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The Retreat

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Front of property
Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Panoramic Double Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Pinhão, Ribeira Grande, 1110
  • Place, Cruzinha
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chã da Igreja
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ribeira Grande Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Panoramic Double Room

Panoramic Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Basic Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds, 1 Large Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Ribeira Grande

When you stay at The Retreat in Ribeira Grande, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Cruzinha and Chã da Igreja. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Ribeira Grande Beach and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Ponta do Sol Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Cruzinha - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Chã da Igreja - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ribeira Grande Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ponta do Sol Town Hall - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Ponta do Sol Church - 5 min drive - 5.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Caleta - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bellcantoo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Veleiro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dinin'art - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Casa Maracujá - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Retreat

The Retreat offers 8 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Retreat, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Retreat has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 22 and January 4.
The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CVE 276.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

The Retreat Hotel

The Retreat Ribeira Grande

The Retreat Hotel Ribeira Grande

The Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Helena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast and dinner were great. The location is good but difficult to reach the rooms were very humid, would be nice to have at a fan in the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonje

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place, nice and helpfull staff and good food.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Panorama Zimmer! Herrlich
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carmelo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Retreat is truly a special place. The way to the hotel might be quite difficult but it really deserces it. Every detail is thoughtful and genuine, and the care from the staff really sets this hotel apart. The food is exceptional—everything is delicious and clearly handmade with love. Breakfast is a real highlight: all the dishes are freshly prepared, and even the fruit comes straight from their own trees. The Retreat itself is incredibly beautiful, peaceful, and relaxing, making it the perfect place to slow down and unwind.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Maja

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Das war jeden tag super aber teuer Ist weiter zu empfehlen
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vérifiez bien la localisation

Hotel situé à Pinhão, un hameau isolé dans les montagnes à 15-20 mn en taxi (10€) de Ribeira Grande, puis 10 mn de marche sur chemins et escaliers (la localisation sur la carte qui le positionne au centre de Ribeira Grande est trompeuse). Transport collectif à partir de la route à 7h-7h30, petit déjeuner servi à 8h30: il faut choisir. Pour moi qui étais sur l’île pour la découvrir et faire des randos, les contraintes ne compensent vraiment pas le lieu, plus adapté pour des séjours plus sédentaires.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place on a beautiful island

The views are fantastic. The beds the best. A perfect retreat if you want tranquility and calm. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We can highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

SANDRINE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Merveilleux lieu, mais vigilance 💰 !

Le lieu est magique et insolite. Les chambres jolies et la piscine très propre. Les espaces communs propices à la convivialité. Tom sait accueillir et/mais aussi businessman 💰 5 bémols concernant la volonté de communiquer sur 1/la situation géographique et l'accès : 600 m de montée, dont env 10 min forcément à pied par un sentier puis 77 marches. Attention ggl donne une autre adresse au centre ville à 4 km (le gérant au courant) 2/l'absence de commerces ou de possibilité de restauration aux alentours (autrement dit "vente forcée"), 3/ les tarifs des prestations de restauration et bar élevés ne sont ni affichés, ni communiqués. Piégeant et source de litige. Ex: un verre servi par Tom le gérant , et 1/2 bouteille notée que j''ai payé car erreur non reconnue. J'ai fait confiance à tort. 4/ Le personnel féminin est triste, distant ou très mal à l'aise, et l'application traduction portugais est nécessaire pour communiquer. Ce qui laisse planer des doutes sur le climat interne. Dommage pour un si bel endroit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un séjour hors du temps

À la lecture de certains commentaires nous avons eu quelques inquiétudes MAIS IL N’EN EST RIEN, FONCEZ !!! Tom le propriétaire a créé quelque chose d’exceptionnel dans cet établissement reculé au sommet d’une vallée agricole cap-verdienne. Nous avons séjourné dans la « suite maracuja » et chaque réveil fut un régal, un véritable tableau! Les petits déjeuners et dîners en groupe sont un plaisir pour échanger sur nos diverses aventures et échanger des tonnes de conseils. Il faut bien comprendre que l’établissement se trouve au milieu de nulle part il y aura donc des petits «désagréments» (si on peut appeler ça comme ça) tels que des problèmes d’acheminement d’eau dans la chambre, un wifi capricieux et le chemin pour s’y rendre peut paraître ardu pour les personnes avec une mauvaise condition physique. Mais ce ne sont que 160 marches à gravir depuis l’endroit où s’arrêtent les taxis. Bref mon commentaire n’est pas assez dithyrambique tellement l’expérience à the retreat est nécessaire à un voyage au cap vert ! - seul minuscule bémol les joints de la cabine de douche qui sont à refaire entraînant un écoulement dans la salle de bain
Vue la nuit de la suite maracuja
The retreat vu de loin
Ma piscine de nuit
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Karl

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft liegt weit abseits von einer Ortschaft. Sie ist noch nicht einmal bis vor die Haustür per Taxi erreichbar!! Auch das Taxi für 10 Euro pro Fahrt braucht ca. 20 Minuten ab der nächst gelegenen Stadt...dann geht es noch einmal ca. 15 Minuten zu Fuß, bevor man im Hotel angekommen ist... Wenn man irgendwo hin will - ausser beim loswandern vom Hotel und dorthin zurückwandern schlägt das immer mit ca. 1,5 h (hin und zurück) zu Buche und 20 Euro fürs Taxi... Frühstück ist immer dasselbe, Catchuba Omlet und Kaffee kein Obst....als Dessert zum Abendessen immer nur Sahneeis.... Der Preis ist viel zu hoch mehr als eine Nacht würde ich nur hartgesottenen Wanderern empfehlen...
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Khédidja

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prima hotel, fantastisch gelegen. Zwembad is leeg

Hotel ligt op een geweldige lokatie. Ontbijt was goed. Omdat het een reis is van Ribeira Grande naar het hotel moet je in de avond wel in het hotel eten en het avond eten is prima. Één minpunt en dat is dat er in het zwembad geen water zat. Dat gebeurt vaker in de ‘droge tijd’ vertelde de manager mij, maar dat moeten ze dan wel duidelijk vermelden. Een verfrissende duik is er dus niet altijd bij….
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben 5 Nächte dort verbracht und haben die Ruhe abseits der Stadt sehr genossen. Wir waren froh, dass uns von der Unterkunft die Möglichkeit angeboten wurde, unser Gepäck mit Hilfe eines Mitarbeiters zur Unterkunft zu tragen. Nur mit Rucksack wären die Stufen kein Problem gewesen, mit Reisekoffern ist es ohne Hilfe jedoch mühsam. In der Unterkunft gibt es die Möglichkeit, 3 warme Mahlzeiten am Tag zu einem guten Preis zu bekommen. Der Koch war super und hat jeden Tag ein anderes, leckeres Essen gezaubert. Mit dem Taxi kommt man innerhalb von 15 Minuten runter nach Ribeira Grande. Auf Wunsch organisiert die herzliche Gastgeberin auch gerne Transfers zu verschiedenen Orten der Insel (Cova de Paúl, Cruzinha, Ponta do Sol...) und wer einfach nur entspannen möchte, ist hier bestens aufgehoben. Zur Abkühlung gibt es sogar einen Pool mit einer kleinen Bar.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023