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Hotel Cardoso

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour health club and a sauna

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Lobby sitting area
View from property
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Living area

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room (Flamingo)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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P.O. Box 35 Avenida Martires de Mueda, 707, 707, Maputo, Cidade de Maputo, 00100

What's nearby

  • Geology Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Vila Algarve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Maputo Central Market - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Maputo Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Maputo City Hall - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Acacia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Piri Piri Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dhow Mozambique - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shamwari - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zambi - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Cardoso

Family-friendly hotel near Museum of Natural History
Located close to Geology Museum and Vila Algarve, Hotel Cardoso provides an airport shuttle, a poolside bar, and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Fiamma, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking, plus self parking (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and a reception hall
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 130 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee grinders, and free infant beds

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Self parking on site (MZN 3 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; MZN 1,650 for adults and MZN 825 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Por do Sol
  • Fiamma

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 7,620 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1919
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: MZN 2550
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MZN 2550

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MZN 1920 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MZN 1650 for adults and MZN 825 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MZN 1280 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MZN 1280 (one-way)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: MZN 3 per night
  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: MZN 2550 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: MZN 2550 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MZN 1920 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Cardoso Maputo
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Hotel Cardoso Maputo
Cardoso Hotel Maputo
Cardoso Hotel
Hotel Cardoso Hotel
Hotel Cardoso Maputo
Hotel Cardoso Hotel Maputo

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Cardoso have a pool?

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

Is Hotel Cardoso pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. A fee applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Cardoso?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Cardoso?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of MZN 2550 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Cardoso?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for MZN 2550 (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Cardoso provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM–11:30 PM on request. A fee of MZN 1280 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Cardoso located?

This family-friendly Maputo hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Museum of Natural History, Geology Museum, and Vila Algarve. Maputo Cathedral and Maputo Botanical Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Hotel Cardoso Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Everything about the hotel itself is outstanding. However, the road conditions and surroundings approaching the property could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Great staff, good breakfast, great location, great Swimmingpool, average dinner-menu, great view, great architecture (Art-Deco).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Loved it! Unobstructed sea view is priceless.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Enjoyed the hotel. Great place and wonderful views. Older hotel with great charm!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Beautiful historic hotel, fabulous views from the rooms and most of the hotel overlooking Maputo bay, great breakfast, excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Great view and top service- highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Very good vintage property with a lot of character and charm. Helpful staff including Lenore at front desk and others we encountered. Good value for the price. We got a very nice upgrade with beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Beautiful harbor views, attractive grounds, pleasant staff, solid Internet performance
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Been coming to Mozambique for 20 years. Love the location and service at Cardoso!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

It is in the center of Maputo with a beautiful view. Book a see view room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Loved all the old features that have been retained. The wooden staircase was really beautiful. The views from the pool area were also spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Great view of bridge from terrace!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10

The room was clean and l must commend the bathroom is clean. The staff are friendly and welcoming. My only problem is the food l think they need to review their menu. Room service the food was not good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10

Walking distance to downtown (20-30 minutes). The grounds are nice because they have a nice view to the ocean and a nice lawn. All the rooms face the ocean. The food is not good. Breakfast was very limited in its selection. Good place for a social, but not to stay. Rooms, gym, and general areas need updating.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

the Flamingo club room was very nice spacious and comfortable though no mini bar. Overall I love this place and always go back despite any negative experiences Check in was terrible. that reception no idea what is an online booking so i had to give her my phone with booking confirmation not she even understood that. I specifically requested to check in early as I has an event starting at 1pm at the hotel and i need to shower and dress for event. the receptionist instead of checking of a room is available first gave me a lecture how early check ins aren't allowed, but will check with her supervisor, which is what she ought to have done in the first place instead of making up her own responses.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10

Jeg booket dette rommet fordi det stod at det var 151m2 stort rom. Det viste seg at det var et vanlig lite rom. Selve hotellet er veldig slitent og dyrt iforhold til hva en betaler for rommet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023