Baleia Azul 20

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Rates and Availability – A minimum night stay of 4 nights is required

BALEIA AZUL 20.

Baleia Azul House 20 in Ponta Mamoli, Mozambique. Baleia 20 is a 12-sleeper
(8 adults + 4 children under 12 years old) self-catering home and is located on the beachfront row of houses which has a walkway leading from the swimming pool down onto the beach.
The famous Fredericos snorkeling spot is situated a mere 5-minute walk down the beach from this house.

Did we mention, that you also have a private path to the beach below?

Sleeping Arrangements

Baleia Azul 20 has 4 spacious en suite bedrooms, two are sea-facing and two are garden-facing.
The entire house has sliding gauze. Comfortably sleeping 12 people (8 adults + 4 children under 12 years old), the bedroom configuration is as per below:

Bedroom 1 – sea facing – 1 king bed – sleeps 2.
This bedroom has an inside en suite bathroom as well as an en suite outside shower for those hot days
Bedroom 2 – sea facing – 1 king bed – sleeps 2.
This bedroom also has both an inside en suite bathroom as well as an outside en suite shower.
Bedroom 3 – 1 queen bed and 1 bunk bed (bunk beds are for children under 12 years old) – sleeps 4. En suite.
Bedroom 4 – 1 queen bed and 1 bunk bed (bunk beds are for children under 12 years old) – sleeps 4. En suite.
All bedrooms are airconditioned and also have ceiling fans. Lock up safes in each room.

Note that bedrooms 3 and 4 – the Bunk beds are only for children under 2 years old.

All linen is provided and bath towels are provided.

Your Space

The open plan kitchen, dining room, lounge, and inside bar area overlook the swimming pool (The swimming pool Does NOT have safety nets) and ocean and open onto an outside lounging area.
The wooden deck stretches out towards the sunken swimming pool and private beach walkway.

The house is fully equipped for self-catering and has staff daily to clean up.
The kitchen is equipped with
2 drink fridges,
2 double-door fridges/freezers,
1 chest freezer,
A washing machine, and
a gas hob and oven.

The outside has a Weber braai and a stainless steel wood/charcoal braai. The staff can set up a gazebo and camping chairs on the beach for you

The water comes from a borehole and there is a filter system but it’s advisable to take drinking water with you.

Frederico’s snorkeling spot is a short 10-minute stroll down the beach.
Ensure you take snorkeling gear along!

What To Bring With – 

• Food/ drinks.
• Beach Equipment.
• Snorkeling gear.
• Torch.
• Own Beach towels.
• Sunscreen.
• Charcoal.
• Insect repellent.
• Drinking water.
• Personal toiletries.
• Toilet Paper
• Washing Powder.
• Black Rubbish Bags.
• Beach umbrellas.
• Adapters/ Cell phone chargers.
• First aid kit.
• Binoculars and camera.

Guest Access –

An off-road 4X4 vehicle is essential for access to the area and Baleia Azul Beach Estate, otherwise secure parking at Kosi Bay Border Post and a border transfer can be arranged at extra cost. Thereafter you will have to make use of the transfer company to arrange additional transfers if you need to get around in the area.

There is an entry and exit permit that you need to get at the entrance gate to the Estate, the cost is R 100.00. Remember to hand this permit back when you leave and collect your R 100.00.

Staff Tip –

Whilst the staff are paid a salary, gratuities are well received as they do work extremely hard to ensure that your stay in our Beach House is unforgettable for all the right reasons.
Please don’t be shy. Should you want either one of them to do ANYTHING else for you, please negotiate with them directly.
They are both, of course, keen on earning a bit extra money.
LAUNDRY Macici will do laundry if required at a cost of R120 per load.
Updated 2022.

Other Things To Note –

Please take note that the swimming pool does not have a child safety net.
Power cuts in the area are a challenge and generally out of our control. Please bring torches just in case. Cellphone reception is a challenge that can be a blessing in disguise. You can get signals in some locations higher up on the dunes. Mozambique sim cards and data can also be purchased in the local market in Ponta Malongane at reasonable prices. The Estate uses borehole water which is usually brownish in colour. Should you prefer bottled water, it is available in the Ponta Malongane village It is advisable to bring OR buy bottled drinking water.

Please note we make use of a septic system and don’t flush other products down the toilets besides toilet paper. Guests must bring their own consumables e.g. (food and liquids, mosquito repellent,  etc)
Keys to the unit can be collected from the housekeeper on arrival.

REFUNDABLE BREAKAGE DEPOSIT of R 4000.00 is payable 1 month before arrival and refunded within 14 days of departure. Any breakages and lost keys and/or remotes will be deducted from this deposit. The balance will be refunded to your bank account. Please report any breakages to the housekeepers before you depart. If you find items broken on your 1st day of arrival, please report them to the housekeeper so that they can let the homeowner know.

House Rules –

Check-in: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Checkout: 10:00 AM
Late check-out is on request only. This is due to incoming bookings on the day of your departure. Should the house be available, we will deduct the extra charge of R800.00 from your refundable breakage deposit. The latest check-out time is
14:30 pm – any later and they will retain the full breakage deposit.

Please take note that no extra guests will be allowed over and above the maximum occupancy of a house – any additional person will be asked to leave. The homeowners at the estate get fined if there are additional guests staying at the house. This will affect the refund of the breakage deposit.

No smoking.
No pets.
No parties, Loud music, or events/ functions will be allowed.
Reduced noise after 10 pm.
Should you not adhere to these rules then the Estate will retain the full breakage deposit.

Cancellation Policy –

Cancellation more than 30 days before arrival 70% of the accommodation total will be refunded.
Cancellation less than 30 days before arrival 0% of the accommodation total will be refunded.
*Service fees are non-refundable.