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Hotel Kriola

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with outdoor pool

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Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View | Individually decorated, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Avenida Marginal 12 de Julho, São Tomé
  • Place, Cathedral of São Tomé
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, São Sebastião Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, São Tomé Island (TMS-São Tomé Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View | Individually decorated, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Twin Room | Individually decorated, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

São Tomé

On the beach.You'll find Cathedral of São Tomé and Cloçon Téla Chocolate Factory within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho and São Sebastião Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of São Tomé - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • São Sebastião Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Palácio dos Congressos - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • São Nicolau Waterfall - 26 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • São Tomé Island (TMS-São Tomé Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa Figo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪XPTO - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jasmin - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pico Mocambo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Max Dog - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Kriola

3-star beachfront hotel with outdoor pool
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Kriola. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Hotel Kriola was completed in December 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star São Tomé hotel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Kriola offers 15 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bingo
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pachinko

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
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 10 per room (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 0

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Kriola Hotel
Hotel Kriola São Tomé
Hotel Kriola Hotel São Tomé

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Kriola to the airport?

Hotel Kriola is 2 mi (6-min drive) away from the São Tomé Island (TMS-São Tomé Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Kriola have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Kriola offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 10 per room, one-way.

How close is Hotel Kriola to the beach?

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

Does Hotel Kriola offer free breakfast?

Hotel Kriola offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Kriola?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kriola?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Kriola?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Hotel Kriola have a pool?

Hotel Kriola features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Hotel Kriola have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Kriola have a spa?

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

How close is Hotel Kriola to downtown São Tomé?

Hotel Kriola is 0.6 mi away from São Tomé.

Hotel Kriola Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo Jorge Bettencourt da

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the mermaids in the pool
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel sencillo, situado frente al mar, a unos 10 minutos en coche al aeropuerto, con una relación calidad precio extraordinaria, limpio y con una atención al cliente sobresaliente. Las habitaciones son amplias, todas tienen aire acondicionado y nevera. El desayuno ofrece un pequeño pero variado bufet a base de frutas, pan, algo de embutido, yogourt, zumo, dulce de papaya, café y té … entre otras cosas. La cocina es buena, con una carta variada para comer o cenar a un precio muy asequible ( unos 14-15 €/px con bebida) y de una calidad bárbara; Todo cocinado sobre la marcha con productos frescos del día; la verdad que nos encantó. El servicio es algo lento pero hay q entender que estamos en África y que todo lo preparan al momento de pedirlo. Nuestro vuelo salía a las 19:40 y nos dejaron usar la habitación hasta el momento de irnos. Sin horario para el check out! Previa solicitud, mediante mensaje a través de la app, nos recogieron en el aeropuerto el día de la llegada (10€ /vehiculo). Gracias a eso conocimos a Lau, un chico extraordinario, guía certificado que habla español y que convirtió nuestro viaje en una de las mejores experiencias. Si viajas a Sao Tomé, vayas al hotel que vayas, pregunta por él, (le conocen en todas partes) porque no te arrepentirás si lo contratas de guía. Resumiendo: este hotel es una magnifica opción.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorte

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Quiet

Spacious room. Ok breakfast. The pool was not attractive since the water was not clear, you could not see your feet on the bottom.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025