Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Nice staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Rude owner
Small rooms
Expensive services

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
The rooms are clean and affordable.
Service
7.6
The staff are really nice, but the owner was rude.
Location
8.64
The hotel is near the center of Santo António.
Room Quality
7.09
Rooms are small and have issues with bathroom clarity.
Amenities
7.62
Facilities were nice but lacked safety features.
Value for Money
7.58
Considered expensive for the offered services.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Decent breakfast but pricey.
Overall Experience
7.6
An overall average experience with both good and bad points.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-03 21:08

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Experience comfort and style at Residencial Brigada in Santo António. Our 3-star hotel offers a range of amenities to make your stay unforgettable. Enjoy the lush garden, convenient free parking, and relax on the terrace.

Delicious Dining Options

Savor delectable meals at our on-site restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar. Our hotel ensures you have a culinary experience to remember during your stay.

Convenience at Your Fingertips

Benefit from our 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service, and complimentary WiFi. Everything you need for a seamless and enjoyable stay is right here.

Book your stay at Residencial Brigada now and make lasting memories in Santo António!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: PCP

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for € 7 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for € 10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for € 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 62 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 7.6
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 7.09
Amenities: 7.62
Value for Money: 7.58
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 7.6
S
Samuel couple pt
6
Sofrível
Pros:

Pequeno almoço sofrível e preço de 10 euros/pessoa exorbitante para a qualidade oferecida

Cons:

Apartamento minúsculo, pintura muito rudimentar, falta de prateleiras, roupeiro ou apoio para colocar as malas que tinham de ficar no chão, tornando assim ainda mais exíguo o espaço

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
B
Benedict couple es
7
Pros:

It’s close to the town centre

Cons:

Very noisy in the morning, the owner Carlos offered us a tour for 350 euros for 4 people, we found a similar tour with another agent for 130 euros. We would have paid 200 but 350 was a rip off.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
E
Enrico solo_traveller pt
9
Pros:

bom preço, peq almoço top

Cons:

quarto algo pequeno

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
G
Gorka couple es
8
2025-09-20 via Nuitee
M
Maria Figueiredo couple pt
8
Pros:

Das paisagens, das praias e das pessoas

Cons:

Do estado das estradas e do estado em ruínas do património histórico (edifícios das roças...)

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
L
Lukas couple ch
8
Pros:

- Preis Leistung für Principe ziemlich gut
- sehr gutes Frühstück (10€ p.P.)
- funktionoerende Klimaanlage
- trotz der folgenden negativpunkte würden wir die Unterkunft weiterempfehlen
- Carlos spricht gut englisch und ist unterstützend bei der Organisation

Cons:

- alle anderen Mitarbeitenden sprechen leider kein Englisch
- die Unterkunft wirbt mit Visionen und ist auch noch im Umbau (nicht lärmstörend aber visuell auffallend)
- Lage direkt neben der einzigen Tankstelle auf der Insel
- leider kein vorinstalliertes Moskitonetz
-Duschen im oberen Stock eher spärlich und nicht lange warmwasser

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
I
Iara couple gb
7
Not the best option in Principe
Pros:

The place was really clean. The staff are really nice and the location is good. The air conditioning was quiet and the shower worked great.

Cons:

The owner tried to make us pay for a room upgrade, but when we refused, we realised they did not have the room we booked available. They gave us the upgrade for free. We paid 15 euros for a return transfer to the airport, but the owner squeezed us into a rental car with another couple, who were not aware of the situation. It was really awkward. We ended up not asking to be left at the airport, but we were not offered a discount. The wifi did not work for us. I think there are better options in Principe.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
A
Astrid extended_group de
5
Pros:

Ziemlich nahe am Zentrum gelegen

Cons:

Zunächst hatten wir, entgegen unserer Buchung, ein Zimmer mit Gemeinschaftsbad. Auf Anfrage gab es dann ein Zimmer mit eigenem Badezimmer, allerdings hin zur angrenzenden Tankstelle.
Entgegen anderer Bewertungen war es eher mühsam, Carlos Informationen oder gar eine Organisation eines Fahrers zu entlocken

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
P
Pedro couple pt
4
Disappointing
Pros:

The rooms are clean and affordable, and the hotel is near the center of Santo António, offering a decent breakfast.

Cons:

The rooms are very small, and when booking, it's not clear if they have a private bathroom. So, I asked the owner before arriving, and they confirmed that we had a private bathroom. Upon arriving, we found out that this was not true. The owner will try to sell you a € 10 breakfast per person per day, which is decent but not good enough for the price. The owner is very rude, and the rest of the staff are nice. The room window turned into a gas station, so the rooms smelled of gasoline all day and night long. Any additional activity is expensive. The hotel owner can arrange a guide, a car, or a boat, but you will pay a ridiculous price. Consider hiring a local guide and asking around for a tour, as it's often a more cost-effective option.

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
A
Angela extended_group pt
9
2025-08-24 via Nuitee
C
Cátia couple pt
8
2025-08-21 via Nuitee
M
Mariana extended_group pt
10
2025-08-13 via Nuitee
A
Anna extended_group se
8
Pros:

The facilities and food was very nice and Carlos was a great host - he helped us out a lot with activities!

Cons:

Unfortunately some money went missing from one of our rooms that made us feel a bit a unsafe and created some problem since cash is king on that island (however, we should probably not have left anything in the rooms since there were no safety boxes)

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
W
Wouter solo_traveller nl
8
2025-07-28 via Nuitee
T
Tessa couple nl
9
Value for money and helpful owner
Pros:

Carlos was really helpful with the planning our stay at Principe. We certainly made the most out of our 3 days there. The hotel is perfectly situated in San Antonio to walk to the restaurants at night. Residencial Brigada is a good price - quality hotel.

We booked the smallest room but it was easy to make an upgrade.

2025-07-25 via Nuitee
extended_group pt
8
Pros:

excelente pequeno almoço! a sónia é muito atenciosa e disponível!

Cons:

casa de banho fora do quarto...

2025-07-19 via Nuitee
D
Debra solo traveller au
9
Superb
Pros:

The hotel is good value for money in an otherwise expensive property island,. Carlos did a nice job to arrange the boat trip and car rental (with a lovely driver:guide) for 3 of us staying at his hotel. Carlos can arrange for a price the airport to hotel pick up and meals .. I had a breakfast which was very good.

2025-06-05 via Nuitee
M
Marta solo traveller pt
9
Superb
Pros:

Very nice breakfast, friendly staff

2025-04-23 via Nuitee
R
Rafael young couple pt
1
Rented a car with the family, and the owner Carlos scammed us into paying for the car maintenance.
Pros:

Employees were nice, the family were very bad people, place to avoid at all cost unless you want to get scammed and pay overpriced services.

Cons:

They will try to scam you every single day. Super overpriced tours, car rentals, taxis and food services. Just ask local people, the hotel owner will be happy to steal from. Nasty men.

2025-04-22 via Nuitee
J
Jacques review category business travellers fr
7
Good quality price ratio
Pros:

Nice people

2025-03-27 via Nuitee