Featuring a bar and views of city, Santa Cruz Boutique Hotel is located in Mindelo, 1.2 km from Praia Da Laginha. A hot tub and a car rental service are available for guests.
Amy
United Kingdom
Friendly and helpful staff on reception desk. Lovely location and perfectly clean. Had everything I could possibly need. Would return again.
Offering a restaurant, Casa Café Mindelo is located in Mindelo. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a minibar. There is also a refrigerator.
Zoran
Slovenia
Everything was good. In the city center.Great breakfast in the cafe.
Offering an outdoor pool, Oasis Porto Grande is located in Mindelo. At Oasis Porto Grande guests will find a fitness centre. The property is a 10-minute walk from the beach.
Olaf de R
Netherlands
Very central location. Close to the beach, restaurants and bars.Good bed. Great view from the balcony. Carnaval parades and looking at a square. Excellent wifi. Delicious cappuccino.
Facing the beachfront, Mansa Marina Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Mindelo and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace.
Andrea
Italy
Breakfast with various products. Possibilty to have homelettes, eggs in various format, salted and sweet food. A lot of variety of seasonable fruits and juices homemade.
Set in Mindelo, 1.6 km from Praia Da Laginha, Pombas Brancas Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.
Iwona
Poland
Location of the hotel is really nice - it is located above the Mindelo and offers stunning view of the town. It is better to have car / taxi to get to the hotel.
Set in Mindelo and within 1.4 km of Praia Da Laginha, Morenos Boutique Hotel has free bikes, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Grande Simpatia do pessoal e gerência. Ao melhor nível
Located in the centre of Mindelo, a 5-minute walk from the beach, Residencial Raiar features a bar. The accommodations at Residencial Raiar have a private bathroom with shower.
La gentillesse du personnel, le rapport qualité prix, la propreté et le petit dej
Aparthotel Avenida 3* is located in Mindelo and offers self-catering accommodation. WiFi access is available. Apartments at Aparthotel Avenida 3* feature a TV and air conditioning.
Localização excelente. Boa limpeza. Simpatia do staff
Fly into Amílcar Cabral International Airport, Sal Island, then take a 45-minute domestic flight to Cesária Évora Airport, Mindelo. Alternatively, from Sal, take a 4-hour ferry. For local travellers, direct inter-island flights and ferries are available.
The most convenient airport for both domestic and international travellers is Cesária Évora Airport, located approximately 10km from Mindelo. It offers regular flights and is easily accessible, making it the best choice for travellers.
Mindelo, Cape Verde, offers several public transport options. Aluguer minibuses are popular, running fixed routes around the city. Taxis are readily available, with metered fares. Alternatively, the city's compact size makes walking a viable option. For longer distances, car hire services are accessible. Cycling is less common due to hilly terrain.
The best area to stay in Mindelo, Cape Verde is the city centre, known for its vibrant nightlife, colonial architecture, and proximity to the harbour. It offers convenient access to local attractions, restaurants, and shops.
What guests said about Mindelo:
10
Scored 10
We loved Mindelo, the feeling of the town, the mural...
We loved Mindelo, the feeling of the town, the mural paintings, the good restaurants, the lovely rented appartment, the beautiful white sand beach nearby good for swimming, buses available, the friendly people, the smells, the vibes, near the boat for Santa Antao, ............
AILSA MARY
Belgium
10
Scored 10
If you love diving and snorkelling, it's a paradise.
If you love diving and snorkelling, it's a paradise. I got my first open water diver license while staying in Mindelo. And there's always something going on in the city. Full of activities and cultural things to enjoy!
Ye Eun
Germany
8.0
Scored 8.0
I liked the atmosphere and vibrance of the city.
I liked the atmosphere and vibrance of the city. Everywhere at night is live music. During the day you can walk around town or do an island tour or relax at Laguinha Beach. At night its best you take a taxi everywhere you go, because it can get a little sketchy. The taxi's are 2 euro's per ride.
Don't forget Mindelo is a city with it's own problems. There are a lot of homeless people, junks and other people who want something. Especially when you are a tourist. You have to find your way.
Nice places to eat: Casa Cafe Mindelo, La Pergola, Nautilus (these are all pretty touristic)
Nice cafe: Jazzy Bird
I would say, maximum of 7 days is enough.
Rivka
Netherlands
10
Scored 10
Mindelo is a city with a vibe.
Mindelo is a city with a vibe. Its vibrant, full of colours and lovely people. I was there during the annual carnival -- a must see. But Sao Vicente, Mindelo, is a place where you can mingle and jingle at the same time.
I loved the different arts on the streets. And of course Cesera Evoro's house.
Mindelo is full of artists -- musicians most of all.
shveta
India
8.0
Scored 8.0
Mindelo is a place that you can like or not be too sure...
Mindelo is a place that you can like or not be too sure about. I liked it. It was a bit rough edged,, but more interesting and lively than Praia. The exhibit on Cesaria Evora in the museum was interesting. Buy some CDs- you won't regret it! Some of the restaurants are too European and cater to the yachtie crowd- find ones that are more Verdean. The markets are interesting- be sure to go into the fish market. Walk the streets and look at the wall murals and architecture. Go into the artisan area. I wan't there on a weekend- so live music was less easy to find, but in Cafe Mindelo you can listen to it.
Jonathan
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
It is not too big so it's easy to get around.
It is not too big so it's easy to get around. You have an accessable beach nearby, also great for snorkelling. The best places to eat need some exploring, ask other travellers who have been around for longer. Watch out for pickpockets. Was a major problem now.
Comfortable old skool but ultra modern stay in city centre, a few interesting streets from the centre. We only stayed a night, but that was fine, huge festival going on in the city centre, so we joined in and had such fun. Room large, cool and understated style, bathroom fine, hot water etc, all good, Linen all fresh and plenty of it. Staff laid back, breakfast the usual, but enough of it, and the pool hidden in the centre of the house a decadent indulgence after the dusty Mindelo streets.
Location is right in the centre; lots of shops, bars, restaurants nearby. Staff were friendly even if not great at english - better than my creole/Portuguese though! Nice breakfast, lots of options - slightly random what was available but all good. Shower decent although overly complicated! Car hire place practically next door - one day hire for €34. Taxi to/from airport €12. Nice beach at Laginha 20min walk. Mindelo is a real town, not a tourist town, and interesting to look round.
The staff was more than amazing at this boutique hotel, they were friendly helpful . The hotel is lively, with attached bar and weekly live music, which was great and had a very chill vibe. It is located centrally to restaurants, markets and other stores.
Short walk a few blocks to the main road in mid city Mindelo. And local walk, about 10-15 mins to the beautiful 'Praia Da Laginha' Beach.
I look forward to my future visits, and seeing the entire hosting team!
The room and bathroom, same as whole hotel are clean, rooms are quite atmospheric. Breakfast was OK, especially that it was coupled with a fantastic view from the terrace. Service was fine, though not falling over their heads to be helpful, especially when compared with other places I stayed in Cape Verde. The location is fine, close to the centre, though some walking uphill when coming from downtown.
The staff was very nice and helpful. I enjoyed the balcony and view. The room was clean and spacious. I found the mini-fridge handy. It was a great price. The location was very convenient for me. The breakfast was plentiful, delicious, and you can't beat the view from the top floor. I had a tasty fish dinner at the hotel restaurant.
The hotel is a beautiful colonial house with a patio at the center and a small pool.
The staff is welcoming and the kitchen ladies are really nice!
The room was very comfortable and clean.
At the last day, as we were leaving really early they were really kind and prepared us a breakfast sooner than scheduled.
I can't thank enough Sylvia who is an expert in Cape Verde and helped me with planning both my visit to Sao Vicente and organised my trip to Santo Antao.
Also the place is charity, extra reason to support their work with stray animals.
I booked a private room with shared bathroom, I had a very comfortable stay
Excellent place to stay if you're on a budget. The Basic Hotel is indeed, as the name literally says, basic, but it's a really great basic, with super friendly staff, a clean room, an ensuite bathroom, wifi, and a great breakfast. It went far beyond my expectations, and I would recommend it to anyone.
This place is peaceful the rooms are spread apart which provides privacy solid walls, in the room you will have everything you need, excellent customer service,
the food is good here but the location is perfect a lot of great places near by and it a recommendation to anyone coming to são Vicente .
Outstanding service, very spacious room, crisp clean sheets and fresh towels, excellent wifi on the roof and in the lobby, excellent breakfast buffet from 7 to 10, hotel location is right across from the ferry terminal (could't be closer), view of the harbor.
I truly loved everything thing about this hotel based on my experiences for all the others hotels i stayed at before this one is top its clean a cool place well located with amazing views from the varandas nice staffs well dressed with class
Casa Djedja is an excellent lodging option in the heart of Mindelo. The staff are truly wonderful and welcoming. The breakfast was the best in São Vicente. The location allows for ease of walking to all major points in the city.
The view is great, the room was very nice and comfortable. The beach is like 2 minutes walking from.the hotel. The port is close, 10 minutes walking for those who want to take the ferry to Sant'Antao.
Small hotel but clean and very cosy.
Staff very welcoming and kind.
The breakfast was very good and the owner would always ask if we wanted something in particular.
Lydia is very welcoming and a perfect host, can introduce you to all the nice things to see in Mindelo. Almost impossible to be closer at the beach, would recommend!
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