Idyllic Location for Indian Ocean Beach Hotel

Staying in a beach hotel like Southern Sun Maputo is one of the attractions for holidaymakers and business travellers wanting to visit Mozambique. It has a prime location on the shores of the country's capital, named Maputo from Lourenco Marques after Mozambique gained independence from Portuguese rule in 1975.

It's a popular destination for scuba-diving enthusiasts who can spend hours exploring the beautiful reefs. The nearby Ponta d'Ouro offers excellent surfing and not-to-be missed opportunities to swim with dolphins.

Southern Sun Maputo reflects the country's Portuguese heritage through its cuisine, décor and hospitality while offering all the luxuries expected of a modern international beach hotel. It also has a business centre and conference rooms for those who are expected to combine work with pleasure.

There is a swimming pool overlooking the ocean, where you can enjoy cocktails and light meals, and a gym on the premises to please the fitness-conscious.

The hotel is close to several attractions that will fascinate history buffs including the Natural History Museum, an old restored building containing interesting artefacts, and the Museum of the Revolution, which showcases Mozambique's violent uprising against Portuguese colonialism through maps, photographs and weapon displays.

If you want to try your hand at the tables, the Polana Casino is not far away.

The well-appointed beach hotel also provides easy access to the popular Central Market, where visitors can browse through an array of crafts, fruit, vegetables, carvings and household goods. Test your bargaining skills – sometimes you can haggle with vendors to get a big discount off their asking price.