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Pestana São Tomé

5.0 star property
Beachfront comfort, a fitness center

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Outdoor pool
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi
Garden
Pool views, open daily
With its beachfront location and lush garden, Pestana São Tomé is the epitome of a tropical retreat. Take advantage of snorkeling, ecotours, or kayaking to explore the surroundings. Unwind with a drink from the poolside bar or savor regional cuisine at Restaurant Principe.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥34,585
￥40,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Sea View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
851, São Tomé, Avenida Marginal 12 De Julho

What's nearby

  • Palácio dos Congressos - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cathedral of São Tomé - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • São Sebastião Museum - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • São Nicolau Waterfall - 26 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • São Tomé Island (TMS-São Tomé Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa Figo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pico Mocambo - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Café Park - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jasmin - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Max Dog - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Pestana São Tomé

Luxury hotel located in Vila Maria
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Pestana São Tomé. With a beachfront location, sun loungers, and scuba diving, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Restaurant Principe, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like snorkeling, ecotours, and kayaking. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • 5 meeting rooms, a gift shop, and laundry services
  • Concierge services, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 115 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Balconies, daily housekeeping, and phones

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Principe

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 158
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 79 (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • Destination fee: EUR 2.1 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Pestana São Tomé
Pestana São Tomé Hotel
Pestana São Tomé Hotel Sao Tome Island
Pestana Sao Tome Ocean Hotel Sao Tome
Pestana São Tomé Sao Tome Island
Pestana São Tomé Sao Tome

Frequently asked questions

Is Pestana São Tomé pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pestana São Tomé?

As of Aug 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pestana São Tomé on Sep 16, 2025 start from ￥34,585, 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.

How much is parking at Pestana São Tomé?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pestana São Tomé?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pestana São Tomé?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Pestana São Tomé located?

Nestled on the beach, this Vila Maria hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Palácio dos Congressos and Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho. Cathedral of São Tomé and São Sebastião Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Pestana São Tomé Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good choice in São Tomé city.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kjell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Nice stay

We had a very Nice stay. Good food, service, view and staff. The staff gave us a late checkout the last day, and provided transport to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, good air conditioning in the room, which is very important in sao tome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gideon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service

8/10 Good

Sondre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds where to hard for our liking, and the food had variable standard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and convenient. Staff friendly and helpful. Should repair the some of the equipment at the gym though.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Ronald E Hawkins

The pictures do not match the rooms. While the staff was very nice, the facilities are in no way 5 star and the food was lousy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Frederick

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reed

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

En flott oase

Veldig bra ihht afrikansk standard
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Terje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

5-stjerners hotell som ikke tar kredittkort

Opphold på dette hotellet krever kontanter. Hotellet har en minibank hvor man ta ut penger med Visa, men usikker om dette gjelder kun Sao Tomeisk Visa. Mastercard var uansett umulig å bruke på denne øya på de som reklamerte at de aksepterte dette, på grunn av våre totalt 5 ulike MC var det "feil" med. Selve hotellet var relativt slitent med oppussingsbehov. Selv reklamerer hotellet seg som et 5-stjerners hotell, mens det i virkeligheten er et 3-stjerners hotell. Kun prisen som var 5-stjerners (med andre ord altfor dyrt her). Ok mat, men ikke i nærheten av å ha et 5-stjerners kjøkken. Serviceinnstilte medarbeidere, men altfor mange hadde manglende engelsk kunnskaper. Godt aircondition både på rommet og i fellesområder. Vi bestilte Junior Suite, men dette var bare et vanlig rom med en ekstra gang der det var en liten sofa. Helt greie fasiliteter, men som sagt er det behov for oppussing av hotellet. Alt i alt en skuffende opplevelse på et selverklært 5-stjerners hotell som ikke en gang tar Mastercard!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marquice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kobena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bien
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Einas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
-
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Thyago

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Confirme sempre tudo duas vezes

Atendimento confuso. Foi agendado transfer do aeroporto, mas o hotel se confundiu com os voos e não nos buscou até que um funcionário do aeroporto conseguiu falar com eles. Serviço de bar também confuso, mas o hotel tem boa estrutura e é muito central.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chakib

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Julien

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Maria do Rosário Marques

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Um Hotel Clássico em África

Quarto óptimo cama super confortável. Serviço mínimo …. Poucos assistentes para a quantidade de hóspedes. Mas no geral, recomendo… para uma noite como foi o caso
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joao Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito bom.

Considerando as outras opções no Pais é um excelente hotel, com excelente serviço de limpeza, pequeno almoço ótimo, jantar ótimo. apenas bebidas bastante caras e cobradas à parte no regime de meia pensão. Voltariamos a ficar neste hotel sem duvida
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021