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Hotel VulcĂŁo

4.0 star property
Hotel in Cidade Velha with 2 outdoor pools and bars

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Hotel VulcĂŁo sits oceanside offering a perfect retreat. Guests can relax by either outdoor pool or enjoy the poolside bar. The property provides practical comforts including in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and staff who speak multiple languages to ensure a smooth stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Ribeira Grande de Santiago, Cidade Velha, Ilha de Santiago

What's nearby

  • Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Royal Fortress of SĂŁo Filipe - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • SĂŁo Francisco monastery and church - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Quebra Canela Beach - 25 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Prainha Beach - 25 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

  • Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€Șsecreto ibĂ©rico - ‬21 min drive
  • â€ȘCasa dos Sabores - ‬20 min drive
  • â€ȘL’atelier - ‬14 min drive
  • â€ȘRoayal Palop Delicious - ‬17 min drive
  • â€ȘOld City - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Hotel VulcĂŁo

Upscale hotel by the ocean
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Hotel VulcĂŁo. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to 2 bars and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms
Room features
All 58 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 21.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.49 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 21.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel VulcĂŁo Cidade Velha
VulcĂŁo Cidade Velha
Hotel VulcĂŁo Hotel
Hotel VulcĂŁo Cidade Velha
Hotel VulcĂŁo Hotel Cidade Velha

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel VulcĂŁo have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Hotel VulcĂŁo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel VulcĂŁo?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel VulcĂŁo?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel VulcĂŁo provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A per vehicle, one-way fee applies.

Where is Hotel VulcĂŁo located?

Located in the heart of Cidade Velha, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario and SĂŁo Francisco monastery and church. Royal Fortress of SĂŁo Filipe is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

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Hotel VulcĂŁo Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 51 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria Andradina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and Nice. Breakfast was great. Personal was very kind. Swimming pool was great. Dinner was great. I Will come again. I will recommand this beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo canete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tres accueillants
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

franck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Une nuit vulcao

Accueil excellent’ Grande piscine et baie protĂ©gĂ©e en mer Calme quasiment personne Restaurant trĂšs bien sauf Ps de terrasse
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sibileau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
les horaires affichées pour le service des repas ne sont pas toujours respectés. c est un établissement toujours en travaux, le personnel est à l écoute et serviable. point négatif, un peu éloigné du centre de cidade velha. .
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Philippe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L ambiance. Nous etions seuls dans cet immense hotel. Wifi non fonctionnel. A deconseiller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

LĂĄ frustration

C’est une colonie de vacances pour la capitale. Piscine publique payante, avec repas de baptĂȘmes noces les week-ends . Vous-vous trouvez loin de tout sans autre choix, dans une chambre qui ressemblerait plutĂŽt Ă  des dortoirs. Bon courage
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Es stimmt, dass die Unterkunft schon ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen ist. Aber alles ist sauber und das Personal ist freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das FrĂŒhstĂŒck bietet eine große Auswahl, aber es wird tatsĂ€chlich nichts nachgelegt. Man sollte also pĂŒnktlich erscheinen. Der Pool hat uns besonders gut gefallen. Er wird tĂ€glich mit frischem Meerwasser befĂŒllt. Uns hat der Aufenthalt dort gut gefallen, auch wenn das eine oder andere verbesserungswĂŒrdig ist.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Ivan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Le lit d'appoint était vraiment de mauvaise qualité, il s'affaissait complÚtement !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay ocean view room nice n clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L equipe de l'hĂŽtel ultra pro et incroyablement gentille er aux petits soins avec nous, l.ambiance de feu lorsqe nous sommes arrives le dimanche, les piscines, la piscine naturelle, le buffet, les cocktails, un top souvenir pour nous !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eloy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing. Love the staff which is more important than everything else.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Gilberto

SĂ©jour convenable. Grande hĂŽtel avec beaucoup du personnels, mais ils ne font pas grand chose car. Pas de client bizarre. Grande chambre avec un lit trĂšs dur, et le moteur de la climatisation bruyant. Petite salle de bain, pas de gel douche, mais beaucoup de petits cafards a cause de la planche en bois dans la douche.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Holger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist ein großer Komplex außerhalb des Ortes. Die Zimmer sind groß und sauber und mit dem nötigsten ausgestattet.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vue sur la mer

Super hĂŽtel au bord de la mer. Chambre spacieuse confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal war sehr freundlich, sehr ruhige Lage, toller Meerwasserpool
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Almar

OĂș sont les quatre Ă©toiles ?

Tout d’abord, lorsque je suis entrĂ©e dans la chambre, le personnel n’est mĂȘme pas capable de me dire bonjour ou mĂȘme bon sĂ©jour. Ensuite, je suis arrivĂ© pour dĂ©jeuner vers 14h50 sachant que le buffet ferme Ă  15h30 lorsque je suis allĂ© me servir il n’y avait que du riz j’ai dĂ» beaucoup attendre. Alors que, le lendemain je suis reparti au buffet qui ouvrait Ă  12h30 celui ci ne fut ouvert qu’à 14h. Cependant j’ai eu la bonne surprise d’ĂȘtre servi par une personne trĂšs agrĂ©able et attentionnĂ©e qui m’a accompagnĂ© tout au long du sĂ©jour. NĂ©anmoins, j’ai comme mĂȘme bien mangĂ©, bien profitĂ© de la piscine. De plus la climatisation ne marchait pas et il y avait des insectes de partout. Je n’ai pas aimĂ© la rĂ©ception le personnel peu professionnel. Pour conclure je ne dirais Pas que ce n’est un bon hĂŽtel , puisque que pour passer la journĂ©e c’est trĂšs bien je dirais juste qu’il ne correspond pas Ă  un quatre Ă©toiles. De
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unprofessional staff , unorganized, poor Wi-Fi There was no access to the pool due to a wedding event, not a lot food options. Had to cut the amount of days stayed due to me and my family being unsatisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Het personeel heeft nog veel te leren wat betreft service gericht denken. Het ontbijt was vaak onvoldoende voorbereid (tafels niet goed gedekt, eten op enz.). Bij navraag werd over het algemeen geïrriteerd gereageerd in plaats van service-gericht en lerend voor de toekomst. Ik vind het niet gepast dat gemorste koffie over de rand van een kopje met een schuurspons uit de wasbak wordt afgeveegd en aan je wordt geserveerd. Best mogelijk dat het servicepeil in Kaapverdië niet mag worden gemeten aan de Europese norm maar ik kon geen enkel leerproces ontdekken. Onze airco was stuk, het duurde 5 dagen voordat deze was gerepareerd. Ook zaten we in eerste instantie in een appartement zonder warm water, zonder stoelen set op het balkon enz. Nee, ik zou dit complex niet aanbevelen.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

De

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
TrĂȘs Belle coin pour repouse, le personal trĂȘs agradable, je vais retourne, Merci pour tout
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es war alles super.Sehr sauber.Das Personal freunxli h ,hilfsbereit .Das FrĂŒhstĂŒckt war auch Okay. Geklappt hat auch xie Abholung vom Airport ,aber mit einem normalen Taxi .6 Personen einschließlich Fahrer fĂŒnf grossen Koffer und HandgepĂ€ck zuzĂŒgli h RucksĂ€cke und Taschen das geht garnicht ,und es war unmöglich.Das gleiche gilt auch fĂŒr den RĂŒcktransport zum Airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Agreable et reposant

Hotel agréable et service toujours impeccable. Un bémol sur le petit-déjeuner, comme son nom l'indique c'est vraiment un petit déjeuner. Attention à l'entretien de cet hÎtel qui pourrait vite se dégrader.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Das GebĂ€ude und die Infrastruktur ist nicht fĂŒr Touristen sondern Seminar/Kongress Teilnehmenr ausgelegt. Das Personal ist bemĂŒht und freundlich aber wenig profesionell und geschult. Es kam mehrfach vor das die TĂŒren zum Restaurant/FrĂŒhstĂŒcksraum verschlossen waren oder man nichts essen konnte. Einzig die Angestellten der Reception arbeiteten gut und speditiv. Durch die geringe Belegung kam man sich oft ganz alleine vor und da es keinerlei Animation oder Veranstaltungen gab wurde das Hotel zum reinen Schlafplatz. Eigentlich schade den die Lage war gut auch ohne Sandstrand in der NĂ€he.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Situation geographique de l etablissement bien. Restaurant bon rapport qualite prix. Chambre propre et bien equipée avec vue sur la mer. Nous n avons pas aimé le personnel de reception lent et peu aimable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

bertrand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent etablissement alentours un peu sales y compris la plage Prevoir 30 e pour le transfert ar arroport
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

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