From beach resorts to city boutiques and eco-conscious lodges, these are the hotels to book to experience Cape Verde’s vastly different islands.
Each of Cape Verde’s 10 inhabited islands has its own landscape, rhythm and character, and the same can be said of the best hotels in Cape Verde. On Santo Antão, eco-conscious accommodation spotlights the island’s dramatic nature; in Praia and Mindelo, stylish boutique hotels can be found within walking distance of the city; and on the most well-known island, Sal, large all-inclusive resorts – open for more of the season than many of Europe’s hotspots due to Cape Verde’s warm, autumnal weather – sit beside the country’s broad, sandy beaches.
As a Cape Verde local currently living in the cultural capital, Mindelo, I’ve been lucky enough to visit nine of its 10 inhabited islands. The hotel scene shifts from one to the next, so my list of the best hotels in Cape Verde below is varied in size, style and vibe. From outstanding architecture to exquisite ocean views, thoughtful local design to excellent food or undeniably warm Cape Verdean hospitality, these places to stay will make any visit to Cape Verde a memorable one.