Guinea-Bissau
Superlatives don't do it justice. Gorgeous. Idyllic. Heavenly. You won't want to leave after disembarking onto a long postcard-perfect white-sand beach…
Must-see hotels in Guinea-Bissau
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A true Robinson Crusoe experience, minus the building work. That's been done by Francois, a grizzled, friendly and passionate Frenchman who runs this…
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Occupying one half of a tiny islet (Ilha de Keré), this isolated fishing lodge is made up of a collection of thatched-roof bungalows – it's ideal for…
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Gilles' fishing lodge hits the right ratio of charm to luxury, with comfortable rooms, pretty landscaped grounds, a freshwater swimming pool and excellent…
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Bissau's most luxurious hotel, the Ledger (known to taxi drivers by its former name Lybia Hotel) is where politicians, businesspeople and the small…
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Newly opened by Bissau-Guinean-American champion kickboxer Adlino Costa, this camp on Ilha de Bubaque feels worlds away from the relative bustle of town –…
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Ecotourism project designed to encourage sustainable ways of drawing visitors to the Parque Nacional de Cantanhez. Has three thatched-roof bungalows in…
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A collection of large and well-kept thatched-roof bungalows sit atop a hill a short walk up from a beautiful white-sand beach. Food and drinks are served…
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When buildings age in the tropics, with cracking paint and creeping vines, they take on a sort of romantic glow. So it goes for this converted colonial…
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Don't despair, it's not a hardware store! It only seems that way from the street. Climb the steps from the side entrance to the bougainvillea-fringed…
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Perched beautifully on a cliff over the channel separating Bubaque from Ilha Rubane, les Dauphins is geared towards groups on serious sport-fishing trips…
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Nine brightly coloured huts in a pretty garden setting. The thatched-roof huts are lovingly decorated and have fans, mosquito nets and bathrooms. The…
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Don't judge the Malaika by its facade – nearly every building in the city could use retouching. The inside is more promising. A large colourful painting…
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Ideally located overlooking the city's central traffic roundabout (and presidential palace), the Império is a good-value option for those seeking comfort…
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Large if neglected rooms overlook the pool, gardens and riverfront. No hot water and electricity is intermittent. Nevertheless, it's a popular spot for…
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Staffed by Dora and her very helpful and service-oriented daughters, the rooms at this budget haunt are fairly basic – little furniture, a fan and…
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Part of the ecotourism project designed to encourage sustainable ways of drawing visitors to the Parque Nacional de Cantanhez, the camp at Faro Sadjuma…
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Run by a French couple and situated on a beautiful soft, sandy beach fronting turquoise waters is Chez Claude. It's a modest collection of simple concrete…
Fishing Club Bijagós – Chez Bob
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Geared towards small groups of Polish, Russian and other Eastern European tourists who fly in from Cap Skirring, Bob's, as it's more commonly known,…
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Clean, bare-bones concrete rooms that are fan-cooled and set in a leafy landscaped property just up the hill from the port. There's a pleasant covered…
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These fan-cooled rooms are basic with a few touches of colourful decor. It has a bar and a small, not especially attractive, pool area as well. It can…
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Run by a knowledgeable Swiss-Guinean couple, this is Bissau's best, nay only, backpackers' stop. Housed in an attractive colonial-style villa in the…
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The cheapest acceptable crash pad in the city is most notable for its location in atmospheric Bissau Velho and within walking distance of the port. Rooms…
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Popular with visiting NGO workers for long-term rentals, the Diarama has bright, clean rooms with 24-hour power and decent bathrooms. It's conveniently…
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In the heart of the old town, the Ta Mar occupies a Portuguese colonial building. Gloomy corridors lead to small, basic rooms that are partly redeemed by…
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Bafata's most comfortable accommodation is located on the city's former airstrip. The small and basic rooms are kept clean, there's reliable electricity…
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This Corsican-owned hotel is little more than a scruffy fallback option if you're in need of a centrally located last-minute reservation. The main draw is…
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Hotel Gã-Djau is basic, but it's the smartest option. It's a 15-minute walk from the market (ask for directions there). The rooms have fans, but the…
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You can rent a breezy room at the fishing training centre around 200m north of the port. There is electricity, but the rooms do not have fans. Meals can…
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This low-slung building near the entrance to town passes as Gabu's classiest option. Rooms are in stand-alone bungalows, and there's a pool that can get…
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Hardly a vision and just barely a sight for sore eyes, this hotel located in the northeastern part of town at least has large rooms with windows.
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Simultaneously scruffy and tacky, the most that can be said is that 1st-floor rooms have balcony spaces.
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A basic hotel on the riverfront in Buba. Electricity is 24-hour and breakfast is available.
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The most acceptable lodging in Buba; located next to the river at the eastern end of town.
