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Samba Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Luanda with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Samba Hotel sits in the heart of the business district, offering a vibrant place to stay. Guests start their day with a Mediterranean breakfast buffet at Mulemba restaurant before connecting with colleagues in the business center or unwinding beside the outdoor pool.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Residential)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite (Residential)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Rua da Samba s/n, Município da Samba, Luanda

What's nearby

  • Banco Nacional de Angola - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Cidade Alta - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Largo do Ambiente - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Parque Nacional da Kissama - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Talatona Convention Centre - 14 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Luanda (LAD-Quatro de Fevereiro) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante NIHAO - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪nikky"s house - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taberna Velha - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pho Nam - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Samba Hotel

Hotel in the business district
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and a bar at Samba Hotel. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Mulemba, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 58 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, 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

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Maboque Bar
  • Mulemba

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AOA 8 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AOA 2 (roundtrip)

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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Samba Hotel Luanda
Samba Hotel
Samba Luanda
Samba Hotel Hotel
Samba Hotel Luanda
Samba Hotel Hotel Luanda

Frequently asked questions

Does Samba Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Samba Hotel 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 Samba Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Samba Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Samba Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–11:00 PM on request. A fee of AOA 8 per person applies.

Where is Samba Hotel located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Memorial Dr. António Agostinho Neto, Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, and Cidade Alta. Museu de Antropologia is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Samba Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

4.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mrs Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is big and the amazing thing they have room service 24/7
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Samba Hotel is a really nice hotel in Luanda. There was an incident with the booking where Hotels.com did not specify the room that we booked to the hotel. Therefore our room was not available when we arrived. The hotel accommodated us and the manager was very helpful after everything was understood Hotels.com and Expedia need to do better communicating with the properties so the hotels are not trying to fix a mistake not made by them.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Dawit Dagnew

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
It was a good room, but the head rest has some moulds, and the breakfast was triable, with only three or two options.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to report.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than expected. The staff and the privacy are my top two reasons for giving 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personnel aimable, lits confortable, buffet varié. Je recommande fortement.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eugene the resident manager helped us out at every turn. The check-in front staff needed to see my Expedia reservation confirmation. WARNING: None of my USA Visa or MC creditcards worked at the hotel or the airport; there is an ATM on the street in front of the hotel. Eugene had to escort me to go use it to pay for my restaurant bill. But, there were at least 30 locals waiting in line and four armed security guards who let Eugene and me cut in line so that I would not miss my flight; I felt out of place and guilty. The restaurant food was exellent, but overpriced; Eugene offered a 20% discouut for the previous night's dinner. The breakfast was included at the same hotel restaurant and it was very good. If you don't speak Portugese, you will find very few English speakers, but almost everyone we encountered was nice and tried to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fernanda

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Não piso lá novamente

Os funcionários da recepção eram simpáticos, porém tive muitos problemas nesse hotel. O mais grave foi que quando cheguei em casa, percebi que 100 dólares desapareceram da minha carteira que deixei no cofre do hotel, e este foi o único momento que ela ficou desacompanhada. Não deixem nada no cofre, pois é o local mais óbvio para roubos!!! Além disso, internet não funcionou na maior parte do tempo. Alarme de incêndio tocou 4 da madrugada e tive que ir para recepção pela escada, para descobrir que era fumaça do exaustor da cozinha. Não tinha chaleira no quarto para fazer um chá. Restaurante só oferecia opções de buffet, e nada a la carte, obrigando a consumir o buffet somente. Não tinha transfer para o aeroporto. Enfim, foi terrível. Não recomendo, e não piso lá novamente.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Wesa

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

Great but there is room for improvement

Overall, my stay at Hotel Samba was quite enjoyable, but there is definitely room for improvement. The hotel is very clean and well-maintained, which I appreciated. The location is quite convenient, being close to Luanda Cabo, making it easy to explore the area. The bar service was good, However, the service at the reception desk could be faster, staff seemed overwhelmed at times. Improving staff awareness and responsiveness would greatly enhance the guest experience. The pool area has potential but currently lacks loungers and towels readily available, which would make lounging more comfortable and convenient. Regarding the dining options, I found the buffet style somewhat limited and overpriced. I would prefer an à la carte menu for more variety and better value. Overall, a good stay, but addressing these areas could make it a much more outstanding experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Estadia boa. Porém, não tive a devida assistência quando informei que estava sem a mala de viagem e por consequência disso, sem os meus artigos de higiene pessoal. O hotel não foi capaz de disponibilizar um kit de urgência.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steven J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel. Breakfast a bit limited and a bit too expensive for what you get. But overall good and clean place given the location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a good time the hotel staff was amazing. The food was good and everything was maintained well. The big negative is that it makes no sense for them to provide WiFi because Google is blocked. So visitors can’t search for local activities. Also I speak English and I couldn’t even use Google translate to communicate. My stay was good but this hotel would not be my first choice if return for that particular reason.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

War okay

Es gibt keinen Flughafenservice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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

Localização Estratégica + Excelente Café da Manhã

O Hotel Executive Samba é o hotel ideal para quem viaja a negócios para Luanda, ele está localizado a poucos minutos do aeroporto, possui um excelente café da manhã (excepcional mesmo!), quartos limpos, um ar condicionado muito bom e um excelente chuveiro. E sua localização é muito estratégica, pois fica na Estrada da Samba, estrada essa que liga a cidade alta (centro antigo) a Talatona (parte nova de Luanda).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ana Cleusa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super recommend hotel Samba, it has a reasonable price, very clean and organized. Staff is friendly and I did request for breakfast in the room, which I found it amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Firoz

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Hotel was very unhelpful. For everything you would ask, they made excuses. The toilet wasn't clean. I had made a mistake to book an extra night but they didn't agree to cancel it. Some of the staff were very welcoming and nice but the booking manager was very unhelpful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Karamjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice hotel with excellent breakfast and great service. Good wifi and hotel was clean and staff friendly. Great location for airport but lots of traffic to the centre during early morning and late afternoon. Avoid rooms facing the road because of noise.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Pol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Verkeer, veel te druk maar dat is in heel Luanda
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Filipe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good amenities. Weak service. Staff members not in sync with each other.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You have not provided any service to me after collecting my money. The hotel never recieved your confirmation and so charged again for the 4 nights I stayed there. I have sent several messages but you don’t care. It’s just unfortunate I have been dealing with such an insensitive organization that can collect my money and leave me alone in a foreign land. I am very disturbed. John
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Laurent

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Très moyen

1) l'hôtel ne trouve pas ma réservation alors il me donne une chambre standard alors que j'avais réservé une suite. 2) de jours plus tard j'obtiens enfin ma suite. Aucune compensation venant de l'hôtel pour ce désagrément. 3) ma suite ne fût pas nettoyée un jour pendant mon séjour. Après cet oubli aucune compensation venant de l'hôtel. Environ proche d'une "autoroute" donc très bruyant. Éviter les chambre côté rue. Piscine... 1m de profond..... pour patoger. Salle de sport..... pas de clim donc étouffant. Restaurant : bonne cuisine. Réception : difficulté à parler anglais.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fuyang

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

JAIR PEDRO

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

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