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Praia Do Sol

Uembje Lagoon | Bilene, Xai-Xai, Mozambique
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tryhard
Naracoorte
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7 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2011

The set up of the property is very good with chalets being quite private. They are beach rustic but quite comfortable. They could have been a little cleaner but the bedding and bathroom were very clean which is most important. If your chalet is further from the bar restaurant and higher on the dune than others you may find the... More

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Nick W
Beaconsfield, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2011

This was our first trip to Mozambique and we weren’t sure what to expect, however, if you picture in your mind a little bit of paradise then this resort fits the bill. PD Sol was perfect for us in every respect. The location and views are fabulous, the accommodation was rustic but extremely charming, comfortable and clean. The staff were... More

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margriet61
Oosterhout, The Netherlands
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11 reviews
3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 30, 2011

The most wrong place we ever stayt , never again! The beds were matrasses on some wood, the sheets were not clean and thorn etc.. The food was horrible. The rooms were not clean, no windows, no curtens thow create some privecy, the should be a shamed tho ask for money to stay here. We sleped with our close on... More

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FernandoS
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22 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2011
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Writing a balanced review about Praia do Sol is not easy. but I'll do my best. In first place, the location and overall resort set up are great. It is not a 5 star hotel, nor it intends to be. It is a place where you feel close to nature and well integrated with the surrounding environment. Most of the... More

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AgentMulders
Centurion, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2011
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4 of us drove up to Bilene just after the Easter weekend in April 2011 and were welcomed with a big, clean chalet, warm lagoon, cold beers, and excellent food. We stayed in a 5 bed self-catering chalet that had everything we needed for making our own dinner (gas stove, gas braai, fridge and freezer), and a huge patio overlooking... More

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LillyS99
Pretoria, South Africa
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9 reviews
10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2011
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Unfortunately this was the only open and decent looking lodge we could find in Bilene. It was by far the worst and most expensive place we stayed at during our trip to Mozambique. The chalets were probably the nicest but it still did not justify the price. The staff was not very friendly and the owner/manager barged into our room... More

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Debbie Pringle, General Manager at Praia Do Sol, responded to this review
March 31, 2011

Thank you for your review of the 23 March 2011. On behalf of Praia do Sol we apologise for any discomfort you may have felt during your stay with us. Please be aware that the prawn and fishing season is closed in Bilene from the end of January until the end of March so unfortunately,yes the prawns that were available... More

nixpixi
Pretoria, South Africa
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2010

Loved this hotel and staff!!! The food was excellent, the staff amazing, the location perfect and the drinks cheap! The rooms are not that nice, there are big spiders, rats and bats in the chalets because there are big holes in the floor lol!!! But you will most definitely enjoy your vacation in Mozambique. More

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Jen_in_Joburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
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10 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2010
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Prai do Sol has been our destination for the last 8 years - every September. The very rustic chalets are most certainly not 5 star - but then neither are the prices. The rooms have everything that one would need on a holiday. Beautiful crisp pure cotton linen, comfortable beds, magnificent mosquito nets and above all - serviced every day... More

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MepLondon
London
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15 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2009
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Beautiful position above the lagoon; very helpful and welcoming hosts and a comfy wooden and thatched cabin. The beds had crisp white linen and mosquito nets, plus nice touches such as a mosquito coil, spray and matches by the bedside. The bathroom had a stone shower with double shower heads. Good food and drink. Only minor grumble would be that... More

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Ldrecht
Holland
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25 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2009
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Last week we stayed at the Praio do Sol in Bilene. It was wonderful. The rooms are very nice and we had a beautiful view at the lagoon. The people were very friendly and the food oke. A very nice place. More

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