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The Colonial Guest House

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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BBQ/picnic area
Hallway
Outdoor pool
Room 1 (Family Room) With private bathroom outside - Second Floor
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar

Room options

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In-room safe, soundproofing, bed sheets

Room 8 - With private bathroom inside - Second Floor

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, soundproofing, bed sheets

Room 5 - With private bathroom inside - Second Floor

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, soundproofing, bed sheets

Room 7 - With private bathroom inside - Second Floor

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room 10 - With private bathroom inside - First Floor

In-room safe, soundproofing, bed sheets

Room 10 - With private bathroom inside - First Floor

Highlights

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

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Room 2 - With private bathroom outside - Second Floor

Room 2 - With private bathroom outside - Second Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Wardrobe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Room 3 - With private bathroom outside - Second Floor

In-room safe, soundproofing, bed sheets

Room 3 - With private bathroom outside - Second Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Wardrobe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Room 4 - With private bathroom outside - Second Floor

Room 4 - With private bathroom outside - Second Floor

Room 4 - With private bathroom outside - Second Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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

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

Highlights

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

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

In-room safe, soundproofing, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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

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

Hotel in the city centre
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Colonial Guest House. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Extended parking, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and a banquet hall
Room features
All guest rooms at The Colonial Guest House boast comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as safes and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and daily housekeeping

Languages

Danish, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CVE 2400.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for CVE 27.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

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

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CVE 27.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CVE 2400.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 credit cards

We should mention

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

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Colonial Guest House?

As of 15 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Colonial Guest House on 18 Mar 2025 start from NZ$204.43, including 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.

Is The Colonial Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Colonial Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Colonial Guest House?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Colonial Guest House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Colonial Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Colonial Guest House located?

Located in the heart of São Filipe, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Dja'r Fogo and Church Our Lady of Conception. Museu Municipal is 1 mi (1.7 km) away.

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The Colonial Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

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 Excellent

LICINIO

Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

LICINIO

The owners and staff are amazing and ready to help whenever it is necessary. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Philippe

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ole

Very charming hotel very nice location very nice and clean pool very clean rooms. Restaurant also fine, serves excellent GTs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jana

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

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!

4/10 Poor

alain

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Andrea, Bayern

Liked: Staff & service
Hübsches Haus im Kolonialstil, zentral gelegen
Der Check-in ist am selben Desk wie das Reisebüro. Man hat uns erstmal nicht beachtet. Nach längerem Warten auf unser gebuchtes Zimmer, hat man uns dann ein anderes nicht gleichwertiges Zimmer gegeben. Insgesamt war wenig Interesse an Gästen vorhanden. Schade, denn es ist ein tolles Haus im Kolonialstil mit Flair, Gastfreundlichkeit hat aber keine hohe Priorität
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bertrand, France

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Razvan, Romania

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Bugs, Germany

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
bad value for money
Although the atmosphere of the guesthouse and additional service (bar, travel agency) appears quite charming at the first glance, there is problem with the rooms: getting one of the rooms w/ air condition, the air con was very loud and we were overtaken by cockroaches in our room as well as the bathroom (the bathroom was not attached to the bedroom so we had to cross the floor open to every guest). During the day we did not spot the cockroaches, but during the nght there were several. The accomodation is defenitely not worth the price. We found a different hotel w/ air con, clean and without any bugs, the size of the room was much larger and we paid less.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

ZENILDO

Pousada belíssima em São Filipe
Pousada de estilo colonial muito bonita e bem decorada. Localizada na área central de São Filipe. Bom atendimento.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Quick trip
Our stay was really good and had no issues
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Altes, schön renoviertes Haus mitten im Dorf. Nettes Personal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Julia