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Zombie Cucumber

avenida marginal, Vilanculos, Mozambique
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4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
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MalawiExpat
Brit in Malawi
Senior Contributor
42 reviews
43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012

We aren't back packers any more but needed clean and reasonably priced accommodation for a brief1 night stop on our way back from Tofo to Malawi. All the type of accommodation that we usually would stay in (like the chalets at Palmeiras) was ridiculously expensive and we didn't wanted to pay such a lot for a 1 night stop. We... More

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DobberBird
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2011
4
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We spent 5 nights here towards the end of our trip from North to South Mozambique and it was the place where everything seemed to be absolutely right. The 4 chalets and the bar area have character: comfortable and welcoming. We had chalet 4 (green) which had a double bed with nice bright linens, bedside tables, shelf unit, places to... More

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sabrina rocco, Manager at Zombie Cucumber, responded to this review
August 22, 2011

hello hello, thanks for all these nice comments. Hope the rest of your trip will be as good. We're looking forward to welcoming you here soon. Cheers More

kinemari
Nesna, Norway
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 7, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

During our four-week trip to Mozambique this was definitely my favourite place to stay! We liked Zombie and Vilanculos so much that we even came back to stay there a second week after we had been to Gorongosa national park. It's peaceful but still has a good energy and vibe, a perfect place to meet fellow travellers. I stayed both... More

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sabrina rocco, Manager at Zombie Cucumber, responded to this review
August 22, 2011

hello hello, thanks for this lovely review. I've shared your comments with Grande, Agostinho, Mingo and Ricardo and they were very pleased. They asked me to thank you on their behalf. We all hope to see you again in Mozambique very soon. Cheers More

Blusuede
New York City, New York
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12 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

While the individual bungalows are quite good deals and the beds in the large circular dorm even better so, it's the people at the main desk who make the place. The French woman and her husband who run the place are invaluable resources and can arrange all manner of excursions and services. The prices are fair for food, drinks and... More

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wicked0
Zurich, Switzerland
Reviewer
5 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This was absolutely one of the best places we stayed in Mozambique. They provide lots of information about the region (restaurants, what to do, what to see, etc). The huts in which we stayed are simple but clean. Moskito net, fan, just the basic stuff you need. The staff there is so helpful, they even managed to organize motorbikes for... More

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Duffbeeryahoo
Vilankulos
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I arrived at Zombie Backpackers in a bit of a bind. Earlier that day I had entered my PIN incorrectly at an ATM and because my PIN was the same for both my bank card and credit card they were both cancelled. I contacted my bank but they said that nothing could be done beyond sending me a new card.... More

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sifeldman
London
1 review
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2010
2
people found this review helpful

Just wanted to say what a great time my girlfriend and I had at Zombie. It's a perfect place to relax and unwind, whether it be by the swimming pool or in one of the hammocks. The chalets are basic but clean and there are shared amenities which are also fine. The bar/reception is a great place to sit and... More

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TheAdventureTwins
Top Contributor
86 reviews
29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Chalets are cute - basic but clean with good mosquito nets. No ensuite but showers and toilet block are clean, although no soap etc, and there is hot water in the evening. The bar area is fun and friendly but not really noisy. Food is very good but not really cheap. Best thing about this place is the friendly manager... More

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TCarryer
London, United Kingdom
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12 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 10, 2010
2
people found this review helpful

When we arrived to Vilankulos we got picked up by the owner of Baobab backpackers. He told us that he had a double room and we were happy to get a lift as it was getting dark. The owner dropped us in front of the hostel and drove away. We soon found out that there were no double rooms available... More

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recycling
Cape Town Central, South Africa
Senior Contributor
30 reviews
31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2009

We had a great stay at Zombie Cucumber. This is one of the places where you can feel and see that someone is putting lots of effort in it to make your stay an enjoyable one. The 4 bungalows are cute and the circular dorm a great idea. There is a pool, hammocks and very friendly staff that entertain you... More

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