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Gamboozini Lodge

2.5 star property
Experience seaside bliss with an oceanfront escape that's perfect for relaxing by the pool and savoring delicious meals.

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Escape to Gamboozini Lodge by the ocean, where a poolside bar and outdoor pool offer endless relaxation. Savor breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the on-site restaurant or unwind in the garden with dry cleaning/laundry services just a step away.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

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About the neighborhood

Located in Ponta d'Ouro, Gamboozini Lodge is near the beach. Shoppers can check out Ponta do Oruo Market, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Maputo National Park. Visit our Ponta d'Ouro travel guide
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Parcela 549 , 1100 Ponta do Ouro, Ponta d'Ouro

What's nearby

  • Ponta do Oruo Market
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Malongane Park
    16 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Maputo National Park
    44 min drive - 27.7 miles

Restaurants

  • Alex Pizza Place
    19 min walk
  • Beach Bar
    6 min walk
  • Love Café & Deli
    15 min walk
  • Florestinha
    13 min walk
  • Sapphira Sands
    15 min walk

About this property

Gamboozini Lodge

Hotel by the ocean
At Gamboozini Lodge, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Gamboozini Lodge have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Balconies or patios, portable fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit is payable by PayPal and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 135 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Gamboozini Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gamboozini Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gamboozini Lodge?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Gamboozini Lodge?

Check-out is at 2 PM.

Does Gamboozini Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 135 per vehicle applies.

Where is Gamboozini Lodge located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Ponta do Oruo Market and within 12 mi (20 km) of Malongane Park and iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Maputo National Park is 17 mi (27.3 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Gamboozini Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

irakli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was amaizng! I loved profimity to the beach, the flora and the fauna.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

irakli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amaizng location, wonderful staff member and very kidn owner sho gave me a free upgrade!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

irakli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything and thank you so much for the room upgrade!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect check in and check out. Affordable rate. Less than10 minutes walk to the most beautiful swimmable beach and great sea food
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Corinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mica, the host, is such a nice, supportive and chatty person and will make you feel welcome right away. The whole lodge is very cute and all the rooms looked very unique and cozy. I booked a tiny low budget room, which was just what I needed.
entrance
chill out area
pool and rooms
chill out area and pool
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Dimitar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Worth it

A great experience in a well designed and well run place. Just one simple thing that can be done to make the experience even better: Move or create a sound-proof / sound-dampening box around the water pump. Currently the pump is situated directly outside the accommodation and when people use water, the pump turns on. If you are a light sleeper (like me) this can be disturbing. Other than that, a really great place, with warm and friendly staff, good wifi and delicious affordable food. About a 10-15 min walk from the centre of Ponta de Ouro, makes this place feel like a getaway while still feeling connected to the town. Thanks Mark and Mikash for an unforgettable experience. Hope to see you again!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

irakli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Ponta do Ouro!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

irakli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The employees were very helpful and very cooperative. I loved my stay here
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mattia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly staff, Micha helped us in many different tasks during our stay. We had a very good time, will get back for sure
Verified

8/10 Good

MARK JOHN

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Charming rustic accommodation for groups.

A rustic budget destination for the non-fussy traveller. Communal kitchen could do with some deep cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't stay on a South African long weekend

Quite a distance from town but only a few minutes from the beach and easy to walk along the beach to town. Lovely location. Other guests almost spoiled it with their noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this place last minute and they were very accommodating, attentive and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Georgina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022
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6/10 Okay

M

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020