The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Sao Tome and Principe

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Sao Tome and Principe

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Visiting Sao Tome and Principe for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Sao Tome and Principe, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Sao Tome and Principe based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Sao Tome and Principe for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Sao Tome and Principe before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Sao Tome and Principe for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Sao Tome and Principe for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Emoyeni Gardens

São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $162 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Estrada de Pantufo Vila Maria, Emoyeni Gardens has great rooms from $162 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, bicycle rental, and air-conditioning at this relaxing hotel. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


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Pestana São Tomé

São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $230 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Sao Tome and Principe

A great place to stay is Pestana São Tomé which has nice rooms starting at $230. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Avenida Marginal 12 de Julho. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking


Hotel Praia

São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

We found Hotel Praia to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $102. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Praia Lagarto - Cx. Postal 61. You'll also find scuba diving, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Saltwater pool


Club Santana Beach & Resort

São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe
4-star Resort with prices starting at $233 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Sao Tome and Principe
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $233, Club Santana Beach & Resort, at Praia de Messias Alves 144 provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, child care, a hot tub, and a spa. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Omali São Tomé

São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe
4-star Resort with prices starting at $182 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Omali São Tomé has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $182 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Praia Do Lagarto, 1. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis


Hotel Kenito

São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $71 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Sao Tome and Principe
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Hotel Kenito is 8.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a bar, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $71, and it's located at Campo milho Campo milho. We also love the city views, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Sonho Non

São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Sonho Non because it has great rooms that start at $130. It has a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and pet-friendly rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Uba Budo Praia. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love free parking, an airport shuttle, balconies, outdoor dining areas, and private parking at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking


Casa Cantagalo - Guest House & Bar Restaurant

São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $45 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Casa Cantagalo - Guest House & Bar Restaurant offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $45 (before taxes). It's located at Distrito de Cantagalo, São Tomé and Príncipe and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and an airport shuttle which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Residêncial Tamarindos

São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe
Guest house with prices starting at $48 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Sao Tome and Principe
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Morro Peixe, Residêncial Tamarindos has great rooms from $48 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and pet-friendly rooms. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and a refrigerator which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Sweet Guest House

São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe
Guest house with prices starting at $67 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Sweet Guest House which has nice rooms starting at $67. Offering scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, free parking, and laundry facilities, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Vila Dolores N. 087. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers bicycle rental, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and an airport shuttle. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


For more terrific hotel ideas in Sao Tome and Principe, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in Sao Tome and Principe, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Sao Tome and Principe, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Sao Tome and Principe, Best Hotels for One Week in Sao Tome and Principe, Best Hotels for One Night in Sao Tome and Principe, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Sao Tome and Principe, or Best Business Hotels in Sao Tome and Principe.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Sao Tome and Principe?

Sao Tome and Principe Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$108

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Sao Tome and Principe. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Sao Tome and Principe based on data from 13 hotels is an affordable $108. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Sao Tome and Principe.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $230
  • 4-star hotels: $147
  • 3-star hotels: $79
  • 2-star hotels: $56


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