Reviews of Casa Quimera
Rua João Carlos Beirão, 33, Polana Cimento B, 1101 Maputo, Mozambique

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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAbsolutely delightful in a great location with all amenities and pool. The host is incredible as is her breakfast which is delicious and includes ingredients from the garden. She’s super lovely and helpful including arranging trips to Kruger and Eswatini
It was perfect
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewImelda is wonderful
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI booked the small budget room and it was quite comfortable. Imelda was one of the most pleasant hosts I’ve encountered on this trip, and I looked forward to breakfast (and the 15 fruit salad) each morning. Her homemade shortbread cookies that she put in the room each day were also a real treat.
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewImelda is an amazing host. Assisted with so many things including taxi booking back to the airport. Location was great the breakfasts amazing
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Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewCute place, very clean, amazing breakfast. Imelda does everything for her guests.
Reviewed: 19 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewFood food food
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Reviewed: 15 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewgreat location; Imelda is so responsive and helpful. I like that its not a traditional hotel.
I booked the garden suite and enjoyed sitting by the pool for breakfast and to do some work at the end of the day. The suite came with a full kitchen which I didnt need. I knew this when booing but when I arrived I realized that it might have been better to be in another room without these facilities
Reviewed: 28 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewImalda is one of the best hosts I have ever met. Fresh and delicious breakfast every morning, fabulous!
Reviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWe just spent one night at Casa Quimera but it was very comfortable and Imelda made us feel right at home! The room is comfortable and cool with a good bathroom and shower, and has everything you need. The location of the house is really good - near lots of restaurants and the steps down to Maputo waterfront, as well as some of the main sites and museums in Maputo. Imelda makes you feel very relaxed and at home, she even offered to call us Yango (taxi), and made us a delicious breakfast with fresh herbs and lemongrass tea she had grown herself!
Reviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewI stayed there for two days and it was fantastic. The host is very caring and dedicated, breakfast was amazing, the garden is beautiful, the bed is comfy... all expectations were met. The area is also very secure and I faced no issues walking around.
No complains!
Reviewed: 1 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewgreat location, quiet place, great staff. pool available, clean rooms, clean bathroom. great breakfasts, which are always fresh and you can agree on the content with the owner. she has her own fresh herbs, so great. I chose the breakfast, which was great in two courses. if you are flying to Maputo, I recommend it. peace and privacy is great there.
Reviewed: 17 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewLovely place, we had a great time at Imelda‘s guesthouse. The orange room is very spacy clean and comfortable. Imelda is such a wonderful host, the breakfast was delicious!
Reviewed: 11 December 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewCosy guesthouse, very clean and breakfast was awesome. Imelda will make sure the breakfast is accommodating to your needs.
It’s a bit difficult to find
Reviewed: 15 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe breakfast is an experience on its own. Super host and definitely worth staying while you are in Maputo
Reviewed: 14 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewI had a wonderful stay at Casa Quimera. While I was only staying one night, I felt right at home straight away thanks to the beautiful welcome from Imelda. My room was comfortable and quiet, with all the necessary amenities. Before I left, I had an amazing breakfast including tea straight from the garden! I would highly recommend Casa Quimera to other (solo) travellers. Thank you, Imelda!
Reviewed: 10 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewEverything you could possibly need for your stay. Imelda was a wonderful host!
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Reviewed: 10 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewIlmelda was extremely responsive and helpful during my stay. She helped arrange rides for me and was flexible with my arrival and departure times. The breakfast was wonderful and catered to my dietary restrictions. The place was quiet and comfortable everything worked in the house: Hot water, TV, Air Conditioning.
Reviewed: 29 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewI enjoyed my stay at Casa Quimera. Imelda is a fantastic host, and the atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and cozy. The freshly cooked breakfasts were a delight, and the lush greenery adds to the charm. With all essential services just a short walk away, it's the perfect base for exploring the city. Plus, the room is fully equipped for cooking, making it even more convenient. Thank you Imelda :)
Reviewed: 15 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewBreakfast was good
Reviewed: 22 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
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