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VIP House-Praia Francesca

Guest house

Praia Francesa

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
12 mentions

Collected me from the airport, gave me breakfast and took me back again in good …

Close to the airport, clean, safe, private, comfortable

Friendly staff
8 mentions

Fernando is a wonderful host

Our host picked us up from the airport and took us back next morning after getti…

Breakfast available
7 mentions

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…

Clean rooms
5 mentions

Very close to the airport, very clean and comfortable

The small apartment is very clean, in a very convenient location a few minutes f…

Comfortable rooms
5 mentions

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

Good value
1 mentions

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

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Graham

solo_traveller

May 16, 2026

10

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.

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Abigail

couple

May 3, 2026

8

Hosts were so accommodating and welcoming.

Close to the airport, clean, safe, private, comfortable.

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Bjørn

solo_traveller

February 27, 2026

9

Fernando was kind and he picked me up from the Airport. The breakfast was very good and a massive meal.

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Jon

couple

January 21, 2026

8

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.

M

Malcolm

couple

November 17, 2025

8

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

M

Magdalena

couple

September 22, 2023

8

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!

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Rebecca

couple

September 7, 2023

10

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!

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Lisa

extended_group

August 29, 2023

2

Be careful Fernando Simao will overcharge you

The location.

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John

solo_traveller

April 28, 2023

10

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.

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Benjamin

couple

July 19, 2022

10

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

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Alexander

couple

July 8, 2022

10

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.

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Lino G.

couple

August 8, 2021

10

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.

Max 2 guests 8 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 07:00 to 23:00
Check-outFrom 05:00 until 18:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 10:02 PM

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VIP House-Praia Francesca - 0 Star Hotel in Sao Tome