Casa helena

Casa helena Bed and Breakfast in Cape Verde

About this bed and breakfast

Nestled in Cape Verde, this lovely bed and breakfast for $28 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Located in Portela in the Fogo region, Casa helena has a balcony. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The guest house features family rooms.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Cape Verde

Nearby attractions

The pier Santa Maria

148.72 miles

Buracona - Blue Eye Cave

156.16 miles

Pachamama Eco Park - Viveiro Botanical Garden

149.57 miles

Salinas de Pedra de Lume

158.32 miles

Casa helena

4.7

Outstanding(155 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Cape Verde

Reasons to book

People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

$$$$

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Cape Verde

Nearby attractions

The pier Santa Maria

148.72 miles

Buracona - Blue Eye Cave

156.16 miles

Pachamama Eco Park - Viveiro Botanical Garden

149.57 miles

Salinas de Pedra de Lume

158.32 miles

Reviews

4.7/5.0

Outstanding(155 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

9.0

Apr 2024

A surprising and unexpected place, the location is amazing

Amazing place in the middle of the caldera. Cecilio the owner was very helpful with information about hiking and cooked great home made food every evening, next to great local wine. A month after the trip, I appreciate a lot of these things in retrospect. The entire village was destroyed by the eruption of the volcano, and this guesthouse was built from scratch with great effort.

Water in the shower doesn't always work great, but we received a quick response

10.0

Feb 2024

Une nuit incroyable au pied du volcan

Au pied du volcan la vue est incroyable. Si besoin d’un guide pour faire l’ascension du volcan tout est possible directement sur place ! Les chambres sont très bien, avec des grosses couvertures pour les nuits un peu plus fraîches.

9.0

Dec 2023

Magique !

La petite maison ronde recouverte de lave, l’emplacement central au milieu du village, la beauté du lieu, la nourriture d’elena. Je suis restée une nuit de plus!

Quand on voyage seul, il faut se débrouiller tout seul pour trouver d’autres voyageurs dans le village qui veuillent partager le coût des excursions( 60 euros qu’on soit 1 ou 5) avec vous ou le retour à Sao Filipe. Dommage qu’il n’y ait rien d’organisé à ce niveau.

10.0

Dec 2023

Increible lugar y comida

Sitio increible. Las habitaciones estan dentro de las tipicas construcciones de la zona. Dispone de agua caliente y la cama es muy comoda. Hace frio por las noches y te dejan mantan. La cena que te prepara Helena simplemente deliciosa, al igual que el desayuno completo (zumo, cafe o te, fruta, queso, mantequilla y algun dulce). Cecilio te facilita transporte desde el puerto si es necesario o cualquier otra cosa que necesites (guia para el pico, contactos para hacer la ruta Monsteiros, recomendaciones de otras rutas de la zona e incluso bares-musica). La ruta al pico empieza justo al salir de la casa, y el aluguer te recoge/deja en la puerta. Ademas tienes mini terracita donde ver el pico desde que amanece, y tomarte una cerveza despues del trkking.

No hay nada negativo

9.0

Nov 2023

Very enjoyable stay

Very enjoyable stay with Helena (for the dinner/breakfast, even the 5:30 breakfast) and Cecilio, who helped me a lot with all my questions: arranged a guide (to share) for the Pico, organized my stay in Mosteiros, did reserve the aluguer from Sao Filipe. Nice typical round room even with a warm shower in the afternoon (after the sun has heated up the water).

9.0

Oct 2023

Sehr gute Unterkunft in der Pole Position für den Pico do Fogo

Super nette Menschen, sehr leckeres Essen und Unterstützung bei allem was wir brauchten. Sehr sauber und außergewöhnliche Unterkunft in einer außergewöhnlichen Umgebung.

9.0

Oct 2023

Fantástica experiencia

Me encantó todo. Si van a visitar fogo tienen que quedarse en casa Helena. Desde el primer día un increíble atendimiento, las instalaciones bastante bien, ubicación en el pueblo de al lado del volcán y unas personas maravillosas y atentas en todo momento. La comida del bar de Casa Helena es buenísima tanto el desayuno como los almuerzos y las cenas.

9.0

Aug 2023

Great value for the money.

I found the round buildings with white cone roofs and cinder tiled walls very attractive. The food was basic but plentiful and delicious. The owners attended our every need, giving us advice about climbing the volcano and finding other interesting hikes around the area. Responses online before arriving were excellent. They also made allowances for early breakfasts and packed lunches. Highly recommended.

The bathroom was in need of a new faucet. Ours was falling out of the sink.

10.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

The people here are so friendly, kind and helpful!! The view is great and rooms are very nice and clean! We enjoyed every second here!

8.0

May 2023

perfect I recommend

Staff

10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

The host Cecilio is super nice. The food is extremely delicious and the location is just stuning.

9.0

Feb 2023

Superb

Nice room on a typical round building of volcanic rock. Good view of the Fogo peak and always great food from the very welcoming hosts. Até à próxima, recomendo 👍

10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

Had a great stay here. Very friendly helpful people who helped me arrange my transport there and trip up the volcano (ask about these in advance) and advised me for my hike down to Mosteiros. Would recommend lunch and dinner here (not that I get the impression there are many other options here!) - food is delicious and portions are incredibly generous, you won't go hungry! Room was comfy, there's electricity and wifi, which didn't reach into my room, but I could get it just outside, or in the main eating room. There was no hot water when I was here, so shower in the day time when there's sunshine to warm up in afterwards. It gets cold at night, but the bed was lovely and warm.

9.0

Dec 2022

Superb

great location in the middle of the caldera. superb homemade dinner and breakfast. great advice from the owner that can speak many languages.

10.0

Dec 2022

If I could do a Spinal Tap and turn it up to 11 , I would

Location, Hosts, Food, Facilities . The Location with views of Pico de Fogo was amazing. The hosts were so helpful and friendly and really made us feel so welcome. The food was delicious and traditional, mmm, just makes my mouth water thinking about it.Good local wine too. You have everything you need there and the hosts organised transport to and from Portela and a guide to go up Pico de Fogo , all at very reasonable prices. I wouldn't hesitate to go back to Casa Helena, again in the future. Thank you so much to Ceci and Helena.

Nothing

10.0

Nov 2022

Amazing place in a unique location

Absolutely amazing experience. The whole family was super friendly and nice. The food was excellent. The host arranged the next-day volcano tour for us and explained a lot about the village and the island in general. Loved every minute we spent there.

10.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

The owner is very helpful and kind. The food was delicious and authentic. I really recommend to eat there and to listen all the information given by the owner.The room is very clean with worm blankets as the nights are cold sometimes. We were totally happy to sleep there.

The water is cold but I think this is connected with the solar energy systems which is in the village.

10.0

Apr 2022

Exceptional

Great location, very hospital family delicious meals

Cold water

10.0

Feb 2022

Exceptional

The hosts were really friendly and helpful. Helena is a great cook so we ate very well. Cecilio was our guide for our hike to the top of the volcano. He is very lively and fun. The bedroom was nice and clean, same for the bathroom. There was a little patio outside with table and chairs where we could sit and enjoy the scenery. The hosts arranged taxis for us as well. They are resourceful and know everyone around. We had a fantastic stay in a very special environment. The climb to the volcano was beyond awesome. We also walked by ourselves to the small volcano and the scenery there was also spectacular. We highly recommend Casa Helena to other travelers.

9.0

Sep 2021

Superb

Amazing location and very generous people. Helena cooked lovely for us and Cicilio and his son Nuno took us up the vulcano. It was not a problem for them that we booked last minute. Also, the prices were good. We would definitely recommend this place.

The shower is not perfect.

7.0

Feb 2020

We would stay here again

We stayed in the lava rock bungalow which was new and clean. The host Elena and her husband were great at arranging shared rides,guide. He speaks among others,English and has lived there all his life so lots of answers to your questions. The dinner we had was among the best we had in terms of quantity and quality in our past month of traveling

Couldn’t get the shower to work...

10.0

Dec 2019

Exceptional

Friendly helpful attitude, tips, good local cooking, great location

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Cape Verde?

The average price for a rental in Cape Verde is $52 per night. This rental is $24 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Casa helena. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Casa helena pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Casa helena?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, balcony / patio, and garden.

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Casa helena

About this bed and breakfast

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Casa helena

Bed and Breakfast in Cape Verde

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Cape Verde

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Cape Verde?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Casa helena pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Casa helena?

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