views.
The room can accommodate one extra bed for an accompanying child.
The lodge offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the lodge's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning.
A short walk from the restaurant will take you to the beach bar and rim-flow plunge pool. Here, you can stretch out on the locally made loungers whilst enjoying 360 degree views over the endless coastline and a sea of palm trees of the hinterland.
If the weather is right, hotel's team invites for an early afternoon braai on the pool deck. The bar is stocked with local beers, soft drinks, a selection of South African wines and spirits, and everything you need for the good old G&T for when the sun sets
The menu is inspired by what is in season and available at the local markets and shops. For fresh fish or crayfish hotel's team like to rely on the local spear-fishermen. Whilst mango, pawpaw or avocado are seasonal, the coconuts are available all year round!
For breakfast hotel's team serves cereal, yoghurt and fruit, rolls or home-baked bread with honey, jam, peanut butter, marmite or cheese. Order your English breakfast with eggs, bacon, beans and tomato.
For lunch hotel's team goes light, usually with a salad, sandwiches or a burger. Dinner is served family style at the large communal table or as a buffet.
Hotel's team usually prepare a fish or meat dish with different side servings and salad.
Gaze at the sea from the rim-flow pool.
Guests at Travessia enjoy water activities such as boogie boarding or canoeing and bushwalks to the neighboring communities.
Staff can assist you plan and book day trips to Inhambane or Tofu for diving or snorkeling experiences.
Walk the endless beach which you only have to share with a handful of local fishermen and occasionally the kids of the neighbouring villages.
Mozambique sports world class dive sites, with whale sharks, manta rays or dolphins being a common sight off the shores. Hotel's team gladly organise your snorkelling or diving trip.
Join us on one of the weekly shopping trips to Maxixe and browse the maze of the local market. Hotel's team also gladly takes you on a tour through the communities.
Spacious rooms allow for extra beds. Comfort food with lots of fruit and veggies. Space for children to roam around without getting in the way of those seeking tranquility.
Finger food lunch at the beach. A friendly, flexible team makes it happen.
TRAVESSIA BEACH LODGE
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