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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. Fernando was an excellent host, picked us up and brought us again to the airport and was very nice. The small apartment is very clean, in a very convenient location a few minutes from the airport. I would definitely recommend staying here. Breakfast was also great in the patio in the garden. Thank you for the excellent homemade juices!
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. Friendly staff, very good location and super clean. Very nice salt water pool. It would be good to use the restaurant on the sea.
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. Omali is a great hotel near the airport, and a short walk to the popular beach. The on-site restaurant had an amazing buffet breakfast, and I also had lunch and dinner there. The pool was very clean and perfect for a morning swim. The staff had plenty of helpful information and really made the stay.
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 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 found the stay very comfortable. The air conditioning was excellent and really helped with the heat. The breakfast was tasty, and the swimming pool was perfect for relaxing
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)
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 ( 1.2 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. The restaurant serves delicious food. Very friendly and helpful staff.
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 ( 1.7 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 ( 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. I had a throughout positive experience at Miramar!
Hotel in Santana ( 6 miles)
Casa Cantagalo - Guest House & Bar Restaurant has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Santana. Comfortable beds, spacious rooms conveniently furnished and decorated.
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 ( 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.
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.