Sao Tome Island Homestays

I have stayed at Pestana during visits for many years. It is definitely one of the best hotels on Sao Tome island. The staff is professional, friendly, and attentive. Many people on staff speak English, which is very helpful if you don't speak Portuguese. From management, to reception, to restaurant/bar service, to cleaning staff, to bell hops, everyone at Pestana makes you feel very welcome. Do be aware only Visa cards and cash are acceptable payments. The breakfast is quite good. A variety of fresh local fruits is always available (my favorites are mango, jack fruit, and passion fruit). Eggs are made to order. There are a variety of breads and pastries as well. Dinner varies by the day, sometimes a buffet, sometimes a set menu. Friday night is barbecue night, which should not be missed. As much grilled beef, chicken, pork, and fish as you like, with sides and a table of desserts. There is a local musician who plays and sings. There is also a show at dinner where dancers dress in traditional attire and perform dances. The pool is always clean, and there are many lounge chairs and umbrellas to use. While lounging, there is bar service available. Rooms are cleaned daily and fresh towels provided. The bed in my standard room was actually two twin beds made together as one, which is fine for me. There is a little balcony with chairs to sit at. Showers are hot with good water pressure. There was a minifridge and TV. If you enjoy coffee or tea in your hotel room, I suggest bringing a travel kettle with you. As usual, I enjoyed my stay at Pestana and will certainly visit again.

Located in São Tomé, SH Boutique Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Cathedral of São Tomé and Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Fort de Sao Sebastiao and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Paroquia da Santissima Trindade.Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in São Tomé, Omali São Tomé is by the sea, a 5-minute drive from Cathedral of São Tomé and 6 minutes from Fort de Sao Sebastiao. This beach resort is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Paroquia da Santissima Trindade.Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.Grab a bite to eat at the resort's restaurant, where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

Wonderful place to stay. Free airport transfer (although the bus originally took us to the other Pestana hotel); friendly and informative receptionist; given a very large room, which was kept very clean. The pool was out-of-order, but we could use the clean infinity pool at Pestana São Tomé when we wanted. Good buffet breakfast. We used the bar twice and the restaurant once. Because of the low number of residents, they were virtually empty apart from us. We enjoyed our stay. The only issue was that the area outside floods quite extensively when it rains. This happened twice during our stay.