Encosta Azul

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

Property highlights

About this property

Modern Comforts: Encosta Azul in Cidade Velha offers a recently renovated apartment with a swimming pool with a view, a lush garden, and a terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi, ensuring connectivity throughout their stay. Comprehensive Facilities: The property provides private check-in and check-out services, housekeeping, full-day security, bicycle parking, express check-in and check-out, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a balcony, private bathroom, outdoor furniture, and a kitchenette. Delightful Breakfast: A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, featuring local specialities, juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Guests appreciate the quality and variety of the breakfast, which is highly rated by visitors. Prime Location: Located 17 km from Nelson Mandela International Airport, Encosta Azul is near attractions such as Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde (10 km) and Praia Archaeology Museum (14 km). The property staff and service support receive high praise from guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Johanna
Finland Finland
“Loved the breakfast, our rooms and hosts who were lovely!”
Brid
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic hospitality- owners went above and beyond what’s expected of hosts. Linda provided delicious breakfasts - homemade hibiscus and passion fruit drinks and bread. Breakfast was accompanied by blues and fado music on the terrace! Had...”
Simon
Austria Austria
“Linda and her husband are great host very friendly and helpful. We had amazing breakfast and she bakes the best bread we had in all our trip in Cabo Verde. The rooms are clean and spacious.”
Theodoros
Switzerland Switzerland
“This is a very nice place to stay nearby Cidade Velha. The property is very well maintained and all the staff is very friendly, it is a bit of a family feeling after a few days. Plenty of space to park, our checkin and checkout were fast and easy....”
Emanuele
Italy Italy
“The apartments are new, clean and well equipped. The breakfast is rich, local and fresh. Good position to enjoy the coast around Citade Velha.”
Karim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Linda was super friendly (even invited us to some drinks at her house nearby) and helpful and gave us lots of tips. The place is brand new, with nice views on the sea. Very good breakfast.”
Kerstin
Germany Germany
“Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft der Gastgeber, Frühstück mit regionalen Produkten”
Gaetan
France France
“Calme, belle piscine, paddle, Linda et Jorge adorables, partagant leur amour pour le Cap Vert, toujours disponibles, serviables, petit-dejeuner succulent. Bref, parfait”
Núria
Spain Spain
“No pudimos tener más suerte al escoger este hotel. Los anfitriones, Linda y Jorge, son simplemente excepcionales. Desde el primer momento nos hicieron sentir como en casa, con una amabilidad y cercanía que no se encuentran en todas partes....”
Sonia
France France
“Absolument tout. Le lieu est un havre de paix. Le petit dej est excellent et l’accueil de Georgi et sa femme est exceptionnel. Super chambre spacieuse. Espace extérieur très agréable avec plusieurs transats, hamac, fauteuil etc. Tout était parfait”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Peixoto Turismo e Recreação

Company review score: 10Based on 55 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Property information

Encosta Azul is a cozy and charming guesthouse located 1 km from the historic town of Cidade Velha, Cape Verde. It offers two bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room, as well as a spacious terrace with a stunning view of the ocean and the mountains. The guesthouse is pet-friendly, child-friendly, and wheelchair-accessible, and it has free internet, parking, and pool access. Encosta Azul is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty and culture of Cidade Velha, the first European colonial settlement in the tropics and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can explore the nearby attractions, such as the Fortaleza Real de São Filipe, the Pelourinho, the Sé Catedral, and the Banho de Prata, or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and the friendly hospitality of the locals. Encosta Azul is more than just a guesthouse, it is your home away from home in Cape Verde.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Encosta Azul

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

House rules

Encosta Azul takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
CVE 6,000 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Encosta Azul in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.