Praia Branca Hotels with Airport pickup service

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!

A stay at Pombas Brancas Resort places you in the heart of Sao Vicente, within a 5-minute drive of Fish Market and Torre de Belém. This upscale hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Pont d'Agua and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Presidential Palace.Take in the views from a garden.Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 72 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

A stay at Casa Colonial Mindelo places you in the heart of Sao Vicente, steps from Presidential Palace and Mercado Municipal. This guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cultural Center of Mindelo and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Pont d'Agua.Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and an indoor pool.Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include ceiling fans, housekeeping is provided daily, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) can be requested.

Great team. Great rooms. The owner really went above and beyond helping us get settled in and plan our next trips to neighbouring islands. Recommended.

The hotel is centrally located. The owner and manager is friendly, Wi-Fi and air recording work well, the restaurant serves reasonably price food ; it is only five minutes walk to the harbour and all the attractions. I fully recommend it this Hotel.