Alto de São Nicolau, Mindelo, Cape Verde
#27 of 32 B&Bs and Inns in Mindelo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 35 B&B reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.0
Location
9.4
Facilities
7.7
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
7.0
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Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Dalibor
CroatiaWi-Fi is not the best, but it's similarly choppy everywhere in Cabo Verde.
Great location, close to ferry and city center. Currently (Aug '25) some construction around, but it wasn't noisy at all. Friendly bunch of cats on the ground level. Okay breakfast.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Bianca
GermanyYou have to leave the key at the hotel when going out but you have to ring a bell when coming back and they sometimes do not hear it.
Breakfast as buffet. Nice balcony.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Ellis
SpainThe girl named Ticianne working in the reception was super friendly and willing to help with any questions I had. The guesthouse felt a bit like a homestay and the breakfast was very nice too. The room was huge, and everything was very clean. I could leave my luggage with them whilst going on a day tour the last day and leaving for the airport that evening. Everything was very well organized. Also, the location is great at walking distance to the ferry to go to or arrive from Santo Antao.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 20 June 2025
Filipe
PortugalAll the workers were very nice all the time ..
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 29 April 2025
Mat
CanadaBreakfast could have a bit more variety but it was decent
The location is amazing, 5min from the ferry, you're really in the heart of the action. Staff is amazing, the best we've seen in CV! They helped us arrange a car, taxi, day use, etc plus they speak so many languages!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 10 March 2025
Korneel
BelgiumRooms and matress quality a bit basic
Location is extremely nearby both the ferry terminal and the city center
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 24 February 2025
Antonie
Panamaall ok
Staff went out of their way, waking up early to prep my breakfast
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 22 February 2025
Birthe
Cape VerdeVery friendly staff, local breakfast with plenty of choice. The rooms and facilities are clean, quiet with barely any sound from the road, and located close to the harbour.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 16 February 2025
Tamas
SwitzerlandThere are some construction works in the neighborhood, but they work in normal hours.
Good location, close to the ferry, walking distance to the beach and to the city center. Breakfast is fair, but not outstanding. Our room was spacious, with good bad. There is a balcony with a table and chairs. We missed a little more furniture in the room, let's say 2 chairs. Wifi worked well, with no problems. Reception is 24/7. Didn't get keys for the gate, had to ring every time and the receptionist let us in. Strange, but gives a little more feeling of security. Luggage can be left there before check-in and after check-out.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 28 December 2024
Silvan
Switzerlandsuper close to the ferry, easy to find. Big rooms and nice breakfast^^
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 22 November 2024
Jule
NetherlandsUnclear whether it was safe. People walk in and out. Need to pay full bill at the check in. They charge extra for credit card.
Excellent location. Breakfast ok.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Rita
United KingdomThe room was very simple but exceeded expectations: it was better than the photos. It had a private toilet which was located outside the room, which made it feel more spacious. The accommodation was very close to the centre and to the port for the ferry (about 5 min walking), and to the beach The wifi was good. Breakfast was good: milk, cereals, bread, different jams, cheese, ham, fruit, coffee and tea.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Charlotte
United KingdomQuite room, however the pillows were like sleeping on a Beer matt.
Great location for the ferry, friendly staff, we got a room upgrade for same price. Nice simple breakfast was made available at an early time so we could catch the ferry.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Helmut
AustriaAs usual in Cape Verde the light in the bedroom is very weak. The bathroom has excellent light. It would be much more comfortable if the bedroom would have the same kind of light.
The best bed and mattress in the whole country !! No springs, nice and hard ! Good location to reach the ferry on foot or to walk into the city center. Very welcoming, friendly staff. Good AC. I stayed in room 402, Annette. It was comfortable and felt very private. Staff rents out scooters. Very flexible with breakfast in case of an early departure. Nice, big bathroom.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Helmut
AustriaThe usual weak light in the bedroom is just not enough. It's hard to see and read ( almost everywhere in Cape Verde the same ) while the bathroom has a proper strong light.
Good location for the ferry to Santo Antão. The room that I had reserved was in the basement and felt like being in a cellar. I changed for a more expensive room ( Aurora, 202) on the second floor. This room had a good AC, a small balcony and the best, hard mattress ( no springs ! ) that I found in Cape Verde ! The breakfast included different types of fruit. It's possible to rent a scooter at the accommodation.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Pranjali
SwitzerlandLa situation du logement. La gentillesse du personnel
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Martin
GermanyGreat location extremely nice hosts
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Clara
FranceI appreciated the location and breakfast
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 March 2023
John
United StatesThe outdoor spaces could be better utilized.
Clean and comfortable room, perfect location for ferry access.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 17 February 2023
Guy
United KingdomNot all that easy to find - best make a note of the address and phone number as the taxi driver from the airport needed it to contact the reception for directions.
Small, clean room with ensuite facilities & good, basic breakfast. Wifi worked well and there were some great restaurants in town.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 28 January 2023
Stephen
United KingdomConsider the bedroom as just a place to sleep.
Good location excellent for port and old town.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 20 January 2023
Marijke
NetherlandsWe've booked two scooters in advance, for our second and third day. We had to wait hours before they came. Luckly there is enough to see near the sea or in the centre.
The people are nice and helpful. The room is good but simpel and the bathroom is small but with hot water. The place is clean and well situated near the harbour and centre, but also quiet. The roof terrace is okay, but not many people use the place. The breakfast is fine; rolls with cheese, ham or jam, boiled egg, sweet yoghurt, cake and/or cookies and fruit like apple,orange or pear. There is also milk for chocolatedrink or for cornflakes.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 14 January 2023
Germano
ItalyFurniture in the room was very bare, there's not even a desk to put things on. While the room and the bed are clean, the inside of the drawers and wardrobe is very dusty.
Spacious room, very nice staff, well positioned. I would stay again.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Saskia
GermanyThe mattresses were beyond usable: horribly dirty with tons of brown stains. In addition, you could feel every single spring of the mattress. No safe in the room and old room keys, where every single key could probably unlock every room in the hotel. Cats roaming downstairs and begging at the table during breakfast.
Location between ferry and town centre, which was the main reason for booking. The air conditioning was working well and quietly. Nice rooftop terrace with a good view. Breakfast was ok, though there was only powdered milk for both the cereal and the coffee.
Stayed in July 2025
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