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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, 565 reviews
Price from
US$203.06
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.

H
Härri
From
Switzerland
Beautiful location with a view on the sea. The food is excellent and the bar meets every wish. Very helpful and friendly staff. This is the perfect location to relax.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
US$100.45
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, 161 reviews
Price from
US$78.47
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.

C
Courtney
From
United Kingdom
Everything! The host, hospitality, the room, the facilities, the food, pool, the location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
US$53.36
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
Ana
From
Serbia
The staff was amazing! Thank you again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,042 reviews
Price from
US$68.01
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...

F
Frederic
From
Germany
Very pleasant stay and nice saltwater pool! the staff was always friendly and we felt so comfortable that we almost spent the rest of our multi island trip here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,605 reviews
Price from
US$182.50
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...

A
Agnesa Mihova
From
Bulgaria
Great location, minutes from the beach, on a central street. The room was clean and spacious, the bathroom as well. The AC was working and cooling off the room pretty quickly in the summer heat. The room is equipped with a water heater and some complimentary coffee/tea (which was a pleasant touch!). Good breakfast and polite and helpful staff (despite arriving in the late evening, around 22-23:00, they prepared us a nice meal for dinner).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
US$80.27
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, 248 reviews
Price from
US$127.65
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.

C
Carla
From
United Kingdom
Lovely helpful staff. Very good breakfast. Central location at the square and right by the access to the beach. Clean and modern
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 434 reviews
Price from
US$83.71
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, 204 reviews
Price from
US$107.25
1 night, 2 adults
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Sotavento Islands's best hotels with breakfast

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 204 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$107.25 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$159.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 474 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$83.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 498 reviews

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

From US$75.34 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$60.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 837 reviews

Offering a restaurant with a panoramic view, Hotel Pérola is located in Praia. Free WiFi access is available. Featuring a spa bath, private bathroom also comes with bathrobes.

From US$183 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 193 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$72.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 21 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$40.02 per night

Budget hotels in Sotavento Islands

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 27 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$41.85 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$67.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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$44.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 260 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.

From US$91.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 624 reviews

Set in Tarrafal, Vista Mar features a terrace, bar, on-site dining, and free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom.

From US$81.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 251 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$92.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 755 reviews

Hotel Santa Maria is located in the historic centre of Praia and a 15-minute walk from Kebra Canela Beach. It offers a terrace, a 24-hour front desk and a shared seating area with a flat-screen TV.

From US$92.29 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$84.75 per night

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

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$36.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

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$47.08 per night
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$37.67 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$47.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

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$36.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 66 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$36.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 566 reviews

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

From US$190.37 per night

Fajã Beach House

Hotel in Fajã
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 30 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$50.69 per night

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From US$60.03 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$201.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,605 reviews
Very pleasant stay and nice saltwater pool! the staff was always friendly and we felt so comfortable that we almost spent the rest of our multi island trip here.
Guest review by
Frederic
Germany
From US$184.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 379 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
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$88.52 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$82.05 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$81.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 161 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$72.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 193 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$81.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 624 reviews
Room ( Romeo ) was very good and comfy . very good breakfast on the terrace with sea view.
Guest review by
Galina
Russia
From US$156.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews
I love the view and how the staff was treated my son. It was awesome. Very friendly.
Guest review by
Kelly
United States
From US$183 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 837 reviews
The place is an oasis of comfort right in the city center of the actions
Guest review by
Yamandou
United States
From US$148.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews
Great staff, great breakfast and great service with personal requests
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Tanisha
Netherlands
From US$68.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,042 reviews
The staff was amazing! Thank you again!
Guest review by
Ana
Serbia

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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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