The fun of the location, the swimming pool, the staff

Favorite place we stayed in Cape Verde! It's a beautiful location with amazing view. It's a bit secluded but that definitely adds to the charm. You enter an oasis of peace. The staff is super sweet and helpful. You can do hikes from the hotel but also have a lovely chill day at the hotel if you want a quiet day. I loved the communal dinner with all the guests! You can easily meet other travelers. Food was amazing and the rooms were super clean and beautiful with amazing views of the mountains. Beds were the most comfortable we had so far! Will definitely come back when visiting Santo Antao again!

“Beautiful spot, away from society, with such nice personel and manager”

It's a beautiful place with super nice people working here. Surrounded by the most breathtaking views. The food is a big plus! Breakfast is hearty and perfect to prepare for hiking. There's a possibility to have lunch (even packed if you want) and dinner. The dinner was so good, plenty and tasteful and together with the other guests, which makes a good moment to share information for hikes or share taxis. The rooms are beautiful! We had a standard room but booked 1 night extra with them and got a suite. If you can afford it, take the nicer room, the views are amazing and you will not regret it (execpt that you might want to stay there instead of going up the mountains ;))

“Vovely and quiet place to relax and let time pass by”

Super lovely staff, food is yummy with a lot of things home made and organic, great views from the property and nice and quiet. A beautiful spot to recharge and chill. Private taxi from harbour to hotel was 50 euro and they organized it. In hindsight you can get a shared mini van for cheaper to Ribeira grande and get a taxi from there up to the place for 10 euro but we saved all that hassle and were happy with the taxi after a flight and ferry ride. To the place itself there is no road as they mentioned in the listing and they offer help from one of their staff to carry your suitcases. And he is strong!! 💪🏼

Cool atmosphere, with Dinner (very good!) on a long table With thé other guests, it's easy to mee People and give tips to on another! Vaanya and thé other staff did a really good job! The caipirinhas where the best. Thaanks!

“Amazing place”

The views are amazing, it's very well designed and our coconut suite was very spacious. I'd recommend going for a suite to get an amazing view from the room. The staff was super helpful and attentive. I brought a surfboardbag which they even helped carrying to and from the Retreat.

It was a 5 star experience and the highlight of our trip. One of the most memorable places to stay, relax, laugh and enjoy the pleasure of travel. Vania is such a good host and an asset to the hotel as are all the lovely staff.

“Beautiful”

The views were amazing and the dinner and breakfast were very tasty!

The staff were brilliant and very good at communicating. The bunk room was fantastic, nice decor and loads of room. I had to leave early and the kitchen made me a breakfast bag.

“Great hotel in a beautiful remote location! Loved the staff and the food.”

The food was excellent! And the staff very friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and comfortable and the view on the roof terrace superb.

“Do not come here ! SCAM !”

The view

“The epitome of ‘Retreat’. Placed high into the Hills, perfect for relaxing and/or exploring the beautiful island, Wo”

Unbelievable location, very beautiful surroundings, lots hikes/walks in the area, Staff we’re brilliant, breakfast and evening meals are great and feel homely.

Nice staff. Great views.

“Extraordinary location”

Amazing location, efficient and helpful staff and tasty meals. Extraordinary terrain to explore all around The Retreat. Great views from the roof terrace.

“Thanks for your hospitality !!”

We stayed at The Retreat in December and had a fantastic time. The Irish owner (we can’t remember his name) was really welcoming and did his best to make every guest feel at home. You can tell that he truly loves the island, his job and has a passion for hospitality. The meals in the evening were tasty and copious. Nothing was too much in terms of dietary requirements. Dinners were shared as a group which was really handy to get to know people and share experiences and best treks. On the last morning we were going back to the harbour and he gave us a lift. Thank you for a lovely time, we hope to be back at the Retreat soon as it was our favourite place on this beautiful island.

“Remote but amazing views”

The staff was very kind, the location was beautiful although you have to be ready to walk the last 5 minutes as the cars can not get there, but that's actually one of the strongest points of the place. The breakfast was very good and we had dinner one night as well and it was super tasty.

“A tranquil retreat in the heart of Santo Antão’s mountains, offering warm hospitality, delicious food, and a perfect esc”

My stay at this retreat in Santo Antão was nothing short of exceptional. The staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and were incredibly friendly throughout my visit. The food was absolutely delicious, showcasing local flavors and prepared with care. Nestled in the middle of the mountains, the location was breathtaking and offered the perfect setting to relax and unwind. If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway surrounded by nature, this place is a must-visit!

Beautiful place, delicious food, nice staff. Great for relax, stunning views, refreshing pool. Fully recommended!

Friendly place, quiet and most beautiful stars at night. Diner was excellent. Wifi good.

Retreat. Recharge. Relax. The reatreat offer's excellent accommodation clean luxurious suites tastefully decorated with vibrant colors. The staff are kind friendly and always ready to help. The food is delicious and nutritious mostly produced locally and organically with the majority of it coming from the hotel garden's. The hotel is located high in the mountain facing into the athletic ocean offering spectacular views of the landscape and surrounding area . Whether you wish to take on the trecks and the mountains and the challenges they offer or just sit quietly to reflect relax and recharge. The Retreat Offers it all.