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Hotel Cardoso

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour health club and sauna

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby
Property amenity
Fitness facility
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$285
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept

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P.O. Box 35 Avenida Martires de Mueda, 707, 707, Maputo, Cidade de Maputo, 00100
  • Vila Algarve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Maputo Cathedral
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Maputo City Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room Double- City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Champagne service
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Sea View Double Bed

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Sea View Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 27 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Sea View Twin Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Champagne service
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Diplomatic Suite King Size Bed Sea View and Balcony

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Diplomatic Suite King Size Bed Sea View and Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room Double - Sea View & Balcony

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room Double - Sea View & Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Champagne service
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite Sea View King Size Bed

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite Sea View King Size Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Champagne service
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Suite- Sea View & Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
LED TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room Twin-City View

Standard Room Twin-City View

Standard Room Twin-City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Champagne service
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Maputo

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Maputo awaits you at Hotel Cardoso. You'll find Museum of Natural History a few steps away and Geology Museum within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Fiamma, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar Por do Sol is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, sauna, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. 7620 square feet (708 square metres) of event facilities include 6 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include limo/town car service. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Central C hotel include Vila Algarve and Maputo Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Geology Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Vila Algarve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Maputo Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Maputo Cathedral - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Maputo City Hall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Núcleo de Arte - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Acacia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dhow Mozambique - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fofoca - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Cardoso

Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour health club and sauna
Hotel Cardoso offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, a 24-hour health club, and a sauna. 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.

Business amenities include 6 meeting rooms and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 7620 square feet (708 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Cardoso. An airport shuttle (available on request) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

  • 130 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 7620 sq ft of conference space
  • 708 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1919
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Cardoso offers 130 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)).

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 11:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; MZN 1,300 for adults and MZN 650 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Por do Sol
  • Fiamma

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 7,620 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1919
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: MZN 2550
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MZN 2550

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

Payment types

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: from approximately MZN 1300 for adults and from MZN 650 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MZN 1280 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MZN 1280 (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: MZN 2550 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: MZN 2550 (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

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel Cardoso?

Yep, Hotel Cardoso has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Cardoso?

As of 24 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Cardoso on 26 Sept 2025 start from NZ$285.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Cardoso have a pool?

Hotel Cardoso has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Hotel Cardoso?

Hotel Cardoso features a 24-hour health club, an outdoor pool and a steam room.

Is Hotel Cardoso family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, babysitting services and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Hotel Cardoso is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Cardoso serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is on offer weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Cardoso?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6 AM - 11:30 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Cardoso?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Cardoso?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Cardoso?

No, only service animals are allowed.