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The Retreat

Property class: 3

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A swimming pool with white chairs and a view of a lush green hillside.
A hotel room with a bed, a red chair, and a view of green hills and the sea.
A breakfast table with a view of a sunset, including a thermos, milk, juice, bread, and bananas.
A wooden door with a metal handle and a sign above it that reads "The Retreat" with a green leaf logo.
A view of The Retreat Restaurant's garden with a wooden deck and seating area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov

Explore the area

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Pinhão, Ribeira Grande, 1110
  • Place, Ribeira Grande Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ponta do Sol Town Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ponta do Sol Church
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted light.

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

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A bed with patterned bedding, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

View all photos for Panoramic Double Room

A bed with a colorful patterned bedspread and pillows, a vibrant abstract painting on the wall, and a blue accent wall.

Panoramic Double Room

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

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread and pillows, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted painting, and a white ceiling light.

Deluxe Triple Room

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

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A hotel room with a red bedspread, white pillows, and a swan towel arrangement.

Comfort Double Room

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

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Mountain View

A train carriage with wooden bunks, green and orange walls, and a central aisle.

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

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A bedroom with a teal wall, a painting of two figures, white bedding, and decorative lamps.

Comfort Double Room

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

About the area

Ribeira Grande

At The Retreat you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Ribeira Grande Beach and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Ponta do Sol Town Hall. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast (local cuisine). .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Ribeira Grande hotel include Ponta do Sol Church and Trapiche Ildo Benrós.

What's nearby

  • Ribeira Grande Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ponta do Sol Town Hall - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Ponta do Sol Church - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Patacão - 21 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Cova Crater - 21 min drive - 21.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bellcantoo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Veleiro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dinin'art - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Caleta - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O Curral - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Retreat

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Retreat.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ribeira Grande hotel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Retreat offers 8 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Retreat

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed 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
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

The Retreat Hotel
The Retreat Ribeira Grande
The Retreat Hotel Ribeira Grande

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Retreat?

The Retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Retreat?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Retreat on 28 Nov 2026 start from NZ$126, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Retreat?

Yep, The Retreat is a short 6-minute walk from Ribeira Grande Beach.

Does The Retreat have a pool?

The Retreat has an outdoor pool.

What makes The Retreat a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Retreat.

Does The Retreat serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary local cuisine brekkie is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Retreat?

No, The Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Retreat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Retreat?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Retreat?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute perfection! The food and the staff is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, although the location showing it to be very central to ribeira grande when booking created a few changes in plans for me, but overall nice stay and great food!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 15-minute walk up the stairs is well worth it. The staff are incredibly friendly, and the food is absolutely delicious. The view is breathtaking. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff! Included breakfast, good and local. Dinner and lunch available but at a cost. Nothing too expensive! Place is relaxing, 15 min walk to get there but you can get help with suitcases if you want. If you are not mobile, not the place for you. People go there often to hike. But the place allows relaxation too. It’s got a bar as well if you fancy that! The hotel can organize transport but you must organize your own tours. If you speak a bit of Portuguese you’ll find that very rewarding but either way, you’re in for a treat on this island!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024