• Ocean Views - relax on the lawns or take a dip in the swimming pool overlooking the beautiful bay.

• Experience Vilanculos - get a feel for the mainland, before heading across to the islands.

• Tasty Cuisine - fresh and tasty meals are served on an outside terrace with great ocean views.

Casa Rex is a guest house and restaurant on mainland Mozambique, with sweeping views of the sparkling ocean and islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago. A small footpath winds down to the beach below and the lodge swimming pool, overlooking Vilanculos Bay, is the perfect place to spend a relaxing afternoon.

There is also a great verandah and many large indigenous trees offering much needed shade, and adding to the tranquil feel of the property. The lounge and dining areas' are furnished with custom-crafted wood furniture, and decorated with beautiful carvings and interesting local art.

Soak up the relaxing atmosphere, explore the nearby market or stroll down to the beach. The hotel's friendly staff will help you plan your day, and Casa Rex provides free transport to and from activities within Vilankulos. There are many activities on offer including scuba diving, dhow trips, snorkelling, deep sea fishing, catamaran trips, sunset cruises and full-day trips to the Bazaruto Islands with a barbecue lunch on the beach.

Casa Rex is in Vilanculos, in the southern region of Mozambique.

• Separate Shower
• Swimming Pool

Casa Rex has an excellent à la carte restaurant which is open for both lunch and dinner. Cuisine is a combination of international and Mozambican dishes, with delicious seafood specialities like crab curry. As you dine, you can gaze out over the ocean to the Bazaruto Islands some 30km away.

Casa Rex offers a variety of room types:

We recommend the Acacia rooms (8 in total). These are the most modern of the room options, with amenities including internet connectivity and air-conditioning. The upstairs rooms have a small balcony each, with a fantastic view of the ocean and harbour. Choose between a twin or double room, both with an en-suite shower (no bath).

The premium rooms are suitable for families, as two additional single beds can be added to these rooms to accommodate children. Premium rooms are basic but comfortable, and equipped with fans and mosquito nets - no air-conditioning.

The courtyard suite comprises a bedroom (double bed with mosquito net), private dressing area, en-suite shower and large terrace. Note that once again there are fans, but no air-conditioning.

• 1 January 2008 - 31 December 2008
  
  From € 61 £ 48 R 770 $ 95 per person sharing
• 1 January 2009 - 31 December 2009
  
  From € 70 £ 56 R 892 $ 110 per person sharing

† All prices are accurate but you may find that the final rates in your quotation vary slightly due to room type, seasonality and currency conversion.