Ilha Lume
Benguerra Island · Mozambique
Between dune and reef
Ilha Lume sits between Benguerra's dune forest and the Bazaruto Channel: fifteen suites and residences descending through dune grass to the island's sheltered western shore, with breakfast on the sand from 7:30 every morning. The house arranges everything else.
Stay
Three ways to stay on Benguerra: above the channel, among the dune canopy, or with a private lawn running straight to the sand.
Days on the water
Core island days are part of the stay; private spa, dining, freediving, and catamaran experiences can be added when you want the island to yourself.
Snorkelling at Two Mile Reef
One scheduled trip included per stay
Sunset sail across the Bazaruto Channel
One scheduled sail included per stay
Open-air spa above the tide pools
Private experience · from USD 220 for two
Chef's table with the day's catch
Private experience · priced on request
Beach cabanas reserved by suite
Included with every stay
Guided walks across Benguerra's dunes
Included with every stay
Freediving and paddle mornings
Paddle included · guided freediving is additional
Private dinners on the point
Private experience · priced on request
The Ilha Lume kitchen
The day's catch,
cooked by the tide
Mozambican ingredients meet Mediterranean simplicity: breakfast barefoot at the beach club, long lunches by the pool, and dinner as the channel turns gold. Vegetarian, vegan, children's, and allergy-aware menus are available with advance notice.
- Breakfast
- 7:30–10:30am
- Lunch
- 12–3pm
- Dinner
- 6:30–10pm
- In-room dining
- 11am–9pm
Breakfast is included. Lunch, dinner, the chef's table, and private dinners are charged separately unless your stay package says otherwise.
Good to know
Where is Ilha Lume?
On the sheltered western shore of Benguerra Island, within Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago. Every stay includes the short island transfer from Benguerra airstrip.
What is included in the nightly rate?
Breakfast on the sand, beach club cabanas, non-motorised watersports, and the house shuttle. Dune Penthouses add a daily sunset aperitif; The Beach House adds its dedicated host and private-dining inclusions.
Which experiences cost extra?
Paddleboarding, cabanas, guided dune walks, one scheduled reef snorkel, and one scheduled sunset sail are included. Spa treatments, private dining, the chef's table, guided freediving, and private catamaran trips are added separately.
Which stay suits a family?
The Dune Penthouses sleep four with a private terrace pool, and The Beach House takes six with its own lawn running straight to the sand. Children are welcome throughout Ilha Lume.
When are check-in and check-out?
Check-in from 2pm, check-out by 11am. The beach club and a shower suite are yours on both ends of the stay, and luggage is held for as long as you need.
Is this a real hotel?
No. Ilha Lume is a fictional concept property by Pure Value, built to show hotel owners the complete guest journey we design and operate. Nothing here can be booked for real.
From the guest book
Illustrative voices for a fictional property
“We booked the suite for three nights and stayed six. The house simply absorbed the change and never made it our problem.”
“Breakfast on the sand, a sail before dinner, and nobody asked us to look at a clock the entire week.”
“The kids ran from their beds across the lawn to the water every morning. Coffee was already waiting on the terrace. That is the whole review.”
Letters from the shore
Season notes and quiet-week availability, a few times a year.
Concept interaction only. No email is sent or stored.