Must-see hotels in São Tomé

  • Mucumbli

    São Tomé

    STP's finest ecolodge is situated in a cliffside forest overlooking the sea. Nicely designed wooden bungalows offer plenty of space, light and dreamy…

  • Praia Inhame Ecolodge

    São Tomé

    At the remote southern end of the island, this ecolodge has been a great success due to its excellent management, which pays attention to details. Nicely…

  • Pousada Roça São João

    São Tomé

    This budget charmer is the best roça to stay in on the island. It's a classic administrator's house, with two stories of wraparound veranda and endless…

  • Ondas Divinas

    São Tomé

    STP needs more of this! Trailblazing entrepreneur Yves has built five fantastic beach cottages on a cliff overlooking the sea, with spectacular views from…

  • Sweet Guest House

    São Tomé

    The budget traveller's salvation, this hotel performs its role perfectly. It feels like a cabin, with a large wooden balcony on the 2nd floor, and…

  • Club Santana

    São Tomé

    This resort has a welcome lack of pretension. While its tar-paper roofs resemble a tropical research station, it's so dated it's retro cool, and fits the…

  • Pestana Ecuador

    São Tomé

    Occupying the northern end of the island, this resort offers spacious duplex cabins of varnished wood with decks in a garden setting, overlooking a…

  • Jalé Ecolodge

    São Tomé

    You have reached the end of the road. And that is why you are here. Compared to São Tomé's other ecolodges, Jalé is primitive, with three bungalows, a…

  • Omali Lodge

    São Tomé

    Striking the right balance between European standards and local ambience, the laid-back Omali is where locals, expats and foreign visitors all meet…

  • Miramar

    São Tomé

    While older than its nearby flagship sister, the Pestana São Tomé, the Miramar is the better deal. Instead of entering resort-land, you get the feeling of…

  • Praia N'Guembu

    São Tomé

    This bungalow resort was about to open during research. It's similar to neighbouring Praia Inhame ecolodge, but with a few disadvantages: the beach is not…

  • Residential Avenida

    São Tomé

    An easygoing mix of locals and foreign visitors, this is the best midrange option. Spread out on ground level, it has a communal vibe, with a central…

  • Kayla

    São Tomé

    A super option, this family B&B on a quiet residential street near the sea offers three large rooms, each with private bathroom, in a spacious top-floor…

  • Pousada Bombaim

    São Tomé

    Set in spectacular jungle surroundings in the remote heart of the island, Pousada Bombaim occupies the central plantation house on the otherwise eerily…

  • Hotel Praia

    São Tomé

    Though clean and well kept, this resort lacks personality, aggravated by low occupancy, which leaves rooms musty, and its sheer size, which makes it feel…

  • Pestana São Tomé

    São Tomé

    This is your average high-end European-standard beach resort, with ample rooms, decent sea views, a large buffet breakfast, a (saltwater) horizon pool…

  • Cocoa Residence

    São Tomé

    This solid midrange option attracts lots of independent travellers with its variety of clean rooms, cute outdoor restaurant and reasonable prices. Singles…

  • Albergue Bom Sucesso

    São Tomé

    The botanical garden in Bom Sucesso offers a few clean and simple en suite rooms with a basic communal kitchen. This is a transit point for several long…

  • Pensão Atlantico

    São Tomé

    If the nearby Sweet Guest House is full, come here for the next best budget option. The upper floor rooms are simple and tidy, but choose one at the rear…