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Praia Do Sol

Uembje Lagoon | Bilene, Xai-Xai, Mozambique
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Vaud
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The chalets are very rustic with plenty of holes in the roof and on the wall. Also the moscito net was full of holes. The walls where full of Gecko excrements. I was disapointed as the reviews were positive. They have to fix the chalets as this is not European standard and less adventures people will leave immediately. We booked... More

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Utrecht
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

Really nice place for a beach geth away in bilene. In Bilene there is not much to do but this place is a really good beach accomodation, good for a stopover stay before driving further to inhambane. Beautiful beach chalet. Not luxurious but it has it charme. Nice people, good food. You do need to bring musquito repelient. More

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Naracoorte
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 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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Beaconsfield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 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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Oosterhout, The Netherlands
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011
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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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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 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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Centurion, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 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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Pretoria, South Africa
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 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
31 March 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

Pretoria, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 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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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 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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