Jays Beach Lodge
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Add your business details- 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.
Campground type
11
11
6
14Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Horseback riding nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
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
- When can I check in and check out of Jays Beach Lodge?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m.