VIP House-Praia Francesca
Praia Francesa
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Why people book this hotel
“Collected me from the airport, gave me breakfast and took me back again in good …”
“Close to the airport, clean, safe, private, comfortable”
“Fernando is a wonderful host”
“Our host picked us up from the airport and took us back next morning after getti…”
“The breakfast was very good and a massive meal”
“The breakfast is quite nice and the host was kind to serve it early in the morni…”
“Very close to the airport, very clean and comfortable”
“The small apartment is very clean, in a very convenient location a few minutes f…”
“He collected us for free from the airport and made every effort to make our stay…”
“The room is more like a small apartment, with kitchen and a good sized bathroom”
“Great value for money”
Overview
Featuring mountain views, VIP House-Praia Francesca features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around less than 1 km from Lagarto Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace. The accommodation provides free shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. With free WiFi, this guest house offers a cable flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. A car rental service is available at the guest house. Emília Beach is 1.2 km from VIP House-Praia Francesca, while Diogo Nunes Beach is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is São Tomé International Airport, a few steps from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Graham
solo_traveller
May 16, 2026
“I wanted a one night stay close to the airport. I’d fully recommend Mr Fernando, a polite, gracious and respectful man”
Mr Fernando is 100% a true Gentleman. Collected me from the airport, gave me breakfast and took me back again in good time.
Abigail
couple
May 3, 2026
“Hosts were so accommodating and welcoming.”
Close to the airport, clean, safe, private, comfortable.
Bjørn
solo_traveller
February 27, 2026
Fernando was kind and he picked me up from the Airport. The breakfast was very good and a massive meal.
Jon
couple
January 21, 2026
“Great host.”
Fernando is a wonderful host. He collected us for free from the airport and made every effort to make our stay comfortable. It is near the airport and is an excellent place to stay if you are travelling on to Principe.
Malcolm
couple
November 17, 2025
“Perfect for stopover from airport”
Very close to the airport, very clean and comfortable. Our host picked us up from the airport and took us back next morning after getting us an early breakfast. Perfect
Magdalena
couple
September 22, 2023
“Great location for the early morning flight, very helpful host”
The location is perfect to get to the airport for an early flight. The room is more like a small apartment, with kitchen and a good sized bathroom. Bed is comfortable, air con worked perfectly and there are blinds to keep the room dark in early morning. There is a restaurant 5 min walk away (on a Main Street) which serves really delicious fish. There are also small shops nearby. The breakfast is quite nice and the host was kind to serve it early in the morning as well as give us a lift to the airport!
Rebecca
couple
September 7, 2023
“Excellent host and convenient location”
Fernando was an excellent host, picked us up and brought us again to the airport and was very nice. The small apartment is very clean, in a very convenient location a few minutes from the airport. I would definitely recommend staying here. Breakfast was also great in the patio in the garden. Thank you for the excellent homemade juices!
Lisa
extended_group
August 29, 2023
“Be careful Fernando Simao will overcharge you”
The location.
John
solo_traveller
April 28, 2023
“Nice place”
Location right next to airport so very convenient for arrival. Common mini bus only costs 20 Dobras $1 so easy enough to get to town. Hosts are extremely nice and accommodating.
Benjamin
couple
July 19, 2022
“the place to be to make the first steps on this island”
This accommodation was for us the start of a dream vacation. The comfort and size of the accommodation alone would be reason for us to rate highly. In addition, the incredibly dear and impressive host. We very rarely get into raptures, but this host is a sensation: so warm, so interesting and interested: simply impressive and what a gift to experience. A few more words about the accommodation. The accommodation is large, very clean and has a sensational terrace. The bed is perfect and large, windows have mosquito protection, are tight and even have blinds (so you can make it nice and dark to sleep) The garden is a dream. You not only see (almost) all the fruits you dream of, but also get them served for breakfast. Indescribably beautiful as already mentioned the meeting with the landlord Mr. Simão. Many recommendations, lots of interesting information and conversations about the region. It was also ingenious to arrive so late and have a place to stay so close to the airport. We were picked up, although it is only a few hundred meters, with a jeep. After many hours of flight, a luxury to be received so and to land in such a nice accommodation. Our summary and with focus on a round trip: the perfect place to arrive or depart from São Tomé and Principe and spent time close to airport and a nice beach close to the town. If we were business travelers we would say: a perfect place to have a nice, calm and safe accommodation away from the center
Alexander
couple
July 8, 2022
“Friendly, good value. Fernando is the best host :)”
Breakfast was good. Eggs, bread, fruit. Host is super accommodating and friendly. Place is clean, and close to the airport. Super if you are going to Principe., though a hit of a walk (maybe 45mins) from downtown sao tome.
Lino G.
couple
August 8, 2021
“Great hospitality”
Fernando was an extremely friendly host who speaks good french and the house is ideal if you stop over in São Tomé to go to Principe the next morning, as you can't get closer to the airport and Fernando picks you up. Sometimes electricity or water don't work as intended, which is just how it is on the island, and the host gladly helps to find solutions. Great value for money.
Facilities
Activities
Beachfront, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room
General
Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace
Parking
Parking on site, Street parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Services
Car hire, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (free), Daily housekeeping
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Double Room
Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that is fitted with a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit has 1 bed.
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