Boutique hotel on Mozambique Island
Terraco das Quitandas is a luxury and unique boutique hotel on Mozambique Island,just off the coast of Mozambique. The island has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. Terraco das Quitandas is housed in a 300 year old mansion and exudes a mix of Eastern and European cultures. It overlooks the beach and over Ilha de Mozambique, which was once the capital of Mozambique. It is separated from the beach by a beautiful garden.
The boutique hotel has six spacious luxury suites, each individually decorated and all equipped with air conditioning, a king-size bed and en suite bathroom. There are several recreation rooms including a reading room where there are plenty of games. There is a bar, where you float away on quiet bossa nova sounds. There are two spacious balconies, a courtyard and a huge terrace from where you can enjoy the most beautiful views, of magnificent sunsets and unforgettable starry nights in the glare of the moon.
End your excursion with lunch on the beach?
On the island you can take several excursions: sailing in a dhow, walks accompanied by a guide, a visit to the Palace of S. Paulo, a tour to the ruins of the summer palace, a visit to the Museu de Arte Sacra, to the Hindu temple and the fortress of S. Sebastião. For relaxation, you can opt for a delicious massage in the seclusibility of your suite or on the terrace.
Tips & tops from Terraco das Quitandas:
- Unique location on Mozambique Island (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Small-scale luxury accommodation with only six spacious individually furnished suites
- Very personal service
- 'Continental style' breakfast
- Many excursions and activities
