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Reviews of Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel 4 stars

Prainha, 1000 Praia, Cape Verde

#4 of 18 hotels in Praia

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 286 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Good place to stay, but not impressive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room we stayed in was located in a side where you could hear the wind. At times it sounded like we were in the middle of a storm. Too noisy. I suppose rooms located by the pool didn’t find it so noisy. Although it had a gym, I expected better conditions (it was a bit dated and neglected). I liked the hotel, but I was not impressed and I wouldn’t repeat it. Too expensive for what it offers.

    Great breakfast, with variety of fruits, bread, juices and pastries. The room was very clean. Staff were very polite and respectful. The pool was great and, in general, the hotel had a great atmosphere.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a bit of a stretch to call our room for seaview as we looked into a small inlet of the sea ;) but nice size .. also a bit old and dated but works fine 👍🏻

    Really liked the reception staff, very friendly and helpfull .. Breakfast basic but good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    9.0
    great hotel as a hub to discover the island.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The beaches on this side of the island are not the best.

    Great breakfast, very friendly staff, clean, nice garden/pool area. Close to nice beach with a beach club. All pretty relax, not much tourists.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    7.0
    Nice
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is average. Room cleaning only done on my last day. Room amenities and equipments are limited. No boiler or coffee machine. There was an electricity issue at my room as it often went down and staff had to come assist.

    Friendly staff at the restaurant with a varied menu. It was deliciously prepared. The staff at reception are always ready to assist. Room is very large and bed is confortable. It is definitly one of praia best options

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    8.0
    A pleasant stay but nothing to write home about.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We felt that sometimes the bar staff could be more attentive as had to ask a few times to be served drinks. A small observation in that my wife did make comment when we checked out that the bathroom towels were threaded and tatty. All trivia stuff.

    As soon as we arrived, I recognised the place. I had popped in for a beer on a previous trip while exploring the area on a layover to Maio while staying a mile or so away. The property is in an excellent location for the local beaches. The hotel has a large pool which was not overcrowded and seems to be focused to a business clientele. Breakfast was a typical buffet affair catering to most needs. I did like the Cachupa! Our room was very large. An ideal location to explore the town of Praia and the surrounding areas.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    While the hotel is great and very well located, not far from two nice beaches and from Praia town center (a 5-10 minutes walk) we'd like to praise the kindness and the efficiency of the whole Hotel team. Everyone from the waiters and waitresses to the front desk managers have made our stay smooth and easy and always with a smile. Very much appreciated for our holidays. Nice People make Nice holidays. Thank you very much.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some minor issues that will probably be fixed, once more tourists come again and staff gets more training. -no fresh water bottles in the mini bar after the first day -no place at breakfast for a family of five -pool chairs could be disinfected -pool could use a deep cleaning

    Loved the saltwater pool, the lush greenery and the very decent scenic background music. Relaxing at the pool always felt very good. A huge array of fresh fruit and juices for breakfast! So delicious. The beds were very comfortable. I also liked the little sitting arrangement in front of my hotel door. The room always kept quite cool, even if the AC wasn't running. Taxis are available just outside the hotel. Alugueros and busses stop at the main road, just 3 minutes away. If you want a real beach, it's a five minutes walk. The food at the restaurant is extraordinary! I absolutely loved the grilled tuna and my brother really appreciated the braised pork ribs.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    NA

    Great breakfast, nice pool area (water is salty), nice bar, clean and comfortable rooms, restaurant menu had some good vegetarian options for lunch/dinner

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    7.0
    Amazing food at creole restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very dated and in need of a refurbishment They seemed to have a shortage of towels. No towels when checking in and later they only gave us 1 of each towel (even though there were 2 of us) Location seemed a bit sketchy to walk at night Terrible view of a metal prison fence from the ground floor rooms Nearby beach isn't great - think rocky marina Vs sandy beach

    Incredible food. Breakfast + dinner were excellent, the highlight of our stay Cash machine and hertz car rental in the hotel Nearby to a few beach clubs

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel to relax after traveling around Cabo Verde
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite noisy during the time of our stay ( renovation works), but this,should be just temporary. Call it bad luck for us.

    Very nice location, middle between old city (platô) and more residential part. Sea and moderate beach next door.great rooms and breakfast

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    Good option to stay in Praia
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The wifi sometimes was not working very well. Also just a note to be careful when washing the carpet on the corridor outside the rooms, it left a very intense smell for 2 days. Apart from that it was a great experience.

    The location was super nice, 1 min away from Prainha and 2 min away from Kebra Canela beach (by car). The hotel was comfortable, very spacious room and the common areas were big and bright. The breakfast had good quality, with a lot of diversity. Staff was nice as well.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    8.0
    We liked it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with pool view and balcony
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Seawater pool not so good. Could do with a revamped pool, present one too shallow, for a hotel of this rating it should be freshwater, heated and properly sterilised and cleaned. Pool are OK though. Works going on during our stay with pneumatic drills morning and late afternoon.

    Good Breakfast

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    8.0
    Best option for a visit in Praia
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    During short visit there wasn’t anything I didn’t like.

    The location for a more relaxed stay in Praia. The room was very comfortable and spacious. Breakfast was delicious and plenty of dishes to choose from. Swimming pool area Staff is very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you arrive to this hotel don’t miss to try the local white cheese and papaya jam 👌

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    9.0
    Perfect city hotel with a large pool in Praia
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain!

    Very good hotel, top quality - perfect to start a roundtrip in the South of Santiago. Very friendly stuff and a helpful management director. Breakfast buffet is extraordinary. And the large pool is really a big plus! Also the live music in the evening.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    8.0
    Like a resort
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Executive Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    From booking.com site I got the impression that it was on the beach. That was not the case. Though there is a sea view from the swimming pool side, there is no beach.

    Rooms were spacious. Property was spread out. Good breakfast variety.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Internet service was pathetic

    Location. Rooms

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    8.0
    Good choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    View to construction site

    Good location, nice pool, great manager, airport shuttle

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    9.0
    The best hotel in Praia
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit old

    The pool

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    9.0
    Great place for a relaxing stopover in Praia
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The atmosphere and the food choice at the restaurant during breakfast could have been better

    Close to restaurants on the beach Very helpful staff We could stay at the pool the entire day although we have checked out already

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit outdated Food

    Big room Comfortable bed

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I was very satisfied there.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    7.0
    Overall, my stay was calm and peaceful and I enjoyed the short walks to the beach
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The carpet on the hallway felt and looked really old. Might have been nicer if it was tiled all through. I also did not like the fact that the bar seemed to close at 10:00pm

    Breakfast was a good spread. With great coffee options available. I also enjoyed the Hibiscus drink as well as the locally produced cheese.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    9.0
    Lovely place for a holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with pool view and balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sound of the renovation.

    Great hotel with nice salt water pool, lovely breakfast buffet and friendly staff. I heard it can be bizy here, we had some quiet days i guess. There was some renovations that was a bit annoying. But overall we enjoyed it much and I definitely recommend to stay here.

    Stayed in October 2023

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