Rua Lisboa (Rua de Libertad d'Africa), 2110 Mindelo, Cape Verde
#14 of 21 hotels in Mindelo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 28 hotel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.7
Location
9.1
Facilities
7.1
Staff
8.8
Value for money
7.6
Free WiFi
7.2
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Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Simone
NetherlandsA small minus: some towels were dirty, even though they had been washed. Maybe replace these towels with new ones
Location is perfect, right in the center with a pleasant hustle and bustle, but at the same time quiet for sleeping. Spacious neat room. Staff is very friendly and helpful. I recommend
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Joe
United KingdomBy western standards, the hotel is a bit tired at the edges. It's not a luxury hotel but functional.
Great location, which is an ideal base for exploring. Wonderful staff and a big breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Daniel
United KingdomDated rooms and bathrooms Poor maintenance of the property overall Not a comfortable working space
Big rooms with a decent view of the city Good location near all of the city's sights
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Geoff
United KingdomNothing
Nice hotel with lovely owners and staff. Good central location. Breakfast each morning. 2nd stay and will be back again.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Lemqvist
DenmarkGenuin place that takes pride in delivering good quality.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Patrick
NetherlandsIt seems the owner did not really like her job or did not like having guests, very unfriendly.
At least there was an air-conditioning.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Karen
Francea bit noisy -main street but ok at night
central -
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Geoff
United KingdomOnly dislike was that we never got the safe in my room fixed.
The staff and owners were absolutely lovely and Lorrineida speaks very good English. Olde worlde charm of the hotel and it's central location were much appreciated. Enjoyed a leisurely breakfast each morning. Will definitely return.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 February 2023
Alice
Czech RepublicWe had one night with strong winds and their balcony doors were not well fixed so banging very loud. However next night with no wind it was no problem anymore. Also the warm water doesn’t stay warm enough for two people showering after each other or for a bath.
Great friendly service even at night. Basic fine rooms, good enough for the price value. Very clean including the common areas. Great location for restaurants in the city and the beach.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2022
Cristina
Portugala bit noisy at night. pillows a bit uncomfortable.
Very nice. Location was excellent. In the city centre. beautiful historical building. The staff was really friendly.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 20 July 2022
Marion
NorwayThe Wifi-connection was not very good. It was also too bad that the restaurant was not open in the evening. We stayed here 4 years ago and at that time it was open every night with live music.
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location of the hotel is very central, near the port and the market.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 17 May 2022
Daniel
AustriaThe Café Royal its very good situated in the the Center of Mindelo.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 9 January 2022
Jule
GermanyVery loud at night
Nice Room, very friendly stuff, good breakfast, transport to the airport
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 11 November 2021
Vladimir
Cape VerdeLocalização, simpatia do staff
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Dirk
BelgiumNothing.
Location, breakfast, room, staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Lorna
United KingdomThe staff and owners were so kind and really looked after me
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Tommy
FranceThe room smelled like frying oil and we got a cockroach in the bed...
Otherwise the room was pretty big and it's central
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2023
András
HungaryUnfortunately a few things didn't really work. :( The WiFi didn't work at all during my stay and despite asking for a password that works, it never got fixed. My room was above the kitchen, meaning that there was an awful smell throughout the evening and night, you could only sleep with the balcony door left open for constant ventilation. It would be fine, but as you are in the centre, things were pretty noisy. The bed was comfortable, but the pillows were so awfully hard that I slept without them. I'm sorry to say, but of all the places I stayed in at Cabo Verde, this was the least satisfying and I was here for a month.
The receptionist was very kind, the breakfast is amazing and so much that it would feed an army. The location is also really great, almost at the seafront, easy to walk anywhere in a few minutes.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 21 March 2022
Kai
Germanynothing really. It's on a main street, so there will always be some traffic, which I didn't care about.
This is arguably one of the most charming houses in Mindelo; after all it's the cafe where Cesaria Evora started her exceptional career. The staff really go out of their way to help. In our case, we received suggestions for entertainment, got superb help with rebooking and paying a flight via bank deposit (included heading to a bank and negotiating with security), and were directed to a scooter rental. We loved the cachupa & fruit salad breakfast; coffee was also very decent.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Stefan
GermanyThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Lena
GermanyThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Henrik
Cape VerdeThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Ehab
EgyptThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 19 May 2023
David
Czech RepublicThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2023
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