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The Colonial Guest House

3.0 star property
São Filipe hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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BBQ/picnic area
Hallway
Room 1 (Family Room) With private bathroom outside - Second Floor | In-room safe, soundproofing, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free breakfast
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
Feel at home
  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is NT$2,605
NT$3,165 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2025

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Room 8 - With private bathroom inside - Second Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Room 5 - With private bathroom inside - Second Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Room 7 - With private bathroom inside - Second Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Room 10 - With private bathroom inside - First Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Room 2 - With private bathroom outside - Second Floor | In-room safe, soundproofing, bed sheets

Room 2 - With private bathroom outside - Second Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room 3 - With private bathroom outside - Second Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room 4 - With private bathroom outside - Second Floor | In-room safe, soundproofing, bed sheets

Room 4 - With private bathroom outside - Second Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room 1 (Family Room) With private bathroom outside - Second Floor

Room 1 (Family Room) With private bathroom outside - Second Floor | In-room safe, soundproofing, bed sheets

Room 1 (Family Room) With private bathroom outside - Second Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room 6 (Family Room) - With Private bathroom inside - Second Floor

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Room 6 (Family Room) - With Private bathroom inside - Second Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Alto De São Pedro, São Filipe, Fogo

What's nearby

  • Dja'r Fogo - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Church Our Lady of Conception - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Museu Municipal - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Fogo National Park - 31 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Salina Beach - 43 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Fogo Island (SFL-Sao Felipe) - 7 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropical Restaurante Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pipi's Restaurante Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seafood - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zebra Corner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vulcão - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Colonial Guest House

The Colonial Guest House is just 1.2 mi (2 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other features of this Colonial hotel include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a children's pool.

Languages

Danish, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite extended parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Fishing
  • Boat tours nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1883
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CVE 276.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for CVE 27.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for CVE 2400.0 per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Colonial Guest House Hotel Sao Filipe
Colonial Guest House Hotel
Colonial Guest House Sao Filipe
Colonial Guest House
The Colonial Guest House Hotel
The Colonial Guest House São Filipe
The Colonial Guest House Hotel São Filipe

Frequently asked questions

Does The Colonial Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Colonial Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Colonial Guest House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at The Colonial Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Colonial Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Colonial Guest House?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Colonial Guest House?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Colonial Guest House and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing. The Colonial Guest House also has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near The Colonial Guest House?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Colonial Guest House like?
The Colonial Guest House is in the heart of São Filipe, a short 4-minute walk from Dja'r Fogo and 4 minutes' walk from Church Our Lady of Conception.

The Colonial Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
LICINIO, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The owners and staff are amazing and ready to help whenever it is necessary. Highly recommend.
LICINIO, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nice historical building... Restaurant pricey compared with other local establishments. The room I booked on Expedia was already given away when I arrived. Had to split into two rooms which was ideal with kids but worked out. Pool area was nice and very clean. Kids enjoyed.
Anthony, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

That resort facility is the crown jewel of Fogo’s tourism. Their breakfast is exceptional and their staff are always ready and very professional. I’m looking forward to stay there again soon. It’s a highly recommended Hotel for people visiting the island. Thanks for the great service provided to me.
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Colonial Guest House
The hotel is old colonial style and lovely. Bathroom is separated from the room. Patio and garden is nice and charming. The only issue here is wifi does not work in the room only outside. The other problem is hotel advertise half board room price but when you check in they inform you that your maximum spend limit escudo 1,200 up to 1,500 which equals to roughly EUR12-15. If you go over the limit you have to pay. That does not make half board. Half board is when lunch or dinner is included without limit. The hotel has to fix this issue as it is misleading and false advertising. Other than that it was nice staying here
Mikhail, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel, would come again
We really had a nice stay. The hotel has charm and ver friendly staff. Only thing to complain about were the mattresses. Other than that we were perfectly happy.
2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel, excellent breakfast
The hotel is very well located, in the heart of the city, not too far from the beach. Wonderful island where we can walk to the volcano. People at the restaurant are vey nice and helpful. High quality.
Bertrand, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful
Casa Colonial was just beautiful, we enjoyed our stay a lot. The place is very nicely decorated, the staff was nice, breakfast was good and the location was also good in the center of Sao Filipe.
Razvan, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place in the middle of town.
The owner was fantastic - very hands on to ensure everything was satisfactory. When my taxi did not arrive, he even gave me a ride to the airport to ensure I caught my flight.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Quick trip
Our stay was really good and had no issues
5-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Restored Colonial House in Sao Filipe
Staying in a colonial house in Sao Filipe that has been restored so beautifully provided us with a wonderful base from which to explore Fogo. We stayed one night in Cha and one night Sao Filipe, and are very happy that we were able to do both. Colonial Guest House offers some rooms with attached bathrooms and some without. All of those without have the bathroom located along the same corridor on the back of the hotel, which is un/locked with your personal key, so you do not have to share with others. The room is decorated with photos taken on the island and other more "historic" items, and is spacious and comfortable, for the most part. The swimming pool is a great place to unwind after a day exploring the island, as is the bar/restaurant downstairs.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Purty Good
The hotel was not too shabby in my opinion. Some of the rooms did not have A/C, but I asked for one and the employee accommodated my demand. What really impressed me is that I was leaving early the next morning and the young lady working at the restaurant prepared my breakfast for me so that I would have it first thing in the morning. Thank you very much Iz**.
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8/10 Very Good

Very welcoming and well organised
Helga was great at explaining everything, giving us tips about the town and organising excursions/ hikes, matching us with a couple who she thought we would get on with and we did! It also helped reduce the cost. The building is beautiful, retaining so much character, while providing en suite bathrooms (though I understand that is not the case for every room) and a small pool on the 1st floor. Altogether a great way to visit Fogo.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Three days to see the volcanic lava flow. An overnight trip would have been sufficient.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Fogo#1-Noel19
Hôtel au charme ancien. Ambiance pleine d’histoire Prestations coloniales mais très sympathique accueil attentionné et répondant aux demandes (garde des bagages, Check out spécial) jolie expérience bien plus mémorable qu’hôtels modernes mais sans charme ni identité Le dîner était très satisfaisant bon service et qualité tout à fait correcte Un hôtel recommandé et que nous visiterons à nouveau si nous revenons à Fogo. Merci
Philippe, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Tristesse ambiante, accueil zéro
Très bel endroit Accueil égal zéro, on ne peut pas obtenir d’informations sur la ville et toute autre information touristique, pas de plan de la ville Zéro sourire à notre arrivée, On a même essayé de nous mettre dans l’annexe sans nous demander notre avis Le mode de management se lit sur la tristesse général qui se dégage du personnel Plusieurs chambres ont une salle de bain tout à fait à part de la chambre et s inondé facilement
4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rapport qualité/prix excellent. Cette hôtel n’est pas en bord de mer mais quand même à environ cinq minutes de marche. Nous sommes environ 12 minutes de marche de centre-ville Santa Maria. Très bien pour Deux ou trois jours
Denise, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very charming hotel very nice location very nice and clean pool very clean rooms. Restaurant also fine, serves excellent GTs
Ole, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super Hotel in bester Lage und mit besten Service
Wir haben uns in diesem kleinen Hotel sehr wohl gefühlt. Das alte Kolonialhaus hat einfach Charme, ist sehr sauber, gemütlich mit schönen kleinen Pool mit Liegen und tollen Sitzmöglichkeiten. Das Frühstück war perfekt mit warmen frisch gebackenen Brötchen, verschiedenen Eierspeisen, Käse, Wurst, Obstsalat, Kuchen, Saft, Marmeladen usw. Alles sehr lecker und reichlich. Das Abendbrot hat uns auch immer sehr gut geschmeckt. Man konnte im Rahmen der Halbpension aus der Karte wählen. Das Personal sehr kompetent und freundlich. Die Zimmer waren sehr schön eingerichtet, gemütlich mit alten Möbeln und sehr sauber. Das eigene Badezimmer war zwar über dem Gang, aber das hat nicht gestört. Es gab ja auch Bademäntel. Besonders gefallen haben uns die vielen verschiedenen gemütlichen modernen Sitzmöglichkeiten im Innenhof und am Pool, so daß man sich immer irgendwo draußen aufhalten konnte. Die Besitzer tun alles, damit sich die Gäste wohl fühlen. Auch organisieren Sie Ausflüge und Transfers.
Jana, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Au top!
Hôtel et restaurant au top dans une superbe ancienne maison coloniale. Très bon pied à terre sur cette île avant ou après la dure montée du pico de fogo. Petit plus: piscine et terrasse très agréables!
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4/10 Fair

Moyen
Chambre 10 sous la terrasse face au salon de bar pas dans la maison coloniale Accueil très moyen,je n'ai toujours pas eu l'information demande pour vol ,petit déjeuner pas prèt a7h30 très cher pour les prestations je ne recommande pas cette hotel
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