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The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in São Tomé

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in São Tomé

If you're looking for the perfect place to stay during your scuba diving vacation in São Tomé, look no further! We've analyzed all the dive resorts and dive hotels in São Tomé to find the best options for you. Whether you're a seasoned diver or a beginner, we've got you covered with top-rated luxury hotels, affordable options, 4-star and 5-star resorts, and everything in between. You can choose from a range of dive hotels in São Tomé that are tailored to meet your specific needs, ensuring that you have the best dive experience possible. With the most popular resorts and scuba diving hotels below, you'll be sure to find the perfect spot for your next dive vacation. Snorkeling enthusiasts will also find plenty to love here, too. So, which hotel is best for scuba divers and snorkelers in São Tomé? Keep reading to discover our top picks for the best scuba diving hotels and resorts in São Tomé.

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

Club Santana Beach & Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $233 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to São Tomé
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at Praia de Messias Alves 144, Club Santana Beach & Resort has great rooms from $233 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 10.5 km from the city center, scuba divers will especially love a bar, hiking, child care, a hot tub, and a spa at this terrific hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Emoyeni Gardens

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $162 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in São Tomé
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Emoyeni Gardens which has nice rooms starting at $162. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Estrada de Pantufo Vila Maria. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, bicycle rental, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.4 km from the city center. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
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Omali São Tomé

4-star Resort with prices starting at $182 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Omali São Tomé to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $182. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Praia Do Lagarto, 1. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and free parking which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just 3.1 km from the center of town. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
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Pestana São Tomé

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $230 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $230, Pestana São Tomé, at Avenida Marginal 12 de Julho provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and laundry services. It's located just 1.6 km from the city center, too. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
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Sao Pedro Guesthouse

Inn with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in São Tomé
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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Sao Pedro Guesthouse has a great guest rating of 7.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $81 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Rua Padre Antonio Martinho Pinto da Costa nº 893. Furthermore, it also offers city views, family rooms, a tour desk, air-conditioning, and an airport shuttle, which is nice for scuba divers. Just 0.7 km from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Family rooms
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Residêncial Tamarindos

Guest house with prices starting at $48 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of Residêncial Tamarindos is 8.50 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $48, and it's located at Morro Peixe. We also love the free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and a refrigerator which are great for visitors. And since it's just 12.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for scuba diving hotels, which makes it a great value.

Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
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Hotel Praia

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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A cool place is Hotel Praia because it has great rooms that start at $102. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Praia Lagarto - Cx. Postal 61. Only 3.8 km from the city center, divers will especially love scuba diving, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and free parking at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Playground
  • Saltwater pool
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For more terrific hotel ideas in São Tomé, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in São Tomé, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in São Tomé, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in São Tomé, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in São Tomé, Best Hotels for One Week in São Tomé, Best Hotels for One Night in São Tomé, or Best Business Hotels in São Tomé.


How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in São Tomé?

São Tomé Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$148

Visitors will find a large range of terrific scuba diving hotel choices when planning a visit to São Tomé. The price of these scuba diving hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average scuba diving hotel price in São Tomé based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $148. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in São Tomé.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $230
  • 4-star hotels: $172
  • 3-star hotels: $97


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