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São Tomé (0.4 miles from São Tomé International Airport)
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, VIP House-Praia Francesca is set in São Tomé. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace. Location right next to airport so very convenient for arrival. Common mini bus only costs 20 Dobras $1 so easy enough to get to town. Hosts are extremely nice and accommodating.
Hotel in São Tomé ( 0.4 miles)
Boasting a bar, Residencial Aeroporto is situated in São Tomé in the Sao Tome Island region, 500 metres from Lagarto Beach. Very conveniently located close to the airport with free shuttle. Nice clean rooms with air conditioning. Breakfast included.
Hotel in São Tomé ( 0.8 miles)
Situated in São Tomé, 200 metres from Lagarto Beach, Hotel Praia features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Very friendly receptionist. Fantastic location if you need to get to the airport. Large and clean room and a bathroom. Very good breakfast and excellent coffee, one of the best I had in a long time, strong, strong, strong👏👏👏. Thank you Praia Hotel for these big coffee cups. The hotel also provides a free shuttle🙏🙏🙏
São Tomé (1.3 miles from São Tomé International Airport)
Ocean View Guesthouse offers a hot tub, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in São Tomé. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Amazing location and facilities. Beautiful views. Well equipped kitchen. Mostly private beach ( with the exception of a few people walking by) The staff were kind looking after a few stray dogs on the property.
São Tomé (1.5 miles from São Tomé International Airport)
Set in São Tomé, 200 metres from Emília Beach, VIP Guest House Campo de Milho has a terrace, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access. The apartment features family rooms.
São Tomé (1.5 miles from São Tomé International Airport)
Set in São Tomé and only 600 metres from Emília Beach, casa Luis offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. It was the clearest place we stayed during our whole stay in the country! Our flight was leaving at 7 am, but we got coffee and fruits at 4:45. Thank you so much! Wifi good, water hit, bed comfortable, very quiet location.
São Tomé (1.6 miles from São Tomé International Airport)
Boasting sea views, Paradise Agua Leve Residential offers accommodation with a rooftop pool, a bar and a shared lounge, around 700 metres from Emília Beach. I found the stay very comfortable. The air conditioning was excellent and really helped with the heat. The breakfast was tasty, and the swimming pool was perfect for relaxing
São Tomé (1.7 miles from São Tomé International Airport)
Located within 600 metres of Emília Beach and 1.8 km of Lagarto Beach, Monteiro Paradise Guest House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in São Tomé. I liked how they cooked food for you. They gave me a good meal with chicken, fried plantain, rice, even legumes when i asked.
Nazaré (1.7 miles from São Tomé International Airport)
Located in Nazaré, 700 metres from Emília Beach, Talatona Cozy Quarters has a private beach area, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.
Hotel in São Tomé ( 1.7 miles)
Located in São Tomé, 700 metres from Emília Beach, Hotel Kenito provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Highly recommend. I was picked up from the airport. The hospitality was top tier. I enjoyed the pool and the proximity to the airport.
Hotel in São Tomé ( 1.9 miles)
Hotel Central is located in São Tomé. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has city views and free WiFi. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Great hotel at the center of the capital with air conditioning, electricity and hot water.
Hotel in São Tomé ( 1.7 miles)
Set in São Tomé, Residencial - AEMANUEL offers a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property.
Hotel in São Tomé ( 2.1 miles)
Located in the Gulf of Guinea on the island of São Tomé and Príncipe, Hotel Miramar by Pestana offers an outdoor swimming pool, terrace with sun loungers and a garden. I had a throughout positive experience at Miramar!
Hotel in São Tomé ( 6.2 miles)
Roca Santo Antonio Ecolodge is a bed and breakfast set 15 km from São Tomé. With an outdoor swimming pool, the property also features barbecue facilities. There is a restaurant. Great staff, great breakfast, lovelly place to stay!
Hotel in Santana ( 6 miles)
Casa Cantagalo - Guest House & Bar Restaurant has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Santana. Comfortable beds, spacious rooms conveniently furnished and decorated.
Every country has its interesting sights and so has Sao Tomé. It is worth a visit. It is much more African than Cabo Verde. It lacks however the traditional villages like Benin or Togo. I was a bit disappointed by the quality of its beaches and the snorkeling. There is not much of coral, but there are colourful fishes and large quantities. There are great hiking possibilities in dry season in beautiful green plantation or forests. It is a lot safer than many other African destination. There are beautiful birds, but no large animals in the natural parks.
Very humid and not really geared up for tourists. Getting taxis unless you speak Portugese is difficult except from a hotel. Mainly cloudy in early March. The museum in the light house is very interesting. Meals out were variable but often with large portions particularly of rice.
Sao Tome island is incredible, even though the slowness of things here can get annoying. Sometime you can't get service even if you pay extra. Taxis are super expensive, so better rent a car or take a guided tour. Actually I strongly recommend to take a guided tour at least the first day. Most people don't speak English, just Portugese.
Sao Tome should be combined with a few days in Principe which we did not do. It is underdeveloped in tourist terms - fine for us though. The main attractions need a certain persistence given the state of the roads. Beware goats, dogs, pigs and motor cycles having a different view of how roads should be used. Mostly beware of children. On two occasions aggressive begging by children was excessive. We like to drive ourselves and hiring a driver would probably have deterred them. TAP is the only flight option from Europe. Our flight out did not have the planned aircraft and the substitute did not have the expected facilities and which required an added fuel stop.
A wonderful place to explore. Very much off the beaten path, where tourism has yet to flourish. This can present some challenges, but it's very much a place to get stuck in and explore at your own pace. Some of the most beautiful beaches in the world can be found here and all the challenges (poor roads, language barriers, lack of basic amenities) are worth overcoming to experience the nature at hand. The people are friendly, the island's vibe is laid back and there is something for everyone here. What I will say is that a lot of research and planning is required for a lengthy stay in Sao Tome, it's not a place where you can get by on the fly, you need to be prepared and research everything that you're looking to do.