“Would love to go here again one day”

Room was really pleasant with the aesthetic that I was looking for. Breakfast was excellent with amazing bread and fresh fruit and dinner menu was also really good for hotel expectations - the squid was amaaaazing

The charm of the little cottages dotted around the farm

Everything we expected. Great breakfast, service and facilities

“An amazing stay at a beautiful location”

What an amazing place!!! We were a bit worried at first because the reviews are a bit of a mixed bag but the hotel and our stay there surpassed all expectations. The bungalow was impeccably clean, spacious and has the most amazing terrace- looking through the forest onto the sea. The sea: that was a surprise! Yes, it is a pebble beach, which is probably why we were on our own on both occasions that we visited but for those who enjoy a bit of snorkeling/ freediving, take note: this was the best underwater experience we had during our 15-day trip to both islands, with great biodiversity - lots of different fish, Murray eels, octopus, even one seahorse! And the rock formations are fun too. The food was great, the evening menu had a good selection and fair prices and the breakfast was downright sumptuous. Best of all for us was the staff - they are well-informed, friendly and seem to know what is of interest to the traveller from Europe. They explained vegetables and fruits to us, in one instance the waiter even brought us the fruit when we asked him what the very tasty juice was made of and we said we had never heard of soursop before. So nice! It also helps that most of the staff speak comparatively good English. Very convenient when leaving: their check-out is at 12 noon and not at 10 am like so many other guesthouses on the island and they did accept credit card for payment, which was a relief.

“An amazing place to stay!”

Great staff and food and cabin. The surroundings with the animals and the birds is exceptional. The beach is also beautiful.

Mucumbli is a great place to relax, the room was nice and tidy and the view from the terrace over the sea, as well as sleeping to the sound of the waves, was amazing. The food at the restaurant, which also offers a fantastic view, was really delicious. People & service was quick and friendly. The place offers a bike rental, easy and convenient way to explore the west coast independently.

“Beautiful”

Beautiful views of the sea and setting with gorgeous nature all around. Particularly nice restaurant area. Comfortable and spacious room with a superb private terrace overlooking the sea. Would have stayed here longer if we weren’t heading home. Food was absolutely delicious. Only negative was that we were charged €20 for laundry, but they gave it back to us soaking wet. This meant I had no clean clothes to travel home in, which was disappointing.

“Mucumbli is an amazing place to stay on the north west coast of Sao Tome!”

Breakfast had many options, kitchen for dinner had a massive menu and a mix of local dishes and more western dishes. Views everywhere were incredible with lots of wildlife to be seen easily. Rooms all have lovely outdoor sitting areas and the staff ensure the stay was perfect. They also have a wide range of activities you can arrange for a great rate, with the option of having english guides. The guide are excellent and know plenty, another bonus great cars for the activities. Excellent communication leading up to the trip. during and after. No fault about mucumbli!

Great place, well recommended!

“Wonderful lodge”

Wonderful lodge, with good food and comfortable rooms. Staff is very friendly, and the beach, albeit rocky, is very pretty.

“Very relaxing, cosy and super-natural feel of staying surrounded by trees full of singing birds.”

I liked the set up of the bungalows in the forest with a view onto the ocean. Breakfast was good every day - dinners sometimes good, sometimes less. The receptionist or manager of the property Mr. Inuel gave essential information to us, was flexible with the payying options and friendly in his communication style. He was really the essential heart-person at the property.

“Essential stay amongst nature in an interesting part of Sao Tome”

I would consider Mucumbli an essential stay when exploring Sao Tome, at least for a few days. It's the only viable option on the west side of the island and gives you great access to some of the sights and activities nearby like Roca Diogo Vaz or doing the seven tunnels hike. It's also an absolute paradise for nature, so many birds of different kinds to sit and watch while overlooking the sea. Mucumbli has that touch of quality that was greatly appreciated having stayed in other places around the island beforehand. Really clean and well furnished rooms with everything you need. There is also a laundry service that was helpful. The meals here are also very good, I really enjoyed the mix of local cuisine as well as pasta dishes. The calulu (local dish) is exceptional!

Our best stay in the island.

Nicely decorated bungalows with a great view.

“Good place to stay.”

The place is really in harmony eith nature.

It’s the best hotel of the island! We stayed there our first night and then came back for two more nights at the end of our trip. Lovely and clean bungalows, waking up to a sea view from the terrace, great breakfast and an extensive menu for dinner.

“Luxurious last few nights of our incredible trip to São Tomé”

The location and setting are beautiful. The menu, although quite expensive was a fantastic treat after fish, rice and plantain for two weeks.

“Wonderful location on the ocean, I definitely recommend”

Very beautiful location, very well kept. The bungalows are individually designed with a lot of taste. Excellent breakfast. You can visit the Diogo Vaz cocoa plantation nearby.

Everything was fantastic

The setting, the view, the location and the staff were all excellent.