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Drew B. Dennis
Maputo, Mozambique

Great hotel

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 01 Nov 2016
I stayed here for 5 days, and must say it was an enjoyable stay. The staffs are welcoming, and the food is delicious. Got to taste the local beers of Mozambique. They also offer free internet, just in case you didn't know about it.
This place great for the family and kids wanting to take lovely holiday in Maputo, Mozambique.
Date of stay: October 2016
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Reviewed 24 August 2016 via mobile

There are better options for a little more money. The room is very dated and there is a window with a wall a couple feet away. The bathroom does not have a shower. The tub had a sprayer, but no curtain so there was water everywhere inside the bathroom. The breakfast was horrible with very limited options of an egg and some fruit. I would not recommend staying here.

Date of stay: August 2016
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Reviewed 10 August 2016

We booked 3 double rooms after viewing the pictures. Our rooms all were dirty, unsafe (with strange steps in awkward areas) and stuffy. Room 1025 had net drapes on the ceiling resulting in dust, small insects etc that continued falling out throughout the night! Spiders could be visually seen trapped in the net.The bath had no plug and taking a shower resulted in water splashing all over the room as there is no protection (shower curtain).The toilet was blocked and we had to request toilet paper in all 3 rooms. Room 1026 had same problems with 1025 although in this room the basin had a huge leak at the bottom. These 2 rooms are near reception/kitchen and noises start from 5.00 with staff reporting for duty. Room 1005 had no bath plug, no loo paper, no A.C, and was equally as disappointing. Television channels are non existent. Breakfast is terrible and unappetising with very little prepared early and works on a 1st come - 1st eat. If you breakfast after 7.30 you will be lucky to get a coffee. We tried to cancel after our bad 1st night they refused although our complaints were valid. They unfortunately had credit card details and our moans meant nothing except, either way, they got their payment! Do Not Waste Your Time or Cash on this place.

Date of stay: July 2016
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Reviewed 13 May 2016

Villa das Arabias has friendly and helpful staff, the breakfasts are good, the rooms are adequate, but not great, and the bathrooms are OK, but it is a bit odd that one has to request new rolls of toilet paper from the front desk after housekeeping has been through the rooms.
That is a small quibble, though, and everyone was utterly helpful and charming from the parking attendant to the manageress, who was a mine of excellent information about what to do in Maputo.
The fact that the rooms surround a rather attractive swimming pool is a unique aspect of the hotel which adds to its charm.
All inall, a pretty good venue, for a boutique hotel.

Date of stay: February 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Reviewed 8 May 2016 via mobile

Very nice hotel in the center of Maputo. The room (standard) was a bit small, but clean. The staff was quite friendly and helpful (e.g. Organizing a taxi) and we could safely store our luggage after check-out. There is a small pool and a restaurant, however we weren't really advised so we only realized on check-out.

Date of stay: May 2016
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Reviewed 7 May 2016 via mobile

well it was only for one night. it's rather to expensive for what it offers. it is nicely decorated in an Arabic way. reception staff was not really communicative and motivated. the location at the main road is convenient. for one night ok if you are willing to pay the price..

Date of stay: May 2016
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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