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With free WiFi, this guest house offers a cable flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.

Location right next to airport so very convenient for arrival. Common mini bus only costs 20 Dobras $1 so easy enough to get to town. Hosts are extremely nice and accommodating.

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9.1
Superb
59 reviews
Price from
£46
per night

Sweet Guest House is located in São Tomé. Free WiFi access is available.

At Sweet Guest House you will find a 24-hour front desk, a terrace and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include grocery deliveries, a shared lounge and luggage storage. The property offers free parking.

The staff were really friendly, rooms were lovely, big and everything was very clean. Great location in town. I had to leave early so didn’t get to try the breakfast but will def be returning to this guest house during my trip

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8.6
Fabulous
306 reviews
Price from
£44
per night

Situated in São Tomé, Baig's Guest House features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property has city views. The accommodation provides a minimarket, and currency exchange for guests.

The room is spacious and clean, and the owners are very nice and friendly people. I would recommend them any time!

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8.9
Fabulous
61 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Situated in São Tomé in the Sao Tome Island region, Santos`s House has a patio. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

Location is good. Close to the centre. There is a nice patio on the 1st floor.

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8.3
Very good
15 reviews

Featuring free WiFi and a year-round outdoor pool, Vila Marilyn offers pet-friendly accommodation in São Tomé. The guest house has a barbecue and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site.

Amabilidade do staff, especialmente da D. Bia. A 10min a pé do centro.

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8.1
Very good
48 reviews
Price from
£59
per night

There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchenette complete with a toaster, a fridge and kitchenware. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

The nearest airport is São Tomé International Airport, 4 km from the guest house.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Elitineide Guest House is situated in São Tomé and offers free bikes. This guest house features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

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8
Very good
1 reviews
Price from
£38
per night

Ocean View Guesthouse is set on the beachfront in São Tomé. This guest house has a garden and free private parking. The guest house features family rooms.

All units feature air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet, units at the guest house also have free WiFi, while selected rooms also offer a terrace. At the guest house, the units include bed linen and towels.

We wanted nature and a beach option within walking distance. The shopping and dining options nearby were suitable for us with 3 km walk (one way). To drive into the city, it is about a 20-minute walk through the backland to the road where the yellow taxis drive at regular intervals. The way to the house is only for experienced off-road vehicle drivers and despite the polite warnings here, it exceeded our expectations :D Our recommendation: Request a pick-up service for arrival/departure and buy the first important things in the supermarket when you arrive. The rest can be obtained in the villages. Our room was spacious and had its own bathroom. There was a common area (lounge/couches/dining area) and a kitchen. All rooms were clean and well maintained. Cleaning staff came regularly. Everyone is very polite and accommodating. We felt richly gifted, as there are other beaches very close (only few steps through the hedge). In addition, there are fantastic shopping facilities (fruit/vegetables, beer, fresh fish) in Mikolo but also street restaurants to buy fresh fish, octopus, mussels. The fishing village of Mikolo is well known on the island. Since the designated restaurants on googlemaps only open after 6 p.m., they were not really an option for us. We did not find the footpaths in the dark desirable. Except for a few days we were alone in the accommodation. The house dog is very sweet and always hungry 😊 (I was shockingly in love and there was daily morning exercise together at sunrise). We highly recommend this accommodation for a longer stay. Portuguese/French are very welcome & helpful.

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7.5
Good
21 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. At the guest house, the units have bed linen and towels.

The staff were accommodating and helpful. They arranged a rental car and driver for us, making our visit stress-free and enjoyable. The hotel is only five minutes drive from the airport and within easy walking distance from the town, several good restaurants, and the beach. We also found the local people helpful and friendly throughout our trip. Sao Tome is truly a paradise. We could have easily spent more time there.

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7.4
Good
89 reviews
Price from
£46
per night

The guest house is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne. This guest house is non-smoking and soundproof.

Amazing food confirmed, very helpful staff. The location is equally beautiful.

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8
Very good
82 reviews
Price from
£49
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Avg. price/night: £23.67
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 118 reviews
    Good price, great location, had everything I needed, friendly host
    Hannah
    Solo traveller
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 117 reviews
    Breakfast with local fresh fruits was delicious. The hotel in so peaceful, loved the donkeys and dogs. situated out of the town in a nice quiet area. Riccardo and Juanne were fantastic hosts and looked after us so well. Juanne arranged for a guide to take us around the island. They collected us from the airport. THey did laundry for s and also cooked delicious dinners.
    Gayle
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 117 reviews
    It’s a lovely property very well suited for families. Tiago and Joana are great hosts and very knowledgeable about São Tomé, they will make sure that your stay is very pleasant. We had a great time there. The breakfast was amazing, the best we had during our stay.
    Bruno
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £52.41
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 132 reviews
    Our hosts Célia and her cats and dogs made sure to make our stay very pleasant. The very large garden and the bungalows are decorated with care, and make it comfortable to spend some peaceful and quiet time in there. Célia cooked us a very tasty local dish dinner. People in the community around are very friendly.
    Mehdi
    Family with young children
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 177 reviews
    Geovanni is a very welcoming host that speaks English very well. The rooms are clean and tidy and offer everything you need. The breakfast the served is delivious and gets you ready for the day exploring São Tomé. The location is right in the city center and allows you to explore everything by foot. I have stayed there various times and always enjoy coming back.
    Marco
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £57.48
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 253 reviews
    Lovely, helpful, and very understanding host. Stunning view of the Bay Area. Clean swimming pool and lovely garden. Quiet neighborhood. The smart TV in the room was a huge plus for me. Daily housekeeping. A standby generator set for whenever the power went off (which was very frequent), Less than 5 minutes from the airport by car. Walking distance to good restaurants
    Mimi
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £75.23
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 33 reviews
    The facility is located close to the city center. Very quiet location away from the noise. Clean room at all times. Staffs are helpful (for English person, you’d have to deal with the translation app). You don’t need to worry about getting transport. Hotel helps with forex exchange as well
    Yahnedum
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 134 reviews
    Ana and Pedro are great hosts!!
    Jose
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £52.41
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 132 reviews
    the staff, the simplicity and the great location right at the shore with an amazing sea view. Celia is a great host. She was super helpful with us anytime we needed. the location allows also on foot exploration of the nearby Roça de Água Izé!
    Soraia Margarida
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 177 reviews
    Great location, great bed/room, great property, great service and a great host.
    John
    Solo traveller
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