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Reviews of Belo Monte

• swissguyflying

  5

  Reviewed: 2023-10-12

  If you like more secluded places within beautiful natural environment and aren't too picky with the food selection, this is the place to go. Was there 2 nights for business, so I can't comment on tours the hotel provides around Principe. The facilities are good and Banana Beach can be accessed by foot or shuttle that the hotel provides. Beautiful pristine and calm beach! Overall had a very relaxing/soothing few days.

• Steve Ababio

  5

  Reviewed: 2023-10-03

  Roça Belo Monte is special. It's hard to know and appreciate exactly how special it is until you actually take the time and make the trip to go there. It begins to dawn on you on the long windy drive up from Santo Antonio through the expansive cacao plantation, and that feeling is punctuated by the exclamation mark that is the iconic entry gate. The Roça's beautiful grounds meet your gaze with its unique courtyard layout. The main building with lounge reception, luxury rooms and restaurant to your left, more detached luxury rooms, museum and cinema to your right, the wall and gate behind you, more rooms and cacao forest in front of you. The central courtyard is painstakingly manicured and segmented with grass, trees, and sculpted furniture. The Roça has a pool as well as private access to Praia Banana - one of the island's most beautiful beaches. You also have access to dive gear and a dive master if scuba is your thing. Also available are quad miss for moving around the vast estate and quick access to the scenic overlook for breathtaking ocean vistas. Roça Belo Monte is a complete vibe.

• James Delaney

  5

  Reviewed: 2023-04-14

  Incredible location, wonderful historic buildings set amongst tropical rainforest looking out towards the ocean, beaches & forested hills. It’s magnificent. A short drive down a steep road takes you to the most exquisite beaches.

• Bruno VAN DEN BOSSCHE

  5

  Reviewed: 2021-12-23

  This is where I feel at home. An old plantation house restaured to a very nice boutique hotel. Very comfortable, almost luxurious and with all the amenities needed in the Equatorial climate. The team that runs the hotel will make you feel at home. Genuine friendliness, plenty of goodwill and always ready to assist. This is also the place of the famous Banana Beach and although the hotel is located high up on the hill their setup on the beach is connected with a smooth on request transfer service unless one prefers a forest walk. Activities on offer are numerous and for those who want more than just relaxing on the beach or by the pool I can guarantee you that you will not be bored ... obviously all is related to pure nature. The food is good and will accommodate all tastes. I would however invite the Chef to explore dishes from other Equatorial climates and incorporate these in his cuisine. Overall ... great place and I will recommend it to my clients.

• Diana Sanni

  5

  Reviewed: 2020-12-25

  10/10. There is nothing more than I could ask from this hotel. It's pricey but worth every dime. The service is fantastic. Rooms services twice a day to an incredibly high standard. The food was excellent. I did the Full board option which I believe is the most economical. The excursions they sort for you are incredible. The staff are absolute angels. 3 beaches within walking distance. Banana beach is epic and the boat trip is highly recommended. I would come back again if I was in Príncipe. Helder deserves a special shout out. Great manager and very helpful