Reviews of Cala da Lua apartments
localita' estoril, 5110 Sal Rei, Cape Verde
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood place the Guest and staff was very good with us and help us to book the excursions. Thanks
Reviewed: 8 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewOur stay at Cala da Lua was truly unforgettable! Even before we arrived, Alberto was incredibly attentive — following up after our booking and offering helpful guidance to prepare for our trip. Alberto, Monica, and the entire team were fantastic hosts. From the moment we arrived, Monica welcomed us with warmth, and we immediately felt at home. The apartment was spacious, beautifully designed, well-furnished, and very comfortable — especially the beds. We were pleasantly surprised to find that daily room service was included, which added an extra touch of convenience. The location is excellent: just a short walk to the beach and only a few minutes from the city center. Monica and Alberto went out of their way to help us arrange excursions around the island, including an unforgettable whale-watching trip. For our daughter, the highlights were the friendly donkeys and the sweet resident cat, Lua — such a charming detail that made her stay even more special. We sincerely hope to return to Boa Vista one day, and if we do, Cala da Lua will definitely be our top choice! Grazie mille Monica, Alberto & team!!!
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Reviewed: 14 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewStaff were lovely, location was fab. In between town and beach, very close to fantastic restaurant recommended by the staff. Felt very at home straight away. Great place to chill out
Reviewed: 4 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewGreat location. Close to beach and centre of town. Alberto and Monica and all the staff were very helpful and friendly. Always happy to advise on places or restaurants to visit We stayed in the penthouse and terrace / views amazing. Breakfast very good
Donkeys at night kept us awake sometimes but can’t blame anyone for this except nature !! 😀
Reviewed: 13 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewLarge, comfy, clean apartment close to the beach and to town. Exceptionally nice and helpful owner and staff!
Really nothing negative I can think of.
Hello Ingo Thank you for your appreciation, it was a great pleasure for me to have you as guests. I really hope to have you with us in Cala da Lua in the future.. who knows! I thank you again for your presence and for your words. A warm greeting Alberto
Hello Ingo Thank you for your appreciation, it was a great pleasure for me to have you as guests. I really hope to have you with us in Cala da Lua in the future.. who knows! I thank you again for your presence and for your words. A warm g… Show more
Reviewed: 27 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewThe location of this charming apartment was perfect for a stay in Sal Rei, Boa Vista. The location is ideal, as shopping and the beach were only 6 minutes away by foot in each direction. My daughter and I were delighted by the friendly staff, the heartfelt welcome and the beautiful and spotlessly clean apartment that was organized for us. Comfortable living space with equipped kitchen, two bathrooms, two balconys and a large terrace. We were so happy from the moment we had arrived and our stay there has created a wonderful, lasting memory for us forever. The greeting was more than warm, it was authentic and thoughtful. We are already looking forward to our next stay there 😊
Hi Linda Your review and your words really gave me enormous pleasure.. and for me as for the Cala da Lua staff it was a great pleasure to have you as our most welcome guests. For me it was a pleasure to be able to offer you the 7C suite penthouse... and for us customers are like part of the Cala da Lua family and knowing that our services have satisfied them while also sending excellent reviews rewards us for our work. I thank you very much Linda, I thank you and your daughter for your kindness and I hope to have you again with us in Cala da Lua. I send you a warm greeting from all of us Alberto
Hi Linda Your review and your words really gave me enormous pleasure.. and for me as for the Cala da Lua staff it was a great pleasure to have you as our most welcome guests. For me it was a pleasure to be able to offer you the 7C suite pe… Show more
Reviewed: 28 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewAlberto and Monica were extremely welcoming and helpful. The staff were all lovely and nothing was too much trouble. The building was unusual and very attractive with a welcoming reception area and bar. The apartment was very comfortable and all we needed for our stay.
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Hi Alizon Thank you for your wonderful review.. it was a real pleasure for me and for all the Cala da Lua staff to have been able to fully satisfy you. You and your wife are a beautiful, friendly and calm couple... and it was for us all to have you as our most welcome guests... and I hope to see you again in our aparthotel. I wish you all the best and send you all a warm greeting Alberto
Hi Alizon Thank you for your wonderful review.. it was a real pleasure for me and for all the Cala da Lua staff to have been able to fully satisfy you. You and your wife are a beautiful, friendly and calm couple... and it was for us all to… Show more
Reviewed: 20 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewEveryone was incredibly friendly and welcoming which was invaluable as I was travelling alone. Apartment was spotlessly clean, excellent facilities and very peaceful. Will definitely be back for another visit.
Hi Lucy Many thanks for your wonderful review.. for us it was a real pleasure to have you as a more than welcome guest.. and I hope to see you again here in Cala da Lua and to have you in our company. I take this opportunity to wish you a great Christmas and all the best for 2024 Thanking you again, I send you a warm greeting from Boa Vista Alberto
Hi Lucy Many thanks for your wonderful review.. for us it was a real pleasure to have you as a more than welcome guest.. and I hope to see you again here in Cala da Lua and to have you in our company. I take this opportunity to wish you a … Show more
Reviewed: 22 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified review-proximity to the beach, surf stations/schools & city center -spacious and clean apartment with mosquito nets everywhere -rooms are cleaned every day -breakfast & bar option -24/7 reception As a bonus on top we experienced an extraordinary hospitality which made us feeling very welcome from arrival until departure. Alberto & Monica & their Team were constantly providing us with a different local tips and advices useful for our vacation. There was not a single day without a little joke or story concluded by a big laughter 😅 Thank you J & J 😁😁😁
Reviewed: 8 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewHi Philip many many thanks for your review. We have tried to do everything possible to make you spend your holiday in the best possible way with your wonderful son. It was truly a pleasure to have you as my most welcome guest. I'll give you my email address caladalua@hotmail.com so if you want to contact me for any information it will be a pleasure for me to answer you... and who knows, maybe I'll see you again here in Cala da Lua. A sincere thank you for choosing my aparthotel and a warm greeting to you and a hug to your son. Alberto
Hi Philip many many thanks for your review. We have tried to do everything possible to make you spend your holiday in the best possible way with your wonderful son. It was truly a pleasure to have you as my most welcome guest. I'll giv… Show more
Reviewed: 3 May 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewProximity to beach and beach cafés. Also to town facilities and shops. We took a quad bike experience which was really unusual over several different terrains. And of course the self catering accommodation
Reviewed: 20 February 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified review- great staff - everyday amazing housekeeping - towels available - good coffee
Reviewed: 13 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 January 2023 · Stayed in December 2022
Verified reviewGreat stay at Cala da Lua thanks to Monica and Alberto and all their staff. We enjoyed their tips for places to discover and good local restaurants. Nice appart, well equiped, quiet and recent.
Reviewed: 4 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 December 2022 · Stayed in December 2022
Verified reviewSpacious airy rooms, all with ceiling fans and fly screens. Nice balcony. Easy access to the beach and town. Fantastic owners and staff. exceptional cleaning.
The cups were very small for British tea drinkers.
Reviewed: 17 December 2022 · Stayed in December 2022
Verified reviewthe apartments are very clean with everything you need. Host and staff were very friendly and couldn’t do enough. The courtyard is such a nice area for breakfast which had a wide range of food and drinks.
I can’t think of anything I didn’t like
Thank you Amanda for the beautiful review you gave me .. You have been a truly kind and friendly guest .... reviews like yours are an incentive to improve and to give ever greater satisfaction to our customers. My staff and I thank you for your presence in Cala da Lua and we really hope to have you as our welcome guest in the near future. Warm greetings from Cala da Lua Alberto
Thank you Amanda for the beautiful review you gave me .. You have been a truly kind and friendly guest .... reviews like yours are an incentive to improve and to give ever greater satisfaction to our customers. My staff and I thank you for … Show more
Reviewed: 30 November 2022 · Stayed in November 2022
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