São Tomé & Príncipe
It's hard to find fault with this slice of tropical paradise, for while that term is highly overused, it does apply here. The resort has an extraordinary…
Must-see hotels in São Tomé & Príncipe
-
São Tomé
STP's finest ecolodge is situated in a cliffside forest overlooking the sea. Nicely designed wooden bungalows offer plenty of space, light and dreamy…
-
São Tomé
At the remote southern end of the island, this ecolodge has been a great success due to its excellent management, which pays attention to details. Nicely…
-
São Tomé & Príncipe
This beautifully renovated and fast-expanding roça is the best of its kind in STP. High up on a hill, it affords marvellous views of the coastline from…
-
São Tomé
This budget charmer is the best roça to stay in on the island. It's a classic administrator's house, with two stories of wraparound veranda and endless…
-
São Tomé
STP needs more of this! Trailblazing entrepreneur Yves has built five fantastic beach cottages on a cliff overlooking the sea, with spectacular views from…
-
São Tomé
The budget traveller's salvation, this hotel performs its role perfectly. It feels like a cabin, with a large wooden balcony on the 2nd floor, and…
-
São Tomé
This resort has a welcome lack of pretension. While its tar-paper roofs resemble a tropical research station, it's so dated it's retro cool, and fits the…
-
São Tomé & Príncipe
Here lies the great secret of Príncipe lodging. During research Makaira Lodge had just opened, and was putting the finishing touches on its dipping pool…
-
São Tomé
Occupying the northern end of the island, this resort offers spacious duplex cabins of varnished wood with decks in a garden setting, overlooking a…
-
São Tomé
You have reached the end of the road. And that is why you are here. Compared to São Tomé's other ecolodges, Jalé is primitive, with three bungalows, a…
-
São Tomé
Striking the right balance between European standards and local ambience, the laid-back Omali is where locals, expats and foreign visitors all meet…
-
São Tomé
While older than its nearby flagship sister, the Pestana São Tomé, the Miramar is the better deal. Instead of entering resort-land, you get the feeling of…
-
São Tomé & Príncipe
Your best in-town option, this spick-and-span hotel is nicely located opposite the Papagaio River bridge, with a small grocery store downstairs. The rooms…
-
São Tomé
This bungalow resort was about to open during research. It's similar to neighbouring Praia Inhame ecolodge, but with a few disadvantages: the beach is not…
-
São Tomé
An easygoing mix of locals and foreign visitors, this is the best midrange option. Spread out on ground level, it has a communal vibe, with a central…
-
São Tomé
A super option, this family B&B on a quiet residential street near the sea offers three large rooms, each with private bathroom, in a spacious top-floor…
-
São Tomé
Set in spectacular jungle surroundings in the remote heart of the island, Pousada Bombaim occupies the central plantation house on the otherwise eerily…
-
São Tomé
Though clean and well kept, this resort lacks personality, aggravated by low occupancy, which leaves rooms musty, and its sheer size, which makes it feel…
-
São Tomé
This is your average high-end European-standard beach resort, with ample rooms, decent sea views, a large buffet breakfast, a (saltwater) horizon pool…
-
São Tomé & Príncipe
These basic rooms, some with shared bathroom, in the former administrator's house of Roça Abade are only a good option if you really want to get away from…
-
São Tomé
This solid midrange option attracts lots of independent travellers with its variety of clean rooms, cute outdoor restaurant and reasonable prices. Singles…
-
São Tomé
The botanical garden in Bom Sucesso offers a few clean and simple en suite rooms with a basic communal kitchen. This is a transit point for several long…
-
São Tomé & Príncipe
If Complexo Mira Rio is full, default to this option. Beaten up but serviceable, it includes the adjacent thatched hut restaurant (menu €10) which is open…
-
São Tomé
If the nearby Sweet Guest House is full, come here for the next best budget option. The upper floor rooms are simple and tidy, but choose one at the rear…
