Sava Dunes Lodge

Wooden walkways lead to five lovely cottages which literally catch the ocean breeze and the scent of the sea. If one is looking for a negative it's the bathroom. With a solar heated shower, double vanity and loo the bathrooms are small and open to the bedroom. Furnishings, most of which are made locally, include mosquito net, pedestal fan, sofa, dressing table, hanging space, safe and plug points for charging phones and cameras.

Being solar powered there is no hair dryer or in-room mini bar. Early morning tea & coffee is delivered to the cottages. Sliding glass doors lead out onto a wooden deck kitted out with hammock, swing chair, table and chairs, day bed and an outdoor shower.

The main area of the lodge houses the bar and dining area and is connected to each of the rooms via a winding wooden walkway that cuts through sparse coastal vegetation carpeting the undulating dunes.

The beach is a few metres from your doorstep and offers warm waters with a peeling surfable wave. There is a shoal of seahorses in the neighbouring estuary, a place that is ideal for snorkelling. When you’re done with a day of water-based activities, return to the lodge’s outdoor lounge and deck area, gently float in the swimming pool towards the swim-up bar and order a tropical cocktail.

Dining

Dinner is a 3-course affair with a choice of 2 main courses. Every meal tends to be simply delicious and beautifully presented, especially dinner which was served at a candle lit table next to the pool. The talented local chef really will exceed your expectations.

Activities

Long beach walks, dune sundowners and body boarding. Kayaks will be available from July. We recommend additional activities such as; snorkelling, scuba diving and ocean safaris are booked with Liquid Adventures in Tofo. Estuary trips to see a shoal of sea horses, horse riding and a trip to a local market can easily be arranged.