THE RETREAT

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Staff

8.3

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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: 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 specialties, juice, and fruits. Brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails are available. Prime Location: Located 41 mi from Cesària Evora Airport, THE RETREAT provides stunning views and easy access to nature. Guests appreciate the scenic surroundings and proximity to attractions.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

FREE parking!

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Availability

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1 king bed
1 full bed
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1 twin bed
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7 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Evy
Belgium Belgium
“Overall, a nice stay and experience. It is true that the property is a bit difficult to reach, but you also get amazing views in return. No direct hikes from the property. The staff was not overwhelmingly friendly, but I do believe that these...”
Patrice
United States United States
“Beautiful remote location. Lovely views. Christina and her staff took such good care of us! She provided delicious meals, helped with transportation, and provided hike recommendations.”
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!”
Hans
Netherlands Netherlands
“Friendly place, quiet and most beautiful stars at night. Diner was excellent. Wifi good.”
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”
Océane
France France
“The property was nice and the room was well decorated. The dinner is great in taste and value. The host was really responsive to give information on how to access the space and calling taxi.”

Hosted by Tom Sheehy

8.3
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

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurante #1
  • Cuisine
    African • American • Cajun/Creole • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegan

Amenities of THE RETREAT

Most popular amenities

  • 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 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.