Santiago, Cape Verde hotel rooms at the Independent

"Nice, CV owned property with hot water and pleasant staff."

"Everything was lovely. Stayed one night on my way to Airport next day. Staff was very lovely, the views are beautiful. Breakfast was good, better that I expected. Room was spotless clean A little small but very cosy and comfortable. Excellent location Overall recommended and if come back to a hotel would not mind staying there again."

"Excellent helpful, friendly staff. Building beautiful, in excellent condition and clean. Good food."

"Spotless room, helpful staff, wonderful breakfast."

"First off, the cleaning quality was very poor, I have images that I would wish to add to this review. From the walls, cobwebs all over the corner of the room, visible blood from previous tenant smashing mosquitoes on the wall, and small ants crawling all over our bedsheet. We paid for the pool, since my mother is an elderly so it’s safer than ocean water, yet we had to ask for it to be filled with water, which was never complete. Similiar to request we had for additional towels and fixing of in our room which was never filled. If the owner is reading this, don’t go yelling at your employees especially your cleaners being that they were walking around with all cleaning supply in hands no proper cart system in a huge hotel, wearing fliflops while cleaning, and all of them never smiled implying the harsh reality of their conditions - I gave it a 2 start because the holiday event we went too was lovely but not worth knowing your employees were working 18 hrs shift leaving at 2-3 am to return to work at 9 am the same day. This place is exploiting their workers with minimum support, fair wage and training. As a Cape Verdean born guest, it was disheartening seeing what blood and sweat kept a “hotel”, an illusion of rest and relaxation, alive. The man that owns this place needs a huge reality check. "

"Amazing staff. Great location. Cool vibe. Bargoon. WINNER"

"The staff was very nice and accommodating after a mistake was made with my booking. The rooms were clean and spacious. The breakfast was good."

"Right in the heart of Assomada. I stay here every time. "

"Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. "