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Azura Marlin Beach
Benguerra Island, Mozambique · Independent · High Luxury
Azura Marlin Beach opened in 2025 on Benguerra Island with fifteen villa-style rooms on the site of Marlin Lodge — the iconic Bazaruto property destroyed by fire in 2012 after operating since 1990. Azura Retreats' rebuild joins Kisawa and andBeyond Benguerra in repositioning Mozambique's archipelago as a multi-brand Indian Ocean luxury corridor on the same dune-backed beach the original Marlin made famous.
- 15 rooms
- Opened 2025
- Neighborhood: Vilankulo
History
Azura Marlin Beach opened in 2025 on Benguerra Island with fifteen villa-style rooms on the site of Marlin Lodge — the iconic Bazaruto property destroyed by fire in 2012 after operating since 1990.
Restaurants and bars
- Cocktail lounge — Bar
Experiences
- PADI 5 Star Dive Centre — Fully equipped PADI 5 Star Dive Centre on property.
- Diving — Enjoy some of the most sublime diving in Mozambique.
- Fishing with tag-and-release adventures — Dedicated fishing centre offering tag-and-release adventures in waters known for the prized Black Marlin.
- Island Hop — Explore the best of the Bazaruto Archipelago by boat.
- Paradise Island — Snorkel and stroll on the beach on the smallest island in the archipelago.
- Sunset Dhow Cruise — See the island from a different perspective from a traditional sailing dhow.
Amenities
- Boutique shop with locally inspired clothing and souvenirs
- Fully equipped PADI 5 Star Dive Centre
- Fishing centre offering tag-and-release adventures (known for Black Marlin)
- Long, quiet beach walks
- Ocean-based activities
- Private beachfront villa
- Island Hop boat excursion (Bazaruto Archipelago)
- Diving
- Sunset Dhow Cruise on a traditional sailing dhow
- Fishing for sailfish and marlin
- Picnics on a private sandbank or private island
- Private pool
- Day bed & sun loungers
- Private undercover deck
- Beachfront location & views
- Bathroom with shower & double vanity
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