Vila Dolores n. 087, São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe
#6 of 13 B&Bs and inns in São Tomé
Guests' ChoiceBased on 71 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.7
Free Wifi
8.9
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Reviewed: August 3, 2025
Robyn
New ZealandThe team/owners were super helpful getting me out of a bad situation, providing a pick up service for me in exceptional circumstances and helping me organise some things that I needed help with translating and providing a driver to escort me.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: July 15, 2025
Zoran
United StatesI stayed at this hotel twice, and am combining reviews. My rooms were of different quality, but price was the same. Reception has to be a lot more efficient. Additionally, first time they wanted to change me higher price than listed on Booking, and the issue dragged.
Comfortable rooms, nice location, pleasant staff.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: May 14, 2025
Jens
GermanyMaster card was not accepted (but I could do a money transfer from my account at short notice)
Quiet location, parking, good breakfast, good air-con
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: January 8, 2025
Paul
United KingdomChocolate factory closed when we were there.
Friendly staff and also arrange a very friendly transfer who was waiting for us at the airport. Clean room, Really good location which is a short safe walk into the centre. Large on-suite. Aircon.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 24, 2024
Catherine
United KingdomI would highly recommend staying at Sweet Guesthouse. I stayed for one night. The staff were so helpful and friendly, the room was spacious and clean, and the location was great. The guesthouse also arranged an airport collection for me and the driver was waiting for me with a sign. This was such great value for money and I will be recommending to anyone I meet who is planning to travel to Sao Tome.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 8, 2024
Sheridan
United StatesThe hotel could be more to international standards with a few improvements: 1. Guests should be given a bottle of water at check-in, and one bottle per night. It's the only hotel I've ever encountered where you have to go outside to buy water. When we first arrive, we do not have dobras or even know where to go to get water. At the least it could be available for a small charge. 2. Rooms would be more comfortable with a mirror. The only one was above the sink in the bathroom. Also bedside table lamp only functioned by being plugged/unplugged (no switch). 3. Reception needs to have more change available in euros. You can sell more chocolate bars if you have euros as change (and it's worth it to buy them here, directly from the on-site chocolate factory, as the same bars that cost 5 euros at the reception cost 8 euros at the airport). 4. Policy of charging a FULL night for late check-out is not to international standards. Because the TAP flight arrives in the evening - and guests going for that flight depart at 5pm - the rooms can easily be flipped and resold to the next set of arriving guests and should be available for 50% of the room rate, depending on availability. 5. Guests not speaking Portuguese will struggle unless they happen to encounter the one employee who can speak English. Good that a French/Arabic speaker has recently been hired to bridge communication gaps, and he is wonderfully helpful.
The room is clean and comfortable, and the air conditioning functions well. The roof deck, common kitchen and spa for massage (!) are a nice bonus. Convenient location for walking, and also space to park a car.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 5, 2024
Theodor
NorwayClean, comfortable and pleasant hotel. The in-house chocolate factory contributes with great smells. Superb value for money.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: October 1, 2024
Paulo
PortugalBreakfast could be more diversified There was a cockerel in the neighborhood waking up us early...
Comfortable and well-decorated hotel and room, air-conditioner, very helpful staff
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 5, 2024
Joana
NetherlandsThat there is no restaurant inside so one has to go out for dinner. But for those who would like to cook, there is an equipped kitchen with tables for one to cook and eat.
Excellent choice. Clean, safe, very nice staff. Comfortable beds. They even have a chocolate factory inside the hotel which gave an amazing smell going up and down the stairs.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 14, 2024
Ana
MacauThe decor and the staff.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 2, 2024
Javier
SpainThere was no minimum bar service or vending machine when arrives at night.
The hotel is comfortable, the room correct and clean. The service was friendly and is good location for visit the centre town.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 21, 2024
Anarchytravel
United StatesSweet Guest House is a well-maintained and comfortable guest house located just outside the center of Sao Tome city. The rooms are simple, but clean, with good Wi-Fi and A/C. A basic breakfast is offered every morning and daily cleaning of the rooms is provided. I enjoyed my 4-day stay at Sweet Guest House and will return next time I'm in Sao Tome.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: June 4, 2024
Raymond
AustraliaThe policies of this hotel are very inflexible. I asked to extend my check-out time for two hours, and they said this would require paying for an additional night... Also, the reception is not always staffed.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 4, 2024
Raymond
AustraliaUpon checking out, one of the staff members told me to be at the airport at least 2 hours in advance, which is simply not true. The airport wasn't even open, and there were stray dogs outside. They should learn better how the airport works to avoid creating discomfort (and waste time) for their guests. Also, the 10 euro airport transfer is too expensive for the distance. Location is OK but a bit of a long walk from the city centre.
Rooms are very clean. The shower was nice and hot, but the water pressure was sometimes very low.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 3, 2024
Alexandra
PortugalThe hospitality was incredible!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Shuming
TaiwanNothing
Room is clean and big. Like all the wooden decorations. Staff in reception were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: February 20, 2024
Jody
CanadaBreakfast not included.
A short walk up from the center so quieter, good wifi, great staff, comfortable room, very clean. They helped with currency exchange, car rental and tours.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 15, 2024
Milena
SwitzerlandI wouldn't recommend to take the breakfast there, it's rather small and expensive for Sao Tome.
The rooms were amazing and very clean. It's in the centre and there is a big parking sport. The staff was very friendly and helfpul.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 15, 2024
Christian
GermanyVery friendly reception and good services.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 25, 2023
Victoria
United KingdomBreakfast was expensive, at 10 euros per person. The food was good but portions very small.
Helpful staff, comfortable and nicely decorated room, good shower, central location. Chocolate factory on site and best price on island for their own made bars.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: September 6, 2023
Vanessa
GermanyGood place to stay in town! The team was very helpful und caring!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: August 23, 2023
Adriana
United KingdomBreakfast could be better for the price paid.
Good location, good facilities, chocolate factory just below, amazing!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 20, 2023
Sergio
PortugalNo remark everything was as expected!
Walking distance from city center !
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 28, 2023
Tamara
GhanaVery convenient and excellent staff, willing to help with all questions.
Stayed in June 2023
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