Mindelo Homestays

We stayed at this hotel for 5 days (22-28 June) as part of our island hopping holiday. First the good points - location is excellent in the centre of town and just 5 mins walk to the port and beach areas. Room was fine (would recommend one looking over the square). Food and drink (and service) in the bar was good. Nice swimming pool. Bad points - no complementary water in room which seems to be normal in other CV hotels we stayed. Breakfast poor, food uncovered and empty food trays not refilled. The worst issue was the poor service from some reception staff. We asked for an additional pillow (at 10pm) to be told ‘No! laundry room closed’ and the phone was abruptly put down. On another occasion (during the afternoon) we asked if we could exchange some money and was told simply ‘No!’ When we asked why she said she didn’t have the ‘cash box’. While maybe this was correct she didn’t offer any other suggestions or say when the ‘cash box’ would be open. Then again she abruptly put the phone down. Not all reception staff were poor though, some offered a friendly greeting we passed. One lady (she may have been a supervisor) was very helpful exchanged money and offered advice. Unfortunately it is only the unfriendly ones that you tend to remember!

We have just returned from a 9 night stay at the Blue Marlin. We had a fabulous time. We had the top apartment which had a huge terrace with sun loungers and a pool on the roof. We did think we would have full use of the kitchen in the apartment but this was not the case nothing was connected and there was no cutlery etc. The apartment was really clean and the staff were wonderful. The air conditioning worked a treat. We ate in the restaurant a few times and also had room service. We absolutely loved the island itself and the fishing was amazing.I did feel bad though as when we left we thought we had paid the bill on booking but we hadn't so sorry to the guy on reception who had to deal with my rant at 5AM. We will buy you a drink on our return next year. We will definitely be back. Jane And Rob, London

Very nice and clean rooms, good breakfast, perfect location near the city center, the beach and the Santo Antao ferry. Exceptional staff (Thanks Ben!) I highly recommend Morenos Boutique Hotel to anyone looking for a great accommodation in Mindelo/Sao Vicente!!

My wife and I stayed 3 nights, arriving at 8 PM by taxi(1200 escudos) from the VXE Airport. Reception was on the “0” floor, up 2 floors from ground level by a slow elevator, or in our case, tired of waiting, we climbed the stairs with our bags. A smiling multilingual receptionist copied our passports, gave the wifi info and breakfast hours, and our key card. We took the lone elevator up three floors to room #304, spacious, clean and tiled, with firm twins, nice closet, bathroom with tiled shower, good AC and an opening window with a side view of the port. Nice TV but no English, good open unsecured wifi and a wonderful 7AM breakfast with all food groups including fresh fruit, many varieties of eggs/omelets and some fresh cakes. The location is excellent with an Italian restaurant, ice cream shop, Fragata Central grocery and the 1.6km port promenade (extends from the Belem Tower Replica to the beautiful Laginha Beach) is all within a block.

When you stay at Las Rochas Mindelo in São Vicente, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Pont d'Agua and Cultural Center of Mindelo. This beach aparthotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Presidential Palace and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Mercado Municipal.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and tour/ticket assistance.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 74 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with ovens and stovetops. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

When you stay at Kira's Boutique Hotel in São Vicente, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Cultural Center of Mindelo and Mercado Municipal. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Presidential Palace and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Pont d'Agua.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Kira's Boutique Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.