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Reviews of La Fora Ecolodge 3 stars

Cerrado Sul CP 87, 8220 São Filipe, Cape Verde

#2 of 20 hotels in São Filipe

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 44 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 22 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect, it is a beautiful spot and so relaxing the only issue were the spiders in the room, there were quite a lot.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    8.0
    A true oasis on Fogo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Two things: 1. We have stayed here 5 nights and there is hardly any variety in the breakfast. Five days the same fruit, the same scrambled eggs, the same (white!) bread. I don't think it's very hard to put some variety in it. Make a different kind of egg (or ask what people want), put some brown bread and I understand that you have fruit from your own trees, but maybe buy on 2 days in a week some fruit from the market. Five days the same was too much for us. 2. The hot water, we had perfectly hot water in the first 2 days, then it stopped, the waterpressure was also very low to nothing. The sun was there all day (so the solar power should be enough) and there were no more guests then the first two days. We asked and suddenly the staff didn't speak english anymore (they did when it comes to other fun issues). We didn't get any explanation about the water, they kept on showing us the QR code and yes, we have read this, and yes we understand if there is not so much sun or if there are many guests, but that was not the case. It would have been nice to get an honest explanation, now we felt everybody was running away from it. But please let this not keep you back from booking this (more than) lovely place on Fogo!

    The location, it was very quiet and it really is like an oasis on the dry and barren Fogo. We loved hearing the birds sing and we loved looking for the birds, the insects, the grasshoppers. The bed was very good and the bungalows have a very nice veranda where you can sit and listen to nature. The dinner is very good (to be honest, it was a bit too much... the plates are really full) and the area around the bar is very nice to sit and just look at the direction of the sea.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Since it's an evolodge, there were a lot of bugs, which I didn't mind, but one of my kids didn't appreciate.

    Excellent lodge in a great setting. Food was also great ! The room was small but functional, and we didn't have any problem. Wifi was excellent.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful spot in nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no hot water! Any!

    Beautiful place in nature. Good food and room

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    10
    Very calm and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Due to the closeness to nature there were lots of mosquitoes, so bring some repellents! We also wished there had been some sort of table to sit at in front of the bungalow and bigger bins inside the bungalow.

    Very calm place, great restaurant and nice staff. Helped us with booking tours around the island and volcano. There are a lot more/bigger plants and trees than in the pictures here, which made the whole area even better. You are surrounded by the sounds of nature and can really kick back and relax by the pool or in the restaurant.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent lodge conforme aux informations. Repas top / personnel top

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's somewhere you will end up just staying at the resort the whole time but that's what I wanted. They organize taxis and tours to things if you want to get out.

    Great place to sip cocktails by the pool. A great place to stay after hiking the volcano and just doing nothing. Staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Very nice to relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    minor things can be improved like providing some shampoo and mattresses for sun loungers

    Style, peace, view, has character, good food

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    8.0
    Unique stay in the rural part of Fogo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night

    The entire pool/deck area needs a renovation. Wood is splintering and paint peeling. Not very nice area for a swim.

    Cool location. Very natural surroundings. Dinner was delicious and fairly priced. Breakfast very good too. Enjoyable place to relax as there is not much nearby.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Something they can't help: the spiders! Apparently November is prime spider season in Cape Verde, and I'm not a fan! Also, while my partner really liked the soft beds, for my pregnant self it was hard to turn in them and less comfortable. But that didn't take away from a lovely stay!

    We had a lovely stay, the ecolodge is beautifully situated in nature. While you have the privacy of your own little cabin, you can socialize with other guests at dinner or during the day in the restaurant area. The pool was nice and quiet. The food was delicious! You can tell they try not to waste any food and are mindful of energy and water use. The staff was really helpful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Incredible location and project. Lovely thoughtful hosts. Total tranquility.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    9.0
    Excellent and unique choice! Good for families as well as adventurers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food is more on the fast food side; Hard to get a warm shower

    Very helpful hosts, clean and neat premises, chic ambient, relaxed atmosphere, greenery

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    10
    Soulful stay in serene surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It was perfect.

    An exceptional location. We loved every minute of our stay and the surrounding walks. Food was delicious and well priced. We loved the service and the cosiness of the cabins. It was one of our highlights of our whole Cabo Verde adventure.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beautiful location with a view on the sea. The food is excellent and the bar meets every wish. Very helpful and friendly staff. This is the perfect location to relax.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Prix

    Piscine bar restaurant conviviale

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2023

    10
    Outstanding place !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some more amenities in the bathroom would be appreciated far from the city but we are here for that

    The owners are really nice rooms are not really big but very confortable The food is various and delicious Prices are reasonnable

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2023

    10
    heaven
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location, kindness , heaven place

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    10
    Wonderful place to stay when exploring Fogo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only two minor things that we were already aware from other reviews and that were no problem for us: 1. Showers can be rather cold depending on the time of the day (if you shower in the afternoon/evening, there is plenty of hot water). 2. At the same time, it can be quite hot in the evening and as the rooms don‘t have AC, it takes some time to cool down (and you should not be afraid of insects ;-) ).

    Absolutely beautiful place with great views, very friendly staff and good food. They also helped us organizing transfers and tours (once around the island and once the hike of Pico do Fogo).

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night

    Absolutely fantastic accommodation!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place is wonderful (plants, lodges, pool...) and very calm. The view is beautiful. The hosts are super nice!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    10
    beautiful place
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    becouse into the heart of nature with the sea view

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    La Fora was amazing - such an excellent set up in a beautiful location. The lodges were great and the bar/restaurant and pool areas were ideal for relaxing too (with the most beautiful sunset views!) Aaron pre-arranged a brilliant guide for the Pico de Fogo hike for me as well, which was also excellent. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to explore Fogo.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2023

    8.0
    Peaceful and stunning sunset
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room facilities are basic. You are given a hands soup only.

    Beautiful location, quiet and great retreat for proper rest with a stunning sunset. The bungalows are private with a balcony. Great location to stay if you are visiting the vulcano, however it takes 1 hour plus driving to get there.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning location, beautifully designed accommodation, incredible food, helpful staff.

    Stayed in January 2023

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