Hotel Cardoso offers accommodation in Maputo. The hotel has an outdoor pool and views of the city and sea. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain rooms have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Enjoy a cup of tea while looking out at the sea or city. The rooms each come with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. The hotel features free WiFi throughout the property. You will find a restaurant, fitness centre, sauna and 24-hour front desk at the property. The hotel is close to the Natural History Museum and Maputo International Airport is a 20-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Susanna
    South Africa South Africa
    Clean, comfortable, safe An oasis with a upmarket atmosphere Lovely breakfast, staff & facilities
  • Megan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, lovely staff, the hotel also had most of what you could want from a hotel in Maputo (onsite restaurant, bar, gym) and the rooms were great, very clean and comfortable. If you are looking for somewhere to stay in Maputo that doesn't...
  • Rosset
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything about the hotel was exceptional, they have amazing breakfast 😋. The facilities were clean and the staff was friendly. They made sure they use English since we didn't understand Portuguese
  • Robert
    South Africa South Africa
    Staff were fantastic, hotel well looked after and in a good position.
  • Eva
    South Africa South Africa
    Hotel Cardoso is a lovely traditional hotel.. The staff are so friendly and really went out of their way to assist me with printing, documents, ordering taxi etc. Just really wanting to help. Thank you so much for that. After my upgrade * see...
  • Mandana
    Iran Iran
    The room we stayed in was spacious and very clean. The balcony was very big and had a table and chairs, so we could sit there and enjoy the view of the ocean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was of high quality and delicious.
  • Amani
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was fantastic and the staff were super helpful and polite. unfortunately didn't get to enjoy the entire breakfast.
  • A
    Alice
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful. They helped us carry our lagguage, helped us secure parking close to entrance and made sure we were comfortable. The staff just has a way of making people feel special. It's quite neat in and out....
  • Patricia
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent breakfast buffet; the staff are amazing. I loved the pool and pool terrace menus. The room was huge and well appointed. Lovely views from the balcony
  • Jelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent service, very welcoming staff, always friendly and smiling especially if you can strike up conversation in Portuguese

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Fiamma
    • Cuisine
      African • Brazilian • Indian • Mexican • Portuguese • Seafood • Local • International • European • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Facilities of Hotel Cardoso
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Aerobics
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Children's playground
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Portuguese

House rules
Hotel Cardoso takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
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

5+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per person, per night

Prices for 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 allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hotel Cardoso 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Hotel Cardoso

  • Hotel Cardoso is 1.5 miles from the centre of Maputo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Hotel Cardoso is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Hotel Cardoso may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Hotel Cardoso is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Cardoso can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Hotel Cardoso has 1 restaurant:

    • Fiamma

  • Hotel Cardoso offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Children's playground
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness classes
    • Beach
    • Aerobics
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Fitness
    • Swimming Pool
    • Yoga classes
    • Walking tours

  • Room options at Hotel Cardoso include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.