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Reviews of Chez Maria Julia Boutique Hotel

Avenida da Boavista, Palmarejo, 7602 Praia, Cape Verde

#3 of 23 hotels in Praia

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 63 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    9.0
    Cool place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Clean and friendly staff! Great breakfast

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    10
    Great host, great food 😁
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maria Julia is an amazing host and the food is 10/10 🤌🏽

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    10
    Amazing accommodation in Praia including awesome gastronomy :)
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 9 nights

    All was perfect - thank you!!! - smooth check-in, check-out, helpfulness of everyone around (I felt like at home and very welcome), cleanliness of the room and also other areas, cosy rooms and the whole hotel, reception also provides the taxi service ordering, functional Wi-Fi - amazing breakfast (local, fresh, delicious, interesting, home-made - I had everyday different breakfast even though I stayed more than a week :), amazing restaurant (all meals I tasted were literally very experiential) - calm and nice location close to the beach as well as supermarket As a bonus, chef Maria Julia around with her kindness and professionality (not only in gastronomy) :) I hope to come again!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    9.0
    A jewel in the city of Praia
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maria Julia and her crew were an excellent host. They gave their best to make my stay a memorable experience. Thanks

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2025

    10
    The perfect alternative in Praia to the bigger 4/5 stars hotels!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to tell.

    The owner is a professional TV cook. You could tell the food was special, had excellent taste, and was beautifully served. The owner has been an excellent host in the old sense, making connections to almost all guests.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unfortunately only stayed one night, as I was traveling elsewhere - but staying here gave me the chance to really relax and prepare for my travel. The bed was comfortable and the room clean and spacious. Breakfast was great as well is the restaurant itself. I had the honor to meet the owner and she told me about this project - as this hotel is more than just comfortable rooms with a bed! (google all the info) Keep an eye on this hotel and come and support :)

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is very modern, with great design and very clean. Outstanding attention to customers. We returned here a few days after our stay and asked to keep our luggages for the afternoon and they let us do that free of charge. Breakfast was amazing and rich, and they serve dinner too with many options.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2025

    10
    Great value for money, peaceful sleep and wonderful people!
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Clean, modern, great location nearby the beach with easy parking and next to an awesome gym and the promenade with options to do CrossFit. For me, the best food on the island due to vegan and healthy, microbiotic food and lovely staff. The food is pricier than elsewhere, but worth it.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    10
    Bright, clean modern hotel with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a little bit out of the way but this can be overcome with cabs or walking which we enjoy.

    The hotel is very modern, clean and comfortable. The staff is friendly and very accommodating.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful contemporary hotel with personalised service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No kettle in the room. More savoury items at breakfast.

    Maria Julia was very attentive and made us bespoke foods for breakfast that was accommodating for vegans. Excellent coffee. Beautiful hotel with a lot of potential - it isn't quite finished yet with lots of spaces yet to be utilised but it's going to be really lovely once it's complete. The rooms were spacious, comfortable with blackout curtains.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    10
    Professional, Clean and the fresh breakfast in exceptional!! My second time staying at this beautiful hotel and it never
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2024

    10
    GREAT STAY
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    New accommodation very comfortable and fresh Food is delicious. Much better then else where Chef is professional,so tasty food Highly recommended

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a matter of taste - but I think a European style hotel doesn't fit in Praia. It doesn't have the charme of other places we stayed at in Cape Verde. The huge glass front that the sun shines at during most of the day is also not adequate to a hot capital because the house feels like a sauna so that the AC has to be constantly running in the rooms. That made me sometimes freeze because we didn't find a way to regulate the temperature (buttons didn't work). The hotel also doesn't follow its own sustainability policy - changed towels after one night although we didn't put them on the floor.

    Huge room with comfortable beds. The bathroom was great. 1km to Kebra Beach, my favourite beach in Praia. Maria Júlia is friendly and a great host. Breakfast was the best we had in two weeks in Cape Verde, she offered so many things that she just cooked for us on demand - in addition to the buffet. The restaurant is also good for dinner, our pumpkin - sweet potato soup was excellent.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2024

    10
    Best hotel and restaurant in town !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Brand new place with large & confortable rooms, very clean, quiet. The hotel is located not far from town (if you do not want to walk, taxi is only 2 euros) & near beaches ans wonderful sunsets. Julia Maria is a wonderful host but also a recognised Cook in Cabo Verde : you will have great food at her restaurant.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was far from the city center, but the taxi is not expensive !

    Maria Julia is a wonderful woman! The hotel was great and very quiet. We really enjoyed both the breakfast and our dinner!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    9.0
    When in Praia, would 100% recommend and come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owners are extremely friendly and the food was extraordinary! We had breakfast and dinner and all was amazing! The interior was modern and everything seemed very new!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2024

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We Absolutely Loved our Stay with Maria Julia and Staff! They made us feel Very Welcomed. It was my Fiancés Birthday and they cooked us delicious Breakfast & Dinner for our entire stay. We can’t wait to go back and visit next year. Hi Guys👋🏽

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    10
    Great place in Praia
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best place in Praia , calm , near the sea , and the best cook !

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2024

    10
    Great Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hotel definitely exceeded my expectations. The restaurant is really nice and the food is great. I felt right at home. I'll definitely be staying here again when I come back to visit.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best stay in Praia! Maria Julia and her staff are incredibly dedicated to the place. You feel as if you are being hosted by a dear friend or family member. Maria Julia is also a chef, and her breakfast is unbelievably delicious. The space is very nice and relaxing, with a tasteful atmosphere and decor

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    10
    Well designed, modern hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good!

    Beautiful property. Maria Julia is an amazing host and chef!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2024

    10
    An Excellent Host
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Maria Julia is an excellent cook.

    This property is chic and modern with a European flair. Maria Julia is an AMAZING host. She greets her guests and is extremely helpful. The staff is wonderful as well. The level of attentiveness to their guests makes you feel very welcome. Every time that I return to Cape Verde, staying at this boutique hotel makes me feel at home.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is very beautiful and modern, minimalist style. The owner Maria is the best lady and even better cook. The food and mango natural juice were divine. Outside terrace very spacious, we had it practicaly for ourselves. Close to airport and supermarket.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2024

    10
    Wonderfull
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing special to mention maybe not being able to iron your own clothes.

    The home feeling , good food, personal attention and the purpose of the business to enable its employees develop themselves to advance in life.

    Stayed in July 2024

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