The Colonial Guest House

Hotels
8.6 (44 reviews)
Alto Sao Pedro , São Filipe , cv

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good breakfast variety
Beautiful location near the sea
Pleasant pool area
Cons:
Cleansing issues related to pests
Service presence lacking

Categories

Cleanliness
7.68
Mention of cockroaches and difficult maintenance of an old colonial building.
Service
8.15
Lack of staff presence mentioned, leading to a somewhat unusual experience.
Location
9.19
Described as a quiet neighborhood near the sea, though some transportation is needed.
Room Quality
8.64
No specific comments, assumed to be standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.67
The pool and on-site restaurant positively noted.
Value for Money
8.63
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.18
Breakfast options positively mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall a good stay, but with some service and cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 03:13

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Spectacular Views

Outdoor Swimming Pool, Terrace, and Bar
The Colonial Guest House in São Filipe offers a relaxing stay with its outdoor swimming pool, inviting terrace, and a cozy bar. Guests can unwind by the pool while enjoying the stunning sea views or sip on their favorite drinks at the bar.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at the hotel features a private terrace, some with pool views, perfect for enjoying the tropical breeze. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ensuring a comfortable stay, and a private bathroom for added convenience.

Delicious Continental Breakfast
Start your day right with a delicious continental breakfast served in the breakfast area. Enjoy a variety of breakfast options to energize yourself before exploring the beautiful surroundings of São Filipe.

Book your stay at The Colonial Guest House now to experience a perfect blend of luxury and comfort!

Important information:

The Wi-Fi does not work in the Rooms.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SFL

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 4 years old to 12 years old stay for CVE 2,400 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

8.6
Based on 44 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.68
Service: 8.15
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 8.64
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 8.63
Food and Beverage: 9.18
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Eugen • couple • de
4
Ein tolles Haus, leider schlecht geführt
Pros:

Das Gebäude, die Lage

Cons:

Alles etwas heruntergekommen, durchgelegene Matratzen, unfreundliches, ungastliches Personal und Management, laute, nervende Musik bis in die Nacht im Hotel Restaurant vor dem Haus, dürftiges Frühstück. Nie wieder, vor allem nicht für den hohen Preis.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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John Kevin • family_with_children • rw
8
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Dahlia • extended_group • fr
8
Bon séjour dans un hôtel de charme
Pros:

Ancienne demeure charmante de style colonial. Réception et bar ouverts toute la nuit: repas de.style européen plutôt de qualité. Piscine.

Cons:

Une rénovation serait bienvenue: remise aux normes des installations électriques et des sanitaires.

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Rosa • couple • es
7
Son amables
Pros:

Es confortable, hem estat a gust

2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Bernhard • solo_traveller • de
6
2025-11-27 • via Nuitee
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Sacha • family_with_children • be
7
Cons:

Les matelas devraient être urgemment changés. Il serait aussi bien d'investir dans des ventilateurs efficaces, faute d'avoir l'air conditionné.

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Carmen • couple • es
7
Para los que buscan exotismo
Pros:

El desayuno está bien, zumos fruta, café abundante té, queso, huevos, fiambre . La ubicación no está mal, cerca del mar, barrio tranquilo. De cualquier forma en esta isla la ubicación es un poco relativa, ya que hace falta algún tipo de transporte para los desplazamientos

Cons:

El aparato de A/A era una pesadilla de ruidoso, bastantes cucarachas ya que es un edificio colonial antiguo y, aunque estaba limpio, las cucarachas son muy difíciles de combatir. De día es una zona un poco ruidosa debido al tránsito rodado, de noche es un oasis de silencio y muy agradable. En general mal mantenimiento ( luces, grifos, desagües..)

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • de
9
Pros:

Tolles altes Haus im Kolonialstil eingerichtet, sehr leckeres Frühstück!

2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Hélène • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

Le lieu est vraiment très très beau. Nous avons profité de la piscine tout l'après midi et avons passé un moment très agreable. Le restau au pied de l'hôtel est bon et convivial.

Cons:

Nous avons fait le check in à 14h avec le terminal de paiement en guise de bonjour et n'avons revu personne jusqu'à notre départ le lendemain matin. Aucun staff dans l'hôtel. Très bizarre voire désagréable on ne sait même pas si l'hôtel est fermé la nuit ou si des gens peuvent entrer. Le restaurant de l'hôtel est ouvert mais ce n'est pas le même staff.

2025-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Laurent • family_with_children • fr
7
2025-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Pieter • family with young children • be
10
Pure heaven on the island of fire
Pros:

Fantastic stay in an old colonial house. Great pool area. Good value, cosy and tasty restaurant. Right in city centre so good starting point to discover Sao Felipe, Fogo volcano and Fogo surroundings.

2025-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Roger • young couple • gb
9
Lovely place
Pros:

Lovely old building. Good friendly staff. Reasonable breakfast. Downstairs bar is a good place to drink and food is reasonable. Swimming pool area made a comfortable place to cool off prior to afternoon siesta!

Cons:

Room was very hot (no air conditioning) at night. But that's what you get in old buildings with no air conditioning! They did provide a very powerful fan which greatly helped us sleep at night.

2024-12-06 • via Nuitee
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Roger • young couple • gb
8
All good
Pros:

Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Cool pool to beat the heat. Room hot at night but good fan. In the room to minimise this issue.

Cons:

All good

2024-11-13 • via Nuitee
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Rémy • group • be
9
Amazing Guest House with great rooms
Pros:

Very well decorated and great property to stay on. They also provide the opportunity to book day trips to the vulcano on the island & other hikes. The pool is a great addition.

Cons:

One of our beds unfortunately collapsed while staying there. The staff did provide us with a new room, so problem-solving skills are 100!

2024-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Wolfgang • solo traveller • de
7
Good
Pros:

Nice historical building. Authentic interior.

Cons:

Permanent music from Zebra Club.

2024-10-22 • via Nuitee
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LICINIO • family
10
Pros:

Great place to stay.

2024-05-31 • via Nuitee
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LICINIO • family
10
Pros:

The owners and staff are amazing and ready to help whenever it is necessary. Highly recommend.

2024-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • young couple • de
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Great place. The house looks like a museum, so lovely. Great breakfast. Very central location.

2024-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Miguel • young couple • at
9
Superb
2023-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Jimena • young couple • gb
8
Very good
Pros:

The staff was very helpful, the pool and terrace are beautiful.

2023-08-20 • via Nuitee