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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 and less than 1 km from Emília Beach. Very conveniently located close to the airport with free shuttle. Nice clean rooms with air conditioning. Breakfast included.
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. The breakfast, the staff and the cleanliness. The hotel was peaceful and well looked after.
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. The employees always smiling and very polite with good recommendations. We felt really welcomed! The swimming pool is beautiful and the breakfast was also very good. Overall we had an amazing experience, also received an upgrade as we were on our honey moon.
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. Location was wonderful. Laurindo took care of the transfers as it is impossible to use a rental car to get there, and took us, for a fee, to town for dinner one night. There was no charge for our transfer from and to the airport. Laurendino also took us to a supermarket before taking us to the Ocean View. One needs to get groceries. He also was kind to arrange two boat trips to Goat Island. We were lucky to have the whole Guesthouse including the kitchen for ourselves. We enjoyed our stay! Thank you, Laurendino!
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. Luis was such a GREAT and kind host!! He helped us out a lot. The place is also very nice and clean!
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 (1.6 miles from São Tomé International Airport)
700 metres from Emília Beach, Apartamento Vista Mar is a recently renovated property located in São Tomé and provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. The host was there and he helped me move in, despite the language barrier. The location is great, everything is within walking distance and we felt safe, comfortable and it was clean.
São Tomé (1.6 miles from São Tomé International Airport)
Situated in São Tomé, within less than 1 km of Emília Beach, Isildas Guest offers accommodation with air conditioning. The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom....
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. Helpful and kind staff! Pool and breakfast
Hotel in São Tomé ( 2 miles)
Hotel A N is set in São Tomé. With a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The rooms come with a balcony.
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!
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. As central as it gets. Easy to get to and from the airport.
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. The breakfast was nice, although they could have been more options.
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. Good location Very very clean and well managed
Hotel in São Tomé ( 1.1 miles)
Located in São Tomé, 700 metres from Emília Beach, Hotel Kenito provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The breakfast was awesome and the facilities were brand new. The staff were also very welcoming.
Hotel in São Tomé ( 1.2 miles)
Situated in São Tomé, 1.1 km from Emília Beach, Hotel Kriola features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Outstanding. The staff are incredible - before and during my 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.