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The 10 best hotels in Tarrafal, Cape Verde
Discover the best hotels in Tarrafal, Santiago including B&B Villa Alegria, King Fisher Village, B&B Villa Alegria, Pensao Por Do Sol, Hotel Ixola, Vista Mar, Casa Strela B&B, Tarrafal Residence, Tarrafal's Meeting Point, Residencial La Marea B&B Tarrafal.
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1. B&B Villa Alegria
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Welcome to B & B Villa Alegria, on the beautiful island of Santiago. Our B & B offers 4 spacious accommodations, fully equipped (safe, minibar, air conditioning, coffee and tea making facilities, television.) Included in the price is a rich breakfast buffet.Villa Alegria is a 5 minute walk from the beach, and is an excellent base for discover the island.
This is the place to be. Dont look for anything else !!
Reviewed By Erwin dB+B Villa Alegria is a dutch run B+B and fitted to western european standards. Nothing but topclass, great breakfast, great hosts willing to answer and help with any question you may have. The minibar is filled everyday - free of charge. Staff very friendly. There is a lovely outdoor seating area in the front, all with good Wifi connectivity. The B+B is only a 5min stroll away to beaches (great for swimming and snorkeling) and restaurants serving fresh fish and more... The B+B can also organize a local tourguide to walk in the mountains of the Serre Malagueta. One of the payment options can be in Euro through your mobile internet banking app which saves carrying cash around all the time. Highly recommended if you are looking for a relaxed, well pampered stay in Tarrafal.
2. King Fisher Village
Overall Ratings
4 based on 108 reviews
The small village of Tarrafal at the "Punta de Atum" is still a sleeping beauty. A mysterious hideaway situated directly on the sea - one of the most beautiful places in the middle of the Atlantic. The sea is always warm here, the weather mostly beautiful and the days are accompanied by a healthy, refreshing ocean breeze. The eco-boutique hotel "King Fisher Village" has 3 apartments, 4 studios and 21 double rooms - each with terrace or balcony and equipped with sun chairs to enjoy the beautiful sunsets. Since May 2021, the King Fisher Village has been generating its own electricity through solar panels and there are plans to become even more sustainable in the future. Located directly by the sea, the King Fisher Restaurant spoils you with local culinary delights. Here you enjoy the extensive regional breakfast. In addition to the "à la carte" offer at lunchtime, we serve a high-quality 3-course menu every evening. The local crew presents a local and modern cuisine, with selected seasonal products from the region and our own gardens. The seawater infinity pool invites you to sunbathe and linger. We serve our homemade hibiscus caipirinha right up to the sun lounger and the quickest way to cool off is to jump straight into our King Fisher Bay. Snorkelling, diving, hiking or even biking are wonderful ways to switch off and enjoy the unspoilt nature.
A little piece of Paradise
Reviewed By 544xenialKing Fisher village is a beautiful, well managed hotel with a stunning view. You don't even need to leave the room / balcony to enjoy the sound of the waves, the dolphins playing in the sea and the sun on your skin. And there's the food....as a vegan it's not easy to find a Hotel (in the middle of nowhere and also everywhere else) with good vegan food. Flavio did a great job and I was amazed every day about the magic the kitchen crew performed. I have travelled a lot but this was the best food I've had in a Hotel so far. Fresh, made with love and yummy. We have loved everything about this Holiday and I would definetly go back!!! Thanks to the amazing staff, we felt like home away from home.
3. B&B Villa Alegria
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Welcome to B & B Villa Alegria, on the beautiful island of Santiago. Our B & B offers 4 spacious accommodations, fully equipped (safe, minibar, air conditioning, coffee and tea making facilities, television.) Included in the price is a rich breakfast buffet.Villa Alegria is a 5 minute walk from the beach, and is an excellent base for discover the island.
This is the place to be. Dont look for anything else !!
Reviewed By Erwin dB+B Villa Alegria is a dutch run B+B and fitted to western european standards. Nothing but topclass, great breakfast, great hosts willing to answer and help with any question you may have. The minibar is filled everyday - free of charge. Staff very friendly. There is a lovely outdoor seating area in the front, all with good Wifi connectivity. The B+B is only a 5min stroll away to beaches (great for swimming and snorkeling) and restaurants serving fresh fish and more... The B+B can also organize a local tourguide to walk in the mountains of the Serre Malagueta. One of the payment options can be in Euro through your mobile internet banking app which saves carrying cash around all the time. Highly recommended if you are looking for a relaxed, well pampered stay in Tarrafal.
4. Pensao Por Do Sol
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
Entspannen in Tarrafal
Reviewed By brittam120Ein sehr schönes neues Hotel mit tollem Frühstück und gutem Restaurant. Die Rezeptionistin ist sehr hilfsbereit, aufmerksam und hat die Gäste im Blick. Außerdem spricht sie mehrere Sprachen. Gute Lage, tolle Dachterrasse. Bequeme Betten. Gutes Preis Leistungsverhältnis.
5. Hotel Ixola
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
Located in Tarrafal, Hotel Ixola offers a la carte restaurant. This self-catering accommodation features Wi-Fi. Accommodation will provide you with a TV and air conditioning. There is a full kitchenette with a microwave and a refrigerator. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathrooms also come with a bathrobe and free toiletries. You can enjoy a sea view and a mountain view.
Disappointing. Very disappointing.
Reviewed By kiukwI had no lodge when I arrived to Tarrafal from Porto Mosquito and Cidade Velha. So, the usual move: look for a place with wifi to have a drink and look for options. I found a very interesting hotel by the sea in Tarrafal. But they had no availability in any of the OTAs they worked with and there seemed that hotel had not their own site. And of course I was not going to pay again the walk-in BAR. So I looked for another option. Two different OTAs recommended this one due to the location. The hotel promotes itself as having sea views. You could even see some photos portrating the beach on the OTAs sites. I really wanted to stay by the sea, but considering the lodge location on the map, it was quite obvious the hotel was not going to have the sea views they were using to lure you. 'Well' --I thought-- 'maybe I can see the sea... from a far distance'. And yes: I could see a thin blue line far on the horizon. But that was it. The hotel location is horrible. Dark at nights, in a non-paved road with literally nothing interesting around. No restaurants, bars, shops; nothing. If you don't have a car you are definitely not doing 0.5 miles (750 mts) on foot to get to downtown from there at night. --And reception closes at 10.30 pm, so forget about a taxi; your only choice is to stay around downtown till late and then cross your fingers hopping to find a taxi -- and I do not remember to see many of them around Tarrafal. I had some work to do. So, well, at least the hotel had wi-fi in all rooms. But no. Again a temporary problem which only allowed you to connect from the lobby. That's when I learned you don't have to expect for wi-fi while in Africa unless you are staying in an international branded hotel or similar. And then: breakfast. It was supposed to be served at 7 am. I had to wait till 7.30 to have breakfast the first day --about which I saw some reviews stating it was plentiful. 'Plentiful' is not exactly the word I would use to describe it. It was fine, better than in some other places I stayed while in Senegal, but never plentiful. Well, the story is I asked the lady who prepared the breakast to have a cup of coffee and a sandwich ready for 7 am the day after --I needed to be in the airport in Praia at 9 am. She said she would have something ready. And, guess what? As I think I was the only guest that day, she would not even bothered to open the dinnig room to prepare breakfast. All the doors closed --including reception, which opens at 8.00 am. Shameful. Rooms were at least ok --that's why I am not giving a worst rate to this place. Plenty of room, nice furniture and ok sleep. The rooms are in fact apartments --quite affordable, by the way. But this means you don't have your apartment done next morning. So, considering everything, I would never recommend this place to anyone going to Tarrafal. Never. P.S.: by the way: the Sofa is trendy but not cozy to relax a little bit and watch TV at the end of the day --too short I could not fit. Since this is an apartment, rooms are not equipped with TV. And the only TV available wasn't working. Only ONE channel available. Shameful.
6. Vista Mar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 67 reviews
Vista Mar has a sun terrace, a sea view and a restaurant.
Nice location, spacious room, and friendly staff
Reviewed By oliver-k6We spent five nights in this hotel and were very satisfied. The hotel is located close to the beach and the city centre. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was big, the bed very comfortable and everything very clean. Also the internet connection was very good. They offered free water in the lobby, which was great. We could pay our stay in Euros with the exchange rate you get in the bank, which was very fair. We only have two suggestions for improvement: 1. It's a pity that the breakfast officially starts at 8 a.m. but guest are only served from about 8:15 a.m. There is no buffet and guest are not served all at once but bit by bit. Therefore, the breakfast takes quite a long time, which is no problem if one has no plans for the day. But as we sometimes had booked excursions that started at 8:45 or 9:00 in the morning, we had to eat very fast, which wasn't pleasant. It would therefore be nice if breakfast started earlier and/or guests were served faster. 2. On the second day the cleaning lady threw away our soap and we didn't get a new one the whole week. Furthermore, the cleaning lady threw away the package of my eye drops from the bedside table. It would therefore be nice if the cleaning ladies were better instructed. However, as I said, overall we were very satisfied and would definitely come back.
7. Casa Strela B&B
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
The cozy Casa Strela Bed & Breakfast is located in Tarrafal in the north of the island of Santiago and is located directly on the sea. The property has six comfortable double rooms, library and a stunning rooftop terrace with a restaurant, everything made with love. Enjoy a delicious breakfast overlooking the sea, waves, and on clear days even to the island of Fogo! Throughout the house there is free wireless internet and hot water. We also organize excursions around the island and hikes in nature, culture and history. We privide sports activities like fishing, snorkeling, island tours, diving or kayaking. Feel at home!
An excellent service and food at Casa Strela. The fish of the day menu was delicious so was the homemade icecream. Top!
Reviewed By Pia BWe came for dinner in the restaurant and had a delicious “fish of the day” menu and homemade chocolate icecream for dessert, which were one of the best meals we have had in Tarrafal. We got An eceptional good service from the girl working there ☺️ and the atmosphere was relaxing. If you go to Tarrafal you must visit!
8. Tarrafal Residence
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
A lot of value for your money!
Reviewed By Compass802838Perfect location at beach; you will fall asleep to the sound of breaking waves each night! Breakfast is full and good with eggs, fresh fruit, juice, bread, ham, cheese, yoghurt, cakes etc. We did not need lunch any of the 7 days we stayed. The hotel and rooms are relatively new, clean and of good standard. The couple running the hotel are very helpful and speak perfect English. We had a good vacation here and would recommend this hotel to a friend.
9. Tarrafal's Meeting Point
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
This is the first and only hostel in Tarrafal, Santiago, Cabo Verde. We have created an economic/eco-friendly space that is open and welcoming to people of all different backgrounds and cultures. We take pride in our sparkling clean rooms and personalized guest assistance. Tarrafal is the safest village on the island, boasting beautiful white and black sand beaches, mountains, a historical concentration camp, and humble people. Here at the hostel, you'll be able to meet and interact with both travelers and locals for a unique social experience. We are perfectly located in the center, right across from the municipal market where you can find fresh fish, produce, clothing, and other products. We are also footsteps from the Parque das Merendas (picnic park) where you can enjoy a big lunch for a small price (~2 euros). We can accommodate single travelers, families, or large groups up to 30 people. Prices start from 1200 escudos/night.
Best hostel in town
Reviewed By Cees KThis place is great.Its the second time that I stayed there.Friendlyness all over..everything so clear and clean..The owner is half Capeverdian/American ,speaks all the languages and is very helpful and take care.For the quality you get this is the best deal in Tarrafal.
10. Residencial La Marea B&B Tarrafal
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 22 reviews
The Residential La Marea receives its guest in a family atmosphere, warm and welcoming, with a prime location that allows full safety and convenience. Situated in the heart of Tarrafal City, near the main public square, a five minute walk to the fantastic white sand beach and within walking distance of the most popular tourist attractions of the region. It offers comfortable rooms with private bathroom, and a tasty breakfast. It has hot water 24 hours and internet access free Wi-fi. Residencial La Marea offers the essential quality in an ideal atmosphere for your stay, leisure or business, with facilities that ensure your comfort. It offers a restaurant where they can be tasted different options gastronomic Cape Verdean and Italian cuisine options in a calm and pleasant environment.
Lovely place and lovely people
Reviewed By Magda EWe stayed there for the second year and we loved it. placed near the center of town. The owners Mauricio and Laura, very nice and helpfull, as well as the staff. Thank tou for everything. See you next year.
