Villa das Arábias Boutique Hotel

Hotels
5.9 (40 reviews)
Av. 24 de Julho, 698 , Maputo , mz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Amazing night shift team
Great pool view
Centrally located
Great breakfast
Helpful staff
Cons:
Limited parking
Expensive breakfast
No spa services
Maintenance issues in rooms
Strong disinfectant smell
Language barrier at reception
Value for money concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
6.1
Mixed reviews on cleanliness, some guests found the rooms clean while others mentioned cleanliness issues.
Service
6.6
Service received mixed feedback, with some guests praising the staff's friendliness and helpfulness, while others mentioned issues with check-in and room keys.
Location
8.1
Highly rated for its central location and accessibility to key amenities.
Room Quality
6.7
Rooms were decent, with some guests reporting maintenance issues and strong disinfectant smell in the rooms.
Amenities
6.8
Amenities received mixed feedback, with some guests praising the gym and pool while others mentioned the lack of spa services.
Value for Money
4.7
Guests expressed dissatisfaction with the value for money, citing issues with the price compared to services offered.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Positive feedback on breakfast and restaurant services, with a few guests suggesting more variety.
Overall Experience
7.1
Most guests had a positive overall experience and would consider recommending the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-28 05:57

Property Description

Luxurious Arabic-Themed Oasis
Immerse yourself in elegance at Villa das Arábias Boutique Hotel in Maputo's prestigious Polana area.

Exquisite Outdoor Amenities
Relax by the inviting outdoor pool or bask in the sun on comfortable sun beds, creating the perfect leisurely escape.

Convenience and Comfort
Enjoy well-appointed rooms featuring modern amenities such as air conditioning, TV, and a safety deposit box. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi and indulge in light meals in the charming Arabic room.

Experience a blend of luxury and convenience with us at Villa das Arábias Boutique Hotel.

Important information:

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MAP

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.9
Based on 40 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.1
Service: 6.6
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 6.7
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 4.7
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 7.1
J
jomo
8
Pros:

Arrived earlier than my check in but was allowed in n very helpful staff.

2019-11-12 via Nuitee
E
ellemme229 NONE
4
Dark, Cavey, below par front desk staff
Pros:

This hotel has an eerie atmosphere and 'unique' decorations. It has many rooms in the basement that do not have a window to the outside, and thus no natural light or fresh air. The room I was in had maintenance issues that only added to the "dungeony" vibe of the room. To add to the unpleasantness, after asking the front desk man if I could change my room, he said no because it was late and since they do not change the sheets every day, the potential next guest who would have the misfortune of staying in my room would have to also sleep on my dirty sheets. The breakfast is at best mediocre. The wifi was non-existent in the basement

2019-09-29 via Tripadvisor
N
Nicholas
2
Poor maintenance and so not clean.
Pros:

I didn’t stay. I left immediately.

2019-07-29 via Nuitee
P
Plinio
8
Boa relação custo-benefício.
Pros:

O hotel tem uma boa relação custo-benefício. Está bem localizado, em área próxima a restaurantes, embaixadas e segura para o visitante estrangeiro. Suas instalações são relativamente simples, mas confortáveis e com bom padrão de limpeza.

2019-05-30 via Nuitee
V
vumiles2016 Family Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng
10
never disappoints
Pros:

second stay at this hotel over the Easter weekend.....it was a great place....got there hours earlier than they were expecting us. They had our room ready... All the staff at this hotel was super friendly. The bedrooms were comfortable. The breakfast was really nice..especially some homemade sweet bread they had....security was good. I can always recommend this place to anyone making an overnight stop in Maputo

2019-05-14 via Tripadvisor
K
KateG2733 Friends getaway Sydney, New South Wales
8
a relaxed place in a central position
Pros:

After they first tried to give us a room in the basement with no windows or ventilation, we ended upin a room with windows near the pool. he rooms facing the pool looked good, but you could not open the curtains without being seen.
Breakfast was delicious with plenty of fresh fruit, great coffee and fried bacanand eggs.
Minus: No kettle to boil water, no glasses, only the second time did we have afridge in the room. Att the price I would have expected tea and coffe making facilities... but then this isAfrica!!!

2019-01-12 via Tripadvisor
B
Baasrupert Family Pretoria, Gauteng
2
Pathetic
Pros:

Villa das Arábias boutique hotel Maputo
What a letdown. For the price you get no toiletpaper, no towels, a broken shower head, broken tiles in the bathroom, no door handle in the bathroom, aircon that wets the whole floor when switched on, one plug point to charge if you unplug the lamp, clogged shower & basin drain. If you ask, you get a key to your DIRTY room. I would have given it a ZERO star!

Sorry, never again!

2019-01-05 via Tripadvisor
5
558jenniferb Friends getaway Dresden, Saxony
8
An Island in Maputo
Pros:

We were a group of 10 Germans on holiday. The personal were friendly. They went out of their way to help. We were given the honeymoon suite which for anyone wanting an over the top version, this is the place.

2018-12-17 via Tripadvisor
M
MIRRIAM
6
Experience
Pros:

They need to improve on their breakfast.

2018-12-11 via Nuitee
H
Hilda
6
Ok ställe
Pros:

Helt ok men dåligt wi-fi och personalen glömde bort vår förbokade taxi. Frukosten var sådär.

2018-11-11 via Nuitee
N
Nokuthula T
10
It was awesome
Pros:

Perfect

2018-10-23 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
2
Worst experience ever
Pros:

Well the breakfast was so bad there’s no buffet you get only one egg like you are a child, the rooms are so dusty when you have blocked nose it’s going to be worse and lastly the WiFi is so bad before going out to meetings you can’t even check your emails

NB : please the owner of that place must up his game that place has potential but it’s like it’s not being taken care of

2018-10-22 via Nuitee
K
KIA
8
Unique and Clean
Pros:

Pleasantly surprised by this Arabias Boutique Hotel. The staff was super friendly and their public areas were beautifully decorated! It was very unique and cozy. The rooms were clean, but we just had a broken and clogged shower. There for only one night so we didn't bother to ask for a fix. Best tip for this hotel: DO your laundry here! Super cheap. We had a small basket of clothes washed and freshly scented for 700mts.

2018-09-29 via Nuitee
C
Collo
4
Pros:

The Hotel does not provide water in the rooms; some rooms like the I used was very dusty; water is very important and needs to be availed in every room every day.

2018-09-09 via Nuitee
R
Robertapy Family Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
2
Terrible experience!!!
Pros:

My room smelled of mold and my daughter's room was so noisy, because of the pool's motor, she couldn't sleep. Every time we returned to the room at the end of the day the air conditioning was on probably to disguise the terrible moldy smell but it did not work and the room was freezing on a winter day. You could barely get to your room because of the narrow space between the pool and the walking area. The breakfast staff was unfriendly and wouldn't even say good morning back to you. Most of the furniture was damaged in some way and the room's distribution was awful, there was very little room even for our suitcases. There was no floor towel in the bathroom and only one toilet paper roll so every time you needed more, you had to go and ask. Also, only one socket in the whole room near a desk.

2018-08-13 via Tripadvisor
B
BMbale Business Lusaka, Lusaka Province
6
Just Average
Pros:

The hotel is located centrally close enough to the sea as well as town center.
Rooms are clean enough albeit old beddings. Only highlight is the swimming pool with the best rooms located around the pool.
Adequate for business travellers

2018-06-15 via Tripadvisor
S
stephane
8
très bon compromis
Pros:

l,établissement est assez central mais pas super bien placé
en revanche c,est sympa et acceuillant
le rapport qualité prix est vraiment très bien
le petit dej est plutot pas mal
l'athmosphère est agréable

2018-05-18 via Nuitee
D
DoctorRajesh NONE Bengaluru, Bangalore District, Karnataka
6
Average Hotel
Pros:

I stayed in this hotel during my business trip to Maputo. The service given to me was average and rooms are bit small. The food was good and atmosphere as well, bar and restaurant closes very early in the evening . This is average hotel.

2018-04-18 via Tripadvisor
T
Thandiwe
8
South African visiting Moz
Pros:

It was as good as can be. Breakfast menu needs some variety. Air conditioner was delightful and the pool. Extra detail can be incorporated to bathroom hygiene (more than one toilet roll, cleaning agents, towels etc.)

2017-12-25 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
4
Pros:

Hotel staff are extremely rude and generally do not care about customers needs

2017-11-26 via Nuitee