Emoyeni Gardens

"Emoyeni Gardens is a wonderful hotel because everything works exactly as it should. That is very clearly due to the excellent way Jane manages the place. You can feel her presence even when she is not there, which says a great deal about the care, thought and attention behind everything. And when she is there, you have the chance to enjoy fun and interesting conversations, get plenty of excellent tips, and receive very practical help as well, for example with organising transport to the south. Thank you very much for everything — I felt extremely comfortable and well looked after throughout my stay."

"Aucun."

"Very confortable, well maintained hotel. Rooms are big and clean. The gardens are beautiful and a separate swimming pool area, open all the time. Main touristy restaurants are in walking distance ( important, since taxi is expensive). Breakfast is included, quite basic ( no vegetables or omlette or espresso), but with fresh fruit salad."

"It is a beachfront hotel, but the beach is across the street and it is public, one day it was way too crowded to swim there."

"Lovely hosts - genuinely welcoming and helpful throughout. The onsite pub is a great touch. Beautiful sea views, a really nice pool (with towels provided), and the room was massive with toiletries which made a big difference. Breakfast was absolutely fine and did the job. Location walking distance to beach and restaurants. They also let me check out late, which was a lifesaver with a late flight - hugely appreciated!"

"Nothing major at all. If I’m being picky, a few hot options at breakfast would be great. And whilst technically a sea view, my particular room was largely obscured by trees - still beautiful, just not completely open."

"Lovely owners and very well-trained and friendly staff. Facilities, rooms and cleanliness all impeccable. Great value for money."

"A little bit out of the way if not using the car and there some public works going on when we stayed (February 2026)."

"Alex, the owner’s daughter, is an extraordinary host, she helps with all possible questions. Her help is valuable especially for non-Portugese speakers. The hotel is very well run and kept. The room was very clean and comfortable. AC worked without problem. Good Wi-Fi. Very tasty breakfast. The hotel has a nice garden. The hotel is in walking distance from the center of São Tomé."

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"Breakfast was fine - not a big spread. Location was perfect - with an ocean view."

"Language was an issue . Staff didn't speak English - as we didn't speak Portuguese."

"Great location, very helpful staff. Breakfast ok with a great fruit salad."

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"Very friendly staff"

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"The hotel has beautiful gardens right by the beach, which makes it super relaxing. There’s a beautiful walking track, right next to the hotel and the beach, perfect for a morning or evening stroll or jog. The beds were really comfortable, and I slept so well. The staff, especially the manager, Alex, was amazing and made sure my stay was perfect. She even helped me avoid getting overcharged by taxi drivers, which I really appreciated. The swimming pool is clean and about shoulder-deep, which was great for me. Just a heads-up though, if you swim in the evening, you might hear some dogs barking nearby. They’re in an enclosed area, so no worries, but they do bark when someone walks past. The rooms were spotless and air-conditioned, which made them really cozy. I’d definitely stay here again when I’m back."

"Here are a few things that would make the hotel experience even better: A microwave for guests – It would be great to have a microwave available at any time since the hotel doesn’t have a restaurant serving full meals. In São Tomé, the food portions are quite big, and I often couldn’t finish my meals. I had to take leftovers, but there was no way to warm them up because the restaurant was usually closed. More breakfast options – It would be nice to have more variety beyond the standard continental breakfast. Maybe add eggs, sausages, bacon — or basically an option for a full English breakfast. Receipts from the pub – It would really help if receipts could be provided for purchases at the pub, especially for guests who are there on business trips and need them for reimbursement or record-keeping."

"The hotel is super clean and the staff very welcoming and helpful."

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