Pemba Beach Hotel and Spa, Mozambique

Pemba Beach's magnificent Santuary Spa adjoins Clube Naval on a site that seems to hover magically above the Indian Ocean. Occupying more than 500 square meters of sumptuous space, the spa's hot and cold treatment rooms, steam rooms, saunas and showers are designed to merge indoor and outdoor pampering against a backdrop of the shimmering Quirimbas ocean. An array of treatments, from Swedish massages, to milk baths, body brushes, body wraps and facials are designed to restore even the most jaded city soul.

The Sanctuary Spa Group, renowned for its 5-star operations in South Africa, has fine-tuned its offering here to reflect Pemba's Arabic and African influences. Three full time therapists are on hand to pamper you with frangipani extracts from Elemis, or indigenous fynbos from Moya, "the African antidote to modern living". Exploiting the powers of Cape Fynbos, Moya blends Chamomile, Geranium, Snowbush, Lanyana and Buchu into a heady range of treatments designed to impart African energy, goodness and vitality. Cosseted by such pampering, you may sink into an idyllic realm of self-indulgence from which you may never return.

Reviews

Elle Decoration “The first spa in Mozambique opens in the far-flung northern corner, bringing surprising luxury to an idyllic resort.”

Longevity “Ever feel that the world is moving too fast? Let the idyllic setting of Pemba Beach Hotel and Spa  seduce you with its languid pace.”