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Portela

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Vila do Maio

41 hotels

Cidade Velha

20 hotels

Assomada

19 hotels

Pedra Badejo

7 hotels

Rui Vaz

2 hotels

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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.

P
Piotr
From
Poland
Spacious hotel with clean room equipped with all amenities. Very good breakfast served at a terrace facing the Atlantic Ocean. The sea view and pool with salty water were just great. There is a Breeze bar which serves really good drinks and great seafood. The hotel is in an optimal location if you would like to explore Praia, the port, the lighthouse, and nearby beaches. The staff was really helpful and responsive. We spent 10 great days there!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 576 reviews
Price from
US$275.37
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.

S
Sophie
From
Belgium
The lodges were lovely in a calm environment . The bar and Restaurant served us a delicous breakfast and also the dinner choises were perfect! Very helpfull staff and friendly owners.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
Price from
US$119.85
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
Sebastian
From
Costa Rica
Wonderful stay at big game- the hosts were very kind and welcoming. Matia, Mirko, and the team went above and beyond in their service and hospitality. Great good and best tiramisu in Cabo verde! Highly recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
Price from
US$78.85
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.

R
Rosa
From
Germany
Very nice hotel with very kind hotel staff. We felt very welcome and the food in the restaurant is delicious! Perfect stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,040 reviews
Price from
US$68.34
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...

E
Eurydice
From
France
The staff, the location, the design…
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,607 reviews
Price from
US$183.37
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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Price from
US$80.65
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.

M
Matthew
From
Spain
Beautiful property. Maria Julia is an amazing host and chef!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
Price from
US$128.26
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Viajante

Hotel in Tarrafal

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.

K
Kelley
From
United States
The breakfast buffet was a highlight. Delicious and plentiful, with wonderfully friendly service! The front desk staff was available all day and until midnight to address any questions or concerns we had. They were flexible about extending our stay when we wanted to stay longer in charming Tarrafal, and even helped us move our personal items between rooms. And they helped us book a taxi for the return to Praia Airport! If I return to Tarrafal, I wouldn't stay anywhere else!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 434 reviews
Price from
US$84.11
1 night, 2 adults

Fogo Boutique Hotel

Hotel in São Filipe

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.

M
Maxence
From
France
Our room was spacious and the staff was very friendly and respectful. And, above all, the view is purely amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
Price from
US$107.76
1 night, 2 adults

Oasis Tarrafal Alfandega Suites

Hotel in Tarrafal

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

L
Labrum
From
Cape Verde
The man at reception desk Helder was very good at his job. He took care of everything, made you feel very welcomed. The location is perfect. If we are ever in Tarrafal, we will definitely stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Price from
US$159.98
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

Sotavento Islands's best hotels with breakfast

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews

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

From US$55.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 205 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$223.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews

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

From US$159.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 475 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$84.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 473 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$69.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 497 reviews

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

From US$75.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 204 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$60.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 194 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$72.54 per night

Budget hotels in Sotavento Islands

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 28 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$42.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 25 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$62.55 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$67.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews

Set in Órgãos, 21 km from Cape Verde National Stadium, Hotel São Jorge village offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 59 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$52.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 102 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$42.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 867 reviews

Pousada Praia Maria offers accommodation in Praia. Each room has air conditioning and a private bathroom with a toilet and shower.

From US$74.43 per night

Four Palms Boutique Hotel is located in Praia. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel features a spa centre. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe.

From US$63.08 per night

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 22 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$40.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 119 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$36.43 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$85.16 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$47.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Djabraba's kaminhu Double is located in Vila Nova Sintra and features a garden. The hotel provides city views, a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

From US$36.80 per night

Hotel Pousada Venus features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in São Filipe. The hotel has an indoor pool and room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

Set in São Filipe, 600 metres from Sao Filipe Beach, Hotel Miramar Fogo Brava offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$36.80 per night

Fajã Beach House

Hotel in Fajã
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

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.

From US$50.94 per night

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From US$60.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
Far from civilization, access via a winding, scenic road. We asked in the town downstairs which street to turn into. Rooms with a terrace and a wonderful view of the island. Modestly, but cleanly. The food was in the form of a buffet, which we liked. We woke up in the clouds this morning! They passed
Guest review by
Jerzy
Poland
From US$82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
Wonderful stay at big game- the hosts were very kind and welcoming. Matia, Mirko, and the team went above and beyond in their service and hospitality. Great good and best tiramisu in Cabo verde! Highly recommend
Guest review by
Sebastian
Costa Rica
From US$185.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews
The location is perfect! The best view, on top of the sea! O love how they managed to mix the tradition of the building with modern confort!
Guest review by
Isabel
Portugal
From US$76.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 621 reviews
Tito organized Pickup at 1:30 AM from Praira Ferry Station because of delay. Driver Carlos deserves 10 Stars. Breakfast was also really good
Guest review by
Martin
Germany
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 38 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$88.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 72 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
Guest review by
saliu
Cape Verde
From US$82.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
We received perfect attention from very kind personnel. , breakfast was perfect , with many tasty local options , fruit, juice..
Guest review by
Vanesa
Spain
From US$68.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,040 reviews
Very nice hotel with very kind hotel staff. We felt very welcome and the food in the restaurant is delicious! Perfect stay!
Guest review by
Rosa
Germany
From US$72.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Balcony with sea view. Quietly located just outside the center of Sao Filippe. Good breakfast Friendly staff.
Guest review by
Drost
Netherlands
From US$149.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews
Everything was perfect an amazing! The pool, the amenities, the room. Recommended
Guest review by
AMIRA
Colombia
From US$183.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 848 reviews
The place is an oasis of comfort right in the city center of the actions
Guest review by
Yamandou
United States
From US$92.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 756 reviews
Everything was great. Location, staff, room. Couldn't be better.
Guest review by
Elizabeth
Portugal
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 747 reviews
location, the view and hospitality were amazing.
Guest review by
Klara
Croatia
From US$237.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,607 reviews
The staff, the location, the design…
Guest review by
Eurydice
France

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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