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Hotel in São Tomé ( 0.1 miles)
Hotel Vitoria features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in São Tomé. This hotel is a perfect location just beside the airport. Eventhough for some it seems like walking distance, I do not recommend this on arrival, especially if your flight is late and it is dark outside. Rather take one of the cabs as you may miss it as tge sign is facing the side not seen from the airport. Rooms are big and comfy with aircon working perfectly. Hot water was always available. Breakfast was simple, but sufficient and fresh. The highlight is definitelly the staff, that was really taking care and helping with our request. When the road to capital was closed due to bridge reconstruction, they even paid a motorbike to lead us the right way :)
São Tomé (0.4 miles from São Tomé International Airport)
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, VIP House-Praia Francesca is set in São Tomé. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace. Location right next to airport so very convenient for arrival. Common mini bus only costs 20 Dobras $1 so easy enough to get to town. Hosts are extremely nice and accommodating.
Hotel in São Tomé ( 0.4 miles)
Boasting a bar, Residencial Aeroporto is situated in São Tomé in the Sao Tome Island region, 500 metres from Lagarto Beach. The place is perfectly clean. The people in reception were very helpful, although the frequent blackouts in Sao Tomé make their life rather complicated. A place close to the airport. Good breakfast despite of early time of our departure.
Hotel in São Tomé ( 0.8 miles)
Situated in São Tomé, 200 metres from Lagarto Beach, Hotel Praia features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Friendly staff. Free shuttle from airport. Nice pool. Very good breakfast buffet.
Hotel in São Tomé ( 1.2 miles)
Located by the beach on Sao Tome Island in the Gulf of Guinea, Omali Lodge provides elegant rooms and free WiFi access. Breakfast is absolutely heaven The resort inside is gorgeous
São Tomé (1.3 miles from São Tomé International Airport)
Ocean View Guesthouse offers a hot tub, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in São Tomé. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Amazing location and facilities. Beautiful views. Well equipped kitchen. Mostly private beach ( with the exception of a few people walking by) The staff were kind looking after a few stray dogs on the property.
São Tomé (1.5 miles from São Tomé International Airport)
Set in São Tomé, 200 metres from Emília Beach, VIP Guest House Campo de Milho has a terrace, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access. The apartment features family rooms.
São Tomé (1.5 miles from São Tomé International Airport)
Set in São Tomé and only 600 metres from Emília Beach, casa Luis offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. Mr Luis was the perfect host. The grounds were beautiful. The place was clean and comfortable. The pool so refreshing and peaceful - perfect for cooling off each night. Breakfast was delicious and filling. Kitchen access was very convenient for preparing meals, along with a nice dining and living room area for relaxing, or socializing with other guests. Luis was always available to address any issues or answer any questions. We were able to keep our bags safely locked at the House while venturing over to Principe for 5 days, then return for another 3 days’ stay at Casa Luis. Luis made our trip to São Tomé seamless, pleasant and memorable.
São Tomé (1.6 miles from São Tomé International Airport)
Boasting sea views, Paradise Agua Leve Residential offers accommodation with a rooftop pool, a bar and a shared lounge, around 700 metres from Emília Beach. I really enjoyed my stay at Paradise Água Leve. The room was very comfortable, and the air conditioning made a big difference in the tropical heat. Breakfast was delicious, and the swimming pool was perfect for relaxing. Overall, a great and relaxing place to stay.
São Tomé (1.7 miles from São Tomé International Airport)
Located within 600 metres of Emília Beach and 1.8 km of Lagarto Beach, Monteiro Paradise Guest House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in São Tomé. The guesthouse is a "perfect choice" with a great location, clean rooms, tasty food, and helpful owners. It's close to the beach and quiet. The view to the airport is stunning. I do recommend for families and also solo travellers who wish to come to this wonderful island. The owner has helped me with everything, from the tours with him, the free pick up and drop off at the airport, the best restaurants that he has taken me and so on.
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Hotel in São Tomé ( 1.9 miles)
Hotel Central is located in São Tomé. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has city views and free WiFi. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. I liked everything and everyone. Dona Helena was a fantastic host.
Hotel in São Tomé ( 2.1 miles)
Located in the Gulf of Guinea on the island of São Tomé and Príncipe, Hotel Miramar by Pestana offers an outdoor swimming pool, terrace with sun loungers and a garden. Good food, and comfortable rooms.
Hotel in São Tomé ( 1.9 miles)
Boasting a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property, Residencial Avenida Geovanni is situated in São Tomé. The accommodation features a tour desk, and currency exchange for guests. Amazing location. So easy to find once you arrive. Near taxi area.
Hotel in São Tomé ( 2.1 miles)
SH Boutique Hotel is situated in São Tomé and features a restaurant. With a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Excellent value for money. Exceeded all my expectations. Location is perfect!
Hotel in Santana ( 6 miles)
Casa Cantagalo - Guest House & Bar Restaurant has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Santana. Very beautiful place,staff very professional and very family atmosphere. I come back for sure
Hotel in São Tomé ( 1.7 miles)
Set in São Tomé, Residencial - AEMANUEL offers a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property.
Hotel in São Tomé ( 6.2 miles)
Roca Santo Antonio Ecolodge is a bed and breakfast set 15 km from São Tomé. With an outdoor swimming pool, the property also features barbecue facilities. There is a restaurant. Great staff, great breakfast, lovelly place to stay!
Every country has its interesting sights and so has Sao Tomé. It is worth a visit. It is much more African than Cabo Verde. It lacks however the traditional villages like Benin or Togo. I was a bit disappointed by the quality of its beaches and the snorkeling. There is not much of coral, but there are colourful fishes and large quantities. There are great hiking possibilities in dry season in beautiful green plantation or forests. It is a lot safer than many other African destination. There are beautiful birds, but no large animals in the natural parks.
Very humid and not really geared up for tourists. Getting taxis unless you speak Portugese is difficult except from a hotel. Mainly cloudy in early March. The museum in the light house is very interesting. Meals out were variable but often with large portions particularly of rice.
Sao Tome island is incredible, even though the slowness of things here can get annoying. Sometime you can't get service even if you pay extra. Taxis are super expensive, so better rent a car or take a guided tour. Actually I strongly recommend to take a guided tour at least the first day. Most people don't speak English, just Portugese.
Sao Tome should be combined with a few days in Principe which we did not do. It is underdeveloped in tourist terms - fine for us though. The main attractions need a certain persistence given the state of the roads. Beware goats, dogs, pigs and motor cycles having a different view of how roads should be used. Mostly beware of children. On two occasions aggressive begging by children was excessive. We like to drive ourselves and hiring a driver would probably have deterred them. TAP is the only flight option from Europe. Our flight out did not have the planned aircraft and the substitute did not have the expected facilities and which required an added fuel stop.
A wonderful place to explore. Very much off the beaten path, where tourism has yet to flourish. This can present some challenges, but it's very much a place to get stuck in and explore at your own pace. Some of the most beautiful beaches in the world can be found here and all the challenges (poor roads, language barriers, lack of basic amenities) are worth overcoming to experience the nature at hand. The people are friendly, the island's vibe is laid back and there is something for everyone here. What I will say is that a lot of research and planning is required for a lengthy stay in Sao Tome, it's not a place where you can get by on the fly, you need to be prepared and research everything that you're looking to do.
I loved it and I found the locals very friendly and hospitable. Some negative points: Streets do not have names . I had to ask for their names all the time. Roads and pavements in a very bad state and no public transport at all. But anyway I cannot to go to another country and expecting that everything is the same as in our native one. I did enjoy my visit to this country and staying at Pestana Miramar made a huge positive difference