Pestana Tropico Hotel - Praia

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Pestana Tropico Hotel - Praia
Prainha, Praia, Cape Verde, CP413·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Staff9.0
Comfort8.8
Cleanliness8.7
Free WiFi8.7
Location8.7
Who stays here
Couples37%
Families34%
Groups14%
Solo8%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Staff9.0
Comfort8.8
Cleanliness8.7
Free WiFi8.7
Location8.7
Who stays here
Couples37%
Families34%
Groups14%
Solo8%

4-star beachfront hotel on Santiago Island with saltwater pool, Creole cuisine, and official fire safety certification

Rooms & Amenities

Each air-conditioned room at the Pestana Tropico Hotel Praia is equipped with an LCD TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with shower. Some rooms are larger and offer a seating area with views of the sea. The hotel provides 24-hour front desk service, safety deposit boxes, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Dining

The Creole Food & Arts Restaurant at Pestana Trópico serves both local Cape Verdean specialties and international dishes. A buffet breakfast is offered daily, and the on-site restaurant also provides lunch and dinner with seafood options. The bar features live music on select evenings and offers a pool bar with snacks and cocktails.

Location & Surroundings

Pestana Trópico Ocean & City Hotel is located on Santiago Island, 200 meters from Quebra Canela Beach and within a 10-minute walk to Praia's historic Plateau district. The hotel is 5 kilometers from Nelson Mandela International Airport and close to the Farol de D. Maria Pia lighthouse. The surrounding area includes embassies, shops, and the Sucupira market within walking distance.

Business & Meetings

Hotel Pestana Tropico Praia Cape Verde offers meeting and conference rooms for business travelers, along with a business center and fax/photocopying services. Car rental and private parking are available on-site, and the hotel provides airport shuttle service upon request. The 24-hour reception and security services ensure convenience for guests with late arrivals or early departures.

Recreation & Safety

The outdoor saltwater swimming pool at Pestana Tropico is surrounded by sun loungers and features a pool bar. The hotel also has a fitness room, a games room, and a saltwater pool with high buoyancy noted by guests. As the only hotel on Santiago Island with an official FIRE CERTIFICATE, it meets fire safety standards verified by local authorities.

  • Beach & Pool: Outdoor saltwater pool with sun loungers and pool bar
  • Dining: Creole Food & Arts Restaurant with buffet breakfast and live music
  • Location: 200 m from Quebra Canela Beach, 5 km from Nelson Mandela International Airport
  • Business: Meeting rooms, business center, and car rental on-site
  • Safety: Only Santiago Island hotel with official FIRE CERTIFICATE
  • Recreation: Fitness room, games room, and free Wi-Fi throughout
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms, grab rails, and emergency cord in bathroom
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of rooms:93
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Rooms and availability

Classic Triple Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    3 Single beds1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
  • Sea view
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Shower
Premium Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    3 Single beds1 Double bed2 Single beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Shower
Premium Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed2 Single beds1 Double bed
  • Sea view
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Shower
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • Sea view
  • With view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Pestana Tropico Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 64 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.6 km
✈️ Distance to airport 4.6 km
🧳 Nearest airport Nelson Mandela International, RAI

Location

Prainha, Praia, Cape Verde, CP413
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Prainha, Praia, Cape Verde, CP413
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Reviews of Pestana Tropico Hotel

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FAQ about Pestana Tropico

Which popular attractions are located near Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel hotel?
You can always visit one of the highly rated attractions, Embaixada do Brasil, placed 500 meters from Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel hotel. Other sights that are worth your while are Monumento de Diogo Gomes (1.5 km the property) as well as Nucleo Museologico da Praia (merely a 14-minute walk away).
Which landmarks are closest to Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel?
Guests of Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel can visit the national Arquivo Nacional de Cabo Verde Archives (merely 6 minutes' walk from the accommodation), or Prainha Beach CV placed 5 minutes' walk away.
Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to this excellent hotel?
Bus shuttle which will take you to this excellent hotel with a 10-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Is there free parking in the 4-star Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel hotel?
Yes, the 4-star Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel hotel offers guests to park their cars at parking spaces for free.
Are there any dining facilities close to the excellent 4-star Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel?
During their stay at the excellent 4-star Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel guests can enjoy a meal in the nearby restaurant Gamboa offering medium prices or visit Creole- Food and Arts Restaurant with a high guest rating-9 according to guests reviews-as well as medium prices.
Can I eat breakfast at the 4-star Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 4-star Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at this excellent hotel?
Guests of this excellent hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
What kinds of rooms does the 4-star Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel hotel offer?
The 4-star Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel hotel offers such room types as Premium Suite, Classic Triple Room, and Premium King Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the excellent 4-star Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel?
Blackout drapes and an air conditioner as well as sea view are available in some rooms of the excellent 4-star Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel.
Is the excellent 4-star Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel hotel equipped with amenities for persons with disabilities?
Yes, the excellent 4-star Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel hotel provides rooms with accessible facilities, accessible bathrooms, and wheelchair access to improve the experience for the guests with special needs.
Are there any business facilities featured at the hotel?
For business travellers the hotel offers a business centre as well as laptop computers and a work desk.
Which facilities are provided in the 4-star Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel hotel?
The 4-star Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel hotel includes such facilities as a cash machine and currency exchange, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security.
Do you have a pool at this excellent hotel?
Yes, this excellent hotel features a swimming pool.
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