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Hotel Praia

3.5 star property
This tranquil seaside retreat balances warm sunshine with ocean views, creating a peaceful haven where travelers can truly disconnect from everyday life

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A swimming pool with a gazebo, palm trees, and a building in the background. - Hotel Praia (São Tomé)
A spacious dining area with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a wooden ceiling. - Hotel Praia (São Tomé)
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a red rug. There is a door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs. - Hotel Praia (São Tomé)
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall. - Hotel Praia (São Tomé)
A beach with a palm tree and calm sea. - Hotel Praia (São Tomé)
Hotel Praia, by the sea, offers a peaceful getaway. Enjoy a free continental breakfast, then choose beach relaxation, spa treatments, or the outdoor pool. The poolside bar serves drinks with ocean views.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Room, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

Comfort Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a wardrobe.

Single Room

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in São Tomé, Hotel Praia is by the sea. São Sebastião Museum and Batepa Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cloçon Téla Chocolate Factory and Bom Sucesso Botanical Garden. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our São Tomé travel guide
Map
Praia Lagarto - Cx. Postal 61, São Tomé

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of São Tomé
    5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Cloçon Téla Chocolate Factory
    6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho
    6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • São Sebastião Museum
    7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Palácio dos Congressos
    7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • São Tomé Island (TMS-São Tomé Intl.)
    2 min drive

Restaurants

  • Vilma
    6 min drive
  • Papa Figo
    6 min drive
  • Bar Maravilha
    12 min drive
  • Claudio Corallo Chocolate
    5 min drive
  • Xico's Café
    6 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts cash
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Praia have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Praia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Praia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Praia?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Praia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Hotel Praia located?

Situated by the sea, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Cathedral of São Tomé, Cloçon Téla Chocolate Factory, and Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho. São Sebastião Museum and Palácio dos Congressos are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Praia Reviews

7.4

Good

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Isis Natalia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Pros: Room is very spacious and clean. Common areas also nice and generally I enjoyed a quiet atmosphere. Staff is nice, food is good. Cons: They did not honor the complementary airport transfer that is announced on line, they arranged a private taxi that charged me 20 US Dollars (for a 4 minute ride). The quality of bed linens and towels is not great, they should improve them. The one day I used the pool, which is big and pretty, the water was not clean.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Solid, basic hotel.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Tonya

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is way over priced for no wifi and linens that seemed like they were done in the River and dried on the rocks as most São Toméans must do Not for over $150 I’ve had better everything for $15 a night in west and central Africa And no matter how much you ask for help they just smile. D DO NOTHING
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

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

L’hôtel de bon standing, son restaurant àDécouvrir

Chambres vastes avec plafond haut, d’un bon standing, mobilier colonial sombre mais plaisant, la chambre restait fraîche même sans clim ( saison sèche toutefois donc à voir en saison chaude). Personnel très avenant et parlant plusieurs langues. C’est un hôtel vaste avec de nombreux bâtiments sur un parc en retrait de la route et avec une magnifique piscine presque de format olympique. Calme aussi avec une bonne insonorisation des chambres. Le lit avait un soutien ferme et de très bonne qualité. L’emplacement n’est pas mal juste à 2 mn de l’aéroport et en face d’une belle plage de sable. Le pressing un peu cher peut être mais soigné donc rien à redire. Le restaurant est désert mais j’y ai mangé mieux que partout ailleurs dans l’île ( mieux qu’à PapaFigo la référence locale qui a été ma cantine sinon pendant longtemps) : carpaccio de poisson local délicieux et ceviche de crevette parfait au restaurant du Praia. Le chef est un des meilleurs de l’île je devine mais les prix un peu hauts et le service indolent ( très gentils comme partout dans l’île ils en oublient pourtant de demander quelle boisson on souhaite) dissuade la clientèle : dommage. Et aussi aucun problème de digestion ensuite donc hygiène impeccable. Les petits déjeuners étaient très bien et assez variés : aubergines frites excellentes et jus de papaye frais ou d’ananas frais. Des sculptures en bois locales et des peintures plaisantes ( en tout cas celle de ma chambre voir photo) Donc une très bonne adresse.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Grant

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

São Tomé stopover

The hotel was a great spot to go to after a late arrival, just minutes from the airport and the driver waited for us right at the entrance. The breakfast was great with respect to the amazing fresh fruit. Hot dishes were sparse, but the coffee and great bread made up for it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located near the airport meant minimum hassle for our late night stopover on the way to Principe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hôtel calme et agréable, personnel très accueillant et chaleureux. Il n'y a pas de service permettant de payer par carte bancaire européenne, ce qui est la seule chose manquante dans ce bel hôtel.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elias

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

Nice place but fix the internet connection problem

Hotel Praia is a nice hotel with very friendly staff. I apreciated the room upgrade and the pick up from the airport. I would go back there if only they can sort out their Wi-Fi. It was quite bad during my stay. It was difficult to receive stable connection while in the room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gautama

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

Overall experience was great. Loved the ambience

Everything about the property is good except for the shower cubicle and the food prices
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Necessary to make an allowance of up to half an hour for the check out process; just writing a receipt for the hotel bill which was already paid previously took a straight 15 minutes with endless calculations on the calculator, just to come up with the cost already paid the day before. Quaint, but takes time....as does the airport check-in process which is even more arduous but that has nothing to do with the hotel, but allow at least and hour to go through the airport check-in process, and that was arriving two and half hours before departure
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Mediano

Lugar agradável, Bom Pequeno Almoço, as restantes refeições tem muito pouca variedade, peca pela falta de Empregados e pela demora na preparação das refeições. Piscina muito agradável
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Altehrwürdiges Refugium der Ruhe

Sehr ruhig gelegenes & sauberes Hotel, eingerahmt in einem herrlich gepflegten Garten. Der größte Pool auf Saõ Tomé, ein GYM & Massage-Angebote komplettieren einen alles in allem sehr angenehmen Ort. Die Zimmer sind sehr spartanisch ausstaffiert & die Bäder darüber hinaus sehr veraltet & unästhetisch. Das Restaurant verfügt über eine gute Küche & leckeren Weinen, aber auch hier eher in einfacher Vielfalt.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Igvars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ife

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Maria Carlos

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

AMANDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019