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The Colonial Guest House

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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The Colonial Guest House, located in the city center, offers a quiet retreat with a complimentary breakfast buffet, an outdoor pool, and rejuvenating spa treatments. Enjoy WiFi in public areas and delicious meals at the on-site restaurant.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Room 3 - With private bathroom outside - Second Floor

1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, bed sheets

Room 3 - With private bathroom outside - Second Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Bathrobes
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room 2 - With private bathroom outside - Second Floor

Room 2 - With private bathroom outside - Second Floor | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, bed sheets

Room 2 - With private bathroom outside - Second Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Bathrobes
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room 1 (Family Room) With private bathroom outside - Second Floor

Room 1 (Family Room) With private bathroom outside - Second Floor | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, bed sheets

Room 1 (Family Room) With private bathroom outside - Second Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room 6 (Family Room) - With Private bathroom inside - Second Floor

1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, bed sheets

Room 6 (Family Room) - With Private bathroom inside - Second Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room 4 - With private bathroom outside - Second Floor

Room 4 - With private bathroom outside - Second Floor | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, bed sheets

Room 4 - With private bathroom outside - Second Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room 5 - With private bathroom inside - Second Floor

1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, bed sheets

Room 5 - With private bathroom inside - Second Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room 7 - With private bathroom inside - Second Floor

1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, bed sheets

Room 7 - With private bathroom inside - Second Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room 8 - With private bathroom inside - Second Floor

1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, bed sheets

Room 8 - With private bathroom inside - Second Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room 10 - With private bathroom inside - First Floor

1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, bed sheets

Room 10 - With private bathroom inside - First Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Alto De São Pedro, São Filipe, Fogo

What's nearby

  • Dja'r Fogo - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Church Our Lady of Conception - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Museu Municipal - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Salina Beach - 21 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Fogo National Park - 35 min drive - 20.8 miles

Getting around

  • Fogo Island (SFL-Sao Felipe) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seafood - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vulcão - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Arko-iris - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lua Negra Restaurante Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪calderom - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Colonial Guest House

Hotel in the city center
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Colonial Guest House. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Extended parking, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at The Colonial Guest House include comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like safes and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • 1 building
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1883
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CVE 2400.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for CVE 27.0 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: CVE 276.00 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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CVE 27.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CVE 2400.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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

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

Colonial Guest House Hotel Sao Filipe
Colonial Guest House Hotel
Colonial Guest House Sao Filipe
Colonial Guest House
The Colonial Guest House Hotel
The Colonial Guest House São Filipe
The Colonial Guest House Hotel São Filipe

Frequently asked questions

Does The Colonial Guest House have a pool?

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

Is The Colonial Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Colonial Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Colonial Guest House?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Colonial Guest House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Colonial Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Colonial Guest House located?

Located in the heart of São Filipe, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Dja'r Fogo and Church Our Lady of Conception. Museu Municipal is 1 mi (1.7 km) away.

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