Only a 40-minute drive from the Kosi Bay border, along sandy roads, you will find Aloha Estate. Situated on the beach in Ponta Mamoli, Mozambique. House number 18 is a beachfront house, privately situated, and has sea views from every room in the house. The house is on one level and has a 'lodge type' layout, in the sense that the entire house consists of four separate buildings, all sea-facing and all open up onto the wooden deck around the swimming pool and gazebo area. The building closest to the beach is the kitchen and living area, the other 3 buildings consist of 5 en suite bedrooms. The bed configuration in the bedrooms are as per below: Pod 1: Bedroom 1 - 1 queen bed Bedroom 2 - 1 queen bed Pod 2: Bedroom 1 - 1 queen bed and 2 single beds Bedroom 2- 1 queen bed and 2 single beds Queen and single beds in the same room Pod 3: 1 queen bed 1 bunk bed there is a wall in between the bunk bed and double bed with a door opening between the 2 rooms (there is however no door) The house comfortably sleeps, 16 people. All 5 bedrooms have en suite bathrooms. Each bedroom is comfortably furnished with ceiling fans, bedside tables with bedside lamps, and en suite bathrooms. Each bathroom has a shower, basin, and toilet. All linen and bath towels are provided. All bedrooms are sea-facing and have a sea breeze running through the house. Please take note that the swimming pool does not have a child safety net. The living area consists of an open-plan kitchen and lounge. The lounge has a TV no DSTV, however you can stream DSTV via WIFI using your own login details. The kitchen is well equipped with a 4 plate gas hob, oven, crockery and cutlery for 16 people, 1 chest freezer, 1 double-door fridge/freezer (fridge on top and freezer at the bottom), 1 single-door standing fridge, washing machine and all the equipment that you would require in a kitchen for self-catering. There is a large dining room table in the living area. All cleaning materials are provided as well as black bags. The washing machine is to be operated by the staff only. If you would like laundry done it is R150 per load. We have provided a water filter at the prep bowl in the kitchen. Only this water is drinkable. Teeth can be brushed with water in the bedrooms but are not to be consumed. If you prefer bottled water then please bring that along. Angelina and Emeraldina (Dina) are your housekeepers. They are here to look after you. Duties include cleaning, washing dishes, making beds, and general cleaning. The staff doesn't do any cooking. A 5-minute walk down the beach brings you to Frederico's snorkeling spot, famous for snorkeling. Ensure that you take snorkeling gear along Turtles lay their eggs between November and February which you can witness if you take a stroll on the beach in the evenings after dark. The hatchlings make their way to the ocean from January to March. Humpback and Southern Right Whale sightings are prolific from July to November. Pods of dolphins can be seen all year round. The Elephant Reserve is a 30-minute drive north where you can have a day picnic around one of the lakes and if you are lucky you might sight the elephants. If you wanting to get to the hustle and bustle then it's a mere 15-minute drive to Ponta Malongane Village where there are various restaurants. They have local Portuguese flavor, are fairly rustic with views over Lake Sugi, watch the sunset over the lake. The local currency is meticais but everyone welcomes Rands and there is no need for other currencies. Ponta do Ouro is a 30-minute drive from the house. In Ponta do Ouro you will find a bottle store, BCI bank (local Mozambican Bank), surf shops, fishing tackle shop, pharmacy, internet cafe, petrol station, a colorful food market where you can buy fruit and vegetables grown locally, alcohol, cigarettes, prawns, cashews, bread and the like. Quad bikes, surfboards, and kite surfing equipment can be hired and lessons are available in Ponta do Ouro. For ice you can buy bags of ice in Ponta Malongane or on the Zitundu road (the WhitePearl road) at R30 a bag, stock up with bags of ice on your drive to the house. Built-in braai facilities at the property. Charcoal and wood are for sale on site. Please ask the staff. If you don't have a 4x4 vehicle, you can leave your car on the South African side of the border, the cost is R50 per car per day and your car will be safe. We will then put you in contact with the guy that does our border transfers, he charges R125 per person one way. Once you are at the house everything you require is there *There is a public launch site available at R100 per launch. Please take note: Under no circumstances is this house allowed to be booked for any function or event whats so ever. This includes birthday parties, weddings, and any other function and/or event.
Please note that a 4x4 is required to reach Aloha estate (You need to reduce tyre pressure by 1,2 - 1,5 bars max) No 2x4 vehicles will be permitted on the premises as they are damaging the roads on the estate. The swimming pool at this house has no safety features. Use of the swimming pool and the associated amenities and facilities is strictly at your own risk. Please thoroughly wash/rinse off all tanning lotions before making use of the bathroom towels as well as bed linen as this is staining them to an extent that the stains cannot be removed. The linen will have to be replaced at your cost STAFF TIP There is a compulsory staff tip of R150 per day this includes your day of arrival and departure. It is payable to the head housekeeper on the day you depart. Ensure you have enough Rands cash on your day of departure date. Their working hours are 7:00 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 12 on Saturdays. If you would like them to work Saturday afternoon you need to pay them R75 for the afternoon and if you would like them to work on Sundays and Public Holidays then you need to pay them R150 each for those days. Their working hours include a 1-hour lunch. The gardener cleans the pool, braai, outside area, there is no compulsory staff tip for him, however, a gratuity is always welcome. WHAT TO BRING Food and Drinks Charcoal Aerial Washing Liquid Toilet Paper * 1 toilet roll is supplied in each bathroom, thereafter please supply your own. ADAPTERS Beach towels REFUNDABLE BREAKAGE DEPOSIT There is an R4500 refundable breakage deposit, this is refunded within 2 weeks of your departure date. EARLY And LATE CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT Late check-out is on request only. This is due to incoming bookings on the day of your departure. Should the house be available, we will deduct the extra charge of R1500.00 from your refundable breakage deposit, check out no later than 3 pm. No Pets are permitted at any of GoBundu's houses. Loud music, parties, and functions will not be allowed. House rules in all Estates have a noise level cut off of 10:30 pm. Should you not adhere to these rules GoBundu will retain the full breakage deposit. Built-in braai facilities at the property. Charcoal and wood are for sale on site. Please ask the gardener
Cancellation more than 30 days before arrival 70% of the accommodation total wil be refunded
Cancellation less than 30 days before arrival 0% of the accommodation total will be refunded
*Service fees are non-refundable
Please note that a 4x4 is required to reach Aloha estate (You need to reduce tyre pressure by 1,2 - 1,5 bars max) No 2x4 vehicles will be permitted on the premises as they are damaging the roads on the estate. The swimming pool at this house has no safety features. Use of the swimming pool and the associated amenities and facilities is strictly at your own risk. Please thoroughly wash/rinse off all tanning lotions before making use of the bathroom towels as well as bed linen as this is staining them to an extent that the stains cannot be removed. The linen will have to be replaced at your cost STAFF TIP There is a compulsory staff tip of R150 per day this includes your day of arrival and departure. It is payable to the head housekeeper on the day you depart. Ensure you have enough Rands cash on your day of departure date. Their working hours are 7:00 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 12 on Saturdays. If you would like them to work Saturday afternoon you need to pay them R75 for the afternoon and if you would like them to work on Sundays and Public Holidays then you need to pay them R150 each for those days. Their working hours include a 1-hour lunch. The gardener cleans the pool, braai, outside area, there is no compulsory staff tip for him, however, a gratuity is always welcome. WHAT TO BRING Food and Drinks Charcoal Aerial Washing Liquid Toilet Paper * 1 toilet roll is supplied in each bathroom, thereafter please supply your own. ADAPTERS Beach towels REFUNDABLE BREAKAGE DEPOSIT There is an R4500 refundable breakage deposit, this is refunded within 2 weeks of your departure date. EARLY And LATE CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT Late check-out is on request only. This is due to incoming bookings on the day of your departure. Should the house be available, we will deduct the extra charge of R1500.00 from your refundable breakage deposit, check out no later than 3 pm. No Pets are permitted at any of GoBundu's houses. Loud music, parties, and functions will not be allowed. House rules in all Estates have a noise level cut off of 10:30 pm. Should you not adhere to these rules GoBundu will retain the full breakage deposit. Built-in braai facilities at the property. Charcoal and wood are for sale on site. Please ask the gardener
Cancellation more than 30 days before arrival 70% of the accommodation total wil be refunded
Cancellation less than 30 days before arrival 0% of the accommodation total will be refunded
*Service fees are non-refundable
Please note that a 4x4 is required to reach Aloha estate (You need to reduce tyre pressure by 1,2 - 1,5 bars max) No 2x4 vehicles will be permitted on the premises as they are damaging the roads on the estate. The swimming pool at this house has no safety features. Use of the swimming pool and the associated amenities and facilities is strictly at your own risk. Please thoroughly wash/rinse off all tanning lotions before making use of the bathroom towels as well as bed linen as this is staining them to an extent that the stains cannot be removed. The linen will have to be replaced at your cost STAFF TIP There is a compulsory staff tip of R150 per day this includes your day of arrival and departure. It is payable to the head housekeeper on the day you depart. Ensure you have enough Rands cash on your day of departure date. Their working hours are 7:00 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 12 on Saturdays. If you would like them to work Saturday afternoon you need to pay them R75 for the afternoon and if you would like them to work on Sundays and Public Holidays then you need to pay them R150 each for those days. Their working hours include a 1-hour lunch. The gardener cleans the pool, braai, outside area, there is no compulsory staff tip for him, however, a gratuity is always welcome. WHAT TO BRING Food and Drinks Charcoal Aerial Washing Liquid Toilet Paper * 1 toilet roll is supplied in each bathroom, thereafter please supply your own. ADAPTERS Beach towels REFUNDABLE BREAKAGE DEPOSIT There is an R4500 refundable breakage deposit, this is refunded within 2 weeks of your departure date. EARLY And LATE CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT Late check-out is on request only. This is due to incoming bookings on the day of your departure. Should the house be available, we will deduct the extra charge of R1500.00 from your refundable breakage deposit, check out no later than 3 pm. No Pets are permitted at any of GoBundu's houses. Loud music, parties, and functions will not be allowed. House rules in all Estates have a noise level cut off of 10:30 pm. Should you not adhere to these rules GoBundu will retain the full breakage deposit. Built-in braai facilities at the property. Charcoal and wood are for sale on site. Please ask the gardener
Cancellation more than 30 days before arrival 70% of the accommodation total wil be refunded
Cancellation less than 30 days before arrival 0% of the accommodation total will be refunded
*Service fees are non-refundable
Stunning!
Consultant Review:
Attentive. Flexible and highly informative.
Things to improve:
No suggestions. It is an amazing property with a supportive staff. They were like magical elves helping us when needed, but not interrupting us either.
Beautiful property, very comfortable in every aspect and amazing staff
Consultant Review:
Lize was very helpful and very friendly
Things to improve:
NA
Beautiful property, very comfortable in every aspect and amazing staff
Consultant Review:
Lize was very helpful and very friendly
Things to improve:
NA
Beautiful, we will be back soon
Consultant Review:
Very efficient and pleasant
Things to improve:
The sliding doors at the rooms need new wheels/adjustment the kids battle to open the doors and please add a light in the toilets , it’s a bit dark.
Already need some maintenance. Pool Deck needs attention. Upon arrival the fridge was not working, but after 45m a young man showed up and fixed the fridge. Some pool cushions missing.
Consultant Review:
I've been dealing with Lize for years. No complains she is a 5 star
Things to improve:
We had to talk with the maids. Upon arrival the maids were not very receptive. But during our stay they improved the service and we end up paying some extra so the service.
We really enjoyed our stay at Aloha 18. The accommodation is great, location awesome and staff brilliant! Already planning our next trip.
Absolutely Stunning!!!!! Proper mattresses and bedding. 7 star Accommodation!! Best of the best
A perfect holiday destination. Beautiful appointed and finished, with privacy in separate bedroom accommodation and communal lounge/kitchen dining room. So many beautiful spaces to enjoy - the pool, the daybed, the deck, your room etc. Away from the hustle of anyone else, pristine beach, just a few steps away.