Óscar

Hotels
9.2 (19 reviews)
Chá de Alecrim , Mindelo , cv

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Luggage storage
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
Key access
Food delivered to guest room
CCTV outside property
24-hour security
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly owner
Clean space
Great location
Cons:
Lack of privacy
Extra cost for amenities
Cold shower water

Categories

Cleanliness
9.1
The place was nice and clean.
Service
9.98
The owner was very friendly and helpful.
Location
9.61
Ottima ubicazione di fronte alla spiaggia principale di laginha.
Room Quality
8.56
Simple but clean and a bit basic.
Amenities
9.09
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.55
Extra cost for air conditioning and inconsistent hot water.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.57
Overall a pleasant experience despite some minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 23:53

Property Description

Balcony with Stunning Views
Experience breathtaking views from the balcony of Óscar guest house located in the heart of Mindelo. Just a stone's throw away from Torre de Belem and Capvertdesign Artesanato, this homestay offers a tranquil escape with its terrace to unwind.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi throughout the property, allowing you to stay connected during your stay. The unit is equipped with a shower and a dressing room for your comfort. Rest assured, the accommodation is smoke-free for a pleasant stay.

Nearby Attractions
Explore Mindelo with ease as Diogo Alfonso Statue is a short 2.1 km away and Monte Verde Natural Park just 12 km from the property. With Cesària Evora Airport a mere 10 km away, your journey to Óscar guest house is seamless.

Book your stay at Óscar guest house now to indulge in a memorable experience in Mindelo.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 19 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.1
Service: 9.98
Location: 9.61
Room Quality: 8.56
Amenities: 9.09
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 9.57
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Carles solo_traveller es
10
Buena estancia
Pros:

El anfitrión es amable y buena gente

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Stewart solo_traveller pt
8
Spotless and Comfy, Close to Beach
Pros:

Very cosy and close to beach place! Host is very friendly and accommodating. The bed and room are super comfy and the place is spotlessly clean!! Nice balcony and the neighbourhood is pretty quiet, though some decent restaurants are in a few minute's walking distance. Very very affordable!

Cons:

Some people commented on no hot water. I was aware of this before booking and It's not a problem for me (i cold shower), but I think for a small surcharge, hot water would be available. For the price of the room, I think it's totally reasonable to pay a few euros extra if you want to have the "luxury" of hot water.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Nadine couple es
10
Parada de un día
Pros:

La atención recibida fue positiva, el anfitrión nos prestó unas toallas para la playa (que está muy cerca) y se nota que prepara la estancia con mucho cariño.
La cama era muy cómoda y sugiero este lugar como un sitio de paso para una o dos noches.

Cons:

Por decir algo negativo diría que la presión del agua de la ducha era muy suave

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
J
Jorge solo_traveller pt
6
Cons:

Água fria, com pouca pressão

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Kaja couple si
7
No hot water
Pros:

A well equipped room and the owner gave us many recommendations. The bed is comfortable and there is even a sunny balcony.

Cons:

There is only cold water which makes it very unpleasant to take a shower and let alone wash your hair. If that would be fixed this place would be 10/10.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Sébastien solo_traveller fr
7
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Marta couple es
9
Genial
Pros:

Todo genial. Estaba super limpio, buen ubicado y el anfitrión nos ayudo en todo

Cons:

Realmente nada

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Bor István couple hu
8
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Temple solo_traveller gb
8
Great place to stay by beach in Mindelo
Pros:

Great place to stay, near the beach and places to eat. Helpful owner Tommaso, and of course Oscar the cat :-)

Cons:

Hot water would have been nice

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Nathalie couple fr
9
Pros:

Nice room. The host is much available.Nice to have a kettle in the room.I recommend this place.No hot water for the shower but maybe it was just exceptional.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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cristina couple es
10
Todo perfecto!!
Pros:

Todo increíble!! Muy limpio y cómodo. Cerca de la playa y del centro y con una tienda debajo del piso. Lo mejor sin duda el anfitrión, nos ayudó en todos nuestros planes y se preocupó en todo momento de que estuviéramos cómodas. Sin duda, repetería!!

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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BERTHOL couple fr
5
Pros:

La proximité de la plage
Le prix modéré, et pour cause.

Cons:

Surprises : pas d'eau chaude !
Clim payante !

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Paula couple ar
7
Uma estadia simples e bem localizada
Pros:

O Óscar foi muito simpático; deu-nos indicações corretas para encontrarmos o local e estava à nossa espera à porta para fazer o check-in. O quarto era simples, mas muito limpo, e a cama bastante confortável. A casa de banho era privativa. A localização do quarto é muito boa, super perto da praia.

Cons:

A casa de banho não tinha água quente e a água saía bastante fria. A rede de internet era muito fraca e, por momentos, não funcionava.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Fabio solo_traveller it
8
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
L
Lena couple pt
8
Pros:

The owner was very friendly and helpful. Simple but clean and all you need.

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
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Spela couple si
7
Nice and clean space if you don't mind co-sharing and not having complete pricacy.
Pros:

The place was nice and clean with a large bathroom. It was a 7 min walk to the main beach and about 15 to the centre of town.

Cons:

It's a room with the owner's flat, one co-shares it with the owner. So there's no real privacy. Had I known that before I wouldn't book it.

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
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Lucia couple it
7
Pros:

Ottima ubicazione di fronte alla spiaggia principale di laginha, camera e bagno puliti e sufficientemente spaziosi ideale per soggiorni brevi, molto basic.
Oscar è il nome del gatto che ogni tanto simpaticamente compare a fare un saluto.

Cons:

Viene richiesto un extra costo per l’aria condizionata, acqua della doccia fredda, a Capo Verde l’acqua calda scarseggia, ma questa era proprio fredda.

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
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Alexia extended_group fr
10
chambre agréable avec terrasse en bord de plage
Pros:

localisation, pratique, arrivée flexible, équipements au top

Cons:

RAS

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Marijana young couple mk
10
Exceptional
2025-04-10 via Nuitee
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Luis solo traveller es
10
Safe, easy, comfortable, amazing location in Mindelo
Pros:

The location is perfect, safe and next to restaurants, shops, public transport, ferry port and Laginha, the most beautiful beach in Mindelo. The owner was willing to help, was quite flexible and gave me accurate and useful turistical and local information about the neighbourhood, the whole city, the Carnival and visits to Santo Antão island. The room and the whole appartment is even better than on the pictures. I strongly recommend for your stay in Mindelo. The room is huge, with a comfortable double bed, more than enough storing place, towels, coffee, tea, kettle and kitchen access. The owner speaks fluent Italian, Portuguese and creole and even taught me some creole language basics.

Cons:

All was great

2025-03-28 via Nuitee