RESIDENCE GABRIELLE
Read moreA charming, French-speaking guest house, one would feel at home in the atmosphere. Only 5 minutes from the airport. Has a catering service so ncéssessaire. Possibility of organizing diving, hiking and other practical advice. The laundry service is also available. Feel free to contact Patrice Schnoller, the island's passionate owner.
SUNDY PRAIA
Read moreLarge villas in luxury tents. It's a unique experience, right on the ocean, surrounded by tropical forests. Nature and style are enhanced by a decor that respects the surroundings, including a gourmet bamboo restaurant serving delicious organic dishes. The 14 villas boast vast indoor and outdoor spaces, including private terraces, and some have their own pool. Finally, the list of facilities is long: infinity pool, wellness area, maxi-services bar and outdoor cinema.
HOTEL ROCA SUNDY
Read moreThis lovingly restored former plantation house, whose land is shared with local villagers, will give you a real taste of Príncipe's character. Among its 15 authentically decorated rooms, you can choose between the Colonial House or the Plantation House, with tropical views. At your disposal: restaurant (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), bar, parking, airport transfer, historical sites, laundry, free wifi in common areas, air conditioning, electronic safe...
MUCUMBLI
Read moreAdept at agrotourism and working in NGOs, Tiziano and Mari, an Italian couple who have been living in the country for more than twenty years, offer in Mucumbli a beautiful interlude between greenery and sea. The bungalows, clean and neat, all have a unique decoration, worked and shaped with local artists. Overlooking the bay, they all have a fantastic view of the sea, as does the large restaurant with its good local cuisine. A few donkeys, rabbits and a large garden allow a total immersion in nature. Reservations are essential!
ROÇA SÃO JOÃO
Read moreOverlooking the bay, this magnificent roça has been operating as a hotel since 1995, offering very pleasant, sober but beautifully decorated rooms. If it is still interesting to plan a stop there, you should especially plan to attend the sensory lunch (or dinner) proposed by the artist Joao Carlos Silva. In addition to being a painter, he is also a very good cook, well known in Portugal for his TV shows. A round of tasty dishes will pass before your eyes, accompanied by the master's comments, a real show!
HOTEL PRAIA
Read moreJust a few minutes from the airport, the Praia Hotel is hidden in a green setting. Several buildings surround the main building - like an old roça - where you will find spacious, pleasant, fresh and well-maintained rooms. But the main attraction of this large hotel is undoubtedly its swimming pool, which is spanned by a charming wooden bridge where it is pleasant to lounge or sip a cocktail at the bar in the middle of the pool. The hotel's restaurant remains a safe bet for its menu of Portuguese and international specialties.
CLUB SANTANA
Read moreFacing the Santana islet, the hotel has 31 bungalows located on high ground, spread over a huge plot of land that looks like an equatorial forest, with a magnificent view of the sea, for those numbered from 1 to 14. All the jet-set necessarily passes by this small pampered corner, which does not prevent the staff, welcoming, friendly and very helpful, to welcome you as it should be. The restaurant has enjoyed a good reputation for a long time. It serves quality cuisine in a room with a panoramic view. We recommend it!
PRAIA INHAME ECOLODGE
Read moreThis lodge is located in a charming setting, in the forest by the sea, with a small private beach well maintained. One feels quickly at home in this place, really like at the end of the world. The bungalows offer a simple and very respectable comfort, with electricity and hot water. The restaurant overlooking the beach offers traditional cuisine of very good quality. The managers provide a professional and warm welcome. In season, it is possible to watch the sea turtles laying their eggs. A small haven of peace!
JALÉ ECOLODGE
Read moreThis ecolodge is the work of the NGO Marapa, which works for the conservation and protection of the environment. The bungalows are built on the basis of local constructions, in earth and wood, each with a small individual terrace. Here, you can enjoy a paradisiacal location, only a few meters away from the leatherback turtles' nesting beach, bordered by the mangrove. You will be able to walk around and observe them quite freely, during the laying period (September to April). The restaurant serves local cuisine.
OMALI LODGE
Read moreIn a green setting, the 30 rooms and suites of the Omali Lodge are divided into two-storey bungalows - the suites are often on thefirst floor, the classic rooms on the ground floor. Garden or pool version depending on their orientation, they offer a good comfort with a contemporary African design. The restaurant serves very good European cuisine. Access to the tennis court and gym is available. The setting is perfect for a relaxing stay. Attentive and caring staff.
RESIDENCIAL MAGNI-BI « CHEZ EVA »
Read moreThis accommodation, held by a Cameroon, is also a bar-restaurant, and part of the profits are returned to the São Tomé associations.
LA PROVENCE
Read moreSmall charming hotel with one more for the kitchen. French atmosphere. Good value for money.
HOTEL RESIDENCIAL AVENIDA
Read moreClose to all the amenities, this establishment fitted out in an old colonial house presents a very good value for money: simple, comfortable and clean rooms, but a bit old. They overlook a small garden with swimming pool. Perfect to refresh yourself after a day of sightseeing. The friendly staff speak enough French to make themselves understood. The residence, with its family atmosphere, offers a pleasant interlude in the city centre.
ROÇA BOMBAIM
Read moreA roça in the heart of the vegetation in a beautiful secluded garden that is the history with its period furniture and its beautiful wooden parquet, constituting an interesting stage for hikers. There are 5 very simple rooms on the floor, with terrace and beautiful views of the gardens. The bathrooms are common and open on the valley (it is very cool in the morning and evening!). Lunch in a large and old dining room. You must pre-stay in advance to stay or eat. French, French and English.
CASA TURISTICA ELITINEIDE
Read moreSmall functional hotel located in a quiet area, 200 meters from the sea. The air-conditioned rooms are simple, but clean and functional. They all have TV, mini bar and private bathroom with hot and cold water. Friendly reception with efforts to speak French and English. This is the ideal place for those looking for a peaceful place to stay, yet close to shops and restaurants. Good value for money.
ROÇA MONTE FORTE
Read moreMonte Forte has the charm of old colonial wooden houses, where the main living quarters are upstairs, surrounded by a shared balcony. The rooms, with their basic, rustic comforts, are clean and airy. Prefer the new rooms: they are more expensive but more comfortable, with more inviting bathrooms. You can visit the cocoa plant in the morning, when the employees are busy. Ten tons of cocoa are produced here every year. Good restaurant serving local cuisine, with panoramic views.
PESTANA SÃO TOME
Read moreAn excellent hotel address offering impeccable, luxurious service worthy of the 5 stars it boasts. Large, functional rooms, sober but warm, pretty bathrooms with window shutters that can be opened onto the room, small individual terraces overlooking the infinity pool, all overlooking the sea... so many assets for a pleasant stay. If your budget doesn't allow you to stay overnight, you can always enjoy a quick lunch by the pool or in the more sophisticated restaurant.
MIRAMAR BY PESTANA
Read moreRenovated in 2017, the Miramar has the charm of large luxury hotels, with its large lobby and imposing staircase. We choose it for its position, ideal for staying in the city, its large swimming pool in the heart of a beautiful garden, the impeccable service of its staff, the breakfast and the Baron, its good restaurant, and its impressive buffet. As for the 43 rooms of the hotel, they are comfortable and fully equipped, offering a beautiful view on the pool or the exotic garden. Some have a pleasant sitting area.
CELVA'S
Read moreIn a quiet and cozy setting, in the heart of a small garden full of flowers and fruit, a few air-conditioned rooms with private bathroom and toilet, clean and simple, offer a pleasant alternative for an evening outside the capital. However, the main reason for coming to Celeste and Vasco - Celva's - is for its excellent cuisine, which has earned a well-deserved reputation on the island. The menu features mainly fish and shellfish: deliciously seasoned sea crabs or hearty grilled fish with local vegetables.
COSTA MAR RESIDENTIAL
Read moreA small pension between the road and the seaside that offers bungalows just after the restaurant Piratas at around 20 € (to be negotiated).