“The place is the best botanical garden on the Island.”

The garden, food and the most hospitable host on whole Sao Tome. Will miss that.

“Calm retreat in the nature”

Welfare situated at the Roça Santa Luzia was the first stop of our Sao Tome journey and we were very pleased with the stay. The guest house is in the middle of a beautiful old farm and for birding enthusiasts like us the surroundings offered lots of close encounters with many of the Sao Tome endemics like the Giant weaver. The rooms are large and clean, bed was comfy and food served tasty.

“Peaceful oasis”

Loved our stay here! It´s very peaceful, quiet and lovely location. There are beautiful birds and flowers all around the property. Food is amazing and owner is very kind. We loved it here and would 100 % come back if we go to Sao Tome again. The location is remote so last part of the drive is difficult, since the roads are bad.

Minimalist, comfortable accommodation in a sustainable environment. The owner Maria and the other staff are very friendly and helpful.

“Rewind for the soul”

It is a place to relax and listen to the songs of nature. The staff are extremely friendly and good service. The food is good local Sao Tomean food. Rooms and property is very clean and well maintained.

“Great and calm small hotel at a remote place with lovely hosts and great food”

Welfare Agroturismo was part of the São Tomé round trip I have made with my girlfriend. The hotel is small (5 rooms only) and quite remote, but surrounded by beautiful nature. It has a very beautiful garden full of flowers, vanilla, fruits… and there are several options for tours to explore the center of the island (visit of Monte Cafe and Jardim Botanico de Bom Sucesso; hike to Lagoa Amelia; or you just start a hike along the old paths directly from the agroturismo). The hosts are so lovely and great cooks. Especially the dinners were really great and diverse. I would definitely come back again!

The accommodation was wonderful, an oasis inside of the beautiful jungle. There is a beautiful garden, filled with exotic tropical flowers. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. We had good sleeps since the nights were quiet, dark and peaceful. Maria, the host, was warm and hospitable. Food is the best! Very yummy fish and very fresh fruits and vegetables, and the coffee is the best in the world!

“A great roça for a relaxing stay”

This was the best place we stayed in Sao Tome. It is about 30 to 40 min drive from the airport. The garden in the front of the property is fabulous and well designed with many interesting plants and fruit trees. There is also a cocoa plantation through which you can take a leisurely walk. The owner, Maria, was an excellent host. She was very welcoming and friendly and she made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. The food was very good and we had 3 evening meals there all of which were delicious and well presented. The Mousse au Chocolat made with cocoa from their own plantation was so good that we had it for dessert each time. The breakfast is very good too and we were given plenty of fresh fruits and fruit juice. We stayed there twice and both rooms we were given were very clean and the beds very comfortable. If you are after peace and quiet this is a fantastic place as you are surrounded by nature. There is also the option to take longer walks in the area.

“Incredible oasis in the heart of the rainforest”

Amazing location right in the heart of the rainforest. Maria is an incredible host and made me breakfast and dinner each day. It's a real slice of calm in the middle of a bustling rainforest and deserves to get a lot more business than it does (I was the only guest when I stayed). If you're thinking about going then stop shopping around and book it! You won't regret it.

“Maria’s Santa Luzia, a true sanctuary in the foredt”

Wow! We arrived late and the place looked like a heavenly shelter in the forest. we found out it is! The pictures are not pimped, the place is like that or even better, the rooms were clean like a nuclear lab. The room was cosy, the bed perfect, we simply couldnt have wished for better. Maria is a cheerful and all in all a wonderful host. we are grateful for all! Their chocolate mousse unforgottable! the place is en route Bombaim, so brace for road conditions, but if you want to check more remote and smaller places/sanctuaries, the place is for you! no internet, no cellular signal! enjoy your digital detox, thats what you probably came for.