Hotel Praia

Hotels
Independent
Praia Lagarto - Cx. Postal 61, São Tomé , São Tomé , ST

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Free airport transportation
Conference space
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Meeting rooms
Pool umbrellas
Conference center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Quiet
Peaceful
Polite staff
Helpful staff
Cons:
Limited food variety

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
The review does not directly comment on cleanliness, so we assume an average positive score based on overall sentiment.
Service
8.5
Service was highlighted positively, with staff being described as polite and helpful.
Location
8.5
Location is not specifically mentioned, but the description 'beautiful, unique and peaceful' suggests a satisfying setting.
Room Quality
8
A peaceful and quiet environment indicates good room quality, though no explicit details are given.
Amenities
7
There are no specific comments about amenities, so a neutral score is given, slightly above average due to overall positive review.
Value for Money
7
There was no specific mention of value for money, therefore an average rating based on overall experience is provided.
Food and Beverage
6
The food variety was mentioned as a limitation, indicating room for improvement in this area.
Overall Experience
8.5
Given the descriptors used ('beautiful, unique and peaceful'), the overall experience appears to be very positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2024-10-30 10:55

Property Description

Recreational Amenities and Fitness Center

Indulge in the outdoor pool and fitness center, perfect for relaxation and staying active during your stay.

Dining Options and Service

Savor delicious meals at the restaurant or enjoy the convenience of room service. Unwind with a drink at the bar or poolside bar.

Convenience and Comfort

Benefit from complimentary breakfast, a computer station, and helpful concierge services. Feel at home in the modern rooms with private balconies and free Wi-Fi.

Experience the best of São Tomé Island at Hotel Praia - Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • General

    Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

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Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 6
Overall Experience: 8.5
D
Daniel
10
Pros:

Great place to stay

2024-11-21 via Nuitee
T
Timothy
10
Good stay.
Pros:

Had a great stay. Service was good, restaurant meals tasty, breakfast buffet a terrific spread. Room was clean and comfortable. Aircon worked well, and wifi was fine. Grounds are good for a little birding, with several common island endemics.

2024-03-19 via Nuitee
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Isis Natalia
6
Pros:

Pros: Room is very spacious and clean. Common areas also nice and generally I enjoyed a quiet atmosphere. Staff is nice, food is good.
Cons: They did not honor the complementary airport transfer that is announced on line, they arranged a private taxi that charged me 20 US Dollars (for a 4 minute ride).
The quality of bed linens and towels is not great, they should improve them.
The one day I used the pool, which is big and pretty, the water was not clean.

2023-12-06 via Nuitee
S
Samuel
6
Pros:

Zona muito barulhenta com música à noite toda , ar condicionado muito barulhento

2023-07-10 via Nuitee
J
Jorge
6
Pros:

A/C antigo e ruidoso; festas próximas do hotel com música alta até as 07:00 da manhã ,

2023-07-10 via Nuitee
L
Livio
4
Pros:

Music all night long … impossible to sleep. Noisy air conditioning and room was to hot.

2023-07-10 via Nuitee
H
Hélène family
8
Pros:

Nettoyage des chambres impeccable

2023-05-12 via Nuitee
T
Tonya
4
Pros:

This place is way over priced for no wifi and linens that seemed like they were done in the River and dried on the rocks as most São Toméans must do
Not for over $150
I’ve had better everything for $15 a night in west and central Africa
And no matter how much you ask for help they just smile. D DO NOTHING

2023-01-30 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan
8
Pros:

Solid, basic hotel.

2023-01-17 via Nuitee
A
Alexandre
10
L’hôtel de bon standing, son restaurant àDécouvrir
Pros:

Chambres vastes avec plafond haut, d’un bon standing, mobilier colonial sombre mais plaisant, la chambre restait fraîche même sans clim ( saison sèche toutefois donc à voir en saison chaude). Personnel très avenant et parlant plusieurs langues. C’est un hôtel vaste avec de nombreux bâtiments sur un parc en retrait de la route et avec une magnifique piscine presque de format olympique. Calme aussi avec une bonne insonorisation des chambres. Le lit avait un soutien ferme et de très bonne qualité. L’emplacement n’est pas mal juste à 2 mn de l’aéroport et en face d’une belle plage de sable. Le pressing un peu cher peut être mais soigné donc rien à redire. Le restaurant est désert mais j’y ai mangé mieux que partout ailleurs dans l’île ( mieux qu’à PapaFigo la référence locale qui a été ma cantine sinon pendant longtemps) : carpaccio de poisson local délicieux et ceviche de crevette parfait au restaurant du Praia. Le chef est un des meilleurs de l’île je devine mais les prix un peu hauts et le service indolent ( très gentils comme partout dans l’île ils en oublient pourtant de demander quelle boisson on souhaite) dissuade la clientèle : dommage. Et aussi aucun problème de digestion ensuite donc hygiène impeccable. Les petits déjeuners étaient très bien et assez variés : aubergines frites excellentes et jus de papaye frais ou d’ananas frais. Des sculptures en bois locales et des peintures plaisantes ( en tout cas celle de ma chambre voir photo) Donc une très bonne adresse.

2022-08-09 via Nuitee
G
Grant
8
São Tomé stopover
Pros:

The hotel was a great spot to go to after a late arrival, just minutes from the airport and the driver waited for us right at the entrance. The breakfast was great with respect to the amazing fresh fruit. Hot dishes were sparse, but the coffee and great bread made up for it

2020-02-02 via Nuitee
I
ina
10
sehr angenehm im bungalow
Pros:

das bungalow war sehr gräumig und bot eine heimische atmosphäre, der pool war sauber und angenehm, das personal stets freundlich und hilfsbereit

2019-11-23 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

goede zwembad en breakfast. The bedden zijn hard, en de prijs is te hoog voor de kwaliteit van de kamer.

2019-10-06 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
10
Pros:

L'accueil et la gentillesse du personnel,
La grande piscine bien entretenue,
la proximité de la plage sympa pour tout ke monde,
le petit dej excellent....
Tout tout bien.

2019-09-23 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler self
6
Pros:

ontwijt erg goed, wifi werkt niet de kamer onder tapij en bed vol met stof . De matrassen zijn hard.

2019-09-22 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
8
Pros:

Located near the airport meant minimum hassle for our late night stopover on the way to Principe

2019-08-17 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Love the place
Pros:

Nice place but very weak internet access and facilities for room service. The staff at least those at the front desk an the restaurant need to speak/understand either French or English

2019-06-12 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler self
10
Pros:

Tout d’abord le personnel de l’hôtel était formidable. Ils font tout pour vous plaire surtout L’exceptionnelle Andrea qui travaille à la réception et qui a organisé mes excursions à l’avance. Ne pas manquer de faire un massage avec Aldina, l’unique est excellente masseuse à l’hôtel. Tout le monde est gentil. Le petit déjeuner est délicieux. Beaucoup de variétés et de choix. La nourriture au bar et au restaurant est excellente. Une chose est certaine, vous ne tomberez jamais malade. Je recommande cette hôtel sana hésitation. Il est à 5 minutes à pieds de l’aéroport avec une plage en face.

2019-06-09 via Nuitee
P
Paola
8
Quiet with big swimming pool but far from the city
Pros:

I spent one month in Sao Tome e Principe and stayed several times in Praia Accomodation, which is part of Hotel Praia (thanks for storing my luggage for free!). I liked this place as it is quiet and has a big swimming pool (salty water) and a great breakfast (big buffet). WI-Fi is not always working. It is a bit far from the city (ca. 3km) but you can take a mototaxi for 20 Dobras. Some staff is very nice, like Mr Edger who answered all my questions about carnival, Thanks! Unfortunately I had a very bad experience when checking in and out my last time with Mr Wander: he was very rude and insisted I had to pay right away (but I had already payed by credit card), then he gave me the key for a bungalow which I didn’t book and didn’t want, saying I HAD to stay there as there was no other free room (it was really far, I had to walk all the way there and back with the heavy luggage and was offered no help, my suitcase broke because of the pebble stones!). As I refused to sleep there and said I would search another hotel, a colleague finally managed to find a better room for me! It took over one hour to solve the problem, so I missed my dinner at CACAU at 19:30pm and was really angry. The following day Mr Edger apologized and offered me a free late check-out. Unfortunately when checking-out Mr Wander was at the reception again, he wanted me to check-out earlier and said nasty things to me! Me, my driver and the other guests were shocked from this treatment, not sure I'll return!

2019-03-20 via Nuitee
D
Dimitrinka
6
Praktiska detaljer
Pros:

Bara euro kontanter. Visa/Master funkar ej. Inte ens ta ut från bank. Växla till lokalt- på gatan eller som växel på affär. Växla på bank-stor avgift. Euro kan tas ut enklast via western union, om online- tjänst funkar. Betalalsen helst innan resan, via nätet. Unitel simkort finns köpa i receptionen. Annars wi-fi om du är nära reception/ restaurang. Mat och myggskydd funkar bra. Kolla att"stör ej" skyllt finns. Annars blir ni utkörda från rummet tidigt, för städning. Även vid online check-in, för tillbaka-resan- var på flyget minst 3 timmar innan. Andra rutiner. Malaria/koleravaccinen behövs egentligen inte. Däremot gula febern-kortet. El- och uttag samma som i Sverige.

2019-01-20 via Nuitee