Tofo Hotels, Lodges and Self-Catering Accommodation

Find Hotels, Lodges & Holiday Resorts in Tofo near Inhambane, South Mozambique

Tofo is a lovely quiet village with a relaxed atmosphere, beautiful beaches, great surf and excellent dive sites, it is easy to spend more time here than planned.
Tofo is linked by tar road to Inhambane while Barra peninsula is not far away. In the centre of Tofo is a busy market place selling basics and souvenirs and Tofo has a couple of restaurants, a surfers café, two excellent Padi Dive centres: Tofo Scuba and Diversity Scuba both offering daily diving trips out to the many reefs off Tofo - where you can regularly spot Manta rays and you can also snorkel with Whalesharks.
From July to October Humpback whales with their young pass by and can be spotted from the shore at Tofo point and Tofinho.

For more informaiton on a lodge click on the map of Tofo below:

Map of Tofo Mozambique

Barries Beach Lodge | Casa Barry | Casa John | Mundos | Nordins | Tofinho Self Catering Cottages | Tofo A-Frames | Tofo Beach Casitas | Tofo Beach Hotel | Tofo Cabanas

Tofo Activities

The following activities are available in Tofo and can be arranged by all the lodges and holiday resorts in the area.

  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Sailing
  • Horse Riding
  • Whale Watching (in season)
  • Cultural Quad Trails
  • Ocean Safaris
  • Fishing

Getting To Tofo:

Driving Distances from:

  • Jo'burg: 1075km
  • Kruger National Park
    (Croc' Bridge Gate): 600km
  • Komatipoort Border: 590km
  • Maputo: 500km
  • Inhambane: 25km
  • Vilanculos: 310km
  • Beach: 200m

Flights to Inhambane are available from Johannesburg:
are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Flights to Inhambane from Maputo:
are available from on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.


Barries Beach Lodge, Tofo Beach Mozambique

Casa Barry, Tofo, Inhambane Mozambique

Barries Beach Lodge is situated on the beach at Tofo. A variety of accommodation is provided from basic twin reed chalets to fully equipped self-catering A frames. Some chalets are privileged to a sea view from the veranda, but no guarantees!

Facilities at Barries Beach Lodge:

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Reading area
  • Beach view verandah

Activities at Barries Beach Lodge

  • Scuba Diving (Tofo Scuba)
  • Snorkelling
  • Whale Watching (in season)
  • Cultural Quad Trails
  • Fishing

See also: "Activities in Tofo "

Price Guide (2008):

Low Season

  • Self catering chalet (sleeps 4): R1190 per night per chalet per night
  • Large Self Catering Chalet (sleeps 6): R1490 per chalet per night
  • Self Catering Cottage (sleeps 12): R4240 per cottage per night
  • Casitas (sleeps 2): R675 per casita per night

High Season

  • Self catering chalet (sleeps 4): R1490 per night per chalet per night
  • Large Self Catering Chalet (sleeps 6): R1760 per chalet per night
  • Self Catering Cottage (sleeps 12): R4400 per cottage per night
  • Casitas (sleeps 2): R675 per casita per night

Tofo Beach Hotel, Tofo Beach Mozambique

Centrally located with an excellent location near the beach and views of the ocean this hotel is the place for you if you're looking for solid brick walls and air-conditioning. Family rooms and crib facilities are available.

Hotel Tofo Mar, Tofo, Inhambane Mozambique

Tofo Hotel Price Guide (2008):
All Prices include Breakfast

Low Season

  • Double Room (sleeps 2): R880 per room per night
  • Single Room (sleeps 1): R 450 per room per night
  • Sea View Double Room (sleeps 2): R 900 per room per night
  • Sea View Single Room (sleeps 1): R550 per room per night
  • Family Suite (sleeps 3): R1585 per suite

High Season

  • Double Room (sleeps 2): R1040 per room per night
  • Single Room (sleeps 1): R R520 per room per night
  • Sea View Double Room (sleeps 2): R 1100 per room per night
  • Sea View Single Room (sleeps 1): R625 per room per night
  • Family Suite (sleeps 3): R1585 per suite

December Season Please enquire for availability and prices.

Location: Tofo
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities:
  • restaurant
  • bar
  • beach verandah
  • air-conditioned rooms
Activities at Tofo Beach Hotel

See: "Activities in Tofo "


 

Nordin's Lodge - Tofo Beach

This lodge has a good central location, with spacious rooms facing seawards, individual verandah's and direct access to the beach.

Price Guide (2008):

Low Season

  • Room (sleeps maximum 2) R600 per room per night
  • Beach Casita (sleeps maximum 2) R600 per casita per night

Tofo Self Catering Beach Casitas Mozambique

With a fantastic location on the Tofo beach, between a Dive centre and a popular restaurant/bar, these casitas are perfectly located to sit back and enjoy

Tofo Beach Casitas, Tofo near Inhambane, Mozambique

Price Guide (2008):
casitas sleep maximum 3 people

  • from R575 per casita per night

Location: Tofo
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities:
  • fully equipped casita
  • balcony with ocean view
Activities

See: "Activities in Tofo "


Tofinho Self Catering Houses, Tofo Mozambique

Tofo Beach Cottages, Inhambane, Mozambique

On the cliff overlooking the ocean at Tofinho these fully furnished and well equipped self catering cottages are an ideal option for couples, families & small groups who want to spend some time enjoying the tranquility with a good view of the ocean.

Ideally you will need your own vehicle to get to & from Tofo for supplies & activities. There is also a beach front cottage in Tofo which is more central. All cottages are fully serviced daily.

Price Guide (2008):

Low Season

  • Casa 2 (sleeps maximum 8): R820 per cottage per night
  • Casa 3 (sleeps maximum 6): R580 per cottage per night
  • Casa 4 (sleeps maximum 4): R450 per cottage per night

High Season
  • Casa 2 (sleeps maximum 8): R1170 per cottage per night
  • Casa 3 (sleeps maximum 6): R820 per cottage per night
  • Casa 4 (sleeps maximum 4): R640 per cottage per night

Location: Tofo
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities:
  • fully equipped self-catering chalets
Activities

See: "Activities in Tofo "


Casa John, Tofo, Mozambique

At the very tip of Tofinho with fantastic views over the ocean, these luxury self-catering cottages are a hideaway in paradise. look out in the mornings for the Dolphins and whales and sit out in the evenings to enjoy the stars.

Casa John, Tofo near Inhambane, Mozambique

Price Guide (2008):

Low Season

  • Small houses: R1080 per house per night
  • Large Houses: R1560 per house per night

High Season

  • Small houses: R1200 per house per night
  • Large Houses: R1740 per house per night

December Season: Please enquire for availability and prices.

Location: Tofo
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities:
  • restaurant
  • beach bar
Activities

See: "Activities in Tofo "


Tofo Cabanas, Tofo, Mozambique

Tucked among the dunes overlooking Tofo each offers great value accommodation with a friendly family atmosphere - be warned most people spend longer here than they planned!

NB. 4wd only or will collect from Tofo

Mango Beach, Tofo near Inhambane, Mozambique

Price Guide (2008):

  • Bush hut (sleeps 1 or 2)
    • R200 per hut
  • Cabanas with shared kitchen (sleeps 1 to 4)
    • from R450 per hut
    • December please enquire for price and availability
  • Self catering houses (sleeps 1 to 6)
    • from R850 per hut
    • December please enquire for price and availability

Location: Tofo
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities:
  • restaurant
  • beach bar
Activities

See: "Activities in Tofo "


Tofo A-Frames, Tofo Beach Mozambique

Situated on the beach at Tofo 2km from town down a sandy track (4x4 may be needed for the last ½km of deep sand). Accommodation is in spacious and fully equipped A-frame chalets sleeping up to 4 adults (1 attic bedroom plus up to 2 beds in living area). The quiet beach and rock pools in front of this Tofo beach lodge make this an ideal location for a family holiday.

Aquatico Ocean Lodge, Tofo, Inhambane Mozambique

Price Guide (2008):

  • Self-catering chalets (sleep 4): R795

    per chalet per night
  • Please enquire for December availability and prices

Location: Tofo
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities:
  • restaurant
  • bar
Activities at Aquatico
  • Cultural Quad Trails

See also: "Activities in Tofo "

Bamboozi Beach Lodge

Situated on Tofo beach about 1.5km from the market down a sandy road Bamboozi Beach Lodge is an excellent choice for backpackers, individuals and groups. The busy bar & restaurant overlooking the beach has a great atmosphere and is open late for those who want to socialise.

For those who want to make the effort there is a communal kitchen and kitchens in the chalets (basic cooking utensils only, we advise bringing your own pots & pans if possible). Transfers from Inhambane are free of charge and there is an onsite dive centre. Other activities at Bamboozi include scooter hire, sea kayaks & body boarding.

Price Guide (2006):
  • Dorm from R75 - R95 per person
  • Reed huts sleeping 2 on mattresses R120 - R150 per hut
  • Self catering chalets from R400 - R600 per chalet

 

Fatima's Nest

This backpackers has the same owner as Fatima's in Maputo and has a good location directly on the beach in central Tofo with laid back feel, although outrageous parties are not unknown!

Free pickups are available from Inhambane. Accommodation is in basic dorms with a few small rooms also available. There is also a large campsite for you to pitch and a basic communal kitchen.

Price Guide (2005):
  • Camping from R40 per person
  • Dorms from R50 per person
  • Triple rooms from R75 per person sharing
  • Twin rooms from R85 per person sharing
  • Single rooms from R115 per person

Turtle Cove

Hidden away in Tofinhio a few km's north of Tofo is the laid back Turtle Cove, a favourite with surfers but also good "chilling" place for any traveler who make the effort to get there and a warm welcome awaits all in the impressive looking bar and social area.

Accommodation is in dorms with shared ablution or reed and thatch huts sharing one en-suite bathroom between 2 huts, and there is plenty of space for camping. Surf boards are available for hire and you may be lucky enough to pick up some instruction, but if not try the Waterworks Cafe in Tofo for surfing lessons. Accommodation & facilities at Turtle Cove are rustic but there are hot water showers and cold beer in the fridge... enough said.

Price Guide (2005):
  • Camping from R15pp
  • Dorm fromR16pp sharing
  • Hut fromR25pp sharing