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Reviews of Arla Residential

Alto de São Nicolau, Mindelo, Cape Verde

#25 of 29 B&Bs and Inns in Mindelo

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Review score

Based on 35 B&B reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    8.0
    Great, especially for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was very simple but exceeded expectations: it was better than the photos. It had a private toilet which was located outside the room, which made it feel more spacious. The accommodation was very close to the centre and to the port for the ferry (about 5 min walking), and to the beach The wifi was good. Breakfast was good: milk, cereals, bread, different jams, cheese, ham, fruit, coffee and tea.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite room, however the pillows were like sleeping on a Beer matt.

    Great location for the ferry, friendly staff, we got a room upgrade for same price. Nice simple breakfast was made available at an early time so we could catch the ferry.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As usual in Cape Verde the light in the bedroom is very weak. The bathroom has excellent light. It would be much more comfortable if the bedroom would have the same kind of light.

    The best bed and mattress in the whole country !! No springs, nice and hard ! Good location to reach the ferry on foot or to walk into the city center. Very welcoming, friendly staff. Good AC. I stayed in room 402, Annette. It was comfortable and felt very private. Staff rents out scooters. Very flexible with breakfast in case of an early departure. Nice, big bathroom.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The usual weak light in the bedroom is just not enough. It's hard to see and read ( almost everywhere in Cape Verde the same ) while the bathroom has a proper strong light.

    Good location for the ferry to Santo Antão. The room that I had reserved was in the basement and felt like being in a cellar. I changed for a more expensive room ( Aurora, 202) on the second floor. This room had a good AC, a small balcony and the best, hard mattress ( no springs ! ) that I found in Cape Verde ! The breakfast included different types of fruit. It's possible to rent a scooter at the accommodation.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    La situation du logement. La gentillesse du personnel

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    7.0
    Works
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location extremely nice hosts

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I appreciated the location and breakfast

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2023

    9.0
    Nice little guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The outdoor spaces could be better utilized.

    Clean and comfortable room, perfect location for ferry access.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not all that easy to find - best make a note of the address and phone number as the taxi driver from the airport needed it to contact the reception for directions.

    Small, clean room with ensuite facilities & good, basic breakfast. Wifi worked well and there were some great restaurants in town.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Consider the bedroom as just a place to sleep.

    Good location excellent for port and old town.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2023

    7.0
    Friendly staf and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We've booked two scooters in advance, for our second and third day. We had to wait hours before they came. Luckly there is enough to see near the sea or in the centre.

    The people are nice and helpful. The room is good but simpel and the bathroom is small but with hot water. The place is clean and well situated near the harbour and centre, but also quiet. The roof terrace is okay, but not many people use the place. The breakfast is fine; rolls with cheese, ham or jam, boiled egg, sweet yoghurt, cake and/or cookies and fruit like apple,orange or pear. There is also milk for chocolatedrink or for cornflakes.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Furniture in the room was very bare, there's not even a desk to put things on. While the room and the bed are clean, the inside of the drawers and wardrobe is very dusty.

    Spacious room, very nice staff, well positioned. I would stay again.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    basic

    very useful position to go to the port and nice service of the take away breakfast

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2022

    9.0
    Value for money and clean , spotless rooms
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Was unable to extend my stay , as the hotel fully booked

    The breakfast was arranged so we could be at boat at seven Staff very helpful The arla residential is always clean , this is third time I have stayed here

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room as well as the breakfast are at the same level; sufficient but nothing more than that.

    The location is ideal, close to the port and close to the city centre. The personnel is very friendly and helpful and speaks both French and English fluently.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2022

    8.0
    Comfortable room and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If I have to give an answer, the view from the balcony was not as expected, but overall I had a nice stay!

    I liked the big size/space of the room. The bed was super comfortable and the breakfast was also good. The staff was very friendly.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We only stayed one night because we were in a transfer to Santo Antao. Staff was very friendly. They made us a breakfast package because we needed to get the ferry to Santo Antao very early. Restaurants in town are very close (5min walking), the ferry was 5min walking.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2022

    8.0
    Comfortable accomodation in excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very spacious and nicely furnished room, excellent location next to the city center and close to the port. We left both mornings very early and the staff was very helpful in preparing a pick-nick breakfast.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2021

    7.0
    Ok for the price you pay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was not cleaned properly. The furniture were very old and the mosquitonet on the window was broken.

    Location is good, nice view. Breakfast was ok. Price is very reasonable.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2021

    9.0
    Lovely staff and decent rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very kind staff, she made a picknick package because we had to leave very early for the boat to Santo Antao. Decent room. Close to the port.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    3.0
    Okay for one night if you can't find anything better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    3300 for a room with shared bathroom is too much for that running down city and the below average value they offering.

    Nice athosphere

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    5.0
    Hot room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was semi underground. Small window on ground level. Room was hot even during evening when outside was nice. No mirror in bathroom. No single hook for towel.

    Good location, close to the sea side and center. Room was clean and breakfast was simple but tasty.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good location, super friendly and knowledgeable staff, nice breakfast. Highly recommended 👍

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2022

    10
    quality price is best, very well located , nice big clean room, super friendly staff, big and good breakfast. highly rec
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    all good, top spot, really to recommand

    location, confort and staff are great

    Stayed in January 2022

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