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Barceló Praia Cape Verde

Hotel in Praia

Featuring a restaurant, bar and views of sea, Barceló Praia Cape Verde is set in Praia, a few steps from Praia de Prainha.

T
Tatiana
From
Switzerland
Small and new hotel. Very peaceful and comfortable. Great cocktails and food (their octopus was brilliant).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 598 reviews
Price from
US$205.49
1 night, 2 adults

La Fora Ecolodge

Hotel in São Filipe

La Fora Ecolodge features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in São Filipe. This 3-star hotel offers a bar. The hotel also offers free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Marguerite
From
France
This was one of the best places I've ever stayed in (I'm only 24). The balance between being in the middle of nature, and having some luxury, space, incredible food... it's exactly what I wanted. I felt like a retired old lady being perfectly taken care of.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews
Price from
US$101.65
1 night, 2 adults

Pensaò Big Game Maio

Hotel in Vila do Maio

Pensaò Big Game Maio has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Vila do Maio. This 4-star hotel offers massage services.

S
Simon
From
Abkhazia
The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Mirco. I would recommend this place to anyone who travels to Maio
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
Price from
US$70.20
1 night, 2 adults

The View Hotel CV

Hotel in São Filipe

Situated in São Filipe, 2.8 km from Sao Filipe Beach, The View Hotel CV features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

R
Raúl
From
Spain
The stuff was very kind and friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$66.71
1 night, 2 adults

Fajã Beach House

Hotel in Fajã

Fajã Beach House has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Fajã. The accommodation offers room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

E
Eric
From
United Kingdom
Amazing location near the natural sea pools. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast and dinner.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Price from
US$54
1 night, 2 adults

Pensão Gonçalves

Hotel in Calheta de São Miguel

Boasting a restaurant, bar and views of city, Pensão Gonçalves is situated in Calheta de São Miguel, 37 km from Cape Verde National Stadium.

S
Susanne
From
Spain
The installations are brand new and European standard. Fernanda and her daughter gave us a warm welcome and were extremely help full . We like the little hub where she made a local tasty breakfast for us. A very autntical stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
Price from
US$40.50
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Cesaria

Hotel in Praia

Located in Praia, 500 metres from Sucupira Market, Hotel Cesaria boasts a sun terrace and views of the city. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

A
Andreas
From
Austria
Nice located hotel (10min by foot to plateau, 5 min to the main beaches by taxi, ca. 1€) The rooms are modern, clean and well equipped with a fridge, television. The room service was good and caring. We enjoyed especially the breakfast on the terrace which was diverse and freshly prepared. The restaurant has a daily changing menu with is worth to try. In general the service was really attentive, helpful and gave good tips for the stay. I would recommend this hotel for anybody who wants to stay on Praia/Santiago.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,034 reviews
Price from
US$68.83
1 night, 2 adults

Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel

Hotel in Praia

Located on the Santiago Island, in front of the ocean and just 200 metres from the city's main beach, Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool with sunbeds, meeting rooms and...

T
Tatiana
From
United Kingdom
Amazing hotel, the art, the food, the staff were super kind, attentive and always went out of there way to ensure needs were met. Exceeded expectations and definitely returning :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,628 reviews
Price from
US$184.69
1 night, 2 adults

Residencial Santo Amaro

Hotel in Tarrafal

Located in Tarrafal and with Tarrafal Beach reachable within less than 1 km, Residencial Santo Amaro provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the...

s
stuart
From
United Kingdom
Good location near transport and close to town. Staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was modern and clean . Restaurant served good breakfasts. Eggs cooked to order and homemade cakes! Staff went out of their way to ensure our stay was a great experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
US$81.23
1 night, 2 adults

Chez Maria Julia Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Praia

Boasting a terrace and a bar, Chez Maria Julia Boutique Hotel is situated in Praia, 600 metres from Cova Figueira Beach and 1.1 km from Cabo Verde University.

S
Svetlana
From
Netherlands
After 2 weeks on Santiago this is the only place I genuinely would recommend. First of all, the location. The famous Plateau is good only for a very short visit. This area is much nicer, safer, more relaxed. There are a lot of beautiful and colorful houses around, as well as many really nice restaurants / bars and the central beach (which is really good!) - all within 15 min walk max. The owner of the hotel really pays attention to every single detail. The staff is not just friendly, they are also very professional and truly understand what does it mean to work in HoReCa (which is rarely the case on Santiago unfortunately!) My stay was super comfortable and I appreciated that everyone was going above and beyond to make me feel welcomed and relaxed. I was very touched when I didn’t feel too well and the owner made sure to constantly check on me and provide me with everything and anything needed. The restaurant and bar by the hotel are very nice as well, overall it felt like a very fair value for money and I wish I’d make this place my main base during my trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
Price from
US$129.18
1 night, 2 adults
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Sotavento Islands's best hotels with breakfast

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews

Boasting a terrace and a bar, Chez Maria Julia Boutique Hotel is situated in Praia, 600 metres from Cova Figueira Beach and 1.1 km from Cabo Verde University.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews

Situated in Tarrafal, Santiago region, Hotel Viajante is set 300 metres from Tarrafal Beach. Featuring a terrace, this 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

From US$111.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 346 reviews

Splanada poilon features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Assomada.

From US$56.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews

Located in São Filipe, 1 km from Sao Filipe Beach, Fogo Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$129.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews

Facing the beachfront, Oasis Tarrafal Alfandega Suites offers 4-star accommodation in Tarrafal and has a terrace, restaurant and bar.

From US$161.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 480 reviews

Situated in Pedra Badejo, 25 km from Cape Verde National Stadium, Falucho Paradise Beach features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

From US$84.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 491 reviews

Boasting a restaurant, bar and views of sea, Hotel Por Do Sol is situated in Tarrafal, 700 metres from Mar di Baxu Beach.

From US$69.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews

Facing the beachfront, Hotel Savana offers 3-star accommodation in São Filipe and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace.

From US$76.24 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews

Located in Praia, Quinta Da Montanha offers a restaurant. The apartment will provide you with a terrace. Featuring a bath, private bathroom also comes with a bidet and free toiletries.

From US$60.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews

Situated in São Filipe, 600 metres from Sao Filipe Beach, Bamboo Xaguate Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$73.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

Located in Tarrafal, Santiago region, Mirage is situated 1.1 km from Tarrafal Beach. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has a garden and a terrace. The hotel features family rooms.

From US$42.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

City Center Near Beach B&B features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Tarrafal. The property is non-smoking and is set 500 metres from Tarrafal Beach.

From US$81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

COSEC Tours features an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Cova Figueira.

From US$68.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Atlantic Maio Hotel features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Vila do Maio. The accommodation offers free shuttle service, room service and organising tours for guests.

From US$103.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews

Situated in Praia, 70 metres from Praia de Gamboa, Beramar Hotel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers a bar.

From US$111.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews

Located 400 metres from Tarrafal Beach, Boutique Hotel Principal, Tarrafal offers 3-star accommodation in Tarrafal and features a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$37.06 per night

Hotels in Sotavento Islands that you can book without a credit card

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Boasting a restaurant, bar and views of city, Pensão Gonçalves is situated in Calheta de São Miguel, 37 km from Cape Verde National Stadium.

From US$40.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews

Set 32 km from Cape Verde National Stadium, Pensão Asa Branca offers 3-star accommodation in Assomada and has a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$38.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Four Palms Boutique Hotel is located in Praia, within 400 metres of Ethnography Museum and 200 metres of Jaime Mota Barracks.

From US$52.94 per night

Featuring a restaurant, bar and views of city, Strela Hotel Cachoeira is located in Tarrafal, 100 metres from Tarrafal Beach.

From US$83.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.0
Poor - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Calheta, 37 km from Cape Verde National Stadium, Resort Villa Morgana features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$85.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Situated in Garça, Djabraba's Hiker's Suite has a garden. The hotel features mountain views, a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Vila Nova Sintra, Djabraba's Trek Point Twinn offers a garden. The hotel provides mountain views, a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

From US$38.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set in Vila Nova Sintra, Djabraba's kA Marku Triple Room has a garden, terrace and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel features family rooms.

From US$47.65 per night

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From US$72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
It was wondeful to stay here. VERY friendly and informative staff - good breakfast providing exactly what You need - comfortable bed - and real fast WiFi. On top of this came a FANTASTIC undisturbed view from the room to a wide canyon and to the Atlantic Ocean where the sound of the wawes gave a true feeling of tranquility. Also the location of the hotel was the BEST in town. On a beautiful square with the old cathedral on one side, the ocean on the other side and the hotel in between. Nothing could have been better for the moderate price. There is some renovation taking place but this gave NO PROBLEMS for my stay...
Guest review by
JenszJenszen
Denmark
From US$68.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,034 reviews
Nice located hotel (10min by foot to plateau, 5 min to the main beaches by taxi, ca. 1€) The rooms are modern, clean and well equipped with a fridge, television. The room service was good and caring. We enjoyed especially the breakfast on the terrace which was diverse and freshly prepared. The restaurant has a daily changing menu with is worth to try. In general the service was really attentive, helpful and gave good tips for the stay. I would recommend this hotel for anybody who wants to stay on Praia/Santiago.
Guest review by
Andreas
Austria
From US$93.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 763 reviews
The whole staff has been extremely kind and welcoming. We were travelling with our 9 months old daughters and they have been very nice to us and to her. The hotel is equipped with high chairs and they provided a cradle for our staying. Breakfast and meals are delicious. We recommend this option for people travelling and staying in Praia.
Guest review by
Vittoria
Italy
From US$60.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
We had a fabulous three days stay here. The rooms were very comfortable with lovely views from the balconies. we enjoyed walking in the surrounding hills. We had excellent massage on site. The staff were helpful and friendly. The restaurant is excellent with a delicious buffet supper and a pleasant breakfast.
Guest review by
Francis
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews
This is a really lovely bed and breakfast, with very comfortable, well equipped rooms and super comfortable beds. The restaurant on the roof terrace is a delight with excellent food in the evenings and a reasonable breakfast.
Guest review by
Francis
United Kingdom
From US$268.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,628 reviews
Amazing hotel, the art, the food, the staff were super kind, attentive and always went out of there way to ensure needs were met. Exceeded expectations and definitely returning :)
Guest review by
Tatiana
United Kingdom
From US$101.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews
Plenty of space, ideal for families; also quite close to the beach and the centre; would have stayed longer but they were fully booked
Guest review by
Bruno
United Kingdom
From US$89.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
GOOD PLACE BUT THEY NEED TO GET AN ENGLISH SPEAKING AT THERE FRONT DESK IT VERY HARD TO COMMUNICATE BUT IT A VERY GOOD PLACE TO STAY
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saliu
Cape Verde
From US$73.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews
Beautiful pool! Foog yummmm en 3 minutes walking to restaurants, supermarket! Very central! Also safe to walk in the dark!
Guest review by
Dewi
Spain
From US$82.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Mirco. I would recommend this place to anyone who travels to Maio
Guest review by
Simon
Abkhazia
From US$77.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 617 reviews
The location is near the beach, the staff are friendly and professional and the breakfast is good and diverse.
Guest review by
Fady
Morocco
From US$247.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 747 reviews
The location was beautiful, the staff were extremely helpful, and the hotel had everything you needed.
Guest review by
Enya
United Kingdom
From US$185.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 854 reviews
Hotel was very good. They did a good job with the decorations for couples. Staff very friendly
Guest review by
Keith
Canada
From US$150.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews
Great staff, great breakfast and great service with personal requests
Guest review by
Tanisha
Netherlands
From US$186.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews
The breakfast was fantastic and delicious
Guest review by
MARIA REGINA
United States

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6.0

Praia is beautiful.

Praia is beautiful. Thought there are challenges travelling to Cape Verde... I was double charged for the visa (even though I have a visa free access!!) They promised to refundone payment, but instead, they are giving me non-existen email, refusing to do anthing... Also, many people seem unfriendly and unprofessional. Overall the city is beautiful, but the challenges are too big for a normal traveller who could also visit Canary islands instead. If someone only comes for a week, it is not even time to start enjoying...
Guest review by
Lukas
Czech Republic
10

Tarrafal by itself is nice to visit for a few days.

Tarrafal by itself is nice to visit for a few days. Beach, good restaurants, you can do hikes on Monte Graciosa, and Tras os Montes. Restaurant 'chez mama' has some hiking maps. And good food too. I spent most of my time fishing. From the rocks at Punta Atum, of from a boat. One thing to keep in mind. Tarrafal in August is hot. You can go up to Serra Malagueta where it is cooler. But rainy in August.
Guest review by
Jan
Netherlands
10

Two days in Fogo is way too short - but I booked nine more...

Two days in Fogo is way too short - but I booked nine more days in the wonderful hotel Ocean View - and that was a perfect lenght for visiting this VERY interesting island Fogo. But DO NOT react to ANYBODY offering You ANYTHING in the street - I had real bad experience with that - a tourist guide cheated mo for one hundred euro plus a wasted day...
Guest review by
JenszJenszen
Denmark
10

Portela is a magnific place inside a Vulcano crater, i just...

Portela is a magnific place inside a Vulcano crater, i just wanted to stay longer.... you can see the volcano all the time, such magnific view. People are umble and welcome, vilage quiet and great if you travel with kids as they can just go free. There is so much to do if you love geology and treking, such as hile the big vulcano and/or smalers, hike trough lava fillds, explore caves... but also vias ferratas and long trails, you can also go down hiking to mosteiros trough cofe fields (you can arrange it for someone to take yous big bags downs and catch you on the road at the end of the cofe fields to take you to the boat to Praia). The vilage is small and easy to go around, by night there is no much light outside better bring a headlamp. The food is all home made and delicios, we eat in Sonia and Ze house (sweet chiken, beans), Helena (cachupa and omlet) and Isabela (stuwe pig, fish with cream). we had a 4yo and we mostly hiked with him on the backpack, some parts he would go on his foot... things he loved running down the sand hills (big vulcano and small vulcano separated), walk trough the lava fields and sand, draw on sand, play with local kids.
Guest review by
Mónica Mota
Portugal
8.0

Cosy and Comfortable, with a cute little patio with lots of...

Cosy and Comfortable, with a cute little patio with lots of healthy plants, lazy hammock's to hang in and a general dinner table with stools. Friendly Spanish Host, who is very into keeping the space clean!
Guest review by
Ron
Netherlands
8.0

Nice beach, clean but poor surroundings.

Nice beach, clean but poor surroundings. The proximity with the airport (35 min.) makes it a potential nice destination. The city should promote more actively the destination in order to attract developers which could renew the houses we can see from the beach and which are falling apart. Hopefully in the future this can be done and attract more visitors and have additional hotels. The potential exists.
Guest review by
Gerard
Switzerland
8.0

It's a great place, just be care if you are a woman.

It's a great place, just be care if you are a woman. Do NOT go out alone or at night. My housemate and I went to a beach that was 6-7 walking minutes away. It was absolutely lovely. We went at 6pm and left at 8pm. It was dark. Unfortunately 2 masked children (of about 12) tried to "jump" us with knives. I've been traveling for 30 years and robbed 7 times before (including this; that averages out to 1/4 years and I AM VERY WHITE, with blue eyes, blond hair and stand out in certain places, so I may be an "easy target". Still, I've never had knives drawn on me. So PLEASE be careful, especially if you are women. BE SMART. I wasn't. Thankfully all I walked away with was some PTSD and bad memories, but they had masks & REAL KNIVES and it could have been VERY BAD.
Guest review by
Jessica
Belgium
10

Very cosy little town with nice beach and friendly local...

Very cosy little town with nice beach and friendly local people. You can eat very affordable in local bars/restaurants or choose European food in couple of restaurants. The center is quite small, so you walk around easy. Beach is nice and not too much people.
Guest review by
Heli
10

This location and guest house is not about fluffy pillows...

This location and guest house is not about fluffy pillows nor spa facilities. It's for adventure, it's at the top of a volcano and has limited resources, though with that, the guest house team is VERY accommodating. Meals were delicious, books and games were provided to pass time in the quiet evenings. The surrounding community experience is WONDERFUL. Highly recommend.
Guest review by
Rúben
Portugal
4.0

Crowded and chaotic city, far from the peaceful atmosphere...

Crowded and chaotic city, far from the peaceful atmosphere found on the other Cape Verde islands. The local population generally doesn’t speak English and often seems offended if you don’t speak to them in Portuguese. Tourists are frequently stared at, which can make you feel a bit out of place, and the overall impression is that visitors aren’t always welcome. We had a bad experience in Praínha, where persistent children came up asking for money, while older men seemed to be eyeing our bags left on the towels. We ended up having to leave immediately by taxi. Outside of the Plateau—the only area recommended for tourists and heavily patrolled by military and police—you don’t really feel safe.
Guest review by
Grazia Pennisi
Italy