a room with a bed and a desk and windows at Refúgio Compacto in São Tomé

a bedroom with a bed and a desk in it at Refúgio Compacto in São Tomé

a bathroom with a white towel hanging on the wall at Refúgio Compacto in São Tomé

a patio with wicker chairs and a table at Refúgio Compacto in São Tomé

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4 Stars

Refúgio Compacto

Estrada de São Gabriel, São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe

This vacation home provides free private valet parking, free shuttle service, and free Wifi. The accommodation delivers airport transfers, while a car rental service is furthermore available. Composed of 1 bedroom, this air-conditioned vacation home features 1 bathroom with a shower and bathrobes. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private patio. Guests at Refúgio Compacto can make the most of hiking nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. São Tomé International Airport is 6.8 miles away.

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6.3

Average rating out of 10

8 Reviews

Staff 82

Facilities 63

Cleanliness 63

Comfort 69

Value for money 69

Location 58

Price Summary

35 $ / night*

* Approximate prices for a 1-night stay

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Guest reviews for Refúgio Compacto

Alita - 11/08/2025 20:57:05

"Fiquei apenas por uma noite pois foi a última noite antes da partida, mas posso dizer que fiquei surpreendida. A localização é meio escondida, apesar de muito central, e por fora a entrada mete um pouco de medo mas, ao entrar vê-se logo o pátio super agradável e as portas de vidro para o quarto que até é espaçoso. Tem boa luminosidade também. Tem uma secretária simpática, internet, mini fridge, cama grande e um espelho corpo inteiro que para as mulheres é sempre uma mais valia! O rapaz que não recebeu foi super querido, recebeu-nos tarde explicou tudo bem explicadinho e notou-se que tinham o negócio bem organizado."

"Nada a dizer, só precisávamos de um quartinho barato para a última noite e este aqui foi perfeito"

Agnès - 20/03/2025 07:02:02

"Très bien situé. Emplacement propice à la randonnée."

"Aucun."

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Overview

Accommodation Type

Number of guests

301 ft²

Bedroom

1 full bed

× 2

House rules

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Check-in

3:00 PM -

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

- 11:00 AM

Guest reviews

"Das kleine, einsame Häuschen liegt mitten in der wunderschönen Natur. Nahe zu den Stränden, und zum kleinen Einkaufsladen (10min zu Fuss) Das Frühstück und Abendessen wird jeweils auf Bestellung geliefert. Wer ein Öko-Haus sucht, hat es hier gefunden."

Avis de Flavia Big Mama's Little House Casa da Mãe Grande

"Quiet, clean and welcoming; this place feels like staying in a nicely trimmed jungle, especially with all the birds singing around."

Avis de Joao ECO-POR

"The house was perfect for our needs. Nothing to point out."

Avis de Sofia Ilhéu Castle

"By far the best hotel in the whole country. There is nothing missing, the service is wonderful, the location is top notch. Highly recommended"

Avis de Michael Hotel Kenito Apartamentos T1 To T3

"You cannot have a better stay than one that I had at Valdivia homes. First and foremost, you cannot find a better host than Rita. First she let me in very early on the day of my arrival, with a short turnaround time for cleaning. Secondly, I caused some inconvenience to her during the stay, and she just said that I forget about that and enjoy my time. Finding nice accommodation for a reasonable price is a great challenge at Principe. This is definitely one. The house is beautiful, comfortable, it has AC and very good WiFi. It was all great."

Avis de Zoran Valdivia Homes -Príncipe

"Casa Mãe is a well-renovated house with two rooms, one living room, one bathroom, and two balconies with amazing views. From the front balcony every morning we could see thousands of beautiful butterflies and colorful birds and from the back balcony, the view is unique to the garden, fruit trees, and plants like vanilla or black pepper. We also can see the sea and the national park. The staff is very kind and the property is always very clean. Near is the Pousadinha Mar Ave Ilha which belongs to the same owner where we can spend time reading or watching more than 100 TV channels from all over the world. The local meals were also fantastic, especially the fresh fish and the octopus. I truly recommend Casa Mãe to other guests who want to have a peaceful time. Grade 10."

Avis de Na Casa Mãe - Inn

"The host was there and he helped me move in, despite the language barrier. The location is great, everything is within walking distance and we felt safe, comfortable and it was clean."

Avis de Noemie Apartamento Vista Mar

"After overnight travel, this hotel so close to the airport offered a great rest. New and clean facilities. Hot shower and good internet. Good breakfast. Edmar picked us up from the airport. The next day, he drove us to our next location for a very fair price."

Avis de Eva Residencial Aeroporto

"Nice room with windows (with mosquito nets) all around. AC not needed because of ceiling fan, which I prefer. Delicious food"

Avis de Andre Monte Mar SãoTomé