Hotel Omuhipiti

Area: Ilha de Moçambique
Lodge Type: Hotel
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The Hotel Omuhipiti is a four-star hotel located on the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ilha de Moçambique (Mozambique Island). This hotel provides a comfortable and modern base from which to explore the island’s rich offerings: – from its cuisine based on fresh seafood and exotic spices to its unique mix of religions, traditions, and culture.

ACCOMMODATION:
This four-star hotel offers 22 rooms – all with a sea view – including two master suites, two junior suites and 18 twin rooms. All rooms have a private bathroom, air-conditioning, satellite television, telephones and room service. The hotel’s facilities include a lobby-bar and restaurant with 70 covers, a private and secure parking lot, and a light and airy décor – perfect for those looking for a comfortable island getaway within the island.

ACTIVITIES:
The hotel offers a city tour which includes visits to the island’s main attractions: the oldest fort in the Indian Ocean region, the museum with its collection of Indo-Portuguese furniture (one of the largest in the world), the mosques, the catholic churches (built more than 300 years ago), and the Hindu cemetery. Visitors can also discover the island’s unique folklore – an ancient mix of Swahili and the local dialect.


Water sports offered include sailing in a dhow – a type of sea vessel with over 600 years of history – diving among the coral reef and rare reef fish, and swimming in year-round warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Visitors can also explore the island’s complex history of slaves and spices, the intricate work of the silversmiths, the crafts of local woodworkers, the colourful beads sold by local artisans – all of which make Ilha de Moçambique a unique place worth visiting.

CONSERVATION:
Hotel Omuhipiti takes active part in all conferences and workshops, which address conservation efforts in the region – specifically:
§ The protection of the coral reefs
§ The protection of underwater ruins
§ The rehabilitation and maintenance of Ilha’s unique architecture and monuments
§ The creation of a tourism culture among Ilha’s population
§ The development of a nature reserve around the island

RATES:
Hotel Omuhipiti’s 2005 prices include all taxes and breakfast:

Standard Rooms:
Single US$65
Double US$75
Suites:
Junior
Single US$80
Double US$90
Master
Single US$100
Double US$110

The hotel periodically offers special rates, starting from US$50. Contact the hotel for further details

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How To Get There

The Hotel Omuhipiti is located on Ilha de Moçambique, next to the old fort. Visitors can fly into Nampula airport (two airlines operate between Maputo and Nampula: LAM and Air Corridor) and hire a rental car. By car, it takes about two hours to reach the island (which is connected to the mainland by a bridge).

Contact

You can book directly with Hotel Omuhipiti via email, telephone or facsimile:
Tel: +258 6 610 101
+258 6 610 102
+258 6 610 103
Fax: +258 6 610 105
Cell: +258 082 60 13 17 0

Bookings can also be made via Hotel Omuhipiti’s preferred travel agencies :
ATLAS – Viagens e Turismo
Cell: +258 082 39 51 75 0
Fax: +258 1 30 46 20
EUROTRAVEL
Cell: +258 082 30 93 35 0
Fax: +258 1 46 44 62

SET – Viagens e Turismo
Tel: +258 1 31 12 44
Fax: +258 1 31 12 48
DANA TOURS
Tel: +258 1 49 40 60
Fax: +258 1 49 40 42

Email:  h.omuhipiti@teledata.mz
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