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Members' reviews on THE RETREAT PINHAO
4.4/5
8 reviews
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Visited in february 2024
Eher einfach Unterkunft (im Vergleich zum Preis, im Vergleich zu anderen lokalen Unterkünften eher gehoben) mitten in den Bergen mit toller Atmosphäre und toller Aussicht aufs Meer und in die Berge. Anfahrt mit Taxi recht teuer, Aufstieg vom Ort ca 1.5h und nur spärlich ausgeschildert
Visited in january 2024
Nous avons passé deux nuits dans cet établissement. C'est une expérience à tenter pour ceux qui aiment les paysages sauvage set l'isolement. Le site est d'une beauté à couper le souffle. Il faut compter 15 minutes de marche sur un sentier escarpé puis des marches pour y accéder mais le personnel s'occupe des bagages. Les chambres sont belles mais moyennement bien tenues (draps plus petits que la largeur du lit, certaines lampes n'ont plus d'ampoules, pas de ménage au cours du séjour). Le point faible concerne le repas que nous avons pris le soir : le cuistot n'est pas très doué (thon trop cuit, pommes de terre trop dures...), le petit-déjeuner très basique : omelette avec cachupa, deux tranches de pain avec du beurre mais sans confiture, un verre de jus de fruit mais pas deux ! . Pour un établissement à ce prix, c'est vraiment limite ! Cerise sur le gâteau : on annonce une piscine "à débordement", il ne s'agit que d'un bassin d'eau peu ou pas traitée, presque verte.
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Visited in november 2023
Un rêve éveillé. Véritable paradis sur terre. Le détour en vaut la peine. Le plus bel hôtel et la meilleure nourriture dégustée sur l’île. La promenade qui mène à l’hôtel en met plein les yeux, et l’arrivée sur les lieux est à couper le souffle : piscine suspendue, vue panoramique depuis la chambre, multiples terrasses avec vue imprenable. Par ailleurs, le personnel est chaleureux et la nourriture copieuse et délicieusement cuisinée par le chef. Belles rencontres sur place. Magnifique souvenir garanti !!
Visited in august 2023
L'endroit est excellent pour se reposer loin de tout, et la vue est parfaite. Des balades agréables sont possibles depuis l'hôtel. Cris a été adorable, aidante et très accueillante. La nourriture était simple, bonne mais pas exceptionnelle, surtout le petit déjeuner.
Visited in june 2023
It is a very good place to relax and do nothing.
Good walk around but not really a trail hike .
Certainly the best views and atmosphere to relax.
I stayed in the Maracuja room , a very spacious and breathtaking view. It does get a bit warm during the day as the breez didn't really get into the room . There are a lot of centipedes during my stay I wish they would have cleaned the room when I was out hiking . Nevertheless for the price you pay and considering how remote it is , I will still recommend it .
Good walk around but not really a trail hike .
Certainly the best views and atmosphere to relax.
I stayed in the Maracuja room , a very spacious and breathtaking view. It does get a bit warm during the day as the breez didn't really get into the room . There are a lot of centipedes during my stay I wish they would have cleaned the room when I was out hiking . Nevertheless for the price you pay and considering how remote it is , I will still recommend it .
Visited in january 2023
Eine bessere Aussicht wird man wohl nicht finden. Ein kurzer Fusmarsch über viele Stufen führt zu diesem super Hotel. Das Essen ist sehr lecker und die Leute freundlich.
Visited in october 2022
The Retreat is a lovely hotel off the beaten path, a real treasure for hikers and travelers seeking beautiful landscapes and peacefulness. Nearly all of the rooms have panoramic views of the mountain and the sea, the poolside bar is very relaxing and meals are simply delicious.
Tom is a wonderful and helpful host, with many stories to share about Santo Antão. The restaurant serves Cap Verdean food with an Irish or European twist, making it meals a true delight. There are hikes directly out of the hotel, and a lovely pool to cool off in after the days adventures. There is a garden/plantation on site, so many of the meals are made with homegrown fruit and vegetables. Just one recommendation: arrive by daylight as the road narrows before getting to the Retreat, and there is a short hike along the “stairway to heaven” that leads to the hotel. These are best done while there is still some daylight! Overall a wonderful stay. Many thanks to Tom and his crew.
Tom is a wonderful and helpful host, with many stories to share about Santo Antão. The restaurant serves Cap Verdean food with an Irish or European twist, making it meals a true delight. There are hikes directly out of the hotel, and a lovely pool to cool off in after the days adventures. There is a garden/plantation on site, so many of the meals are made with homegrown fruit and vegetables. Just one recommendation: arrive by daylight as the road narrows before getting to the Retreat, and there is a short hike along the “stairway to heaven” that leads to the hotel. These are best done while there is still some daylight! Overall a wonderful stay. Many thanks to Tom and his crew.
THE RETREAT PINHAO
The best at Ribeira Grande and around
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However, the place is quite remote as it is only accessible from the town partly by taxi partly by going up stairs.