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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.

R
Radia
From
Canada
Loved everything! It’s comfortable, amazing views, close to beaches, the breakfast is excellent, and the staff is amazing! Everyone is so welcoming and always ready to help you! Special thanks to Dea who did an amazing job at decorating our room for my proposal. Thank you for everything!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 532 reviews
Price from
US$203.12
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.

r
renselme
From
France
The owners are really nice rooms are not really big but very confortable The food is various and delicious Prices are reasonnable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews
Price from
US$100.48
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Savana

Hotel in São Filipe

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

P
Pascal
From
France
Upgraded for free, amazing hotel, very nice staff, great location. Everything was really perfect !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 487 reviews
Price from
US$67.82
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.

N
Neil
From
Portugal
Location, food, Quad bike hire, staff and the personal attention of Mirko who is able to communicate in multiple languages, friendly local population ,stunning beaches ⛱️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
Price from
US$78.50
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.

K
Katherine
From
United Kingdom
Comfortable and good value accommodation and food near Faja d'Agua and natural seawater swimming pools. Friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
US$50.71
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
ArenAlan
From
Netherlands
nice clean hotel camilla did a great job with dinner breakfast was very good real good bed friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,044 reviews
Price from
US$68.03
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...

C
Cherone2k8
From
Nigeria
My wife and I absolutely loved the stay here. It was everything we needed and more from the reception at check-in to the room, wi-fi and the helpful staff. One of the staff becky was particularly helpful with recommendations for places to visit and things to do (we took her advice and went to Kebra Canela beach and had a good time) . I only wish we had booked more days as we previously stayed at another hotel in the city centre (plateau) before moving to this hotel for two night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,600 reviews
Price from
US$172.69
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, 244 reviews
Price from
US$127.69
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
MARTA DAFNE
From
Spain
There are no words to describe how we felt at Fogo Boutique Hotel in what now seems to have been an amazing dream in a natural paradise. If Fogo is an island of spirit, of a breathtaking nature, and wonderful people, this hotel is another must in the island. The views are absolutely amazing. Tony made us feel like one of his family, he was really helpful, even showed us the local life, and he is GREAT chef. All the personal was lovely, always willing to help, chat even with our language difficulties, and a special thank to Micaela, who was always more than attent to us. It was one of the greatest stays we had in our lives. The hotel is an experience itself. If we go back to Cabo Verde, we will absolutely repeat here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Price from
US$107.28
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.

Z
Zilda
From
Portugal
From the moment we arrived it was beautiful welcoming hotel looks like every room had a view of the beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
Price from
US$159.27
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, 244 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.

From US$130.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews

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

From US$52.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 194 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$104.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 470 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$83.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 448 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$62.80 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$60.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 191 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$72.22 per night

Budget hotels in Sotavento Islands

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 22 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 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$62.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

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

From US$82.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 79 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, 55 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$45.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews

Situated in Praia, 700 metres from Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde, Hotel Happy Day features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 845 reviews

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

From US$74.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 254 reviews

Offering a restaurant, Praia Confort offers self-catering accommodation. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Apartments at Praia Confort feature a seating area. Private bathrooms also come with a shower.

From US$92.94 per night

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 20 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$40.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 118 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$125.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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$36.27 per night

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$64.06 per night

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.

From US$36.63 per night

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

Set in Vila Nova Sintra, Djabraba's kA Marku e Maria has a garden, terrace and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a desk.

Djabraba's kaminhu 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.

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From US$193.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,600 reviews
My wife and I absolutely loved the stay here. It was everything we needed and more from the reception at check-in to the room, wi-fi and the helpful staff. One of the staff becky was particularly helpful with recommendations for places to visit and things to do (we took her advice and went to Kebra Canela beach and had a good time) . I only wish we had booked more days as we previously stayed at another hotel in the city centre (plateau) before moving to this hotel for two night.
Guest review by
Cherone2k8
Nigeria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 744 reviews
I had a great stay at Hotel Santa Maria in Praia. The hotel is very well situated, close to everything you might need, and offers all the essentials for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The facilities were clean and well-maintained. I want to especially thank Nidiane at the reception—she was incredibly kind and helpful. Her warm attitude made a big difference and truly stood out. I would definitely recommend this hotel to fellow travelers visiting Praia!
Guest review by
Wiame
Morocco
From US$60.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 204 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
From US$244.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 743 reviews
Studio with large private terrace and sun loungers sheltered from the wind. A good place to rest after diving at the neighboring base. Gas stove with equipment on the terrace. No need to wait in the restaurant (20 minutes waiting for the card, modest choice) No TV - plus or minus? WiFi good.
Guest review by
Jerzy
Poland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 832 reviews
Super friendly staff from check-in to the restaurant and even laundry. The swimming pool on the roof is great for relaxing. I also enjoyed the fast wifi and stocked room fridge. There is an ATM at the entrance for convinience.
Guest review by
Shami, Mozambique
Mozambique
From US$72.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
Hospitality of Diarini at the reception, breakfast, view, free upgrade to Seaview room which we highly recommend (view to Brava), one of the biggest hotel pools I've ever had
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Tobias
Germany
From US$81.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
Location, food, Quad bike hire, staff and the personal attention of Mirko who is able to communicate in multiple languages, friendly local population ,stunning beaches ⛱️
Guest review by
Neil
Portugal
From US$184.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 386 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$92.48 per night
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$88.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 73 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$65.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
We received perfect attention from very kind personnel. , breakfast was perfect , with many tasty local options , fruit, juice..
Guest review by
Vanesa
Spain
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,044 reviews
nice clean hotel camilla did a great job with dinner breakfast was very good real good bed friendly staff
Guest review by
ArenAlan
Netherlands
From US$148.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews
Great staff, great breakfast and great service with personal requests
Guest review by
Tanisha
Netherlands

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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

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
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
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
10

Actually I’m a Nigerian.

Actually I’m a Nigerian. When I traveled there I found it difficult to communicate in Cape Verde due to I can’t speak Portuguese. But there are another islands that they do speak English there. in this country 99% people speaks Portuguese. So that’s just my experience. But the was nice and peaceful
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