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Hotel Cardoso

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Museum of Natural History

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Living area
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (MZN 1300 per person)
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

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P.O. Box 35 Avenida Martires de Mueda, 707, 707, Maputo, Cidade de Maputo, 00100
  • Vila Algarve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Maputo Cathedral
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Maputo City Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room Double- City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Sea View Double Bed

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Sea View Twin Bed

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Diplomatic Suite King Size Bed Sea View and Balcony

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room Double - Sea View & Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite Sea View King Size Bed

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Suite- Sea View & Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room Twin-City View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room Twin-City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Maputo

City center stay.You'll be steps from Museum of Natural History and within a 10-minute walk of Geology Museum with a stay at this Central C hotel. Also, Vila Algarve is within half a mile (1 km) and Maputo Cathedral is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Geology Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Vila Algarve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Maputo Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Maputo Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Maputo City Hall - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Núcleo de Arte - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dhow Mozambique - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Acacia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fofoca - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Cardoso

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Museum of Natural History
Hotel Cardoso offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, a 24-hour health club, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe 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.

Business amenities include 6 meeting rooms and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 7620 square feet (708 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Cardoso. An airport shuttle (available on request) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

  • 130 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 7620 sq ft of conference space
  • 708 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1919
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Cardoso offers 130 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)).

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; MZN 1,300 for adults and MZN 650 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: MZN 2550
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MZN 2550

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MZN 1300 for adults and MZN 650 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MZN 1280 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MZN 1280 (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: MZN 2550 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: MZN 2550 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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, 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 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 onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Cardoso to the airport?

Hotel Cardoso is 4.9 mi (24-min drive) away from the Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Cardoso?

As of Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Cardoso on Sep 12, 2025 start from $192.0, 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 Cardoso have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Cardoso offers an airport shuttle from 6 AM to 11:30 PM, at scheduled times, for a charge of MZN 1280. per person, one-way.

Does Hotel Cardoso offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Cardoso, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of MZN 1300 for adults and MZN 650 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Cardoso?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Cardoso?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs MZN 2550 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Hotel Cardoso?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Cardoso have a pool?

Hotel Cardoso features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Hotel Cardoso have a restaurant?

Hotel Cardoso is home to Fiamma, which features local cuisine.

Does Hotel Cardoso have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Cardoso to downtown Maputo?

Hotel Cardoso is 1.4 mi away from Maputo.