Accommodation Scams in Maputo

Accommodation Overcharging During South African Holiday Weekends

Maputo is a popular short-break destination for South Africans during public holiday weekends (Heritage Day, Freedom Day, Youth Day). During these periods, some accommodation operators — particularly smaller guesthouses and informal rentals — significantly inflate prices beyond their standard rates without disclosure at booking. Some properties also apply undisclosed "holiday surcharges" to bills on check-in.