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Hotel Praia

Property class: 3.5
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star São Tomé hotel

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Photo gallery for Hotel Praia

A swimming pool with a gazebo, palm trees, and a building in the background.
A spacious dining area with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a wooden ceiling.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.
A beach with a palm tree and calm sea.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a red rug. There is a door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Praia Lagarto - Cx. Postal 61, São Tomé
  • Place, Cathedral of São Tomé
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, São Sebastião Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, São Tomé Island (TMS-São Tomé Intl.)
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Room, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

Comfort Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a wardrobe.

Single Room

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

São Tomé

Seaside stay .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Cathedral of São Tomé and Cloçon Téla Chocolate Factory. Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho and São Sebastião Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of São Tomé - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Cloçon Téla Chocolate Factory - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • São Sebastião Museum - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Palácio dos Congressos - 7 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • São Tomé Island (TMS-São Tomé Intl.) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vilma - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Papa Figo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Claudio Corallo Chocolate - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pico Mocambo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O Pirata - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hotel Praia

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star São Tomé hotel
Hotel Praia offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Praia. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star São Tomé hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2009
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Praia offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This São Tomé hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Praia

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Praia Sao Tome Island
Praia Sao Tome Island
Hotel Praia Hotel
Hotel Praia São Tomé
Hotel Praia Hotel São Tomé

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Praia to the airport?

Hotel Praia is 0.7 mi (2-min drive) away from the São Tomé Island (TMS-São Tomé Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Praia?

As of Aug 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Praia on Aug 24, 2026 start from CA $198, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Praia have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Praia offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, at scheduled times.

Does Hotel Praia offer free breakfast?

Hotel Praia offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Praia?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Praia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Praia?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Praia have a pool?

Hotel Praia features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Praia have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Praia have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Hotel Praia to downtown São Tomé?

Hotel Praia is 1.7 mi away from São Tomé.

Hotel Praia Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Solid, basic hotel.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Tonya

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is way over priced for no wifi and linens that seemed like they were done in the River and dried on the rocks as most São Toméans must do Not for over $150 I’ve had better everything for $15 a night in west and central Africa And no matter how much you ask for help they just smile. D DO NOTHING
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Isis Natalia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Pros: Room is very spacious and clean. Common areas also nice and generally I enjoyed a quiet atmosphere. Staff is nice, food is good. Cons: They did not honor the complementary airport transfer that is announced on line, they arranged a private taxi that charged me 20 US Dollars (for a 4 minute ride). The quality of bed linens and towels is not great, they should improve them. The one day I used the pool, which is big and pretty, the water was not clean.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

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

L’hôtel de bon standing, son restaurant àDécouvrir

Chambres vastes avec plafond haut, d’un bon standing, mobilier colonial sombre mais plaisant, la chambre restait fraîche même sans clim ( saison sèche toutefois donc à voir en saison chaude). Personnel très avenant et parlant plusieurs langues. C’est un hôtel vaste avec de nombreux bâtiments sur un parc en retrait de la route et avec une magnifique piscine presque de format olympique. Calme aussi avec une bonne insonorisation des chambres. Le lit avait un soutien ferme et de très bonne qualité. L’emplacement n’est pas mal juste à 2 mn de l’aéroport et en face d’une belle plage de sable. Le pressing un peu cher peut être mais soigné donc rien à redire. Le restaurant est désert mais j’y ai mangé mieux que partout ailleurs dans l’île ( mieux qu’à PapaFigo la référence locale qui a été ma cantine sinon pendant longtemps) : carpaccio de poisson local délicieux et ceviche de crevette parfait au restaurant du Praia. Le chef est un des meilleurs de l’île je devine mais les prix un peu hauts et le service indolent ( très gentils comme partout dans l’île ils en oublient pourtant de demander quelle boisson on souhaite) dissuade la clientèle : dommage. Et aussi aucun problème de digestion ensuite donc hygiène impeccable. Les petits déjeuners étaient très bien et assez variés : aubergines frites excellentes et jus de papaye frais ou d’ananas frais. Des sculptures en bois locales et des peintures plaisantes ( en tout cas celle de ma chambre voir photo) Donc une très bonne adresse.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Grant

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

São Tomé stopover

The hotel was a great spot to go to after a late arrival, just minutes from the airport and the driver waited for us right at the entrance. The breakfast was great with respect to the amazing fresh fruit. Hot dishes were sparse, but the coffee and great bread made up for it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located near the airport meant minimum hassle for our late night stopover on the way to Principe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hôtel calme et agréable, personnel très accueillant et chaleureux. Il n'y a pas de service permettant de payer par carte bancaire européenne, ce qui est la seule chose manquante dans ce bel hôtel.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elias

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

Nice place but fix the internet connection problem

Hotel Praia is a nice hotel with very friendly staff. I apreciated the room upgrade and the pick up from the airport. I would go back there if only they can sort out their Wi-Fi. It was quite bad during my stay. It was difficult to receive stable connection while in the room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gautama

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

Overall experience was great. Loved the ambience

Everything about the property is good except for the shower cubicle and the food prices
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Necessary to make an allowance of up to half an hour for the check out process; just writing a receipt for the hotel bill which was already paid previously took a straight 15 minutes with endless calculations on the calculator, just to come up with the cost already paid the day before. Quaint, but takes time....as does the airport check-in process which is even more arduous but that has nothing to do with the hotel, but allow at least and hour to go through the airport check-in process, and that was arriving two and half hours before departure
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Mediano

Lugar agradável, Bom Pequeno Almoço, as restantes refeições tem muito pouca variedade, peca pela falta de Empregados e pela demora na preparação das refeições. Piscina muito agradável
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Altehrwürdiges Refugium der Ruhe

Sehr ruhig gelegenes & sauberes Hotel, eingerahmt in einem herrlich gepflegten Garten. Der größte Pool auf Saõ Tomé, ein GYM & Massage-Angebote komplettieren einen alles in allem sehr angenehmen Ort. Die Zimmer sind sehr spartanisch ausstaffiert & die Bäder darüber hinaus sehr veraltet & unästhetisch. Das Restaurant verfügt über eine gute Küche & leckeren Weinen, aber auch hier eher in einfacher Vielfalt.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Igvars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ife

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Maria Carlos

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

AMANDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019