The Colonial Guest House in São Filipe boasts accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace and a bar. Each accommodation at the hotel has sea views and free WiFi. All rooms are fitted with a terrace. At the hotel rooms are equipped with a balcony with pool view. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. All units at The Colonial Guest House include air conditioning and a wardrobe. A continental breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.1
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
6.9
Low score for São Filipe
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stefan
    Germany Germany
    Great place. The house looks like a museum, so lovely. Great breakfast. Very central location.
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely old building filled with antique furniture. Good central location in Sao Filipe. Small swimming pool (if chilly). Pleasant outdoor seating area. The owner kindly upgraded us to a room with ensuite, as someone else had been put in the room...
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Colonial style was very authentic Rooms with high ceilings and airy Dark wood floors and furniture Attractive soft furnishings and effective fans Balcony with shutters gave view of life below and glimpse of the sea Lovely inner courtyards...
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful architecture and decoration. Nice link to the history of 100 years ago. Bar was nice. Staff were helpful. Very comfortable beds and spacious rooms. Nice to have the swimming pool and terrace to spend time on.
  • Joao
    Portugal Portugal
    Gorgeous room very well decorated. Location is very central, friendly staff and helpful. The swimming pool was a great extra since the ocean was too strong to get into the water.
  • Kristen
    France France
    Very charming old colonial-style guesthouse, tastefully decorated, centrally located.
  • Henrique
    Portugal Portugal
    Nicely decorated old colonial house with very pleasant common areas, including a swimming pool. Rooms are spatious and have air conditioning (trust me, you will need it!). The location is also great, right in the historical center of São Filipe.
  • Rémy
    Belgium Belgium
    Very well decorated and great property to stay on. They also provide the opportunity to book day trips to the vulcano on the island & other hikes. The pool is a great addition.
  • Alexis
    France France
    Petit déj, belle piscine, ambiance/déco et service. Bar et resto dans l'hôtel.
  • Ana
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The Colonial Guesthouse is authentiek en ligt op een geweldige locatie. Vanaf dit hotel heb je zicht op de zee en op het eiland Brava. Je zit midden in het historisch centrum. The colonial guesthouse biedt geweldige excursies aan. Hier hebben...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Zebra Corner
    • Cuisine
      Local

Facilities of The Colonial Guest House

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Fitness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Transport
    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Room service
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/beach towels
    Wellness
    • Kids' pool
    • Fitness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Public Bath
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Fitness centre
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French
    • Portuguese

    House rules
    The Colonial Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 13:00
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    4 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    CVE 2,400 per child, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    The Wi-Fi does not work in the Rooms.

    FAQs about The Colonial Guest House

    • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from The Colonial Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at The Colonial Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The Colonial Guest House has 1 restaurant:

      • Zebra Corner
    • Room options at The Colonial Guest House include:

      • Twin
      • Double
      • Family
      • Twin/Double
    • The prices at The Colonial Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at The Colonial Guest House is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The Colonial Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness centre
      • Massage
      • Hiking
      • Beachfront
      • Evening entertainment
      • Fitness
      • Walking tours
      • Public Bath
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Beach
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Swimming Pool
      • Live music/performance
    • The Colonial Guest House is 1.2 miles from the centre of São Filipe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.