Residencial Raiar

Hotels
7.7 (24 reviews)
Alto S.Nicolau , Mindelo , cv

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Car hire
Currency exchange
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Central location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Lack of amenities
Noise from renovations

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Bathroom was not clean and there were issues with hot water.
Service
8.8
Nette, hilfsbereite Mitarbeiter und sympathisches Personal.
Location
8.8
Location is near the center; however, it's a bit far from everything.
Room Quality
7.3
Room was cozy but had issues like cold ambient and noise from renovations.
Amenities
7.3
Basic amenities but lacking in some areas like fridges and sufficient furniture.
Value for Money
6.8
Not good value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Breakfast was decent; not exceptional.
Overall Experience
8
Mixed experiences with positive service and breakfast overshadowed by cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 06:16

Property Description

Central Location and Beach Proximity
Residencial Raiar is ideally situated in the heart of Mindelo, just a short 5-minute stroll from the beautiful beach.

Comfortable Accommodations with Varied Amenities
The rooms at Residencial Raiar offer private bathrooms with showers, and some even boast kitchens and cozy seating areas. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast served daily on the terrace, while suites feature fully equipped kitchens for added convenience.

Convenient Services and Facilities
Guests can take advantage of free Wi-Fi in public areas after breakfast, plan excursions, and arrange airport transfers. With Sao Pedro Airport a mere 12 km away, seamless travel is guaranteed.

Book your stay at Residencial Raiar now for a memorable experience in Mindelo!

Important information:

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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • 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 up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 11 years old stay for CVE 1,500 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for CVE 2,000 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

7.7
Based on 24 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 7.3
Value for Money: 6.8
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 8
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Monteiro • couple • pt
9
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Elschner • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
M
Maria • couple • de
8
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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ALMUDENA • couple • es
7
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • couple • es
8
2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Brigitte • couple • de
7
Es ist ein nettes kleines Hotel in dem man zu dem Preis auch nicht mehr erwarten sollte, aber durchaus wiederholbar
Pros:

Sehr hilfsbereites und freundliches Personal

Cons:

Während unseres Aufenthalts gab es erforderliche , aber schnell erledigte Bauarbeiten.Leider deshalb etwas laut
Frühstück war ganz passabel

2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Nilza • solo_traveller • nl
8
Hotel
Pros:

Locatie, vriendelijk personeel

Cons:

Veel lawaai van buiten, geen grote spiegel

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
C
Catshoek • extended_group • fr
10
Au top. Plage pas loin et centre ville pas loin
Pros:

L emplacement

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Horst • couple • de
8
Das Personal ist besser als die Ausstattung
Pros:

nettes, hilsbereites Personal, prima Frühstück

Cons:

Etwas abgenutzte Ausstattung mit Verschleißmängeln (Lampen defekt, Badetür schließt nicht mehr, Klospülung läuft ohne Ende, Duschabfluss braucht ewig)

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
B
Bernard • couple • be
7
Pros:

Sympathie du Personnel...très gentil et prompt à rendre service.
Propreté de la chambre.👌

Cons:

C'est un hotel qui a eu son meilleur temps...
Mais semble qu'une renovation soit en cours...
Pas d'armoire dans la chambre ... et pas de petit frigo.
Airco en option payante...
Emplacement un peu loin de tout... faut aimer marcher...😉

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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PATRICE • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

L'emplacement , la gentillesse de la fille à la réception

2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
G
Godais • couple • fr
8
Pros:

Hôtel simple mais propre, personnel accueillant

Cons:

Isolation phonique

2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
A
Alain • solo_traveller • fr
8
2025-12-19 • via Nuitee
L
laurence • couple • fr
7
2025-12-10 • via Nuitee
K
Kaja • couple • si
6
Not good value for money
Pros:

Cosy bed, people working at the reception were all nice and helpful, the location is near the center. The price is high for what you get.

Cons:

The bathroom was not so clean and the ambient of the room was cold.

2025-12-04 • via Nuitee
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Marc • couple • nl
7
Weinig zitruimte (1stoel) op de kamer
Pros:

Receptie bewaakt je spullen

Cons:

Lawaai van verbouwing

2025-12-02 • via Nuitee
M
Mariana • extended_group • pt
10
2025-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Virginie • extended_group • fr
5
Pros:

Chambres spacieuses avec un espace cuisine. Petit-déjeuner correct, sans plus.

Cons:

Pas d'eau chaude du tout.

2025-07-19 • via Nuitee
J
Jens • solo traveller • de
8
Good place to stay
Pros:

Good breakfast, quiet location

Cons:

Wifi was working in the lobby only

2025-05-14 • via Nuitee