Located in Portela in the Fogo region, Casa helena has a balcony. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The guest house features family rooms. All units include private entrance. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the guest house provides a selection of packed lunches. Guests can also relax in the garden. The nearest airport is Sao Filipe, 40 km from Casa helena, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

FREE private parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
2 double beds
4 single beds
and
4 double beds
2 single beds
and
4 large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Portela
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tânia
    Portugal Portugal
    We were very well received by our hosts. They don't have electrical power, so they use solar panels to provide their guests with electricity and warm water, because of this we felt very lucky and welcome there, since they don't even have a fridge,...
  • Tiago
    Ireland Ireland
    Very near to the volcano and the start of the hiking trail, amazing view. Great hosts, the food is amazing. We had breakfast and dinner there. The room is very clean and tidy. The village is very quiet and safe. Amazing for a walk.
  • גיל
    Israel Israel
    Amazing place in the middle of the caldera. Cecilio the owner was very helpful with information about hiking and cooked great home made food every evening, next to great local wine. A month after the trip, I appreciate a lot of these things in...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of Casa helena
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Casa helena takes special requests - add in the next step!

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 older than 1 year are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

FAQs about Casa helena

  • Casa helena is 450 yards from the centre of Portela. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Casa helena has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante #1

  • Room options at Casa helena include:

    • Double
    • Triple

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

  • Casa helena offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/performance