Roça das Mangueiras Resort
Island escape • Mussulo sandbank • Palm-lined retreat
Overview
Essence
Roça das Mangueiras Resort is a palm-lined retreat on Mussulo Island, about 20 km south of Luanda. Built with grass thatch roofs and natural materials, it feels like a small tropical village, ideal for escaping city noise for a weekend or a slow holiday by the sea.
- Location: Mussulo Island, Praia do Mussulo, Luanda, Angola.
- Setting: Seafront resort with private beach area and pools.
- Style: Relaxed but elegant; perfect for couples, families and small groups.
- Category: Tourist village resort with bungalows and family houses.
Highlights
- Beach & pool access
- Thatched bungalows
- Family-friendly
- Boat transfers to Mussulo
- Bar & restaurant
- Meeting room for events
Tip: Mussulo is busiest on weekends and holidays — book ahead if you plan to stay overnight.
Experiences
- Swim between the calm bay and the pools, then relax on a sun lounger under palm trees.
- Take a boat ride around Mussulo, enjoy the sandbank views and watch sunset over the water.
- Beach activities such as beach volleyball or simply long walks along the shore.
- Perfect spot for birthdays, romantic weekends, small corporate retreats or family gatherings.
Day visits (day use)
Roça das Mangueiras is known on Mussulo as a favourite place for day trips. Even if you are not staying overnight, you can usually spend the day enjoying the beach, pools, bar and restaurant.
- Typical day-use visitors arrive by boat transfer from the Luanda mainland.
- You can enjoy the beach area, order drinks and meals at the restaurant and relax by the pool.
- Some days there may be specific day-use packages or minimum consumption for external guests.
Always contact the resort in advance to confirm current day-use conditions (boat transfers, opening hours, possible fees or minimum spend).
Stay & facilities
Accommodation
The resort offers around fifty rooms in different layouts, spread across bungalows and family houses, so you can choose between more private options or multi-room houses for families and groups.
- Grass-roof bungalows and twin/double rooms.
- Family houses with two or three suites and living room.
- Air conditioning and modern bathrooms.
- Prices vary depending on season and room type (always confirm directly with the resort).
Food, drinks & more
- Two restaurants with Angolan and international dishes.
- Beach bar and pool bar for cocktails, snacks and light meals.
- Two swimming pools (including a pool with sea views).
- Meeting room suitable for corporate events, workshops or private celebrations.
For special events (weddings, company retreats, birthday weekends), ask about group packages and exclusive use areas.
Getting there
Roça das Mangueiras is on Mussulo Island, reached by boat from the Luanda mainland (usually from the Benfica area / pier to Mussulo). Travel time is roughly 20–30 minutes by boat, depending on departure point and sea conditions.
Instagram & contacts
- +244 929 889 148
- +244 923 401 854
- Email (reservations): reservas@rocamangueiras.co.ao
- Email (general): rocadasmangueiras@gmail.com
- Website: www.rocamangueiras.co.ao
- Mussulo Island, Praia do Mussulo, Luanda, Angola