Roça Belo Monte Hotel, Colonial hotel in Príncipe Island, São Tomé and Príncipe
Roça Belo Monte Hotel is a lodging on a hilltop overlooking the Gulf of Guinea, spread across several buildings of a former plantation complex. The structure contains twenty rooms distributed throughout the property.
The property started as a small plantation in 1922 and closed operations after the country's independence in 1975. It reopened as a hotel in 2014 and has operated as lodging since then.
The hotel preserves Portuguese colonial architecture through terraces, high ceilings, courtyards, and traditional furnishings like chandeliers and candelabras. These details shape how the property looks and feels throughout.
Each room has air conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite television, and a private bathroom. Guests can access a swimming pool and shuttle service to the beach.
The property has five private beaches, including Banana Beach, which became known from an international advertisement in the 1990s. This beach remains a notable feature of the area.
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