“Very nice hotel, quiet, not far from the City centre.”

Great location

“Cosy, welcoming, lovely pool”

The owner and staff are lovely. Rooms are comfortable. Gardens gorgeous. Breakfast is simple but nice.

“My stay was good”

The hotel was good with smart and accommodating staff. Cleanliness was a top notch. The manager of the facility was a perfect definition of a humane person.

“Thank you very much - I felt extremely comfortable and well looked after throughout my stay”

Emoyeni Gardens is a wonderful hotel because everything works exactly as it should. That is very clearly due to the excellent way Jane manages the place. You can feel her presence even when she is not there, which says a great deal about the care, thought and attention behind everything. And when she is there, you have the chance to enjoy fun and interesting conversations, get plenty of excellent tips, and receive very practical help as well, for example with organising transport to the south. Thank you very much for everything — I felt extremely comfortable and well looked after throughout my stay.

Very confortable, well maintained hotel. Rooms are big and clean. The gardens are beautiful and a separate swimming pool area, open all the time. Main touristy restaurants are in walking distance ( important, since taxi is expensive). Breakfast is included, quite basic ( no vegetables or omlette or espresso), but with fresh fruit salad.

“Wonderful stay in Sao Tome”

Lovely hosts - genuinely welcoming and helpful throughout. The onsite pub is a great touch. Beautiful sea views, a really nice pool (with towels provided), and the room was massive with toiletries which made a big difference. Breakfast was absolutely fine and did the job. Location walking distance to beach and restaurants. They also let me check out late, which was a lifesaver with a late flight - hugely appreciated!

“A great stay with lovely hosts”

Lovely owners and very well-trained and friendly staff. Facilities, rooms and cleanliness all impeccable. Great value for money.

“I had a great experience”

The hotel has beautiful gardens right by the beach, which makes it super relaxing. There’s a beautiful walking track, right next to the hotel and the beach, perfect for a morning or evening stroll or jog. The beds were really comfortable, and I slept so well. The staff, especially the manager, Alex, was amazing and made sure my stay was perfect. She even helped me avoid getting overcharged by taxi drivers, which I really appreciated. The swimming pool is clean and about shoulder-deep, which was great for me. Just a heads-up though, if you swim in the evening, you might hear some dogs barking nearby. They’re in an enclosed area, so no worries, but they do bark when someone walks past. The rooms were spotless and air-conditioned, which made them really cozy. I’d definitely stay here again when I’m back.

“A very recommendable hotel!”

Alex, the owner’s daughter, is an extraordinary host, she helps with all possible questions. Her help is valuable especially for non-Portugese speakers. The hotel is very well run and kept. The room was very clean and comfortable. AC worked without problem. Good Wi-Fi. Very tasty breakfast. The hotel has a nice garden. The hotel is in walking distance from the center of São Tomé.

Breakfast was fine - not a big spread. Location was perfect - with an ocean view.

Great location, very helpful staff. Breakfast ok with a great fruit salad.

Very friendly staff

The hotel is super clean and the staff very welcoming and helpful.

“Really nice place with great service”

Very nice, clean place with very nice and helpful people. I had a few logistical issues on the island in which the hotel helped me with swiftly and without surcharge! Bed was really comfy, everything worked in the room. The small pool and garden were lovely.

“Excellent stay”

Although it is a boutique hotel and smaller than it's closest neighbors, I had a wonderful experience. The staff was very helpful throughout my stay and in accommodating a few changes in dates and reservations. Great breakfast and bar, quiet and very clean. Highly recommended.

“A Tranquil Tropical Escape — Made Exceptional by Genuine Hospitality”

Emoyeni Gardens is a peaceful and welcoming place just minutes from São Tomé town, set in a beautifully maintained tropical garden. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and offer sea views, though the balconies aren't set up as seating areas, which is a pity. What truly made my stay special was Alexandra, the hotel manager — warm, genuinely helpful, and incredibly effective. She gave great local tips, helped arrange a rental car, and stepped in when the agency tried to overcharge. She was also very flexible with my check-out time, which made my last day far more enjoyable. Breakfast is good, but only filter coffee is included — espresso or real Americano comes at an extra cost, which feels unnecessary. Overall, a heartfelt recommendation.

“Very goood and nice”

The staff was wonderful , Alex was very helpful and made you feel at home , great recomendacions

The room was very clean, wifi worked well, and the staff was very kind.

Clean

“10000% recommended”

Probably the most accommodating host I’ve ever met! Alex responds to messages almost instantly and is incredibly helpful—whether it’s arranging airport pickup or recommending a local tour guide, money exchange - she’s got us covered. Our flight was delayed by two days, and she kindly adjusted our check-in dates without any extra charges. The place itself is so cozy—it honestly feels like staying at a grandma’s house (in the best way!). The bed is super comfy with a proper blanket and adorable bedding. Everything was spotless. Rooms are pretty spacious. There’s also an amazing restaurant just a 10-minute walk away called O Pirata—it looks simple, but the food was absolutely incredible. And if you’re in the mood for a bit of fun, there’s an old-fashioned casino just a few minutes away.