Reviews of Casa Das Ilhas

Me and my sister had a wonderful time at Casa das Ilhas. We did amazing hikes, thanks to the owner Katelijne, who indicated the routes on our phone and arranges the transfer to the starting point of the hike. That was really great! Each evening we enjoyed a tasty dinner after a long day of hiking. The rooms are basic but contain everything you need, including a beautiful view and a very comfortable bed. We would definitely come back!

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We really liked the hospitality and the care that Katelijne has for her guests. The host helped us organise the various trekkings that we did, and told us which were the best ones for our level. The food was very good, breakfast is very generous and you also have the possibility to have lunch at the table or as a picnic (usefull if you are planning a long walk). Dinners are all together and the food is high quality. If you want to feel at home this is the right place for you. The new added pool is just what you need after a tiring day, and the view will just blow your minds. To get to the hotel there is a bit of a walk, but there will be people helping you out with your luggage, and the beautiful view and great hospitality are absolutely worth it. The island is gorgeous and the stay at Casa Das Ilhas is a must!

Helpful owner and staff. Food and drinks on an honesty box system. Table d'hôtes where people mix and socialize during breakfast and dinner. Homemade jam and yoghurt at breakfast.

WIFi could be better. It was not usable in my room or on the terrace. Ok in the main building.

A perfect place for those who know why they've come to Santo Antão – and who value atmosphere and simplicity over touristy attractions. Ideal base for hitting the hiking trails – the location is great, and Katelijne is super helpful with organizing routes or transport...or anything you need. You can really disconnect from the outside world here. Bonus: amazing view from the window :)

Not for everyone – but for the right kind of traveler, it’s exactly what you’re looking for. You can/have to fully disconnect here: both thanks to the remote setting and the limited Wi-Fi (available only in the common area).

Beautiful view of the valley from the terrace of the room. The dinner was good.

Everything ok, Optional: a mosquito net would be a nice addition to the room.

Everything was so nice, from the landscape, the immersion in nature and above all the people at the property. We felt welcome even before we arrived and we were part of the family the moment we passed the door! Our host is extremely caring and ensures that each guest gets the suitable guidance for their activities on a daily basis. We loved the dinners with the other guests and the sharing of experiences. The food was deliciously prepared. Nothing was overlooked!

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The hotel is in the middle of nowhere, to get to the hotel you have to get up by foot about 15 min up the hill. Be aware that the workers are the ones to lift the luggage. The hotel has a peaceful and beautiful view of Paul's Valley, there is nothing around, not restaurants or supermarkets, only the sound of birds and dogs. Wheter you want to hike or visit the island by taxi, this hotel is super well connected. The best part of the hotel are the gatherings during breakfast and dinner, when everyone share their plans for the day or tell about their experience hiking.

Understanding that Santo Antão is an island with very few ressources, breakfast and dinner for people with food restriction is not balanced and even though they will tell that they will adapt the menu, they won't do it.

Stunning location, in the mountain (you have to walk 10-15 minutes to get to the house); Kathelin's permanent availability to help and advise on whatever questions we had; Welcoming and efficient staff; Delicious, carefully prepared, breakfast and dinner; Overall, a great home-like feel atmosphere, with very nice guests from different countries.

Water pressure is rather low (but hot water is not a problem, works perfectly).

Amazing place to stay - beautiful views in every direction. Rooms are simple, but comfortable and great value for the price. The included breakfast was a good start to the day and the dinners served communally for a reasonable charge were very filling and locally sourced. It was nice to meet other travelers - not as easy to do these days. The owner is a dynamo who can take care of everything while switching between French, English, German and Portuguese.

It was election season and the campaign ads blasting through the valley were mind-numbing. They did stop by 6pm and it's only for a few weeks every 4 years.

Incredible location, nice staff and excellent attention. One of my favorite hotels during my 2 weeks trip around Cabo Verde!

You will be dependent in terms of food and drinks because of the location.

Amazing stay, the breakfast was the incredible and the views were breathtaking. 12/10 stay, absolutely a must if you are traveling to Santo Antão. Everything super clean, we slept super well and the staff was so kind and helpful!

Excellent location, with a beautiful landscape, immersed in nature. Upon inquiring about transport from Porto Novo (where the ferry takes you) to the accommodation, the Casa das Ilhas staff kindly arranged an aluguer (minibus and main public transport in the island) that took us all the way to the accommodation. As there is no drivable road access from the road to the accommodation, the staff has also provided someone who helped us out with the luggage. The accommodation is located in the most beautiful place, overlooking the valley. The wifi worked fine. The breakfast and other optional meals were in group with the rest of the travellers. You can arrange the breakfast time though. Casa das Ilhas provided dinner (approximately 12€): you can ask vegan or vegetarian. I am vegan and my friend is vegetarian and the food was great and plenty. They do a different dish every time but you won't be choosing from a menu. It is what they give you and it is mostly done with locally produced products. Absolutely recommend. It includes drink, main and dessert. Although I think the dinners were a bit pricy for the local prices, it is absolutely worth it, especially as the accommodation is located in a remote place, it can be quite useful to have dinner in Casa das Ilhas as it can be quite of a walk to the next restaurant. There are snacks, drinks and coffee that you can take whenever you wish to, note it down and pay in the end. The staff was very useful providing information and maps of the different hikes that can be done in Santo Antao. The outdoors space is good for socialising, whilst enjoying the magnificent landscape. I really recommend Casa das Ilhas!

The location and the host of this stay are both excellent. Fantastic views, you really feel on top of the world. Katelijne is very helpful and gives wonderful suggestions to do. We have never been treated beter at a stay. The dinner is lovely and an excellent way to meet people. The staff is also very friendly.

We really had nothing to dislike. Beware however this stay is located on the mountain and takes a nice climb, really good to develop good calves and glutes.

The staff was lovely, dinner was communal and you got the chance to chat with everyone else staying in about their day experiences. Felt very authentic and a beautiful place.

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We enjoyed the location of this place, which is directly on of the most beautiful trails of the valley. The local staff was very open and helpful as well as probably the ones adding the flavour to the food. It was a very quiet environment, chickens wake you up - but not too early.

The guesthouse is European owned which is very clear in the daily life. Concerning the food, the quality was sad to experience. Especially, taking into account the quality of the local food availble and otherwhere we have experienced on this island. It was a sad experience to be served dinner that was mostly european and at the same time based on pasta, rice and canned vegetables. Unfortunately, it's not possible to go anywhere else for dinner as the steep trail to the house is not lit up after the sun is down. Wifi is only availble in the common area, in which only serving tables, tables at which you eat and taburettes are availble. When a fantastic picture of the pool is shown on the homepage, you should also expect to be at least able to use it. Itseemed to have been a long time since anybody could have been using this pool as it was quite dirty.

Amazing views! The location: great start for the best hikes around the island. The owner Katelijne is a great source of information. The food was great and we liked that we all ate together at one big table so we got to know one another. There is a fridge with drinks and snacks at a very affordable price. WiFi was good too. The mattress and cushions are really comfortable.

The room we had was rather basic and a bit dark but it is not the place to be spending much time in your room. It’s too beautiful outside! We didn’t mind it at all. Water pressure was low but since we are on a mountain that is just the way it is.

Amazing place, super good vibes. Stay here if you want to calm down and chill.

WiFi connection in the room could be better, but do we really need that in such a place?

An incredible host who runs the place from the genuine love for it! And she does excellent! Its not only all the languages she speaks but also the kindness and willingness to support in every sense of it. You will feel save and well taken care of! The meals are homemade, the bed really comfy and hot water always available (unusual in the area but much needed)

For the dinner everyone gets the same main dish and it was everytime very delicious. The owner was very helpful, when we were organizing our hiking routes. Beautiful view from the window.

Breakfast could be better. Water pressure in the bathroom was most of the time quite low.