Chez Maria Júlia Boutique Hotel
Cape Verde
At a glance
Chez Maria Júlia Boutique Hotel, situated on Av. da Boavista in Praia, Cabo Verde, offers an elegant and convenient lodging experience with a focus on comfort and security. This boutique hotel features 12 thoughtfully designed rooms ranging from the tranquil Simple Room preferred by solo travelers and couples, to the spacious Double Room ideal for friends or travel companions. Both room types ensure a relaxing stay with modern amenities and tasteful decor.
The hotel's ambiance is enhanced by its unique training restaurant, Restaurant Passarinha, located on the ground floor. It provides a delightful dining experience with its impressive water cascade. The restaurant specializes in serving a variety of delicious dishes, and it is available for hosting events throughout the week upon reservation.
The Bar and Terrace area offers a relaxed atmosphere with panoramic views, where guests can indulge in a wide range of offerings. The menu includes tapas, light dishes such as hamburgers and crepes, and refreshing options like smoothies and natural juices. This area is open daily from morning until late in the evening, accommodating both early birds and night owls.
Chez Maria Júlia Boutique Hotel embodies a harmonious blend of natural and contemporary elements, reflecting the dynamic balance of Cape Verde’s natural landscape as symbolized in the hotel's logo. It is an ideal choice for travelers seeking a serene yet vibrant retreat, making the most of the island’s unique natural attributes.
Reviews
Really nice hotel in general The room is big, well isolated and comfortable ! The service was nice, the owner is really friendly and available. If you stay in Praia I highly recommend it
This hotel would have so much potential (nice neighbourhood and rooms) but unfortunately it fails in many fronts. The service is simply horrible. At arrival there was noone at the reception, we had to find someone and we were treated like a nuisance - whatever we asked, we were told “to read the paper on the table”. Breakfast is disorganised, the staff is not helping. On both nights there were very loud event well into the night in the restaurant just below the rooms. Guests leaving were shouting on the street afterwards. Also at check out the staff was unfriendly. The owner should understand that this is not the way to operate a hotel. I don’t recommend to anyone.
Unfortunately, our stay was not very pleasant. When we arrived, the reception was not attended and when we found a staff member, there was no greeting; she just looked at the clock and said, “Check-in is at 2 p.m.” It was 1:15 p.m. She didn’t speak any further, just wrote down the amount to pay on a piece of paper and asked for payment. The room was already ready, and we were allowed to leave our luggage there, but we didn’t get the key, check-in is only at 2 p.m., after all. By then it was already 1:30 p.m. The first impression when entering the hotel is modern and appealing. However, once in the room, you quickly notice that many details don’t quite match the impression. For example: the toilet paper holder is crooked, the bathroom bin is broken, there’s no hairdryer, and although the room is spacious, it feels rather bare. All of this would be easy to overlook if the overall experience were better. The staff in general seemed rather unfriendly. During check-out, the same impression continued: the staff member was quiet and not at all welcoming. She called us a taxi upon request but didn’t say a word about whether or when it would arrive. You simply don’t feel welcome in this hotel. The location is okay, though quite far from the city center – taxis are inexpensive, so that helps. Breakfast was also disappointing. The breakfast room itself is large and nicely designed, but the selection is very limited; a few kinds of fruit, some cake, jam, and one type of cheese. When I asked for salt and pepper, I was told there wasn’t any. I assume it was a misunderstanding, but it felt easier for them to say “no” than to engage with the guest. You can order something from the kitchen, such as eggs, but nobody explains what’s available, and there’s no menu. Overall, quite a pity. The hotel has potential, but it lacks friendliness, attentiveness, and an atmosphere where guests truly feel welcome.
