Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel

We arrived in the middle of the night and were the last to pass the border control (took us more than 1 hour, so you'd better fill your EASE 5 days before departure :-) but the driver of the shuttle was still waiting for us, that was very reassuring. The check-in was fast and efficient. As often in Africa, you have to pay your room on arrival. The breakfast buffet offers a good choice: lots of fresh fruit. Enjoy the pool (salty water) and have a drink from the pool bar. The location is good: you can walk to the city center (Plato) and to the beaches and restaurants at Prainha and Quebra Canela. If you don't want to walk, there are always taxis waiting for you at the hotel.

Great breakfast, with variety of fruits, bread, juices and pastries. The room was very clean. Staff were very polite and respectful. The pool was great and, in general, the hotel had a great atmosphere.

Loved the saltwater pool, the lush greenery and the very decent scenic background music. Relaxing at the pool always felt very good. A huge array of fresh fruit and juices for breakfast! So delicious. The beds were very comfortable. I also liked the little sitting arrangement in front of my hotel door. The room always kept quite cool, even if the AC wasn't running. Taxis are available just outside the hotel. Alugueros and busses stop at the main road, just 3 minutes away. If you want a real beach, it's a five minutes walk. The food at the restaurant is extraordinary! I absolutely loved the grilled tuna and my brother really appreciated the braised pork ribs.

As soon as we arrived, I recognised the place. I had popped in for a beer on a previous trip while exploring the area on a layover to Maio while staying a mile or so away. The property is in an excellent location for the local beaches. The hotel has a large pool which was not overcrowded and seems to be focused to a business clientele. Breakfast was a typical buffet affair catering to most needs. I did like the Cachupa! Our room was very large. An ideal location to explore the town of Praia and the surrounding areas.

Good selection of tasty food at breakfast and the dinner options were tasty too. Staff were attentive and friendly - no reservation needed for dinner. Reception was very helpful in booking a day tour to Tarrafal and for small queries during our stay. Pool was a lovely space, some music during the day but not too intrusive. Gym is small but enough for a holiday!