We certainly chose the right hotel. It was clean, amazing staff particularly Carlos Brito, Wilker Carvalho and Domingos. Very friendly, attentive staff. The setting is beautiful right on the coast. Lots of beautiful flower and palm trees. The breakfast is fantastic and full of variety and good products. They make fresh omelettes every day. Location is good, 10 minute walk to the beaches which have restaurants overlooking the coast, the Plateau and also Praia centre. The bar is quite nice, sometimes very good live music and always playing the football. Overall 100% satisfied and will definitely stay there again if we go back to Praia again.
Hilary
januari 2025
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.
Paul
november 2022
The hotel was really nice, in the Embassy area so very safe. Food was really good, we had half board and the dinner at the restaurant were delicious. Pool was big but with salty water.
Serena
februari 2025
The cuisine in the restaurant was very good The staff there were also polite and smiling The best impression on me was the live music in the restaurant - the performer was top and contributed to the nice evening the bed was big and comfortable
Stamen
februari 2025
It's nice and quiet hotel, I stayed for new year here. Room is big and what's super luxury for Cabo Verde - there is hot water in shower! Food was great, breakfasts and this new year dinner, everything was fresh and very tasty. Also there is a little swimming pool with sunbeds around. And also it's super safe, the hotel location is inside embassies area
Esmira
januari 2025
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.
Marlene
april 2024
I was choosing between here and the Barcelo. Really depends on your preferences. I chose the Pestana because it had a larger room at a much lower price and it was quieter in the evening. The staff were generally nice and helpful. There is an ATM onsite. The Barcelo’s rooms were more modern, more staff spoke English, some of the views are better, and it has a good onsite restaurant. However Pestana is literally a 1 minute walk away and you can use the same restaurants and Prainha beach. So ultimately was definitely worth it. Breakfast was solid.
Jaxson
augusti 2024
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.
Myriam
februari 2024
The location is very good, close to Praia down town. Spacious room, good breakfast for stays up to 7 days (breakfast menu hardly changes), room cleaning every day, nice pool and beautiful courtyard of the hotel. We liked the attitude of the junior staff (cleaners) to the guests of the hotel.
Alexey
augusti 2023
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.
Poobah
mars 2024