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Pestana São Tomé

5.0 star property
Upscale beachfront hotel with restaurant

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Pool
Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine, pool views
Interior
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
Avenida Marginal 12 De Julho, São Tomé Island, 851
  • Popular LocationEstadio Nacional 12 de Julho5 min walk
  • Popular LocationCathedral of São Tomé15 min walk
  • Popular LocationFort de Sao Sebastiao18 min walk
  • AirportSão Tomé Island (TMS-São Tomé Intl.)13 min drive

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Garden View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Sea View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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$239 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
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About the neighborhood

São Tomé Island

Beachside getaway.Within a 15-minute walk of this Agua Grande hotel, you'll find Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho and Cathedral of São Tomé. Also, Fort de Sao Sebastiao is within 2 miles (3 km) and Paroquia da Santissima Trindade is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho - 5 min walk
  • Cathedral of São Tomé - 15 min walk
  • Fort de Sao Sebastiao - 18 min walk
  • São Nicolau Waterfall - 23 min drive
  • Bom Sucesso Botanical Garden - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • São Tomé Island (TMS-São Tomé Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Papa Figo - 6 min walk
  • Pico Mocambo - 13 min walk
  • Leve Leve-me Store - 2 min drive
  • O Pirata - 6 min walk
  • Xico's Café - 19 min walk

About this property

Pestana São Tomé

Upscale beachfront hotel with restaurant
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Have fun in the sun at Pestana São Tomé with summer activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury hotel also offers a fitness center, a garden, and a terrace. Self parking is free.

This 5-star São Tomé Island hotel is smoke free.

  • 115 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2008
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Pestana São Tomé offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This São Tomé Island hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 5 2024 to April 15 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • Spa/Beauty services

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Pestana São Tomé

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 158
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 79 (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • Destination fee: EUR 2.1 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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 accepts major credit cards and Visa. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Pestana São Tomé
Pestana São Tomé Hotel
Pestana São Tomé Hotel Sao Tome Island
Pestana Sao Tome Ocean Hotel Sao Tome
Pestana São Tomé Sao Tome Island
Pestana São Tomé Sao Tome

Frequently asked questions

How close is Pestana São Tomé to the airport?

Pestana São Tomé is 4.1 mi (14-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 Pestana São Tomé?

As of May 3, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pestana São Tomé on May 18, 2024 start from $169.08, 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 Pestana São Tomé have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Pestana São Tomé.

How close is Pestana São Tomé to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pestana São Tomé offer free breakfast?

Pestana São Tomé does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pestana São Tomé?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Pestana São Tomé?

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

Is there free parking at Pestana São Tomé?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Pestana São Tomé have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Pestana São Tomé have a restaurant?

Pestana São Tomé is home to Restaurant Principe, which features Regional cuisine, ocean views, and al fresco dining.

Does Pestana São Tomé have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Pestana São Tomé to downtown São Tomé Island?

Pestana São Tomé is 0.5 mi away from São Tomé.

Pestana São Tomé Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and convenient. Staff friendly and helpful. Should repair the some of the equipment at the gym though.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gideon

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

10/10 Excellent

Chakib

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good Wi-Fi and comfortable room. Needs improvement on customer service and restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Rick, New York

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The buffet breakfast was wonderful with the best coffee! Our room was spacious and comfortable and there was always hot water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It certenly doesn't look like a 5 star hotel... even for a 4 star is forced
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Kuelliki

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good swimming , good breakfast
Very good breakfast and swimming pool. No wi fi in the room and everywhere very slow. Nice big room, very slow service in the swimming pool bar.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018