Achada São Filipe, São Filipe, Cape Verde
#8 of 20 hotels in São Filipe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 42 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
8.1
Facilities
8.6
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Andre
United StatesIt would been better if it was closer to city center or an area with better access to the beach.
Stay was great, staff was friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was specific and had an awesome view
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Marta
GermanyCommunication was a bit tricky due to limited English, but it didn’t affect our wonderful stay.
The room was clean with a stunning sea view, plus a TV and aircon. We missed breakfast, but the kind staff packed food for our journey.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Chloe
FranceLocated in a quieter area, the view from the bedroom is very nice. Very big room with a lot of space and very clean.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 30 March 2025
Yana
IsraelNo kettle in the room.
Clean, quiet location with friendly staff, just a short walk from the ocean.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 25 November 2024
Daniela
SpainIt's a tad far from the city centre, but definitely not a deal breaker.
Extremely helpful host, great shower with nice, warm water and good pressure (not that common in those islands), big room with comfortable bed and nice TV, and the best feature is the balcony with a great sea view.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 20 November 2024
Rochelle
United StatesHaving to leave
The beachfront view from my room and breakfast on the balcony watching the sea was a real treat.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 20 November 2024
Irene
NetherlandsThe guest house is a bit far from the center of Sao Filipe.
Our room had a great view at the see and the Island Brava. Very friendly staff that were able to attend to all out needs. Bar at the roof terras also very nice
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 19 November 2024
Matthew
United KingdomNo staff after 8.00pm. No water, glasses, soap or shampoo in room. Long walk to centre of town.
It was clean and a comfortable bed
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 2 November 2024
Matthew
United KingdomNo staff on duty after 7.00pm. No easy contact with hotel after that. Only one dim light in bedroom and no bedside light. First night no drinking water, no glass or cup, no soap or washing gel. On checking out staff (young girl) had no idea of what to charge. No English spoken. Poor staff, when they were there, and communications difficult for a tourist.
It was clean and comfortable bed
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 25 September 2024
Jesse
United StatesNothing
Very clean and private
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 6 July 2024
Morgan
United KingdomBreakfast could be improved, some of the food was a bit old and there was not much choice. Bottled water was promised in the listing but they had ran out when we arrived so we didn't receive any. We asked the property both online and in person to arrange a taxi to the airport on the morning of the check out and we were told there would be a taxi. There was no taxi and the property was unresponsive. We had to ask the cleaner to help us get a taxi that morning as it was early, which she was able to do.
The view was amazing and the kitchen facilities were handy. Cleaning staff were super friendly and very helpful.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Remi
FranceThe location is far from everything, including the beach you can see from the window yet. You need to walk 20 min to find any food or shop, and no breakfast is served.
The room is very spatious, and so the bathroom, all and confortable. The view on the sea from the balcony and the terrace on top of the building is also very nice
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Christophe
FranceHard bed with springs. The wifi was much slower than advertised (a few Mbps at most) - but 4G reception is available.
Quiet place and very nice staff. The room was really dark, but the rooftop is really nice and has a lot of shade. You may cook also for yourself on the rooftop where there is a kitchen and a bar.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Stephane
FranceExcept the rooms, there is no possible breakfast, no place to stay, like a lounge or a patio... It is not that close from the restaurants... The name is " guesthouse" but not sure this is the best definition for it.
The rooms are nice, and the air conditioning is appreciated when it is hot and humid outside. The shower is really good, with hot water! The TV has internet connection. But...
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 July 2023
Naomi
BelgiumA possibility to have breakfast would be lovely!
I was upgraded to a room with balcony facing the sea. Absolutely delightful sight. Very quiet hotel with everything you need. Of course it's very impersonal, a generic hotel room, so if you're looking for an authentic Cabo Verdian experience this is not for you, but if you're looking for a clean, spacious, quiet and comfortable place to rest, it is perfect. The cleanliness was not perfect but was pretty good ; nothing too problematic. The AC is a huge advantage!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Jacqueline
United StatesSatisfied no complaints
Clean new hotel room in village area. Beautiful black sand beachfront. Rooftop with seating and bar overlooking clear ocean. Host very responsive. Overall great value. FYI ONLY: Plan your meals for evenings. Restaurants will accept orders up to 10pm and deliver to room
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Joao
Cape VerdeThe TV in the room was not working, the door lock was always difficult to lock or open the room. I had to leave my room open when I was out sometimes. I have to the reception a couples of times and there wasn´t anyone there. Even know they informed about the TV situation, nothing was done to fix it until the time of my check out.
I really enjoyed the view to the ocean from the room. The bed is very comfortable and the shower is also very good. The room is big and allow you to have space to work and keep your luggage. Since they were not serving breakfast, there was a restaurant (Tchon de Fogo) 5 minutes walk. Another thing is the check out time. They allow to stay until the time that you have to go to the airport without charging anything.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 14 April 2023
Roland
SwitzerlandHaving a room towards the sea... just great. Sunset on the balcony. View towards Brava island. Breakfast on the top terrace... nice, but rather simple (well, fresh Papaya were super!). Nice people at the reception... no word in english... but we understood each other perfectly ! Reservation and payment without any problems. They sent a taxi to the airport to pick us up.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 24 March 2023
Ebony
United KingdomNot a good breakfast or options
the sea view is amazing
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 22 March 2023
Bence
Spainthe internet did not reach our beautiful room, but the above mentioned senorita resolved it very fast.
The receptionist girl is a really nice person and helped me a lot to resolve my issues, give her a rise please!!!!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 4 March 2023
Urszula
MozambiqueThe shower head did not work well, should be replaced.
Nice big rooms with great ocean view and balcony. Staff was very accommodating.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 6 February 2023
Johan71
NetherlandsNoisy airco unit of neighbouring apartment.
Great hotel to stay.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 20 January 2023
Jonny
United KingdomOne of our rooms had soap and shower gel dispensers, but the other (identical) room did not. No kettle in the room.
Great views of the black sand beaches and the sea, and in the distance, Santiago. Bathroom and showers were great, AC was good, wifi was good. Mini fridge with some water in the room.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 11 January 2023
John-erik
NorwayCommunication with the young girl who was in the reception when I came, was difficult because she didn't understand a word English! The room was perfect.....with the balcony and ocean views....only problem was that there was much noice from the ocean which mad it difficult to sleep! :-) The balcony had no furniture....maybe a small table and two chairs would have made it more comfortable....but for one person one night it was not a problem!
Stayed in January 2023
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