Mequfi Beach Resort

Shocking. We went there this morning. We parked five kilometres north of the camp and walked to the beach in front of Mequifi - my husband took his surfboard and thought perhaps that he could surf for an hour or so. I sat in the shade where the Mequifi property begins. I was sick and needed to sit; no sooner had I sat down than three guards came to me to tell me the property is private and I can’t sit there. I explained to them, nicely, and in Portuguese, that we had walked there and that we were just passing through; and that my husband wasn’t on the beach but in the water, and that we would be gone soon. So they all walked down to the beach to call my husband out of the water to kick him off. Now - this is the SAME beach where 43 fishermen were dragging their fishing nets through. 43. 43 locals - |So my question to Mequifi is this: if we were not allowed in the water, why were they allowed to continue fishing? And, since the resort is closed, why would it be a problem if we sat there for a while before walking back home in the searing heat - with me sick?? Not acceptable. Furthermore, what is the law in Mozambique regarding the ownership of the sea itself? Does having a DUAT for a beachfront property give the holder of that DUAT possession of the water as well? As a journalist I shall be investigating further. But for now, even if Mequifi was open - which it definitely is not, I would NEVER go. Why? Because if the resort management is so inhospitable when the resort is closed, imagine their hostility when it opens again - if it ever does! Do yourself a favour and skip it - there are way better beaches around and way better ways to spend a morning. And Mozambique - you are not that special that you can shut people out; it doesn’t look to me as if tourism is flourishing in Pemba. Between war and weather - I’d give it a skip altogether.

We stayed at Mequfi Beach Resort for 7 days over December. Our experience was absolutely fantastic. We are a family of 2 adults and a teenage daughter and teenage son.||||From the moment we landed at the airport in Pemba, our transfer was already waiting. They did not allow us to assist with loading our luggage and made it clear that we are now on holiday. Our driver was considerate and careful and made sure we arrived at the resort safely and undeterred by the bumpy road. He made sure we had some refreshments on ice, which was very welcome, as it was very hot.||||Upon arrival at the resort, we were met my Sumail, one of the managers of the resort. A cold face cloth was provided, and again, it was very welcome. We got a quick tour of the resort and amenities before meeting our luggage in our rooms.||||The staff at Mequfi is a real asset, and nothing was too much trouble for them. At the poolside, we were given towels, and later, fresh towels, without asking. Ordering from the bar was made easy by the efficient staff who were concerned if we did not have a glass in our hand. ||||As for the food, Chef Shibu introduced himself at the first meal, and was around at each meal to get our feedback. Each meal had chicken, pasta, beef/lamb, fresh seafood, vegetables, pizza, a variety of breads and soup. Desserts were also well prepared and a real treat. Whether you are vegetarian, vegan or love meat, you are accommodated at each meal. The waiters are exceptionally well trained and the attention to detail is refreshing.||||As for housekeeping, the gentleman who attended to our room basically gave it a spring cleaning every morning. Again, the attention to detail makes our stay so memorable and the small things that are done and attended to, reveals a culture of guest appreciation and pride in the resort.||||I was initially concerned that a lodge, so far from the city, could produce a proper holiday but I was pleasantly surprised. I have been to many resorts on various islands, and our Mequfi experience is right up there with the best.||||Well done to the management and ALL staff from Mequfi Beach resort. Definitely a 5 star resort and we will definitely be back soon.

Wow! What a gem! Our first Moz holiday, and so glad we landed up at this resort. Thank you Sumail, Shibu and the rest of the team!! You all made this a holiday to remember! Clean, food for days, top service! Plus the weather couldn't have been more perfect, we will be back!

A last minute trip to Mequfi in Mozambique turned out to be one of the best holidays taken in years! ||After a long flight on LAM and a very early start to our day, we were very glad to have landed in pemba.||Our transfer was promptly waiting for us and the 1 hour drive was as expected on the bumpy dirt road for most of the way.||On arrival at mequfi we were greeted by Sumail and staff and check in went smoothly. ||The resort is very remote, small quaint and just what we needed after a buze year.||If you are looking for a place to unwind, very peaceful and picture perfect then Mequfi is the place.||The staff were great always smiling (Ramadhaan/Abbas/ Charlie/Perito/Biaci) and willing to assist. (the only downfall was the wait time If you ordered food/drinks but we did go during peak season so to be expected) ||The rooms were beautiful - front row rooms were great, cleanliness, turndown service all fantastic! ||Food quality was good (could use more of a variety,especially the desserts).||Watersports centre was great, The staff always doing their best to make sure we had activities to fill our days.||Travelling with a 4 year old it would have been great if the resort had a kiddies centre/jungle gym to keep the small ones buze, however that didn't stop the kids at the resort from having a great time with water activities.||I would definitely recommend mequfi beach resort.Excellent value for money.

The delux rooms were lovely and serviced daily. The food was good. Some would argue that it was a bit repetitive but the variety was certainly big enough. Given that it is a mystery to us how they could even get all the supplies needed to the resort to feed our large group for a week given the horrendous state of roads, we were much appreciative of every meal! Friendly service, but there is a huge language barrier. The locals only speak Portuguese and some of them know a little English All in all we had a lovel stay. Thanks to the dedicated staff who really tried their best to make us feel at home and comfortable. Last but not least, the scenery is absolutely spectacular. If you are an early bird, you will be treated to the most beautiful sunrises. Thanks Diamonds Mequfi 🌸

This is one of the most unbelievable resorts I have ever been to! The staff were so friendly and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was out of this world. The food was delicious. The rooms and facilities were amazing. I will definitely be going back asap and would encourage everyone to visit this resort! You will thank me!!

I found a true gem in Diamonds Mequfi in the province of Cabo Delgado Mozambique, with an all inclusive package. We went in February 2020, a very quiet time for the resort. The staff welcome was warm and friendly. We literally had the resort to ourselves. The staff were most helpful and made certain that we were looked after well. The room was comfortable but lacked certain mod cons in the room. No USB port ( for phone or computers ) and the TV offerings not great. Most times the reception was not great. Wi Fi in the room can be improved. Location great. The beach was excellent. The hotel offers some beach and sea activities. There was no nightly entertainment during our stay.The staff made up with excellent but slow service. Not withstanding some of the negative comments, the staff were excellent. They made our holiday outstanding. Bathroom fitted with a lovely shower. Lovely beach and sea. Our biggest disappointment was the Hotel Manager. Never smiles and never greets hotel guests. In my years of travelling all over, in my books he ranks as the worst. The chefs, the waiters and room attendants were the best. I would love to return, but hopefully with a new manger.This resort can easily get an overall rating of 5 but, need to make improvements in certain areas.To all those that made our stay wonderful, thank you.

Valiant effort from the Diamond team! Enjoyed a 5 day stay - great for family beach getaway. Enough to keep everyone busy for at least 7 days.||Certainly some room for improvement to get back to offering the 5 star experience the resort is renowned for but enough positives for a memorable stay.||Pristine beach and great water sport offerings for the location.||Perfect place to relax and unwind.