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( 9995350;
www.casacolonial.info
; Rua 24 de Setembro; s/d CVE6050/7150; )
Boutique British-
owned guesthouse on a quiet street and inside a beautifully restored colonial building with
a fresh green coat of paint and white wooden shutters. Rooms have period details and
fans; only one (of five) has a private bathroom. Perks include a small patio with a plunge
pool where breakfast is served, and free wi-fi.
Residencial Jenny
GUESTHOUSE
$$
( 2328969;
www.jenny-mindelo.com
; Alto São Nicolau; s/d from CVE3800/4500; )
Set on a hill
above the ferry dock, this modern digs in an orange building has standard rooms over-
looking the inner patio, and pricier rooms (singles/doubles CVE5600/6500) with bal-
conies with harbour views. Air-con and internet access cost extra.
Hotel Gaudi
HOTEL
$$
( 2318954;
www.hotelgaudimindelo.com
; Rua Senador Veracruz 210; s/d CVE3960/5940; )
Good, central
option with small and cramped but neat and cosy rooms (and two apartments) equipped
with TV, fridge and fans. The downstairs restaurant has live music every night and happy
hour on Friday. Note that noise is part of the package.
Mindelo Residencial
GUESTHOUSE
$$
( 2300863; m.residencial@gmail.com; Rua São João; s CVE4770-6360, d CVE6360-7950; )
Cosy
guesthouse with rooms piled around a sunny, glass-roofed courtyard. In-room amenities
include safes, air-con and free wi-fi. Snag one of the rooms overlooking the quieter back
part of the building.
MindelHotel
HOTEL
$$
( 2328885;
www.mindelhotel.cv
;
Av 5 de Julho; s/d CVE7500/8500; )
This big blue hotel on
the main square has decent if unexciting rooms and is a good midrange option. The lack
of character is mitigated with good service, a great buffet breakfast, free wi-fi and compli-
mentary airport transfers.
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