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Hotel Central

3.5 star property
Comfortable São Tomé Island hotel in Agua Grande with free breakfast

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Hotel Central

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Staircase
Front of property
Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Coffee shop
Combined shower/bathtub, deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries

Overview of Hotel Central

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
Rua de Angola, São Tomé Island, São Tomé
  • Popular LocationCathedral of São Tomé4 min walk
  • Popular LocationEstadio Nacional 12 de Julho16 min walk
  • Popular LocationFort de Sao Sebastiao18 min walk
  • AirportSão Tomé Island (TMS-São Tomé Intl.)10 min drive
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Room options

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Double Room, City View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, City View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Twin Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

São Tomé Island

Located in São Tomé Island, Hotel Central is in the city centre. Bom Sucesso Botanical Garden is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at São Nicolau Waterfall and Amelia Lagoon.
Visit our São Tomé Island travel guideOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of São Tomé - 4 min walk
  • Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho - 16 min walk
  • Fort de Sao Sebastiao - 18 min walk
  • São Nicolau Waterfall - 22 min drive
  • Bom Sucesso Botanical Garden - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • São Tomé Island (TMS-São Tomé Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Papa Figo - 13 min walk
  • Pico Mocambo - 8 min walk
  • Leve Leve-me Store - 11 min walk
  • O Pirata - 2 min drive
  • Xico's Café - 1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Central

Hotel located in Agua Grande
Consider a stay at Hotel Central and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Central include comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, free infant beds and electric kettles

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 10 per person (return)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Hotel Central Hotel
Hotel Central São Tomé Island
Hotel Central Hotel São Tomé Island

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Central pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Central?

As of 23 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Central on 6 May 2024 start from £53.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Central?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Central?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Central?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Central provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 10 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Central located?

Located in Agua Grande, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cathedral of São Tomé, Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho and Fort de Sao Sebastiao. Paroquia da Santissima Trindade and Batepa Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Hotel Central Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

sahar

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel did not approve of Expedia reservation and had no room. Need refund.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isac

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy at night because os so many dogs on the streets looking for food.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent good value centrally located hotel
This is an excellent centrally located well-kept hotel. Close to supermarket, restaurant and sites of interest in town, Friendly staff but language can be a bit of an issue
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Rebecca B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended Given Options Available in the Capital
Great location in the center of the city. It also happens to be the best location to change money. The wifi was good, but the rooms are very small - smaller than suggested in the listing. We would not recommend using their airport pick up/transfer service. There are limited options available for hotels in the capital, so we still recommend Hotel Central.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Isac

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gostei da limpeza. Os equipamentos não são bem conservados como o ar condicionado e o gerador. Nao verificam se as lâmpadas dos quarto e do banheiro todas funcionam. Tive que pedir para mudar-me do quarto por causa do ar condicionado velho e que não funciona bem. Precisam trocar algumas unidades de ar condicionado.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best experience I've had for a long time.
I was intrigued to see a little bit of the second smallest country in Africa, and learn a little about its religions and history; so I booked to stay in Hotel Central from Monday November 9th through Friday November 13th. My expectations were neither too high nor too low but in reality the visit was one of the best I've had in years. The (paid) shuttle was waiting at the small but efficient airport and in fifteen minutes, I arrived at Hotel Central. The owner and some of the hotel team greeted me on arrival and in no time I was settled in. It has to be said that guests were few, chiefly because people are not travelling much these days but the hotel, with its own small restaurant, was functioning very well. The restaurant, complete with a non-smoking area, was where I took breakfast (part of the room rate) and if needed, lunch from a varied menu. The restaurant closed around seven in the evening, so eating out for dinner was necessary, but easy to manage with a small selection of (capital) city centre eateries. Portuguese is the language of both the country and the hotel. English was rarely spoken anywhere but did not prove a problem. The hotel is not a beach hotel but for sightseers, discoverers and business people it is perfect. It must have been good because I could not resist booking one more night at the hotel. The friendliness and homeliness of the whole hotel team is enough of a reason to visit this hidden gem of a hotel, on a hidden gem of an island, called Sao Tome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Oluwafemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply the Best.
I chose this hotel based on the positive reviews on the site. They were not wrong. Helena, Jose, Carolina proved the perfect hosts. From the strategic central location, generously sized clean bedroom with aircon, fridge, tea making facilities to the lovely breakfast served each morning. This is an uber reliable boutique home from home. The icing on the cake was the airport shuttle driver waiting on my delayed flight till about 1am in the morning to pick me up. It was the best omen to a truly satisfying trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Ruediger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Einfaches Stadthotel in Sao Tome mit freundlichem, hilfsbereitem Personal, für mich war Alles vorhanden was ich brauchte, nur schade dass die Restaurantbar im Haus schon gegen 19h schliesst! schliesstRestaurbrabeabrbraha
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Central
Quartos e casas de banho muito degradadas. Pequeno almoço fraquíssimo. Quando chegamos a pessoa que nos fez o check in (muito simpático e solicito) andou connosco de quarto em quarto a procurar quartos que estivessem limpos e arrumados (pq boa parte deles, apesar de já serem 18h, não estava pronto para check in). O chuveiro não funcionava bem, estava sempre a saltar para a torneira.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024