THE RETREAT

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Staff

8.4

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: THE RETREAT in Santo Antão offers a guest house with a garden, sun terrace, and infinity swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy a restaurant, bar, and outdoor seating area. Family rooms and a pool bar cater to all needs. Free parking and a paid shuttle service enhance convenience. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves African, American, European, and Cajun Creole cuisines. Breakfast includes local specialities, juice, and fruits. Brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails are available. Prime Location: Located 66 km from Cesària Evora Airport, THE RETREAT provides stunning views and easy access to nature. Guests appreciate the scenic surroundings and proximity to attractions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Options with:

  • Mountain view

FREE parking!

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King Suite
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Breakfast included in the price
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$342 for 3 nights
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King Suite
  • 1 extra-large double bed
377 feet²
Balcony
Mountain view
Ensuite bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Mosquito net
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2
US$114 per night
Price US$342
Excluded: CVE 276 City tax per person per night, 15 % VAT
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jay
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Unbelievable location, very beautiful surroundings, lots hikes/walks in the area, Staff we’re brilliant, breakfast and evening meals are great and feel homely.”
David
France France
“We stayed at The Retreat in December and had a fantastic time. The Irish owner (we can’t remember his name) was really welcoming and did his best to make every guest feel at home. You can tell that he truly loves the island, his job and has a...”
Alba
Spain Spain
“The staff was very kind, the location was beautiful although you have to be ready to walk the last 5 minutes as the cars can not get there, but that's actually one of the strongest points of the place. The breakfast was very good and we had dinner...”
Tamanna
Denmark Denmark
“My stay at this retreat in Santo Antão was nothing short of exceptional. The staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and were incredibly friendly throughout my visit. The food was absolutely delicious, showcasing local flavors and...”
Martina
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Beautiful place, delicious food, nice staff. Great for relax, stunning views, refreshing pool. Fully recommended!”
Sean
Ireland Ireland
“Retreat. Recharge. Relax. The reatreat offer's excellent accommodation clean luxurious suites tastefully decorated with vibrant colors. The staff are kind friendly and always ready to help. The food is delicious and nutritious mostly produced...”
Yohann
Belgium Belgium
“Great place to stay for a couple of nights Superb location with great views Food is very good and diversified”
Cecilia
Portugal Portugal
“Great place to enjoy the island. Quiet and relaxing, very good food and nice host”
Kristina
Germany Germany
“Amazing place to relaxing. great location to roam around and enjoy the nature. super helpful staff. would love to return”
Tom
Netherlands Netherlands
“The location of The Retreat is superb. Also the food is delicious and freshly made. We upgraded to a suite and it was modern and spacious. At the moment of our visit The Retreat has been enlarged and therefore the photos were not always matching...”

Hosted by Tom Sheehy

8.4
Host review score
Tom Sheehy
It is located in the mountains and 20 minutes from the center of Povoação, Ribeira Grande. To get to the hotel, you have to walk up some stairs for 15 minutes. If you have luggage, let us know in advance so that someone from the hotel can help you.
Languages spoken: English,French,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurante #1
  • Cuisine
    African • American • Cajun/Creole • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegan

Facilities of THE RETREAT

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

THE RETREAT takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.