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Reviews of King Fisher Village

Ponta de Atum - Tarrafal, Santiago Island, Tarrafal, Cape Verde

#1 of 8 hotels in Tarrafal

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Review score

Based on 151 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Massage impresionante.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    9.0
    Magnífico
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good breakfast

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool is extremely small. The breakfast service very slow to get your coffee. The menu for lunch and dîner not much choice.

    The location and the rooms very big and clean

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful Views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room is rather basic considering the price, but the bed was okay for a few nights. The bathroom is very dark and there is quite a lot of noise from the kitchen/outside area. We also felt like there was very little privacy since the guests in the pool area could look straight into the room. The surrounding area outside the hotel is less developed than we had imagined, we struggled to find a restaurant outside of the hotel that was open and serving for lunch, so we opted to eat at the hotel restaurant instead. The prices are quite high, (More expensive than higher-end restaurants in Europe) but considering that they may import some of the ingredients perhaps it was justified? The pool area could be improved with a few small enhancements - supplying towels, replacing the stones and sand which get very hot in the sun and are painful to walk on, and poolside service could be more attentive - we would have ordered more.

    We enjoyed our stay - the staff are very friendly and helpful, the food at the restaurant is good - the breakfast was incredible, we agreed that it was the best we had come across in Cape Verde. We loved the fresh fruits, tea and local pastries. The sea wraps around the hotel, it has a beautiful clear blue hue - which makes for a really gorgeous view. There is also a beautiful small beach nearby. The atmosphere is very laidback and slow, which was very necessary since we had been traveling back and forth between the different islands. Overall we enjoyed the stay but with small enhancements, they could improve the quality of their offering.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the aircondition was not working

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2024

    9.0
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Food, room, Staff

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    10
    My stay in King Fisher was fantastic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 17 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    I liked everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Lovely stay in Tarrafal
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Note that the main beach in tarrafal is around 20 min walk from the hotel, although the hotel has its own diving spot where you can swim in the sea

    The hotel has an amazing location by the coast - you can even hear the waves as you sleep from the seaside rooms. The staff was very friendly, and the hotel restaurant has the best food in Tarrafal. Wi-Fi worked well

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    eco friendly boutique hotel on the ocean front
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 8 nights

    The prices at the restaurant are way too high in comparison to the other restaurants in the village.

    Beautiful oasis on the ocean front with very attentive and helpful staff. Eco friendly resort that grows its own veggies. Outstanding garden and access to an endless pool and to the ocean. Breakfast is incredibly delicious and served at the ocean front.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Relaxing Eco friendly ocean Front Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sea view swimming pool was very clean and nice to swim in. The Building is very modern and clean. The Garden is very beautiful. However, the biggest asset of the hotel is the extremly friendly staff. The Breakfast is Served on the ocean front Restaurant and is delicious. You can snorkel, scuba dive and fish Right in Front of the Hotel. The best white Sand and coconut tree Beach on the whole Island is in walking distance. The People in the nearby village are very friendly. It is a very Safe Place.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Amazing view and a great place to rest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Exclusive Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    room had an amazing view facing the ocean. Great staff friendly and helpful Right size whilst maybe lacking storage room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Exclusive Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No internet connection inside the room. The mattress could be more comfortable

    The view, the nice and friendly staff, the room was amazing

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    10
    The best hotel in Tarrafal
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect! Literally the only complaint our group had was that the soaps/ shampoos used are organic but they dont smell too good.

    The rooms were very comfortable , it had everything we needed . The beds were super comfortable and the rooms were very clean. The location is amazing, we had an amazing view. The facilities were very good. We loved the pool ! Our room had a hammock that we enjoyed a lot. The hotel staff is super helpful and kind. The hotel also offers hikes and bike tours which is a lovely bonus. And if you are into diving the hotel is right next to a great diving center.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. The rooms are nice and big (good shower!) but are up to some renovation.

    Location, pool, excellent restaurant & service! Best hotel on the island….

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    9.0
    Perfect hide away in Tarrafal.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi worked but only outside on the terras/balcony of my room. In the reception, breakfast and swimming-pool areas it all worked very well.

    The place of the hotel is perfect around the bay. Great for a morning swim. Breakfast was really fresh en delicious. The view from my room was to die for with a terras on the bay. And the coffeemaker in the room was perfect to start the day of with a good espresso! Friendly staff and good maintained grounds.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing in didn't like that was the fault of the facility. I booked a 2 bedroom apartment and it had waaaay too much room in it. The manager was gracious enough to move us to one of the modern rooms which are spectacular, but the air conditioning unit wasn't working. We were bummed that we had to leave that awesome room and stay in the oversized room, but it was still a great experience.

    The staff did everything in their power to make our stay enjoyable. The ambiance is so cool, breathtaking and unique - it looks even better in person. The restaurant is top tier and the amenities are a great touch. It is pretty far from Praia (about an hour and 20 minute drive), so plan accordingly. The Tarrafel area is very nice. I look forward to staying here again in the future. This place stays booked, so I advise booking far in advance.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    9.0
    really perfect - I will come back to King Fisher village and Santiago
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    really perfect - very relaxing atmosphere, good view, delicious food, good cocktails, very friendly personell Tarrafal is something special - gorgous place and still not overrun by thousands of tourists. Many possibilities close by

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    10
    Perfect hide-away to relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain.

    A perfect hide-away in the North of Santiago. Very friendly atmosphere from the first second after arriving. Super professional stuff and a top managing director from Switzerland create a impressive hospitality. Really upmarket and absolutely to recommend! Don’t miss the excellent dinner!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional - worth the visit and stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows soft that’s about it!

    Narciso front of house was welcoming, friendly, informative and went above and beyond! Really caring individual who wanted you to be happy for your stay. Room was amazing, location exceptional and the swimming location beautiful! Arlette in the restaurant so friendly, funny and welcoming! Thanks for an amazing stay!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    10
    Peace and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing everything perfect

    It's beautiful garden.. it's great food

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    9.0
    What a way to relax in Tarrafal! 🤩
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Exclusive Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Some of the restaurant staff was not super friendly, but the reception staff and the other restaurant staff was amazing! Also it would be nice to be able to get some snacks (we had a friend not feeling well and she could not eat an entire meal, so it would have been good to get some crisps or something small salty). The staff member we asked was not very pro-active in thinking of a solution with us ☺️

    I loved everything about the hotel! From the moment we were welcomed by the reception staff with the wet towels and the juice and the tour of the facilities we felt very welcome! The location is stunning, the food and drinks were good, the rooms beautiful, with the view at the sea and the hammocks, the pool wonderful and the access to the sea a big plus. We had an amazing experience.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    10
    Perfect stay, would choose Kingfisher Village again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, friendly staff, nice room, nice views

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Exclusive Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    I love the view and how the staff was treated my son. It was awesome. Very friendly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Nestled along the coastline, with the backdrop of rugged cliffs and the serene expanse of the ocean, your hotel is a true gem. The idyllic setting is nothing short of paradise, and every moment spent there felt like a dream. One of the highlights of my stay was the ability to leap from the hotel directly into the crystal-clear waters of the sea. The thrill of jumping into the ocean from your beautiful property is an experience I will cherish forever. The way you have seamlessly integrated nature and luxury is truly commendable. However, what truly sets your hotel apart is the outstanding service and hospitality provided by your General Manager. Their dedication to ensuring the guests have an exceptional experience is evident in every aspect of the stay. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the General Manager for their exceptional leadership and for curating such a memorable stay for me.

    Stayed in September 2023

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