Our Lodge offers stylish Self Catering Houses. At Farol da Barra we offer a variety of houses to suit any type of family or occasion.
We have a 15 of beautiful individual self catering houses available at Farol da Barra. Houses are nestled against the dune on the beach and each house offers uninterrupted views of the warm Indian Ocean. Houses are linked to one another via a wooden deck. Ample parking available underneath the houses.
Accommodation
Each of these houses are unique in capacity, and decor, yet the building style have been kept within the lodge standards and design.
Casa One
- Type: Self Catering house
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 2 & Loft
- Bathrooms: 3
- Views: Ocean facing
- Check-in: 14:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
Casa Two
- Type: Self Catering house
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Views: Ocean facing
- Check-in: 14:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
Casa Three
- Type: Self Catering house
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
- Views: Ocean facing
- Check-in: 14:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
Casa Four
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Casa Five
- Type: Self Catering house
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms & loft bedroom
- Bathrooms: 2.5
- Views: Ocean facing
- Check-in: 14:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
Casa Six
- Type: Self Catering house
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms & loft bedroom
- Bathrooms: 2.5
- Views: Ocean facing
- Check-in: 14:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
Casa Seven
- Type: Self Catering house
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms & loft bedroom with futons
- Bathrooms: 2
- Views: Ocean facing
- Check-in: 14:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
Casa Eight
- Type: Self Catering house
- Sleeps: 10
- Bedrooms: 4 bedrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
- Views: Ocean facing
- Check-in: 14:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
Casa Nine
Rented in conjunction with House 10 has a separate mini kitchen equipped with fridge, deep freezer, crockery and cutlery. This unit has 4 en-suite bedrooms leading on to the patio. It has no lounge area.
- Type: Self Catering joined houses
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 4 bedrooms with En-suite bathrooms
- Views: Ocean facing
- Check-in: 14:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
Casa Ten
- Rented in conjunction with House 9.
- Sleeps: 12
- Bedrooms: 6 bedrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
- Views: Ocean facing
- Check-in: 14:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
Casa Fourteen
- Type: Self Catering house
- Sleeps: 10
- Bedrooms: 4 bedrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
- Views: Ocean facing
- Check-in: 14:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
Casa Fifteen
- Type: Self Catering house
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms, one room has double
- Bathrooms: 3
- Views: Ocean facing
- Check-in: 14:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
Casa Sixteen
- Type: Self Catering house
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Views: Ocean facing
- Check-in: 14:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
Casa Seventeen
- Type: Self Catering house
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Views: Ocean facing
- Check-in: 14:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
Casa Eighteen
- Type: Self Catering house
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3, one with twin beds
- Bathrooms: 3
- Views: Ocean facing
- Check-in: 14:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
Chill @ Farol Restaurant
Perfectly positioned CHILL offers guests at Farol da Barra, picture perfect scenery as well as tasty wholesome food and ice cold refreshing drinks.
Relaxed seating on the beach under thatch gazebos where you can keep your toes in the sand or cool shady seating in the pool area, the perfect setting to enjoy exotic cocktails.
Restaurant seats 60 guests and has an extensive menu to tantalize most taste buds large and small.
Open 7 days a week from 10am to 8pm (out of season) and 10am to 10pm (in season).
Activities
Deep Sea Diving & Snorkeling:
Barra and Tofo can boast some of the best diving in the world, the warm clear waters are home to giant mantas and whalesharks. During August September and October the migrating humpback whales are one of the true wonders of the world.
Barra Reef Divers based at Neptunes, just down the beach from Farol da Barra.
Diversity Scuba based in Tofo is a 5 star PADI training center, and has a wonderful activity center where one can rent FatBikes, surf boards and go on ocean safari's
Deep Sea Fishing:
The bay and reefs at Barra are one of the most popular fishing destinations in the world. Farol da Barra is a popular lodge to use for International Deep Sea Fishing Competitions with easy access close to the boat launching area. Boats can also be parked in front of Farol da Barra if you are one of our guests.
For chartered fishing expeditions enquire with Leigh at Farol da Barra Reception.
Bird & micro sea life:
The beach in front of Farol da Barra host an abundance of small sea creatures, shells and bird life. You can also take an easy stroll on the beach and observe these magnificent creatures early morning or when the tide is low.
Visit Farol da Barra Lighthouse:
The early history of the lighthouse is unclear but references to it date back as far as 1873. The station itself dates back to 1900.
The present tower was built in 1945, replacing the 1900 lighthouse. The lighthouse was restored in 1993 and 1997. Many photos show the lighthouse with a noticeable lean. Ponta da Barra is at the end of the Barra Peninsula, which shelters the Bay of Inhambane.
The lighthouse is still operational.
Horse Riding:
Can be found in Tofo
Local Fish and Grocery Shopping:
A unique shopping experience awaits you at Farol da Barra. Local fishermen and fruit sales ladies visit the lodge early morning to show you all their goods on sale. Buy from them - this supports the local community around Farol da Barra and their prices are very reasonable. You can also provide them for specific order for crayfish/fish which they would supply the next day or even later that same day.
Also visit Yum-Yum Supermarket for most grocery needs. Located on the road between Inhambane and Barra. Fresh vegetables, bakery, butchery and alcohol.
Inhambane Town:
Take a walk through Inhambane and visit landmarks like the local fishmarket, harbour and enjoy a coffee at one of the many street cafe's available. Bright and colourful buildings and graffiti adds to Inhambane's unique charm.
Tofo Town:
Tofo is a tourist town with focus on large groups of divers, backpackers, lodge guests and travellers that visit this coastal town daily. There are amazing restaurants available to choose from, beach parties at Dino's and many ocean and diving adventures you can add to your list when visiting Tofo.
4x4 & Assistance:
Many visitors try to test their newly purchased SUV on the beach at Barra. Many get stuck. Please note that driving on the beach are prohibited by Maritime and you face a hefty fine should you get caught by officials. You are only allowed to drive on the beach if you have a launching permit and are launching a boat.
Closest Vehicle Mechanic would be in Inhambane Motorcare at the main circle.
Farol da Barra 2023 Rates:*Rates are subject to change without prior notice
From $240 Per Unit:
Based on Casa 6 per night (sleeps 6) which would = $40 per person sharing when the rate is divided by 6 people or $120 per person sharing when the rates is divided by 2 people. See rates for more information.
Reminder, there's a handy calculator at the bottom left-hand side of your screen (under 'Useful Tools' if you're on a mobile device)
Farol da Barra
Rates are per unit per night
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| Casa 1: |
From $250 per night |
| Casa 2: |
From $250 per night |
| Casa 3: |
From $250 per night |
| Casa 4: |
From $330 per night |
| Casa 5: |
From $280 per night |
| Casa 6: |
From $240 per night |
| Casa 7: |
From $280 per night |
| Casa 8: |
From $330 per night |
| Casa 9: |
From $310 per night |
| Casa 10: |
From $420 per night |
| Casa 14: |
From $380 per night |
| Casa 15: |
From $380 per night |
| Casa 16: |
From $380 per night |
| Casa 17: |
From $380 per night |
| Casa 18: |
Price on Request |
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