Hotel Castelo Branco

Avoid this place at all costs. There is no restaurant at the hotel. There is a restaurant next to the hotel, but it is not part of the hotel. The restaurant is not open on a Sunday, but the staff do not inform guests about this, so you will not get dinner on a Sunday, and are left to your own devices, with no assistance from the hotel staff. Breakfast is average at best. Staff are not trained at all, and there does not appear to be any management at the "hotel". On checking out, I was presented with an amount to pay, but no invoice (required for business purposes). The person checking me out, could not print an invoice, but expected payment. It took over an hour for me to check out, and only when I demanded to see a manager, was he miraculously able to print one for me. My entire stay was unpleasant, and how they have a 3 star grading is beyond me, and the cost of accommodation for what you actually receive at the hotel is laughable. The cupboard in the rooms, only has hanging space, no shelves to put your clothing. The only plus side is that the rooms are big, and clean.

Room is very clean and looks modern. Bathroom is very good with big shower. Room has a samsung TV. Decent cupboard space. Nice curtains to keep the room dark. Friendly reception and the place as a whole looks while maintained.

Hands down, the very best breakfast buffet in all of Mozambique. Makes for a great start to the day. Nothing is missing ... make sure to try the peach juice (which I had never tasted before). Brewed coffee is a highlight, too. The grounds are meticulous, all walls are covered with vines -- you wonder how they do it!