Roça Santo António Ecolodge

Hotels
7.5 (102 reviews)
Santo António , São Tomé , st

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Friendly staff
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Weak service
Ambiguous value for money
Amenities need maintenance

Categories

Cleanliness
6.64
Concerns about dirty bathrooms and torn linens in reviews indicate lower cleanliness.
Service
7.61
While there were mentions of friendly staff, there were also complaints about grumpy employees.
Location
8.65
Strategically situated for travelers, though distant from the city center.
Room Quality
7.6
Spacious rooms noted, but several complaints about amenities and privacy.
Amenities
6.63
Negative sentiments surrounding the pool condition and shower issues.
Value for Money
6.59
Guests feel the experience does not justify the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.64
Good remarks about the breakfast and meals, though some do not reflect local cuisine.
Overall Experience
7.61
Mixed experiences with both positive aspects as well as significant areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 23:46

Property Description

Roca Santo Antonio Ecolodge is a charming bed and breakfast nestled just 15 km from São Tomé. Tranquil Outdoor Setting: Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool or grill up a feast at the barbecue facilities. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room is equipped with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a private bathroom for a relaxing stay. Exceptional Service: From a hearty buffet breakfast to 24-hour assistance at the front desk, our dedicated staff ensures a seamless experience for all guests.

Come experience comfort and relaxation at Roca Santo Antonio Ecolodge - book your stay now!

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.
If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.
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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: TMS

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all 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 € 15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children from 3 years old to 16 years old stay for € 35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 17 years old and over stay for € 45 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

7.5
Based on 102 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.64
Service: 7.61
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 6.63
Value for Money: 6.59
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 7.61
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MARIA • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

El alojamiento calidad-precio estuvo muy bien, el desayuno muy surtido. Nelson fue acogedor y el personal que trabaja para él encantador.

Cons:

Está alejado del centro por lo que resulta difícil desplazarse por la noche para cenar/tomar algo una vez se vuelve de las excursiones 16/17 de la tarde, te quedas un poco ‘atrapado’ si no dispones de un coche alquilado.

Tienes la posibilidad de cenar en el restaurante del lugar, esta muy rico todo lo que preparan, aunque la primera noche tardaron 1h en preparar lo que había pedido (era la única clienta además del dueño).

A las 8h todos los días sonaba música (kizomba) muy cerca y muy alta y no es agradable.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Luis • extended_group • pt
9
Muito agradável
Pros:

Optimo

Cons:

Nada a assinalar.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Liliana • solo_traveller • pt
10
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Cristovao • couple • pt
9
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Raffaella • couple • it
8
Da visitare almeno per una notte
Pros:

Location - giardino con numerosissime piante - ambiente curato - cordialità

Cons:

Alla reception parlano solo portoghese ma ci si arrangia - piscina non accessibile

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Miguel • couple • pt
10
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Lucas • solo_traveller • pt
7
Repousante
Pros:

Localização e manutenção do espaço.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Lauriane • family_with_children • fr
7
Pros:

Super petit déjeuner
Personnel agréable et souriant mais difficile de communiquer car ne parlait ni français ni anglais ni espagnol
Possibilité de diner sur place / Très bon repas
Jardin fleuri et agréable

Cons:

Problème d'aération dans les chambres avec humidité +++

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • family_with_children • pt
6
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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António • couple • pt
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Marta • extended_group • pt
7
Pros:

Hotel com boa localização e ótimo pequeno almoço. Os quartos são simples e limpos.

Cons:

A piscina não estava a funcionar, e não houve qq aviso nem retificação do preço do alojamento.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Ana Sofia • couple • pt
10
Pros:

O pequeno almoço é divinal e as pessoas são muito amistosas e simpáticas. É tudo muito limpo, organizado e bonito. Os jardins são muito bem cuidados.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Paulo • couple • pt
10
Pros:

Staff excelente

Cons:

Nada a aportar

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Heila • couple • pt
8
Peaceful place
Pros:

I found Roça Santo António to be a very calm and peaceful place, ideal if you want to disconnect and get away from the city for a bit. It’s definitely more enjoyable if you have a car, otherwise you’ll likely end up having all your meals at the hotel due to its location.

The rooms in the main house were smaller than they appear in the photos, but when we had an issue with the AC, the staff upgraded us to a better room, which made a big difference and improved our overall experience. Contrary to some reviews I had read, we actually found the food at the restaurant to be very good, with a level of variety we didn’t see elsewhere on the island. The breakfast was also quite complete.

Cons:

Although everything is still in good condition, you can tell the property is starting to reach a point where some maintenance will be needed soon.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Nuno M. Lopes • couple • za
8
I highly recommend it
Pros:

The staff are very friendly and helpful. Nelson, who runs the place, is very engaging and helpful.
The breakfast is superb. The best in the archipelago so far, and we’ve been here for two weeks now.

Cons:

I didn’t like was the musty smell in the room and on the towels.
And the bathroom needs a door. There are some things you just don’t share, if you know what I mean.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Lúcia • couple • pt
9
Pros:

Estava tudo limpo, é a experiência de ficar uma roça com o conforto necessário. Pessoas muito simpáticas. O melhor pequeno almoço da ilha!!!

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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pedro • couple • pt
10
Pros:

Alojamento fabuloso. Pequeno almoço magnifico,. Simpatia e disponibilidade de todos.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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virginie • couple • fr
10
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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virginie • couple • fr
10
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Faith • solo_traveller • gb
7
Lovely hotel, would stay again.
Pros:

The room was very clean, the staff were helpful even though nobody spoke English and it had AC.

Cons:

There isn’t any shops or supermarkets within walking distance but there is a lovely beach.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee