Mendes Family Homestay - B&B In The Heart Of Praia

Location: Rua Abilo Macedo, 13, 1º RC, Praia, cv

Star Rating: 9 Stars

Property Type: Homestays

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking rooms
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Non-smoking throughout
• Board games/puzzles
• Shared kitchen
• Beauty Services
• Personal trainer
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Key access
• Cooking class
• Supervised childcare/activities
• Free wired internet
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Covered parking
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Two-Bedroom Family Apartment

  This spacious apartment features 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hairdryer. The well-fitted kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The apartment features a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as a quiet street view. The unit has 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Key access

• Standard Double Room

  The double room features a wardrobe, a game console, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The double room provides a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, a TV with streaming services, as well as a quiet street view. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Washing machine
  • Shared toilet
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Laptop
  • Cleaning products
  • Additional bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Key access
  • Air purifiers
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Tina (9/5): - A nice basic room in the center of town. Mendes family was super nice - they prepared me breakfast every morning and also did a round of loundry for me.
• Bruno (9/5): Bon emplacement quartier plateau proche du centre et des restaurants - L'accueil chaleureux de notre hôtesse, sa gentillesse et sa serviabilité, elle nous a conseillé pour les points d'intérêts à visiter. Hébergement très bien situé (quartier plateau) près du centre et des restaurants à 5mn à pied. Stationnement (payant de 08h00 à 19h00 sur le Plateau), possible dans la rue principale (en sécurité y compris la nuit, ambassade gardée 24/24h à 100m) ou dans les rues adjacentes. Bon petit-déjeuner, ambiance familiale comme à la maison.
• Maria Pilar (10/5): Perfecta estancia y ubicacion - Suelly e Ildo me ayudaron en todo lo que necesité y realmente hicieron que me sintiera cómoda en su casa. Ademas la ubicacion es perfecta para ir a todos los puntos turisticos de la ciudad o coger colectivos para moverte por la isla. Nada, todo perfecto
• Léa (8/5): - Très bon accueil de la famille Mendes ! Disponible même pour une arrivée tardive, avec une petite chambre parfaite pour passer une nuit au coeur de la capitale, dans un endroit safe :) Pensez bien à caler votre heure d'arrivée précise en amont.
• Sara Gomes 98 (9/5): - É uma casa que para o qual convives com os donos, EMBORA MUITO SIMPÁTICOS e dispostos a ajudar e a recomendar lugares a visitar (restaurantes, praias) Em relação a casa é aceitavel tendo em conta o valor. Escolhemos a opção com pequeno almoço. O pequeno almoço é simples, com pão,cereais, café ou chá, fruta e ovos. O menos positivo é não ter tanta privacidade, que não foi o problema para nós.
• Jean-Philippe (8/5): - super famille calme, à l'écoute et réactive. super emplacement. Ne ratez pas la boulangerie/pâtisserie Kéro sur les bons conseils de Suelly. Merci pour leur confiance. organise très bien les transferts vers l'aéroport; la chambre avec taxi inclus est un bon rapport qualité prix. chambre un peu petite mais cette famille possède d'autres chambres plus grandes à quelques pas de leur logement.
• Ilaria B. (10/5): A due passi da Plateau - La coppia che vive qui è molto gentile ed amichevole. Nonostante una bambina appena nata, si sono sempre preoccupati per il nostro benessere. Il letto veramente molto comodo e la posizione è perfetta, a due passi da Plateau. Niente
• Bethany (9/5): Comfortable stay - The Mendes family is so friendly, welcoming and helpful! They are always willing to answer your questions or just chat with you. You can also join Ildo in one of his workout classes during the week. The facilities are sufficient. The location is excellent, within walking distance of everything and I felt safe walking alone in this area. The first half, I stayed with the family and the apartment was a bit small but it had everything you needed. The second half, I moved to the guesthouse because they had a newborn baby. The guesthouse was very nice, however, it did not have a stove to cook on whereas the family home did. I will say the bedroom in the family apartment did get really hot during the day because it's in the direct line of the sun so make sure to close the blinds during the day. And because of rainy season, there were definitely mosquitoes, which is inevitable during that time of year. The guesthouse rooms stayed cooler in comparison because they were more shaded.
• Romain (9/5): Parfait pour un passage à Praia - Hôte très sympathique, parfaitement francophone, arrangeant y compris pour une arrivée tard le soir et un départ tôt le matin, chambre simple mais confortable (le ventilo fait l’affaire), très bien situé. Parfait pour un passage à Praia! Le petit dej pourrait peut être être amélioré.
• Alicia (8/5): -
• Leo (10/5): - Early check in and late check out
• Bruno (7/5): - Emplacement Format collocation avec assez peu d'espace.
• Carole (9/5): Superb - I spent only one night at the Mendeses. They are really warm and welcoming and their apartment really is at the heart of the city. It's a great stay for solo travelers and I believe I will be back once again in Praia. Also Maia their cat is so funny how she demands to be petted 😸
• Rudolph (10/5): Exceptional - Loved the hospitality. And it was central . Close to everything. N/A
• Hamza (10/5): Exceptional - Nice location, close to a lot of cafés and restaurants. Very nice hosts as well. I recommend.
• Davide (10/5): Exceptional - They were so helpful and friendly... I really recommend this place in the heart of Praia.
• Genichi (9/5): Superb - Friendly host Suelly. She allowed us to stay the house till night on the departure day (due to huge delay of the flight). Location is at the center of city of Praia. There are a lot of restaurants near by. No air conditioner.
• Serdar (10/5): I would stay again if I pass by Praia - * Nice and friendly people, family home feels warm. Nice welcoming. * I contacted them in advance ; friendly and helpful communication. * They can arrange taxi from / to airport ( But be aware that, at night, it may cost around 18 EUR / 1800 , CVE. ( April 2025) . However, this would be perhaps cheaper than catching one the airport . I cant remember how much it was on the day time but maybe around 12ish. *important* Payment is nothing to do with Mendes Family! directly with the taxi driver) 10-15 mins ride. * Basic breakfast is included yet fills enough at morning. > Sweet yellow thing , I think it was made by sugarcane ? was nice < * Lovely cat; Doesn't bother people ( Just be aware if you have a allergy or scared of ) its friendly. * (since its a family house, only cash can be accepted since its not a hotel.) * Thanks a lot for that they kindly waited for my late arrival due to the long delay with my flight. <3 I would stay again if I pass by Praia Nothing major to mention here really ( maybe only tiny little details just to make things even nicer )
• Hugo (1/5): Worst stay ever - door was closed, had to relocate at 10pm - Worst « stay » ever, I showed up at the door and it was closed, NOBODY. I had to book another hotel at 10pm in emergency. And despite numerous messages and informations exchanged 10 days before, they were not able to handle the booking. Thanks for this great introduction to Cabo Verde
• Marijana (10/5): Exceptional -
• Marc (10/5): Exceptional -
• Anne (10/5): Wonderful - Great homestay, with a warm welcome. Very close to the pedestrian street.
• Lucia (9/5): Friendly and comfortable stay in the heart of Praia - The Mendes family is very nice and easy to communicate with. Their place is amazing for a short stay, you’ll get your room and shared bathroom. The environment is very friendly and you’ll get quick answers to your questions. Everything you need is close and easily accessible by walk. Will definitely stay again when I return to Praia. Slight disadvantage was the noise from the main street.
• Wilson (9/5): A comfortable and welcoming home! - The couple who own the flat are really kind and helpful, such a sweet family. The bedroom is comfortable and clean and they prepared me a good breakfast. They also helped answer all the questions I had about the area and organised a taxi for me from the airport. Extremely good value!
• Erikadaug (10/5): Feels like a home - Very cute and lovely family! Immediately felt like at home. Suuuuper comfortable bed. All good. I had to leave early to the airport so she even prepared me some breakfast to take with me. I wish I could have stayed longer!
• Christoph (10/5): Exceptional - Very nice family, great location.
• Esmira (10/5): Exceptional - Location is good, right next to 5 de Julho pedestrian street. It's possible to find by yourself (even without the sign) - just follow the geotag, you will see the Medical building and you need the door #13 (as on the picture next to the #11 Medico). People are nice and quiet, Suely speaks a very good English. Also there is good wifi signal. You can make a coffee or tea at the kitchen and ask for a breakfast. I would say it's a good option for couple nights if you came not for all night partying. What was nice - there are earplugs in case if for you street noise is a problem (not for me, but it was nice) It should be mentioned that there is no aircon in room, for December it's fine since nights are pretty fresh. Inside room you have a fan but it's pretty noisy to leave it for all night. And if you have any pet allergies - there is a nice cat in apartment.
• Vincenzo (8/5): Very good - Very kind host and lovely family. They prepared for me the breakfast from the evening before my checkout because I had an early flight to take. Unbeatable location in the Plateau area.
• Rui (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sander (9/5): Excellent location - Very good price. Nice family! Not far from The Beach, not far from the other side to.

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