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Reviews of Blue Marlin Hotel 4 stars

Alto Sao Nicolau Alto Fortim, 0701 Mindelo, Cape Verde

#10 of 22 hotels in Mindelo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 41 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is very nice. Very good breakfast and nice view. Room is big enough. Not so far from the centre and the beach. The pool is not the one you see on the photo though

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    8.0
    Great view, other aspects dodgy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    In the dining room some of the staff had the unpleasant habit of conducting loud conversations on their mobile phones which is inconsiderate towards diners. Breakfast was only average in quality and some of the staff seemed reluctant to provide a service. The hotel has many plate glass windows which are kept very clean, but at least two people (me being one) walked straight into them and hurt themselves. The frame of the bed is like a rectangular box and I injured my leg on one of the sharp wooden corners.

    Best aspect was the great view from my room over the harbour and the balcony to relax on. Good hot shower. I had one evening meal which was good. The location ten minutes from main shops and restaurants also good.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lift not working

    Location, Staff and Balcony

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Off from Mindelo center, uphill access. Breakfast choice very limited. Staff is friendly but has too many tasks on hand

    Basic accommodation. Very good restaurant.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    7.0
    Friendly staff; hotel itself could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was tight and not very comfortable. Things were clean but seemed old and not fully functional. The elevator was very tight for us and our suitcases and very stuffy. Good location but have to go up a steep hill the get there.

    The staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was not so good. There Were plenty of different kind of breakfast good that was missing The staff was too slow in the Morning. Just one salt and pepper was not enough. You should ha a set on each table.

    Nice wiev over the harbour.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    7.0
    Pleasant, clean and good value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basic facilities. Lack of lounge space.

    Good views with nice balcony and good value.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable, clean, modern and friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Breakfast was very good. The hotel was located halfway between beach one way and the centre of town the other way. Both walkable and very convenient. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Loved having supper by the pool. Food was excellent.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    9.0
    Spectacular views of the harbour below.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that one of the pools as pictured in the marketing materials is out of bounds for hotel guests and is only for guests booking apartments. This was very disappointing.

    The views from the balcony were spectacular. The room was spotless and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was varied and delicious.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2023

    9.0
    Lovely stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No buffet on second day because there weren’t enough guests.

    Great room with a superb view of the harbour. The breakfast buffet was excellent on the first day. The pool was just right for swimming lengths.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    7.0
    great place to stay when visiting Mindelo
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    steep climb from waterfront. pool is too close to people using the restaurant

    very helpful staff on desk and in the restaurant/bar

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2023

    8.0
    A fine choice during our stay in Mindelo
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beds are a little hard and the breakfast room/restaurant became quite crowded for breakfast.

    We stayed at this hotel twice as we visited both the island of Sao Vicente and then Santo Antao. The hotel is comfortable with a good location and view to the ocean. During the last stay we stayed in the appartment on the 4th floor as we travelled with our youngsters (even though we had booked 2 separate rooms).

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    9.0
    Perfect location for relaxing after a walking trip on San Antāo.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Occasionally ran out of items (homemade yogurt, brown bread) at breakfast - though the breakfasts were generally very good.

    Central location in elevated position so we had great views from our balcony on the 3rd floor.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2022

    8.0
    Good location, clean and with special thanks to Josina.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast, the taste and options are good but everything is always finish and they refill such small portions that it's immediately finish again. Takes long to refill so breakfast takes a lot of time. The gym doesn't really exist, its just a very small room so fully packed with some old fitness apparatus that you don't have space to use it. But there's a nice gym on walking distance for very good price.

    Very friendly reception, specially Josina always made some extra effort to make us happy. Good location walking distance to everything and super clean. Swimmingpool is good to swim but not possible to tan.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2022

    8.0
    Lovely hotel would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    TV froze frequently. Whilst the restaurant was nice and food was good. Felt some items were overpriced for what they were.

    Lovely location and very nice and helpful staff. Room had a balcony which was good.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    1.0
    Never again!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Worst experience ever!! First of all check in was more than 3 hours later than expected. Secondly they organised a marriage fest next tobthe rooms, convering the swimming pool. How can you host people to sleep when there is LOUD music and noise till late after midnight

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool is not kid friendly

    Restaurant - Food was amazing 👏🏽

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    1.0
    Very not acomodeting
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Avry thing

    The place it self

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had problems with the flight and they cancel the stay without any extra charges, really appreciated!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful view and team
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable and friendly with great views over the harbor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2023

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