This tranquil seaside retreat balances warm sunshine with ocean views, creating a peaceful haven where travelers can truly disconnect from everyday life
Hotel Praia, by the sea, offers a peaceful getaway. Enjoy a free continental breakfast, then choose beach relaxation, spa treatments, or the outdoor pool. The poolside bar serves drinks with ocean views.
Located in São Tomé, Hotel Praia is by the sea. São Sebastião Museum and Batepa Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cloçon Téla Chocolate Factory and Bom Sucesso Botanical Garden. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our São Tomé travel guide
São Tomé, Praia Lagarto - Cx. Postal 61
What's nearby
Cathedral of São Tomé
5 min drive - 4.5 km
Cloçon Téla Chocolate Factory
6 min drive - 4.9 km
Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho
6 min drive - 5.5 km
São Sebastião Museum
7 min drive - 5.5 km
Palácio dos Congressos
7 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
São Tomé Island (TMS-São Tomé Intl.)
2 min drive
Restaurants
Xico's Café
6 min drive
Papa Figo
6 min drive
XPTO
6 min drive
O Pirata
7 min drive
SPA Ossobô
7 min drive
About this property
Hotel Praia
Hotel by the sea
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a poolside bar at Hotel Praia. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a garden.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Concierge services, a TV in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Praia boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Balconies, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping
24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Gym
Outdoor pool
Playground
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Computer station
Conference center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Spa
Massage
Treatment room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
No elevator
More
1 building
Banquet hall
Built in 2009
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Hotel Praia Sao Tome Island
Praia Sao Tome Island
Hotel Praia Hotel
Hotel Praia São Tomé
Hotel Praia Hotel São Tomé
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Praia have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Praia?
As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Praia on Mar 13, 2026 start from ¥23,600, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Hotel Praia pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel Praia?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Hotel Praia?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Hotel Praia provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.
Where is Hotel Praia located?
Situated by the sea, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Cathedral of São Tomé, Cloçon Téla Chocolate Factory, and Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho. São Sebastião Museum and Palácio dos Congressos are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
Hotel Praia Reviews
7.4
Good
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 18 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 18 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 18 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 18 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
6/10 Okay
Isis Natalia
Dec 6, 2023
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Pros: Room is very spacious and clean. Common areas also nice and generally I enjoyed a quiet atmosphere. Staff is nice, food is good.
Cons: They did not honor the complementary airport transfer that is announced on line, they arranged a private taxi that charged me 20 US Dollars (for a 4 minute ride).
The quality of bed linens and towels is not great, they should improve them.
The one day I used the pool, which is big and pretty, the water was not clean.
This place is way over priced for no wifi and linens that seemed like they were done in the River and dried on the rocks as most São Toméans must do
Not for over $150
I’ve had better everything for $15 a night in west and central Africa
And no matter how much you ask for help they just smile. D DO NOTHING
L’hôtel de bon standing, son restaurant àDécouvrir
Chambres vastes avec plafond haut, d’un bon standing, mobilier colonial sombre mais plaisant, la chambre restait fraîche même sans clim ( saison sèche toutefois donc à voir en saison chaude). Personnel très avenant et parlant plusieurs langues. C’est un hôtel vaste avec de nombreux bâtiments sur un parc en retrait de la route et avec une magnifique piscine presque de format olympique. Calme aussi avec une bonne insonorisation des chambres. Le lit avait un soutien ferme et de très bonne qualité. L’emplacement n’est pas mal juste à 2 mn de l’aéroport et en face d’une belle plage de sable. Le pressing un peu cher peut être mais soigné donc rien à redire. Le restaurant est désert mais j’y ai mangé mieux que partout ailleurs dans l’île ( mieux qu’à PapaFigo la référence locale qui a été ma cantine sinon pendant longtemps) : carpaccio de poisson local délicieux et ceviche de crevette parfait au restaurant du Praia. Le chef est un des meilleurs de l’île je devine mais les prix un peu hauts et le service indolent ( très gentils comme partout dans l’île ils en oublient pourtant de demander quelle boisson on souhaite) dissuade la clientèle : dommage. Et aussi aucun problème de digestion ensuite donc hygiène impeccable. Les petits déjeuners étaient très bien et assez variés : aubergines frites excellentes et jus de papaye frais ou d’ananas frais. Des sculptures en bois locales et des peintures plaisantes ( en tout cas celle de ma chambre voir photo) Donc une très bonne adresse.
The hotel was a great spot to go to after a late arrival, just minutes from the airport and the driver waited for us right at the entrance. The breakfast was great with respect to the amazing fresh fruit. Hot dishes were sparse, but the coffee and great bread made up for it
Located near the airport meant minimum hassle for our late night stopover on the way to Principe
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
8/10 Good
Sophie, Lyon
Jul 22, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hôtel calme et agréable, personnel très accueillant et chaleureux.
Il n'y a pas de service permettant de payer par carte bancaire européenne, ce qui est la seule chose manquante dans ce bel hôtel.
Nice place but fix the internet connection problem
Hotel Praia is a nice hotel with very friendly staff. I apreciated the room upgrade and the pick up from the airport. I would go back there if only they can sort out their Wi-Fi. It was quite bad during my stay. It was difficult to receive stable connection while in the room
Everything about the property is good except for the shower cubicle and the food prices
Gautama
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Feb 18, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Necessary to make an allowance of up to half an hour for the check out process; just writing a receipt for the hotel bill which was already paid previously took a straight 15 minutes with endless calculations on the calculator, just to come up with the cost already paid the day before.
Quaint, but takes time....as does the airport check-in process which is even more arduous but that has nothing to do with the hotel, but allow at least and hour to go through the airport check-in process, and that was arriving two and half hours before departure
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
8/10 Good
Rui
Jan 8, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Mediano
Lugar agradável, Bom Pequeno Almoço, as restantes refeições tem muito pouca variedade, peca pela falta de Empregados e pela demora na preparação das refeições.
Piscina muito agradável
Sehr ruhig gelegenes & sauberes Hotel, eingerahmt in einem herrlich gepflegten Garten.
Der größte Pool auf Saõ Tomé, ein GYM & Massage-Angebote komplettieren einen alles in allem sehr angenehmen Ort.
Die Zimmer sind sehr spartanisch ausstaffiert & die Bäder darüber hinaus sehr veraltet & unästhetisch.
Das Restaurant verfügt über eine gute Küche & leckeren Weinen, aber auch hier eher in einfacher Vielfalt.