asDunas Lodge, Vilanculos

asDunas Lodge

• These prices are indicative based low season costing. 
• Rates fluctuate throughout the year.

Why We Love asDunas Lodge

asDunas is one of the smallest, most stylish and most individual lodges on the Mozambique coast. Owners Elena and Fabio have created something that feels entirely different from a conventional beach resort, combining Italian-influenced dining, eclectic design, personal hosting and an exceptionally generous fully inclusive rate.

Our Sales Director, Lutfiyyah, and Senior Mozambique Specialist, Rushaan, recently stayed at asDunas. They were particularly impressed by its privacy, excellent food, daily treatments and the genuine warmth of the owner-run service.

The lodge has only nine suites, each with an ocean-facing deck and private pool. Guests can choose between naturally ventilated Safari Tented Suites, air-conditioned Cottage Suites and the spacious Iconic Suite.

All meals, drinks, selected wines and spirits, cocktails, daily laundry, Vilanculos Airport transfers and one massage or spa treatment per guest each day are included.

asDunas is intimate, creative and remarkably easy to enjoy. It is one of our first recommendations for couples and honeymooners who want privacy without the formality or expense of a private-island resort.

Featured asDunas Holiday Packages

Our asDunas packages make the most of one of Mozambique’s most comprehensive boutique-lodge rates.

A five- or seven-night stay can include regional flights, Vilanculos Airport transfers, accommodation, all meals, drinks, selected wines and spirits, cocktails, laundry and daily spa treatments. Boat excursions, diving, fishing and other externally operated activities can be added separately.

asDunas also combines exceptionally well with a Kruger or Sabi Sand safari. Guests move from early game drives to private-pool days, long lunches and a quieter coastal rhythm.

For an extended Mozambique beach holiday, we can pair asDunas with Azura Benguerra. This combines the personal hospitality and dining of a mainland lodge with the marine activities and atmosphere of Benguerra Island.

Mozambique Travel will coordinate every flight and transfer while confirming the current rate and package inclusions.

Private-Pool Suites at asDunas

Nine private-pool suites accommodating up to 20 guests

Genuinely Fully Inclusive

Bazaruto Archipelago Activities

Bazaruto boat trips, snorkeling, diving, fishing, horse riding and kitesurfing can be arranged at additional cost

Return Vilanculos Airport Transfers Included

Return Vilanculos Airport transfers are included

A Genuinely Fully Inclusive Vilanculos Lodge

Many hotels use the term all-inclusive when only meals and limited drinks are covered. AsDunas offers considerably more.

The rate includes breakfast, lunch and a multi-course dinner, together with water, soft drinks, local beer, selected wines, cocktails and spirits available at the lodge.

Each guest also receives one complimentary massage or spa treatment every day. Vilanculos Airport transfers on the arrival and departure dates, daily laundry and Wi-Fi are included.

This creates a genuinely relaxing holiday. Guests do not have to calculate the cost of another drink, postpone a treatment or repeatedly sign for small extras.

Boat trips into the Bazaruto Archipelago, diving, fishing, horse riding, kitesurfing and other externally operated activities cost extra.

The rate may initially appear higher than that of another Vilanculos lodge. However, the comparison changes once meals, drinks, transfers, treatments and laundry are added to the alternative.

Mozambique Travel will compare the complete stay, not only the advertised room rate.

Private-Pool Suites at asDunas

AsDunas has nine suites in three distinct categories. Every suite has an ocean view, furnished deck, and private pool, but the style and cooling systems differ.

The six Safari Tented Suites provide the lodge’s most characteristic accommodation. Their canvas design, ceiling fans and natural airflow create a close connection with the coastal setting. They are best suited to travelers who enjoy tented safari accommodation and do not require air-conditioning.

The two Cottage Suites have solid walls and air-conditioning. We generally recommend them to guests who prefer greater temperature control, particularly during Mozambique’s warmer months.

The Iconic Suite is the largest and most private option. It is arranged across five pavilions and includes generous living areas, a solar-heated pool with Jacuzzi-style seating and a private spa area with two treatment beds.

Choosing the right category matters. Mozambique Travel will explain the practical differences rather than assuming the most expensive suite will automatically be the best choice.

Bazaruto Archipelago Activities

AsDunas overlooks the islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago and provides a comfortable mainland base for exploring this protected marine environment.

Full-day boat trips may include snorkeling, island visits, sandbanks and a beach picnic. The exact itinerary depends on the operator, tides, wind and sea conditions. Marine encounters can never be guaranteed.

Scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, dhow trips, horse riding and kitesurfing can also be arranged through external operators. These activities are not included in the lodge rate.

We recommend planning one or two priority excursions while preserving enough time to enjoy asDunas itself. Guests who leave the lodge every day may gain less value from its private pools, dining and daily treatments.

Mozambique Travel can arrange activities in advance and retain flexibility if weather conditions require a change of day.

Honeymoons at asDunas Lodge

AsDunas is one of our strongest Vilanculos honeymoon recommendations for couples seeking privacy, excellent food, and an intimate atmosphere.

Every suite has a private pool and ocean-facing deck. Daily treatments, meals, drinks, and cocktails are included, allowing couples to enjoy the lodge without repeatedly purchasing romantic extras.

The Safari Tented Suites offer the most atmospheric experience, while the air-conditioned Cottage Suites suit couples who prefer greater temperature control. The Iconic Suite provides maximum space and privacy for a special celebration.

Couples can add a Bazaruto boat excursion or combine it with Kruger, Sabi Sand, or Benguerra Island. The lodge’s owner-run character creates a romantic experience that feels personal rather than standardized.

Family and Solo Holidays at asDunas

Children aged 12 and older are welcome at asDunas. The lodge works best for families with teenagers who enjoy good food, private-pool time, snorkeling, and marine excursions.

There is no children’s club or organized entertainment program. Parents should therefore choose asDunas because the family enjoys spending time together, not because they expect the facilities of a conventional family resort.

Solo travelers are also well suited to the lodge. Elena, Fabio and their team create a welcoming atmosphere, while the private suites provide space and independence.

Meals, drinks, laundry, daily treatments and airport transfers are already included. This makes the stay particularly easy for solo guests who want to relax after a safari or take a quiet break beside the ocean.

Who Should Book asDunas?

AsDunas is ideal for couples and honeymooners who value privacy, excellent food and attentive service. Every suite has a private pool, while the small central lodge provides a welcoming restaurant, bar and shared infinity pool.

Solo travelers are also made to feel comfortable. The owner-run atmosphere provides company when wanted, while the private suites allow plenty of personal space.

Children aged 12 and older are welcome, but AsDunas is not a traditional family resort. It suits families with teenagers who will appreciate good food, marine excursions and a quiet environment.

The lodge may not be right for guests seeking nightlife, several restaurants, a children’s club or organized entertainment throughout the day. It is also less suitable for travelers who intend to spend every day away on separately charged excursions.

Choose asDunas when you want the lodge itself, including the private pool, food, drinks, treatments and personal hosting, to be an important part of the holiday.

Book asDunas with Mozambique Travel

Lutfiyyah and Rushaan’s recent stay gives Mozambique Travel current knowledge of asDunas and the differences between its suite categories.

We will help you choose between a Safari Tented Suite, an air-conditioned Cottage Suite, or the larger Iconic Suite. We also coordinate the flights with the included airport transfers and arrange any Bazaruto excursion, safari or Benguerra Island combination.

With only nine suites, preferred categories can sell out well in advance. Early planning is particularly important for guests requiring air-conditioning or wanting the Iconic Suite.

Mozambique Travel has arranged specialist Mozambique holidays for 25 years. Speak to our team about your dates and wider itinerary, and we will tell you honestly whether asDunas is the right lodge for you.