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Hotel Cardoso

3.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
TV
Exterior
Property amenity
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available

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P.O. Box 35 Avenida Martires de Mueda, 707, 707, Maputo, Cidade de Maputo, 00100
  • Museum of Natural History
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Geology Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Vila Algarve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

  • 38.50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room (Flamingo)

  • 31.71 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • 15.10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 15.10 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Presidential Suite

  • 59.15 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Cardoso

Family-friendly Maputo hotel in Central C with a fitness center
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a sauna are onsite.
Hotel Cardoso offers 130 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and hydromassage showerheads. This Maputo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

During your stay at Hotel Cardoso, you're just a quick walk from Museum of Natural History. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Fiamma
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a sauna, and a playground
  • Steps from Museum of Natural History and 7 minutes by foot from Núcleo de Arte
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Hotel Cardoso offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Cardoso. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Maputo hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Fiamma - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Bar Por do Sol - Onsite bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (MZN 3 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: MZN 1150 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Fiamma
  • Bar Por do Sol

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Fridge (on request)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge (on request)

More

  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome for a fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MZN 1150 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: MZN 720.00 per person (one way)
  • Self parking fee: MZN 3 per night
  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Hotel Cardoso offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Cardoso Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the Flamingo club room was very nice spacious and comfortable though no mini bar. Overall I love this place and always go back despite any negative experiences Check in was terrible. that reception no idea what is an online booking so i had to give her my phone with booking confirmation not she even understood that. I specifically requested to check in early as I has an event starting at 1pm at the hotel and i need to shower and dress for event. the receptionist instead of checking of a room is available first gave me a lecture how early check ins aren't allowed, but will check with her supervisor, which is what she ought to have done in the first place instead of making up her own responses.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good vintage property with a lot of character and charm. Helpful staff including Lenore at front desk and others we encountered. Good value for the price. We got a very nice upgrade with beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top Class
Great view and top service- highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tafadzwa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maputo experience
The room was clean and l must commend the bathroom is clean. The staff are friendly and welcoming. My only problem is the food l think they need to review their menu. Room service the food was not good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the hotel. Great place and wonderful views. Older hotel with great charm!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Estevao

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view of bridge from terrace!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN STEWART

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel, fabulous views from the rooms and most of the hotel overlooking Maputo bay, great breakfast, excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Marian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Walking distance to downtown (20-30 minutes). The grounds are nice because they have a nice view to the ocean and a nice lawn. All the rooms face the ocean. The food is not good. Breakfast was very limited in its selection. Good place for a social, but not to stay. Rooms, gym, and general areas need updating.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Been coming to Mozambique for 20 years. Love the location and service at Cardoso!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Loved all the old features that have been retained. The wooden staircase was really beautiful. The views from the pool area were also spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Albert

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful harbor views, attractive grounds, pleasant staff, solid Internet performance
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in the center of Maputo with a beautiful view. Book a see view room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Nithiyananthan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breathtaking view and good location
Cardoso's location is breathtaking. Perched up on a hill overlooking the Indian Ocean with a nice garden and good swimming pool, it offers a breathtaking view, inclusive of the sunset. Staff are pleasant and friendly. I enjoyed using the pool, and restaurant which also shared the great view. I could not use the gym which offered the same grand panoramic view from level 5. Even though it was past 2pm when I arrived, it took a while to be given my room. While I had paid a premium for a sea view room, I was initially given a room which did not offer any view. On rejecting it, I was given a room with a proper sea view only after 3pm. When I got in to the room, the TV was not working and a technician had to be called to fix it. Subsequently two days later, the TV stopped working completely and I had to move to another room as it could not be fixed. Only to find out the air condition was not working in the newly allocated room. While taking up a lot of precious time changing rooms and waiting for technicians, it also indicated the hotel was dated and tired looking. Also, there was no fridge in the room. Apart from these inconveniences the hotel has easy access to the museum and is walking distance from the popular Dhow and other restaurants. I still expect to stay here on my next visit to Maputo.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

FATIH

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
bad smell in carpets. Blocked sink
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Jan

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Confusing somewhat disinterested
Bit run down. Service not great. Somewhat unfriendly. It seems as if the staff doesn’t know their own hotel. Changed rooms twice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

HASEENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay
It wad perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Dave

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little stay next to business district
Hotel is old but still well maintained, very good breakfast and services. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019