Belo Monte Hotel and Museum
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Belo Monte Hotel and Museum

MCMV+PCF, Belo Monte, Principe, Sao Tome and Principe
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When you stay at Belo Monte Hotel and Museum in Príncipe Island, you'll be 10 minutes by car from Banana Beach. This beach hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Santo Antonio Bay Beach and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Sundy Plantation.Show More
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Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Exclusive Beach Area
Diving
Snorkeling
Hiking
Private parkingFree
Airport pick-upFree
Luggage Storage
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Property Description
When you stay at Belo Monte Hotel and Museum in Príncipe Island, you'll be 10 minutes by car from Banana Beach. This beach hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Santo Antonio Bay Beach and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Sundy Plantation.
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3.9/5
Good
Cleanliness3.9
Amenities3.9
Location3.9
Service3.9
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Banana Beach
(650m)
Landmarks: Praia das Bananas
(670m)
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Family Room
2

Family Room

Bedroom 1:2 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
TV
Electric fan
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Luxury Suite
8

Luxury Suite

1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
TV
Electric fan
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Premier Suite
5

Premier Suite

1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
TV
Electric fan
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Plantation Room
2

Plantation Room

1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
TV
Electric fan
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Deluxe Villa with Sea View
6

Deluxe Villa with Sea View

Bedroom 1:1 Double bed ● Bedroom 2:1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
TV
Electric fan
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3.9/5
Good
29 reviews
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  • Cleanliness3.9
  • Amenities3.9
  • Location3.9
  • Service3.9
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AI Summary
Spacious, well-furnished rooms with ample amenities exceed expectations. Excellent, friendly staff offer genuine hospitality and assist in organizing activities. Ideal location for exploring beautiful beaches.
G‍l‍o‍b‍a‍l‍3‍0‍5‍3‍9‍5‍8‍5‍4‍0‍3
February 13, 2025
We had a spectacular 2-night stay at Belo Mondo. Upon our early morning arrival, Lucia, the hotel manager, greeted us warmly and personally escorted us around the beautiful property, giving us helpful orientation tips, before showing us to our rooms. Our upgraded rooms were spacious, luxurious, and beautifully decorated, with the adjoining terrace, an added bonus. Before lunch, we walked down a steep hill to Banana Beach, pausing at the halfway lookout point to take photos of the famous beach below. Arriving at the beach, we found covered platforms, each with 2 lounge beds, from which we could enjoy the view of the azure waters and uncrowded white sand beach before us. The water of the sea was so clear, we could see down to our toes. When we were ready to return to the lodge, we called for a ride and were promptly transported back up the hill. Our al fresco meals on the terrace were all delicious, accompanied by beautiful views. The entire staff were warm and friendly and made us feel most welcome and like family. We were surprised to find they even provided turn down service at night. On our first evening, Lucia invited us to her favorite spot to view the sunset over a class of wine, and took photos of us as the sun set. Overall, we had a most memorable stay and would be happy to return.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 4, 2025
Rooms are lovely and spacious. Cleaners did a great job. Architecture is beautiful and views are stunning. Lots of birds in trees. We arrived from airport with another couple. The manager greeted us, asked us what time we would leave on departure day, thrust a key into our hand and told us to go to our room. It was very strange. We didn't know where the room was. Once we found it my husband went and got our bags and brought them to the room. The other couple got a welcome drink and had a big chat. Food and service very disappointing. Buffet the first night had no food left at 7.30. Limited lunch menu with not everything available. The worst thing was no beach bar. No drinks or food available, which meant an uncomfortable journey back in the truck to get lunch. New years eve party on beach was nice. So much plastic on beach and in water. We collected a large sack full. On the second day the staff raked it into piles and left on the beach for the next tide to take to sea. We met 2 other couples that moved to Bom Bom because of their issues with hotel. Would stay somewhere else and go for a visit to see the view.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
November 20, 2024
Arriving at Roça Belo Monte is quite an experience! From the airport to the hotel, you'll be driving through rainforest on a bumpy road, which you wont be too annoyed by thanks to the stunning sights and sounds. Once on the premises, we were greeted by the manager (?) and a lovely fruity welcome drink. We received a quick tour of the bar & restaurant and were taken to our room. We were upgraded from a plantation room to one of the suites, which was a nice surprise and we were quite happy with our room - a spacious bathroom with two individual sinks, seperate shower and bathtub. What was missing and we kind of were expecting from a hotel in that price-range: A mini-fridge! The bottles of filtered water were restocked every day, so we had plenty of water, but to keep it refreshing (especially when going on a trip or to the beach), somewhere to keep it cool would have been nice. Room: +spacious and "comfy" room +quiet and private, but still with a feel of "out in nature" +clean and well taken care of -no mini-fridge -bathrobe was taken with other towels, but not restocked Of course, the main star of this accomodation is "Praia Banana" - and having seen other beaches on Principe as well as Sao Tome, this one really is "it"! Clear water, yellow-white sand contrasted with black volcanic rocks and no deck-chair-desert eyesore! The hotel provides shuttle-service to the beach, but we chose to walk the three times we went to spend time there. Maybe for the better, given what we experienced on the service-side during our stay (foreshadowing)... The on location museum was definitely worth a visit...or two (we had to split our visit, there is much to read!). Location: +calm, paradisic ambiance +most beautiful beach in walking distance +museum with interesting facts and information about the islands +different locations to enjoy the view The first dinner was held outside in the courtyard - beautiful ambience and good food! Sadly, this was the first and only time when that would be the case, coming to a first, major "bad point" The food (we had half-board) was good, not exceptional for this class of hotel, but ok. Same goes for breakfast, were in addition to the buffet (which sadly felt a bit neglected from time to time, you never knew if they ran out of stuff, or just didn't get around to refilling it) you could order from a range of things - omletts, eggs and so on. IF your order made it to the kitchen, after a more or less reasonable time, you got your omlett or scrambled eggs on a plate. It happened more than once, that they simply forgot about our order, or for some other reason, took 45 Minutes to make an omlett. Now, had the hotel been fully booked, that (in combination with the island's motto, "leve-leve") could have been understandable, but usually there weren't more than maybe 3-4 more tables to serve, with each 2 people - which should easily be manageable by a hotel that has space for up to 40 people. We were informed, that the owners birthda
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
May 23, 2024
everything is incredibly beautiful and friendly here. Pool, jungle, beach, hotelressort .. this hotel is really exquisite. You get what you pay for. The praia banana is the "housebeach" one of the most beautiful beaches in this area. They can bring you per Jeep up and down, if you are not good on feeds , or the humidity animates you, not to walk one meter more then nessessary ;-) They have a bar at the beach, and High-quality berths with wooden loungers.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
February 2, 2024
The plantation buildings have been sympathetically transformed into a comfortable hotel. A friendly team of staff with someone available at all times to assist us in any way conversing with us in English. We enjoyed three excellent excursions, it’s worth listening to advice and local knowledge to get the best from the trips out. When I was feeling unwell I was shown kindness, understanding and help. The beach is magical, the views from the hotel of sea are beautiful, good food, rooms are clean and the museum interesting. We had a wonderful time; however it is Africa and a small island so expect a lack of seatbelts, breakfast not always ready on time and an element of waiting. Go with the flow, don’t let it bother you and enjoy this special slice of paradise.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
December 11, 2023
The venue is spectacular with a truly breathtaking sea view from both the main terrace and dining area, especially during the sunsets. It is such that often, you simply prefer to sit and enjoy the view to leaving the hotel area. They also arranged a dinner with Sao Tomean live music at a view point halfway to the beach one of the nights. If attentive one can actually see a whole range of birds already from the broader hotel area. I managed to see both grey parrots and the two main types of kingfishers. The pool is on the smaller side but it is fully possible to swim in it and you will anyways prefer to go to the beach (the hotel arranges an included shuttle service to Praia Banana, including towels and snorkeling equipment, on demand and there are several other nice beaches to visit on walking distance, many of them amongst the best I have seen on the Western side of Africa). Unlike many places in the region, it is generally safe to swim at the beaches. The snorkeling trails are amongst the better I have experienced in the region where I saw beyond a dozen species of fish, starfishes, morays, sea urchins, rhodolites and even small squids and a turtle. The turtle night tour to Praia Grande, I would strongly reccomend and the hotel offer a large range of activities. The museum on the premises is well worth an early visit. If you are new to the region, you can see many tropical plants and butterflies in the immediate area (bananas, cocoa trees, pineapples, mango trees, sapsap trees, cotton trees etc). The staff are service minded and really keen to make you feel at home. I stayed in the Manor House Luxury Suite and would definitely recommend one of the rooms in the Manor House for the stunning view and practical location. I had a little balcony with sea view directly from the bed room and there was also a French balcony overlooking the courtyard from the living room. The only point of improvements is that while the food was by all means fully satisfactory, not fully a five star option as the rest of the stay. This is probably partially due to the remote location practically limiting options but they could for instance have more juice options for the breakfast and more variety for the dinner (as a vegetarian, they were very helpful and flexible in providing very good options so I was indeed very happy with the food). There are actually more options than they always put forward for the breakfast such as cerals with milk, bread and tea. As is to be expected and common in this part of the world, there are ants around the venue. I had initially planned to visit Bombom resort but booked Bela Monte as Bombom is undergoing a renovation. I did not regret this and would definitely book a stay at Bela Monte again if I return to Principe. Highly recommend - you wont regret your stay!
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
March 15, 2023
One of the most amazing places I’ve been to! Genuine, friendly, spectacular views from the balcony in the main building. Great selection of outings and adventures. Excellent service from the Manager and Event Manager. Nice and interesting museum on the premises. Nice walk down the hill to the fantastic beach “Praia Banana”. Snorkelling easy off the beach, always something new to see. Perfect swimming and playing in the ocean but maybe not so good for small children. We loved the relaxed and laid back atmosphere. Very good Wi-Fi.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
September 4, 2023
Absolutely stunning view, though in our eyes the whole hotel is overrated due to the very (!) relaxed service and the normal, basic food. Staff, however, is very forthcoming, friendly and lovely. They really make you feel at home. Some of the minor drawbacks: Plates were often dirty and had to be cleaned again. Breakfast and dinner buffet were late most of the time, but then again, you are not in a rush on Príncipe. A laundry rack would be great to have in the rooms, since clothes do not have a chance to get dry in Príncipe's climate without one. What we loved: The lovely garden, the lush pool area (pool enclosure itself will need restoration soon) and the trips to the beach which are quite a treat. The museum is very informative. All in all, if they put a bit more effort into the quality of the food, the cleanliness of the dishes and work a bit on a structured hotel environment, it is the perfect place to forget the world around you for some days. We would always come back.

Services & Amenities

Outdoor swimming pool
Exclusive Beach Area
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
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Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
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Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 12:00–12:30
Check-out: 10:30–11:00

Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]06:30–24:00

Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.

Breakfast
TypeWestern
StyleBuffet
AgeFee
Adult
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Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Service Animals
Service animals are not allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.

Paying at the Hotel

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Property Description

  • Opened: 2014
  • Number of Rooms: 16
When you stay at Belo Monte Hotel and Museum in Príncipe Island, you'll be 10 minutes by car from Banana Beach. This beach hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Santo Antonio Bay Beach and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Sundy Plantation.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Enjoy local cuisine at Hotel Resturant, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Stay in one of 15 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Belo Monte Hotel and Museum?

The check-in time at Belo Monte Hotel and Museum is 12:00-12:30 and the check-out time is 11:00.

Does Belo Monte Hotel and Museum have a swimming pool?

Yes, Belo Monte Hotel and Museum has a pool.

Are pets allowed at Belo Monte Hotel and Museum?

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at Belo Monte Hotel and Museum.

Does Belo Monte Hotel and Museum provide breakfast?

Yes, guests at Belo Monte Hotel and Museum can enjoy breakfast during their stay. Breakfast option(s): Western.

How much does it cost to stay at Belo Monte Hotel and Museum?

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What is the cancellation policy for Belo Monte Hotel and Museum?

The cancellation policy for Belo Monte Hotel and Museum varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

About This Property

Average Price FromNZD1561
Hotel Star Rating4