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Sweet Guest House

Property class: 2.5

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A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and dense tropical foliage including palm trees. - Sweet Guest House (São Tomé)
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture and potted plants. - Sweet Guest House (São Tomé)
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a statue on the wall, and a view through the open door. - Sweet Guest House (São Tomé)
A bedroom with a wooden bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair. - Sweet Guest House (São Tomé)
A modern interior with a long hallway leading to a dining area, wooden furniture, and a large window with a view of the outdoors. - Sweet Guest House (São Tomé)
Located close to Cathedral of São Tomé and Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho, Sweet Guest House provides a free daily manager's reception, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage at Wele Health and Wellbeing, the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a balcony door, and a view of the outside.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a wooden floor, a bed with a green bedspread, a wooden headboard, a shower with a glass door, and a toilet.

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Double/Twin Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in São Tomé, Sweet Guest House is in the city center and near a boardwalk/promenade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our São Tomé travel guide
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Vila Dolores n. 087, São Tomé, 183

What's nearby

  • Cloçon Téla Chocolate Factory
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cathedral of São Tomé
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Palácio dos Congressos
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • São Sebastião Museum
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Vilma
    14 min walk
  • Bar Maravilha
    7 min drive
  • Bar Bekanty
    13 min walk
  • Barraca 9
    19 min walk
  • Jasmim
    3 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 roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
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
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 8.0 per night

Property payment types

  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 7 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 5 (one-way), (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 8.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, 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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Guest House 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 Sweet Guest House?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Guest House?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Sweet Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 7 per person applies.

Where is Sweet Guest House located?

Located in the heart of São Tomé, this spa guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cathedral of São Tomé and Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho. São Sebastião Museum is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

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

Sweet Guest House Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very clean comfortable good value stay 10 mins walk from the centre of town. There is good WiFi and a laundry and small shop across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and very well-maintained property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

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

Reasonable option

This is about the only option for reasonably priced and reasonably comfortable lodging in Sao Tome. The location is not ideal for walking and the rooms are bare boned. Be sure to organize breakfast plans in advance. It looks like a buffet, but it’s only for those who have reserved it. All in all it’s not a bad choice for those who don’t want to pay resort prices.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Unterkunft, die Schokoladenführung ein absolutes muss!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mit Liebe zum Detail ist diese Unterkunft genau das Richtige, um direkt nach der Ladung (Shuttleservice) oder eben vor Abflug durchzuatmen und sich zu orientieren. Obwohl man ein Frühstück buchen kann, wurde auch an eine vollständig ausgestattete Gästeküche. Beim Bett (Kissen und Matratze) ist leider doch ein wenig Luft nach oben. Dennoch absolute Weiterempfehlung
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't meet the owners but the staff were always friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my stay for business and would definitely consider staying here again. It would have been very helpful if the hotel information sheet in the rooms had informtaion about when the reception was open, details about the power availability during the day (none if the public power fails) and the reception itself had this and accurate information about the hotel wifi stuck on the window for when it's closed!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with welcoming staff!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021
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8/10 Good

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

Hotel simple et confortable

Accueil d’une très grande gentillesse. Les photos sur le site avec le joli corridor en bois ne concernent pas toutes les chambres ...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Preis/Leistungs-Verhältnis stimmt; Organisation und Personal sind hervorragend. Bei Ankunft und Abreise sowie für Reisen ins Inselinnere eine ideale Basis. Fußläufig alles in Sao Tome zu erreichen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful to arrange airport transfers. Payments accepted via PayPal. Arrangement with nearby hotels to utilize their pools. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil chaleureux et convivial. Grande disponibilité du personnel, professionnel et souriant
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice confortable room with acess to a nice kitchen in case you want to cook by yourself or just warm up a cup of tea... Nice staff except for the breakfast , not many options and not so nice young person ...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Hospitality

The staff at the guesthouse were incredibly friendly and helpful. It was very easy to communicate with them in English
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Très satisfaisant

Séjour très agréable à Sao Tomé. Environnement paradisiaque avec des attractions féeriques. Séjour à renouveler sans hésitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Normal

Normal
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Normal e tranquilo

Conforme expetativa
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to stay when exploring São Tomé. The staff are very friendly and helpful. It is tucked away down a quiet lane right in the heart of São Tomé. Only negative is that the walls are quite thin between rooms. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
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6/10 Okay

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

Bom Guest House

Guest House bom. Poderia contar com ar condicionado nas áreas comuns devido ao calor constante do país. O café da manhã poderia ter mais opções.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

För en gångs skull var ett hotell trevligare än det såg ut på bilderna. Jättetrevlig personal, allt funkade klockrent. Rummen var rena och det var aldrig något strul med något.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location close to walking downtown very reasonably priced staff was very accommodating good value for money you should also know that Sao Tome is very safe but be careful walking around town because the town goes dark at night with little street lights and there are many holes in the sidewalks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Établissement fort plaisant sur presque tous les points de vue : accueil excellent, cadre très bon, grande serviabilité du personnel. Seul bémol : le prix du petit déjeuner bien trop élevé... Mais cela reste secondaire.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ÓTIMO

Funcionários muito atenciosos e educados. Café da manhã bom,instalações perfeitas,tudo muito novo e de bom gosto.Localização e segurança muito bom também.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

bom

optimo preço qualidade! espaço agradavel e limpo
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very helpful staff, convenient location

Bemilton was excellent in advising us on our options of what to do and where to go. The guest house is very convenient for getting into the main town. This is a great base for exploring the island. Bemilton’s English is very good and he was always cheerful and enthusiastic about Sao Tome. The self catering option is good (and well equipped)
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr zentrale Lage und trotzdem sehr ruhig. Fußläufig alles schnell erreichbar. Abholservice per Taxi zu teuer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017