Reviews of Arla Residential

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.

Wi-Fi is not the best, but it's similarly choppy everywhere in Cabo Verde.

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.

The 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.

Breakfast as buffet. Nice balcony.

You 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.

The 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.

All the workers were very nice all the time ..

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!

Breakfast could have a bit more variety but it was decent

Location is extremely nearby both the ferry terminal and the city center

Rooms and matress quality a bit basic

Staff went out of their way, waking up early to prep my breakfast

all ok

Very 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.

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.

There are some construction works in the neighborhood, but they work in normal hours.

super close to the ferry, easy to find. Big rooms and nice breakfast^^

Excellent location. Breakfast ok.

Unclear whether it was safe. People walk in and out. Need to pay full bill at the check in. They charge extra for credit card.

The 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.

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.

Quite room, however the pillows were like sleeping on a Beer matt.

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.

As 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.

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.

The 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.

La situation du logement. La gentillesse du personnel

Breakfast was great. Had to get up early for an inter-island ferry ride, and the host graciously had the breakfast laid out and available. Very friendly staff all around.

The door-locking mechanism was a bit clunky - could consider upgrading to keyless entry. Had to lock the door on the way out of the room, otherwise, the door remained unlocked.

Great location extremely nice hosts

I appreciated the location and breakfast