Jays Beach Lodge

6 Bed Chalet (added by manager 13 Dec 2018)

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Peaceful resort right by a white sand beach in Macaneta
A 40-kilometre drive from Maputo for city tours and boat trips
Swimming pool, restaurant and barbecue facilities on site

Well now, isn’t Jay quite the lucky thing? A beach lodge just behind the dunes, a mere few strides from the white sands and the glittering waters of the Indian Ocean… it’s like something out of those daydreams you have on a Monday morn. Real it is though, and you can grab yourself a slice of this beachside lifestyle with a jaunt to Jays Beach Lodge, right on the shoreline in Macaneta and 40 kilometres north of Maputo. This quiet resort makes a fab place to kick back for a few days (or months, or forever…), pottering on and off the beach and perhaps occasionally heading out for horse rides, boat trips or deep sea fishing (BYO boat; the site has a deep sea fishing licence). Decide to dedicate yourself entirely to days on site and you’ll not get bored: facilities here include a volleyball area, football goals and a playground, and there’s an open-air pool for those days when the sea looks a little rough round the edges. Naturally with a beach comes a barbecue, and all the bits you’ll need are in place here – no need to lug charcoal, so just come along armed with bits to grill (a stop at the fish market in Marracuene, 25 minutes away, is a fine idea). Sunk so far into that indolent lifestyle that you can’t bear to lift a finger? Sidle over to the bar-restaurant and have the friendly folks there supply you with meals and drinks while you continue your day of lounging at the outdoor tables.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Bush

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Jays Beach Lodge

Macaneta

Marracuene

Maputo

Mozambique

1120

Directions

Timezone

Africa/Maputo +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

-25.71377°N
32.75386°W

Route directions

Cross the Incomati river at Marracuene and follow the signs to Jays. The site can be reached by four wheel drives and some two wheel drives, as long as they are not too low or too small. If you don't have a suitable vehicle, contact the site to arrange a safari car from a local parking area for an extra charge.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Should you tire of wandering up and down the sands (what?), head inland for boat trips on the Incomati river or to saddle up for a day on horseback. For a taste of life away from your little corner of paradise, a local lodge organises walking tours to give guests insights into the community, culture and cuisine. Or perhaps you just can’t get enough of that coastline – in which case, mosey back to Maputo (an hour and 15 minutes) for boat trips to the stunning islands of Santa Maria, Inhaca and Portuguese Island, stopping for swims, snorkelling and a seafood lunch along the way. If you fancy a bit of time meandering around Maputo, make sure to include a visit to the colonial Fortaleza da Nossa Senhora de Conceicao and the artists’ studios in the Núcleo De Arte area. Foodies will want to include the fish market on their wish list too: plan ahead for the night’s braai by haggling for a tasty specimen, or settle in at one of the restaurants to have the experts prep one for you.

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Does Jays Beach Lodge have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Jays Beach Lodge dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Jays Beach Lodge? Should you tire of wandering up and down the sands (what?), head inland for boat trips on the Incomati river or to saddle up for a day on horseback. For a taste … Read more