Maputo is my City, where I was born and grew up. Hotel Cardoso and the neighborhood (High School, Natural History Museum) is part of my dear childhood memories, and this stay was simply such a blessing for me. The Hotel is beautiful, the staff very kind, wonderful meals and breakfast...amazing! Thanks.

Stayed in June 2025

Good location and great facilities. Most places you might wabt to visit are walking distance

Stayed in August 2025

The carpet at the passage odour was not good at all and looks like not properly cleaned

The surrounding, sea view and breakfast was on top 🥰…. I like the welcoming on the screen with my name 🌹

Stayed in August 2025

Everything

Stayed in July 2025

This is almost all over Africa - you got to be Iceman to enjoy the swimming pools ;) Shallower pools might warm up in the Sun, deeper pools just stay - well - cold :) But it's a good pool, once you get a little warmer through exercise.

Not my first time here. One of the nicest hotels in Maputo if you don't need a beach. I had the luxury room with view - again, very nice as always - and the view is wonderful. Staff is great, food is good, breakfast too and I even got my morning cappuccino: true, not nespresso or other garbage :) What more to say!

Stayed in June 2025

Very beautiful hotel. The location was good and safety enough. To main historical location 20 min by foot. Thank you, staff, for upgrading the room.. it was very, very beautiful. You can dinner in the hotel. Buffet was OK.

Stayed in July 2025

Staff members Isabel, Leonor, Nhapela made me feel at home. Lourdes heartly and with so much love prepared delicious breakfast everyday Staff members were kind and helpful

Stayed in July 2025

The bathroom was last renovated a while back but was still perfectly acceptable.

Our room was spacious and had great views. We enjoyed the breakfast. There were several restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.

Stayed in July 2025

Breakfast was great. However there was no handle is bathroom so we could not hang towels.

Stayed in July 2025

Room 408 is exquisite. Spacious and homely with a massive balcony overlooking the water. Breakfast selection healthy.

Stayed in June 2025

My room was an executive room on the 5th floor. (508). Unfortunately, it it located directly under the gym, so if you are in the room at any time between 7am and 9pm, it is likely you will hear faint music and the regular thud of dropping weights on your ceiling.

Stunning, dated property dotted with a nod to the past. View at the back over the river and bridge. Rooms immaculate and lovely decor. The staff were full of genuine smiles and professional Lunchtime buffet plentiful and tasty

Stayed in June 2025

Menu prices must be updated

The hotel seems to be upgrading and could see once finished will look absolutely wonderful otherwise the views are beautiful, beds comfortable and rooms clean along with friendly staff and delicious breakfast.

Stayed in June 2025

The staff at the restaurant could be friendlier, just need to keep the same attitude of the reception who are amazingly friendly and helpful.

Overall great hotel with nice sized rooms, good swimming pool and good offers for breakfast

Stayed in June 2025

Fantastic location for our evening stopover from Johannesburg. Friendly staff from the front desk to the bar 😁Delightful dinner with a beautiful view

Stayed in April 2025

Food choice for room service is limited

Location, friendly staff and Gym

Stayed in March 2025

One of the oldest and best hotels in Maputo

Stayed in March 2025

Very nice and well maintained hotel with really good food in the restaurant

Stayed in February 2025

Love the Cardoso. My flight arrived early so the only downside was having to wait till 3pm for my room but apart from that highly recommended!

Stayed in December 2024

Careful with the sliding door. Don’t close it slightly to keep the air conditioned air inside…because it easily self locks. As a solo traveler you will be locked on the balcony…..

Loved the pool terrace for drinks in the evening. Great atmosphere overlooking the yacht club towards the harbour. Lovely bar and restaurant.

Stayed in December 2024

Exceptionally friendly, competent, ready to help staff!!!

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing

Clean, comfortable, safe An oasis with a upmarket atmosphere Lovely breakfast, staff & facilities

Stayed in October 2024

The bathroom cos it was showers only n I prefer bath so I ask for exchange of the rooms they refuse, so I was not happy about that.

I enjoy my stay , breakfast was perfect

Stayed in September 2024

Communication between staff - I was leaving early from the hotel, and the night before talked to the front desk who said they had booked a shuttle to take me to the airport, and that they could arrange a breakfast box (unexpected perk) for me to take. The next morning the person on shift didn't know anything about a shuttle or breakfast box, we managed to sort out a taxi though so it all ended well.

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 break the bank like Southern Sun, but is a bit nicer than some of the other hotels, you should stay here

Stayed in September 2024

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

Stayed in September 2024