Fodor's Expert Review Residencial Avenida
Av. da Independencia, São Tomé, São Tomé Island, São Tomé and Príncipe
A little dated—OK, a lot—but this hotel was one of the first locally owned accommodations in Sao Tomé, and it still gets high marks from tourists and business travelers. On the city’s main avenue, it’s a good base for urban or wildlife adventures. The bungalow blue buildings shout 1950s, indoor tropical plants are all Copacabana, and there aren’t many cushy places to stretch out. Still, the rooms are clean, the bathrooms are modern and the price is right.
PROS
- air conditioning
- refrigerators in rooms
- social café with free Wi-Fi on site
CONS
- dated interior design
- cash only
- pets may be allowed
