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Hotel Kriola

3.0 star property
Travelers can savor delicious meals while relaxing by multiple swimming pools, with high-speed WiFi and genuine hospitality creating a memorable stay

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Hotel Kriola combines comfort with relaxation in its peaceful setting. Guests start their day at the breakfast buffet, enjoy afternoon manager's receptions, and choose between connecting to high-speed WiFi or swimming in any of the 15 outdoor pools.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View | Individually decorated, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Twin Room | Individually decorated, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in São Tomé, Hotel Kriola is in the historical district and on the beach. São Nicolau Waterfall and Boca de Inferno reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cloçon Téla Chocolate Factory and Bom Sucesso Botanical Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our São Tomé travel guide
Map
Avenida Marginal 12 de Julho, São Tomé

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of São Tomé
    2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cloçon Téla Chocolate Factory
    2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho
    3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • São Sebastião Museum
    3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Palácio dos Congressos
    4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • São Tomé Island (TMS-São Tomé Intl.)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Xico's Café
    2 min drive
  • Papa Figo
    3 min drive
  • XPTO
    2 min drive
  • O Pirata
    4 min drive
  • SPA Ossobô
    4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Kriola

Hotel by the sea, remodeled in 2022
Consider a stay at Hotel Kriola and take advantage of free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and concerts and live shows. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a terrace and an art gallery on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a vegetable garden, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, secured bicycle storage, and evening entertainment
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Private yards, a personal chef, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bingo
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pachinko

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Renovated entire property - December 2022
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 10 per room (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 0

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Kriola Hotel
Hotel Kriola São Tomé
Hotel Kriola Hotel São Tomé

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Kriola have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Hotel Kriola pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kriola?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Kriola?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Kriola provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 10 per room applies.

Where is Hotel Kriola located?

Situated on the beach, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cathedral of São Tomé, Cloçon Téla Chocolate Factory, and Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho. São Sebastião Museum and Palácio dos Congressos are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Kriola Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo Jorge Bettencourt da

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the mermaids in the pool
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorte

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Quiet

Spacious room. Ok breakfast. The pool was not attractive since the water was not clear, you could not see your feet on the bottom.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel sencillo, situado frente al mar, a unos 10 minutos en coche al aeropuerto, con una relación calidad precio extraordinaria, limpio y con una atención al cliente sobresaliente. Las habitaciones son amplias, todas tienen aire acondicionado y nevera. El desayuno ofrece un pequeño pero variado bufet a base de frutas, pan, algo de embutido, yogourt, zumo, dulce de papaya, café y té … entre otras cosas. La cocina es buena, con una carta variada para comer o cenar a un precio muy asequible ( unos 14-15 €/px con bebida) y de una calidad bárbara; Todo cocinado sobre la marcha con productos frescos del día; la verdad que nos encantó. El servicio es algo lento pero hay q entender que estamos en África y que todo lo preparan al momento de pedirlo. Nuestro vuelo salía a las 19:40 y nos dejaron usar la habitación hasta el momento de irnos. Sin horario para el check out! Previa solicitud, mediante mensaje a través de la app, nos recogieron en el aeropuerto el día de la llegada (10€ /vehiculo). Gracias a eso conocimos a Lau, un chico extraordinario, guía certificado que habla español y que convirtió nuestro viaje en una de las mejores experiencias. Si viajas a Sao Tomé, vayas al hotel que vayas, pregunta por él, (le conocen en todas partes) porque no te arrepentirás si lo contratas de guía. Resumiendo: este hotel es una magnifica opción.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025