Cactus Guest House | House in Cidade Velha

9.0 (99 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  9 Guests
Cidade Velha House | Cactus Guest House

4 Bedroom House in Cidade Velha

Cactus Guest House in Cidade Velha provides accommodations with a private beach area, pool with a view, and a garden. 5.3 miles from Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde and 6.7 miles from Cabo Verde University, the property provides barbecue facilities and a shared lounge. The guest house features a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with a wardrobe and a TV. An oven, a microwave, and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. A mini-market is available at the guest house. A car rental service is available at the guest house. Cape Verde National Library is 7.6 miles from Cactus Guest House, while Praia Archaeology Museum is 7.7 miles away. Nelson Mandela International Airport is 10 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Cactus Guest House is located in Cidade Velha.

This 4 Bedrooms House is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Designated Smoking Area, View, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 99 reviews with the average score of 9 . Coming to Cidade Velha and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this House for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 4 Bedrooms House if you want to learn more about this StayAndPlay.com place in Cidade Velha. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Cactus Guest House in Cidade Velha is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Cactus Guest House”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this House, please let us know.

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Unique Amenities

  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • TV
  • View
  • Private Beach
  • Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Oceanfront
  • Accessibility
  • Transportation/Shuttle
  • Security/Safety
  • Sports/Activities
  • Guest Services
  • Entertainment
  • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
  • Child Friendly
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
 
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Policies

Check-in
Check-in The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pet Policy Pets are not allowed
Other Policy
Other Policy This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, managed by a private host
 
Bairro Santo António, Cidade Velha, 7629, Cape Verde

What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

May 15, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The house is so beautiful! The location is great, although the surrounding area (streets) is still under construction so it can be rough terrain to walk through to the main village if you are not able to walk well. Spectaculair view of the sea and the waves crashing on the rocky coast. Breathtaking! House is clean and well maintained. Garden too. Multiple rooms are rented out and you share the kitchen, living room and outside area with swimming pool. The coast in town has a little beach but is more a place where the locals put there fishing boats in the water. Sometimes someone swims there and that is possible but it is dark brown beach sand and quite big waves, so we didn’t swim in the sea there. If you rent a car somewhere you would be able to visit other places in the island from Cidade Velha. Staff very friendly and stay out of your way. We didn’t take the breakfast, but there is the possibility. The caretaker showed us the way to the village and the small supermarket shops for some groceries. There isn’t much available, but Praia is very close by (you can take a local white transportation van for only a euro into Praia on the main road) and it is a very nice place to stay away from the big town. We stayed in multiple places in Santiago and thought this was the most beautiful location to stay in the island.
Negative: There was hardly any water pressure and there didn’t seem to be hot water. Not in the kitchen or in the shower.
Summary: Amazing place with breathtaking view to stay in Santiago
Elisabeth Elisabeth, Netherlands
May 9, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: business
Positive: The location. The decoration
Summary: Need to come back, but this time for vacation
Jean Jean, Côte d'Ivoire
Apr 22, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: the breakfast was faboulus! A lot of fresh local fruits and drinks. Mamadou our host was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay a lot, our daughter (7y) loved it as well.The pool was super nice and the view so beautiful. Everything was very clean.
Melissa Melissa, Germany
Jan 6, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Absolutely everything especially Mamadu, who looks after the house!!! For the very first time I was travelling on my own and I did enjoy every minute! House is absolutely beautiful with amazing views from the patio and sitting area which is pretty much at the swimming pool. There are so many plants around that you feel like in a jungle literally, but that my kind of house. Peace and quiet area ... except for the roosters, but I did love it as well, as brought me back to my childhood when I grow up in the village. And the most important factor why I did love this place so much is that I was on my own, so all house was to myself!!! Fortunately, Mamadu was there any time I did need anything!
Negative: As much as I love the house itself, outside the door is not very nice area and not very comfortable surrounding for walking even - no footpaths leading to main road and you are walking on the gravel and building site literally. However it is very safe and people would say hello even though you are alien to them. Very nice people after all and even kiddies at age 3 will send you kisses with sweet "ola"!
Summary: Best holidays ever, even though not perfect! But what/where in the world is perfect?!
Marzena Marzena, Ireland
Mar 5, 2024 08:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The accommodation seems to be a bespoke development with separate owner, guest and manager rooms. A very relaxed place to stay with impeccable attention to needs of guests. I booked this accommodation for my wife and I as I wanted to show her the sunset from the beach at Cidade Velha. I had been to Cidade Velha once before, though never stayed. We wanted to explore this historic village. We spent two nights here at Cactus. I was in touch with the host prior to arrival and they were happy to arrange a private taxi from the airport and purchase a bottle of wine and some beer. They set up a small table overlooking the rocks below so we could watch the sunset on our first night. Breakfast was excellent with fresh food and set on a table overlooking the pool. We were lucky as we were the only people staying these two nights. A lovely place and lovely people.
Negative: I’m not writing this as a dislike, more to set the scene and manage expectations. Cactus Guest House is located in a small residential area just to the east of Cidade Velha. A small walk into the village. The sea view from the pool and terrace area is amazing. The area is very quiet and dimly lit. So walking into village can be tricky, so a torch is handy as rocks are loose underfoot in places. The host showed us the way on our first night and it was easy to find our way back. That said, we did get slightly lost on the second night. Maybe worth dropping a pin in your favourite map app at the front door as many of the streets look the same in the dark. Being remote, it would be better to ask Cactus for an airport transfer so the driver knows where to go. I’m guessing taking a taxi from the airport may be challenging for the driver to find Cactus? Our room was basic though very clean and tidy. There was a mosquito net above the bed and although no mosquitoes during our stay, maybe pack some Deet? We had nothing to complain about.
Summary: Stunning location and amazing attentive hosts.
Poobah Poobah, United Kingdom

FAQ's

Is this Cactus Guest House pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Cactus Guest House?

Check-in time for Cactus Guest House starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Cactus Guest House have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Cactus Guest House has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Cactus Guest House?

Best-rates for the Cactus Guest House starts from $53 per night with includes Parking, Pool, Private Beach, Oceanfront, Accessibility, Guest Services, TV, Balcony/Terrace, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Designated Smoking Area, View, Sports/Activities, Entertainment, Child Friendly, Internet, Kitchen, Air Conditioner, Ocean View StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Cactus Guest House a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Cactus Guest House wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Cactus Guest House has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Cactus Guest House?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Cactus Guest House indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Cactus Guest House?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Cactus Guest House are as follows: Free cancellation Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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