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Gamboozini Lodge

2.5 star property

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Beach nearby
Deluxe Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View
Poolside views, open daily
Poolside bar
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$69
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June

Explore the area

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Parcela 549 , 1100 Ponta do Ouro, Ponta d'Ouro
  • Place, Ponta do Oruo Market
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Malongane Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Maputo National Park
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View, Poolside

Basic Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View, Poolside

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Pool View, Poolside (10 pax)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool View, Poolside (4 pax)

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool View, Poolside (4 pax)

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool View, Poolside (4 pax)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only (4 pax)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only (4 pax)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Pool View, Poolside

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Pool View, Poolside

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ponta d'Ouro

At Gamboozini Lodge, you'll be 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Ponta do Oruo Market and 7.2 km (4.5 mi) from Malongane Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Ponta d'Ouro hotel, you'll be 19.6 km (12.2 mi) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 27.3 km (17 mi) from Maputo National Park.

What's nearby

  • Ponta do Oruo Market - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Malongane Park - 17 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Maputo National Park - 45 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alex Pizza Place - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Love Café & Deli - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Florestinha - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sapphira Sands - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Gamboozini Lodge

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Gamboozini Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ponta d'Ouro hotel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Gamboozini Lodge offers 10 accommodations with a safe and portable fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This Ponta d'Ouro hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to noon for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit is payable by PayPal and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 135 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, mobile payments and PayPal.

Property is also known as

Gamboozini Ponta d'Ouro
Gamboozini Lodge Hotel
Gamboozini Lodge Ponta d'Ouro
Gamboozini Lodge Hotel Ponta d'Ouro

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gamboozini Lodge?

Gamboozini Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Gamboozini Lodge?

As of 14 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gamboozini Lodge on 15 Jun 2026 start from NZ$69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Gamboozini Lodge?

Yep, Gamboozini Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Gamboozini Lodge have a pool?

Gamboozini Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Gamboozini Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Poolside dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Gamboozini Lodge.

Does Gamboozini Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is offered daily between 7 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gamboozini Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gamboozini Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gamboozini Lodge?

Check-in begins at 7:00 AM. Check-out time is 2 PM.

Gamboozini Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect check in and check out. Affordable rate. Less than10 minutes walk to the most beautiful swimmable beach and great sea food
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mica, the host, is such a nice, supportive and chatty person and will make you feel welcome right away. The whole lodge is very cute and all the rooms looked very unique and cozy. I booked a tiny low budget room, which was just what I needed.
entrance
chill out area
pool and rooms
chill out area and pool
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mattia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly staff, Micha helped us in many different tasks during our stay. We had a very good time, will get back for sure
Verified

8/10 Good

MARK JOHN

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Charming rustic accommodation for groups.

A rustic budget destination for the non-fussy traveller. Communal kitchen could do with some deep cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't stay on a South African long weekend

Quite a distance from town but only a few minutes from the beach and easy to walk along the beach to town. Lovely location. Other guests almost spoiled it with their noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Dimitar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Worth it

A great experience in a well designed and well run place. Just one simple thing that can be done to make the experience even better: Move or create a sound-proof / sound-dampening box around the water pump. Currently the pump is situated directly outside the accommodation and when people use water, the pump turns on. If you are a light sleeper (like me) this can be disturbing. Other than that, a really great place, with warm and friendly staff, good wifi and delicious affordable food. About a 10-15 min walk from the centre of Ponta de Ouro, makes this place feel like a getaway while still feeling connected to the town. Thanks Mark and Mikash for an unforgettable experience. Hope to see you again!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this place last minute and they were very accommodating, attentive and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Georgina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

M

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020