Azura Benguerra Island

There are 11 of these 645sq m beachfront villas, each with a private 5m plunge pool, sala (open pavilion), sun deck, day-beds, twin showers and a bath (there’s also a shower and a bath in the villa’s expansive bathroom). The bedroom has a king-size bed with Egyptian cotton linen and a mosquito net. Decor is colourful and contemporary: splashes of blue, green and tangerine against a neutral background, with wood and wicker furnishings. Other features include a dressing area, fans, a minibar with free soft drinks and beer, multinational plug sockets, novels and reference books, a beach bag and additional mosquito netting. A personal butler is assigned to each villa. A baby cot, or up to two extra beds (for children up to 16 years old; free for under-6s, otherwise rates vary depending on the number of children and adults sharing) can be added to this villa.

Both of these villas have large infinity pools and uninterrupted sea views. Each sprawling (172sq m) private villa has 30sq m of private beachfront with a beachside sala and is on the northern end the resort. The master bedroom has a king-size canopy bed and an ensuite bathroom – separated by a partition wall – with a large walk-in shower. The lounge has a cushion-topped sofas that can be converted into two beds for children and a separate guest bathroom; a sliding glass door separate the lounge area from the lush gardens. There’s a Jacuzzi at one end of the pool and a pavilion at the other. A double daybed sits under a covered section of the pool terrace, and there’s also a single daybed and an alfresco dining area. Each villa also has an iPod dock, air-conditioning, a minibar, Nespresso coffee machine, tea-making kit, free bottled water and eco-friendly Azura bath products. A baby cot and an extra bed (35 per cent of adult rates for children aged six to 16 years old; free for under-6s) can be added to this villa.