Reviews of Mendes Family Homestay - B&B In The Heart Of Praia
Rua Abilo Macedo, 13, 1º RC, 7600 Praia, Cape Verde
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Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe Mendes family is so friendly, welcoming and helpful! They are always willing to answer your questions or just chat with you. You can also join Ildo in one of his workout classes during the week. The facilities are sufficient. The location is excellent, within walking distance of everything and I felt safe walking alone in this area. The first half, I stayed with the family and the apartment was a bit small but it had everything you needed. The second half, I moved to the guesthouse because they had a newborn baby. The guesthouse was very nice, however, it did not have a stove to cook on whereas the family home did.
I will say the bedroom in the family apartment did get really hot during the day because it's in the direct line of the sun so make sure to close the blinds during the day. And because of rainy season, there were definitely mosquitoes, which is inevitable during that time of year. The guesthouse rooms stayed cooler in comparison because they were more shaded.
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEarly check in and late check out
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI spent only one night at the Mendeses. They are really warm and welcoming and their apartment really is at the heart of the city. It's a great stay for solo travelers and I believe I will be back once again in Praia. Also Maia their cat is so funny how she demands to be petted 😸
Hahaha yes absolutely true, very bossy
Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLoved the hospitality. And it was central . Close to everything.
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Reviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewNice location, close to a lot of cafés and restaurants. Very nice hosts as well. I recommend.
Reviewed: 22 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThey were so helpful and friendly... I really recommend this place in the heart of Praia.
Reviewed: 29 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewFriendly host Suelly. She allowed us to stay the house till night on the departure day (due to huge delay of the flight). Location is at the center of city of Praia. There are a lot of restaurants near by.
No air conditioner.
Reviewed: 20 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWorst « stay » ever, I showed up at the door and it was closed, NOBODY. I had to book another hotel at 10pm in emergency. And despite numerous messages and informations exchanged 10 days before, they were not able to handle the booking. Thanks for this great introduction to Cabo Verde
Yes, he was informed we would be away from our home. We had no way to contact him, and when we could we attended to him. Unfortunately, the person who had our key was irresponsibly unreachable. We agreed to a refund for the price difference or a night in case he needed/wanted. We had an accident and he didn't seem to care, we are not a hotel, so we looked at the human side, thinking he would understand. Oh well.
Yes, he was informed we would be away from our home. We had no way to contact him, and when we could we attended to him. Unfortunately, the person who had our key was irresponsibly unreachable. We agreed to a refund for the price difference… Show more
Reviewed: 10 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat homestay, with a warm welcome. Very close to the pedestrian street.
Reviewed: 10 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe Mendes family is very nice and easy to communicate with. Their place is amazing for a short stay, you’ll get your room and shared bathroom. The environment is very friendly and you’ll get quick answers to your questions. Everything you need is close and easily accessible by walk. Will definitely stay again when I return to Praia.
Slight disadvantage was the noise from the main street.
Reviewed: 29 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe couple who own the flat are really kind and helpful, such a sweet family. The bedroom is comfortable and clean and they prepared me a good breakfast. They also helped answer all the questions I had about the area and organised a taxi for me from the airport. Extremely good value!
Reviewed: 25 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewVery cute and lovely family! Immediately felt like at home. Suuuuper comfortable bed. All good. I had to leave early to the airport so she even prepared me some breakfast to take with me.
I wish I could have stayed longer!
Thank you.
Reviewed: 16 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewVery nice family, great location.
Reviewed: 2 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewLocation is good, right next to 5 de Julho pedestrian street. It's possible to find by yourself (even without the sign) - just follow the geotag, you will see the Medical building and you need the door #13 (as on the picture next to the #11 Medico). People are nice and quiet, Suely speaks a very good English. Also there is good wifi signal. You can make a coffee or tea at the kitchen and ask for a breakfast. I would say it's a good option for couple nights if you came not for all night partying. What was nice - there are earplugs in case if for you street noise is a problem (not for me, but it was nice)
It should be mentioned that there is no aircon in room, for December it's fine since nights are pretty fresh. Inside room you have a fan but it's pretty noisy to leave it for all night. And if you have any pet allergies - there is a nice cat in apartment.
We put a photo of Maia in the listing so people can see her and we mention it in the description also :) We didn't mark AC in the amenities, only a fan, I hoped it would be visible.
Reviewed: 22 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewVery kind host and lovely family. They prepared for me the breakfast from the evening before my checkout because I had an early flight to take. Unbeatable location in the Plateau area.
Reviewed: 25 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewVery good price. Nice family! Not far from The Beach, not far from the other side to.