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Some Of Our Favourites

People often ask us: "so which are your own favourite lodges?" It's a really tough question to answer - a bit like being asked to choose between your own children...

People often ask us: "so which are your own favourite lodges?" It's a really tough question to answer - a bit like being asked to choose between your own children in fact! But here are some lodges (ranging from the simple to the ultra-luxurious) that we have an especially soft spot for!

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Madagascar, Nosy Be Archipelago

Antoremba Lodge

Antoremba is in many ways the epitome of the type of lodge we love here at Barefoot Breaks - nestled on a picture-perfect golden beach south of Nosy...

From R24,167
Mozambique, Mainland Lodges

Bahia Mar

With stunning views out over the azure waters and scattered islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago, the Bahia Mar is a very stylish yet reasonably priced alternative to the...

From R35,677
Madagascar, St Marie and Ile aux Nattes

Bijoux Villas

The finest accommodation available on the stunningly beautiful island of Ile aux Nattes, Bijoux Villas are a couple of gorgeously rustic 4-bedroomed villas set in amidst palm trees...

From R33,966
Seychelles, Praslin

Black Parrot Suites

This has to be the perfect honeymoon hideaway – the Black Parrot Suites are 12 exclusive and luxurious rooms perched spectacularly on a rocky headland overlooking a bay...

From R56,362
Zanzibar & Tanzania, Mafia Island

Butiama Beach

Swim with whale sharks, snorkel on coral reefs, picnic on pristine sand banks, or simply relax on the stunning white powder beach in front of Butiama – this...

From R32,383
Seychelles, Praslin

Constance Lemuria

Our pick as Barefoot Breaks' favourite resort in the Seychelles, Constance Lemuria occupies THE best location of any resort here, including two of the Seychelles’ most stunning beaches,...

From R80,467
Maldives

Constance Moofushi

ALL INCLUSIVE! Moofushi has jumped straight to the top of our list of Maldives favourites - and no wonder as it combines great beaches, a stunning house reef,...

From R78,650
Madagascar, Nosy Be Archipelago

Constance Tsarabanjina

Tsarabanjina is our choice as THE best island lodge in Madagascar - it really is the epitome of exclusive barefoot luxury! A great choice for honeymooners or a...

From R69,550
Madagascar, Nosy Be Archipelago

Cruising by Catamaran

Quite simply THE best way to experience the magic of the greater Nosy Be Archipelago – whether you're snorkelling, fishing, swimming or just cruising - so many of...

From R47,278
Maldives

Filitheyo

Filitheyo is the perfect place for a fantastically relaxing Maldives holiday - a superb house reef and sandy beaches; comfortable accommodation; exceptionally friendly service and consistently excellent food...

From R51,010
Zanzibar & Tanzania, Pemba Island

Fundu Lagoon

The epitome of Castaway Chic and the complete antithesis of commercial tourism, the gorgeous Fundu Lagoon is situated in a remote cove on Pemba Island and accessible by...

From R45,525
Zanzibar & Tanzania, Zanzibar

Pongwe Beach Hotel

Situated on THE most jaw-droppingly beautiful beach we've seen on Zanzibar, this superbly run romantic beach lodge is a favourite for honeymooners and other travellers looking for a...

From R36,268
Madagascar, St Marie and Ile aux Nattes

Princesse Bora Lodge

In the middle of a palm tree grove on the edge of a glorious white sand beach and lagoon you'll find the 20 chalets that make up the...

From R37,428
Mozambique, Mainland Lodges

Sava Dunes

This secluded and charming beach lodge (previously known as Blue Footprints) with its 5 comfortable Ocean View Cottages perched in the dunes above a seemingly endless beach boasts...

From R34,912
Maldives

Veligandu

Whilst the Maldives is generally a great destination for couples, Veligandu is perhaps our favourite resort of all for couples looking for a honeymoon or romantic break -...

From R65,300
Maldives

Vilamendhoo

Vilamendhoo is the sister resort to ever-popular Meeru – it takes that resort’s proven winning formula and then adds to it absolutely outstanding snorkelling, courtesy of one of...

From R67,810