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Reviews of Omali São Tomé 4 stars

Praia Lagarto, 1000 São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe

#4 of 14 hotels in São Tomé

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 86 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect. Definitely will be back soon. Thank you

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In our room there were hundeerda of mosquitos, even with the windows closed. It was a real nightmare

    Clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms are a tiny bit outdated.

    We had a wonderful stay! The hotel is in a convenient location near the airport, which made our travel really easy. The breakfast was delicious with a good variety. The outdoor area was a nice place to relax, and to top it off, we got a upgrade for a small fee. The staff were friendly and attentive, excellent service all around.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    9.0
    A great place to stay on an island with a mixed African and Caribbean feel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights

    A bit concerned when the water went off on our first morning , as it did most days but it was soon restore so no real problem. Menu for food and drink required a QR code reader. I would have preferred a written menu but I then realised the QR reader helped the waiters who had limited English as they could see the Portuguese translation.

    The hotel manageress, Delfina, was very helpful, friendly and great to speak to. She set the standard for her staff to follow. Rooms facing inward to the garden and pool are the best. Handy for the airport and the beach is literally across the road. We were warned about the island being "cash" only" but the hotel takes cards and there is an ATM on the hotel property which worked with a UK debit card. The hotel organised car hire for us which went smoothly. Shame you cannot say that about the roads!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The Booking.com page suggests that there are wellness services available, like a massage, though this is not the case, there is no spa/wellness service. 50% of my decision to stay here was based on the idea I would have a massage in the morning, which turned out not to be the case, so that was most disappointing.

    The place was really quiet though we stayed Sunday night so that might have been why. Breakfast truly was delicious, and the service was excellent. There was a complementary shuttle to the airport which was appreciated too.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    9.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nicely designed boutique hotel with friendly staff and an excellent kitchen

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is absolutely heaven The resort inside is gorgeous

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    9.0
    The most perfect stopover for anyone needing a night or 2 rest before travelling.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite expensive!

    Great airport stopover, with a lovely pool! Upgraded our room and gave us a bottle of champagne for our honeymoon

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There isn't really anything within walking distance, and you wouldn't swim in the beach outside.

    Comfortable, with a nice restaurant. The staff were helpful.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2025

    9.0
    Probably the best hotel in São Tomé town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is a beach directly in front of the hotel but I didn’t swim there. There are better beaches out of town.

    The gardens and pool are lovely. The staff is helpful and well trained. The breakfast buffet, with tropical fruit, is great. They were able to store one of my bags when I did a three day excursion to Príncipe.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2025

    8.0
    Decent place to stay. A bit expensive for what it is compared to Europe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beach in front of hotel is a bit dirty. Hotel room already a bit seasoned.

    Location between town and the airport. Good food and especially rich breakfast selection.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gorgeous garden and pool. Amazing breakfast and dinner as well!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    8.0
    Nice for going to airport.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A/C in our room was terrible. it was only in the seating area and not where the bed was. We booked a 'cheap room', but the bed was only 4 foot 6 and with the room layout it was difficult to have space for 2 open suitcases. Then there was a stupid couch that nobody would use. Would prefer a different room layout. And let's face it €250 a night is still expensive by any standards! Perfect for 1 night on arrival/departure, but very much an airport hotel. Would not recommend for longer stays.

    Food and service excellent- ceviche is scrumptious. Nice pool and gardens. Nice pool towels. Fine for transiting through before you go to airport.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was delicious and a true taste of the culture. The pool was GORGEOUS. Staff was so kind and helpful, especially after I was injured. Would recommend or stay again.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    8.0
    It was a great choice! very close to the airport, we could actually see aeroplanes landing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast , we stayed for 3 days and there was little variety in the options for breakfast. I love scrambled eggs and only once did they have scrambled eggs.

    I absolutely loved the facilities, OMALI is a beautiful place, the staff were helpful and friendly. Our room was also lovely and the bedroom well decorated. We have clean towels and a basket for when we went to the pool. The bed was great and very comfortable , I slept so well, and always felt reenergized when I woke up. Nice exterior and great pizzas

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    8.0
    Nice for a few days
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is at a beach but this one isn’t great, just not the beach you would expect from an island. That being said, the hotel cleans their part everyday to remove broken glass and cans.

    The outside bar with the pool and the big garden, it felt very welcoming and peaceful

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    10
    I did not want to leave and I do want to return
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The entire experience was first class

    The hotel is set in beautiful grounds that are lovingly cared for. The attention to detail from the management is exceptional. I genuinely did not want to leave. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Central boutique hotel, great family rooms, kind staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is on the main road- although a small road- and you have to cross the road to go to the beach. The restaurant is quite strict, you can’t go inside until 6pm as the staff do their meetings inside there. There are few vegetarian options on the menu. It feels more like a city boutique hotel than relaxing beach resort.

    Really great family rooms, pretty pool, delicious breakfast, nice boutique hotel feeling.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    A well situated and pleasant place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The beach is across the road and not super clean. The breakfast was nice. We had dinner one night and they brought us the wrong order. It was very well cooked and presented though. The pool is central and nicely laid out, but there is no deep section and the water was cloudy... this could be due to heavy recent rains though.

    The location is near the airport which is convenient. The pool is nice in the middle of the courtyard. The rooms are a good size and the bathroom is spacious with a good shower. The staff are very helpful. You are close to the chocolatiers shops for the city.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel with nice facilities and close to the airport
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great restaurant! Food is delicious! Pool area is very well taken care of and comfortable. Room is spacious and clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    10
    The place to stay in São Tomé
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    As a tea drinker, some black tea bags besides the lemongrass tea would be nice. Wine prices are a bit on the high side and selection limited.

    Hard to find anything bad to say about this hotel - everything works well. The manager is very hands on and obviously well liked by her staff and it translates into an excellent experience throughout. There are copious common spaces to hand out and the rooms are spacious. The restaurant and bar were also good experiences. It was very convenient to. the airport and the airport transfers worked very well.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    10
    Best place to stay in São Tomé though expensive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Airport transfers in a truck that carries limited numbers of passengers not ideal. Made to order eggs for breakfast would be nice. The hotel should be making tour arrangements to visit other parts of the island, although there is an excellent tour operator that fills that vacuum. Prices are high.

    Beautiful hotel with many and varied communal spaces. Our room was large with all the amenities. The staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurant and bar were well done. It is close to the airport.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    10
    Great experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing to complain

    The employees always smiling and very polite with good recommendations. We felt really welcomed! The swimming pool is beautiful and the breakfast was also very good. Overall we had an amazing experience, also received an upgrade as we were on our honey moon.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We fully recommend Omali!!! Everything exceeded our expectations. We had an issue with our room, and the staff in charge dealt with the situation within minutes. They gave us a different room, which was more than perfect. Our experience was excellent. Food and drinks were alsofive5 stars. We could use our Visa card for the payments there. Thank you ever so much for having us. We are coming back.

    Stayed in January 2024

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