Foya Branca by Flagworld Hotels

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Flag Hotels
6.8 (20 reviews)
Sao Pedro, Mindelo, São Vicente, 2115 , São Vicente , CV
238-230-7407

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Facilities

Free breakfast
Fitness facilities
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beachfront / excellent location
Great sea views
Renovated, spacious rooms (some guests)
Friendly and helpful staff
Pleasant pools and sports (tennis)
Convenient for airport / good for relaxing
Clean / well-kept (many mentions)
Evening entertainment / good dinner on occasion
Cons:
Food and buffets: limited variety, poor quality, overpriced
Some areas and rooms are old, dilapidated or need renovation
Pool maintenance issues (green water) and ongoing works
Inconsistent cleanliness; at least one guest reported an intrusion/security incident
Occasional incorrect room assignment or room not as expected
Limited breakfast options (little fruit, few savory choices)
Small issues/maintenance (e.g., broken hairdryer)

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Mixed feedback: several guests praised cleanliness ('propreté', 'limpeza mil', 'hotel limpo'), but others reported unclean rooms and signs of dilapidation; an intrusion incident also raised security/cleanliness concerns.
Service
7.8
Generally positive: multiple mentions of friendly/helpful staff ('personnel super simpático', 'staff maravilhoso', 'accueil'), plus practical services like a free shuttle to the airport.
Location
8.6
Consistently strong: beachfront, excellent sea views and very convenient/close to the airport; many guests highlighted the prime location.
Room Quality
6.4
Mixed: some rooms recently renovated and praised (spacious, good views), while older rooms were described as dated, in need of refreshment, or not matching the reservation.
Amenities
6.6
Amenities like pools and tennis courts are appreciated, but multiple reports of maintenance issues (pool water color, areas under renovation) reduce the score.
Value for Money
5.5
Several guests felt the hotel was overpriced for the quality (comments about being much more expensive than mainland options and limited buffet variety), though a few noted decent value.
Food and Beverage
5.8
Predominantly negative: frequent complaints about limited buffet variety, poor quality and high prices; a minority of guests enjoyed specific evening meals.
Overall Experience
7.7
Overall mixed: relaxing, well-located resort with good views and friendly staff, but undermined by inconsistent cleanliness, maintenance needs, food issues and at least one serious security incident.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-05-21 17:07

Property Description

Private Beach and Outdoor Pools

Spend your days basking on the private beach or taking a refreshing dip in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools.

Dining and Entertainment Options

Indulge in delicious meals at the hotel restaurant, grab snacks from the snack bar/deli, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or poolside bar.

Luxurious Amenities and Services

Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, a game room, and a daily buffet breakfast. With dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff, your every need is catered to.

Immerse yourself in the upscale experience at Flag Hotel Foya Branca, where luxury meets comfort. Book now for a memorable stay by Sao Pedro Beach.

Important information:

  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 7.8
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 6.4
Amenities: 6.6
Value for Money: 5.5
Food and Beverage: 5.8
Overall Experience: 7.7
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Oncala Núñez • couple • es
9
Hotel con buena ubicación e instalaciones de notable
Pros:

Habitación grande, con vistas al mar y excelente ubicación. La piscina está bien.

Cons:

La comida del bar.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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PAG • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Laetitia • couple • lu
8
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Rebeca • couple • es
5
Fatal
Pros:

Las camas eran cómodas y las almohadas

Cons:

El personal del hotel insulso, no hace nada por intentar ayudarte. El único que se salva es el señor que está en chiringuito de la piscina.

Las instalaciones no están cuidadas, de las piscinas solo tienen en funcionamiento una, la otra cerrada y el agua verde.
Para salir a la playa tienes que pedir que un empleado te abra la puerta y luego esperar que te abran ( si te ven) no te avisan que a partir de las seis no te van a abrir y tendrás que darte la vuelta.
El wifi solo funciona en la piscina y en el restaurante, en las habitaciones no funciona.
El restaurante deja mucho que desear, comida de muy mala calidad y cara, siendo lo único para poder cenar.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Bronkhorst • couple • nl
7
Prima verblijf voor korte vakantie.
Pros:

Het is rustig en de kamers waren goed, schoon en ruim. Personeel is behulpzaam en staat voor je klaar. Gratis bus naar Mindelo op vastgestelde tijden.

Cons:

Geen wifi/internet op de kamer. Ontbijt is tot 9:30 uur en dat is voor een vakantie erg vroeg.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Ines • couple • es
1
Terrible
Cons:

Todo lleno de bichos y las piscinas sucias

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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DulceDL • family_with_children • pt
7
Lugar calmo e sossegado - aconselhado para quem quer descansar
Pros:

Nós fomos uma família de 4 pessoas e ficamos numa vila, que foi bem espaçoso. O pequeno Almoço é razoável mas não farto (é simples). A equipa do hotel é muito simpática e todos muito atenciosos e sempre preocupados com o nosso bem estar.

Cons:

O wifi nos quartos não é forte, mas nas áreas comuns funciona. Algumas zonas já precisavam de uma remodelação (vilas)

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Matias • family_with_children • es
6
Pros:

La ubicación al lado de la playa si quieres tranquilidad es inmejorable. Además, el personal amable, en especial el director muy atento en todo momento

Cons:

El mobiliario de la habitación y parte de las instalaciones han conocido tiempos mejores

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Mohamed cedric • couple • fr
10
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Heinz • solo_traveller • ch
6
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Cristiana • couple • cv
9
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Couto • solo_traveller • pt
10
Pros:

Da simpatia de todo o staf, da limpeza do quarto, apesar da área comum ser enorme, fazem um esforço para manter sempre tudo limpo, uma das piscinas tem um bar onde passam música local super socegado ideal para quem gosta de passar umas férias tranquilas, o hotel dispõe de transporte gratuito para a cidade de Mindelo. O que é uma mais valia. O Diretor é uma pessoa extraordinária sempre disponível para ajudar os hospedes. Se um dia voltar a São Vicente ficarei conserteza nesse Hotel.

Cons:

Gostei de tudo excedeu as minhas extectativas especialmente da forma como fomos recebidos .

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Maria Ramos • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Vriendelijkheid en behulpzame personeel

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Tamás • extended_group • sk
5
Pros:

A szallas nagyon gyonyoru helyen van. Szep tiszta medencek.

Cons:

A szallasra raferne gybkis felujitas. Sok volt a szunyog es nincs klíma.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Susana S. • solo_traveller • pt
6
O serviço deixa muito a desejar
Pros:

Boa localização. Os quartos são grandes e confortáveis.

Cons:

O serviço tem de melhorar. Nenhuma das mensagens enviadas via booking foram respondidas. O que significou gastar 1200 CVE quando existe um shuttle gratuito de Mindelo. Funcionários muito pouco prestáveis. Mais de 1h de espera por uma sandes de atum, um hamburguer e uma pizza.
O acesso à praia está trancado, sendo necessário pedir para abrir na receção e ter telemóvel para voltarem a abrir quando quer entrar. Não faz sentido...
No dia de sairmos não havia luz. Não foi feito nenhum pedido de desculpas ou benefício (late checkout). Basicamente acordamos sem luz, e tivemos de tomar banho as escuras. (Nada de ar condicionado, carregar telemóveis ou secador de cabelo)

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • fr
10
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Nuno • couple • pt
9
Pros:

Tudo praticamente.

Cons:

Da rede Wi-fi ser aberta, e do preço do hotel.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Alexia • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Le personnel très gentil, le directeur Carlo très disponible et toujours prêt à prendre soin de ses clients
La vue très agréable, les chambres sont très spacieuses et propres
Le calme car un peu isolé de la ville mais avec plusieurs navettes GRATUITES dans la journée qui vous emmène et ramène de Mindelo
Et le dîner avec chanteurs cap verdiens le samedi soir pour une immersion totale

Cons:

Tout était très bien

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Tiago • solo_traveller • pt
8
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee