Where paradise meets adventure

Beachside bliss and bucket-list experiences – everything you’ve ever dreamed of awaits you at Santa Maria’s most luxurious villa, in southern Mozambique.

Easy to get to

An hour from Maputo, you’ll be transported to tropical bliss before you know it.

exclusively yours

Feel completely at home in your own haven of secluded serenity.

endless family Fun

On land or off shore, exciting experiences await the entire family.

elegant cuisine

Three delicious, wholesome meals a day made by dedicated chefs.

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Easy to get to

An hour from Maputo, you’ll be transported to tropical bliss before you know it.

exclusively yours

Feel completely at home in your own haven of secluded serenity.

endless family Fun

On land or off shore, exciting experiences await the entire family.

elegant cuisine

Three delicious, wholesome meals a day made by dedicated chefs.

Santa Maria's premium villa

A luxury villa like no other

Rated five stars, fully serviced, and only an hour from the mainland, Balistidae’s beach villa offers families and groups an experience that’s authentically Mozambique. From deluxe suites and spacious living areas, to top-class catering and tasty cuisine, a stay at Balistidae is nothing short of spectacular.

balistidae at a glance

Everything a luxury beach destination can offer, and more

With unspoiled horizon views and plenty to see and do, it doesn’t get better than this! From necessities and nice-to-haves, to amenities both functional and fun – Balistidae boasts a complete, personalised package that promises to be an unforgettable experience.

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Be immersed in a tropical paradise

A prime fishing, snorkelling, and birding destination. The calm waters, shallow reefs, and coastal forests surrounding Balistidae are home to an array of aquatic, bird, and animal life.

There aren’t many places in the world where you can experience all of this on your doorstep.

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Where to find us

A remote retreat, surrounded by stunning scenery, within easy reach

Balistidae lies on the edge of the magnificent Santa Maria Peninsula in southern Mozambique, overlooking Inhaca Island to the north and Maputo Bay to the west – a tropical paradise only an hour across the bay by boat and four hours from Maputo in a 4x4.