Belo Monte

Hotel Belo Monte is a lovely property set in a range of beautifully renovated farm buildings on a small peninsula on Príncipe Island, with a unique combination of forest and ocean views. Located in lush tropical surroundings, the hotel is on a former cacao plantation and gives guests a glimpse into the island’s rich heritage and densely forested landscapes. Príncipe is the smaller island of São Tomé and Príncipe, and just 140 square kilometres is area.

Accommodation & Facilities
Hotel Belo Monte has elegant and individually decorated rooms with en-suite bathrooms, plenty of space indoors and outdoors, private terraces, and some with private plunge pools. The hotel’s main building has a dining room, bar, and lounge, and meals can be served outside on the lovely terrace whenever the weather allows. There is also a pool and plenty of space for sun loungers on the lawn in the beautiful, lush gardens. The property features 15 comfortable rooms: six garden view rooms, six suites, two panoramic suites and one plunge pool suite.

Experience & Activities
São Tomé and Príncipe is mostly cloaked in pristine tropical rainforest and surrounded by sparkling blue ocean. Monte Belo is close to Banana Beach, and the forest life and marine life are superb. Forest walks, walks to waterfalls, turtle watching, tours of the plantation, guided trips and hikes further afield on the island, boat cruises to isolated bays, visits to local communities, excellent bird watching, paddle boarding, snorkelling, stargazing, and simply relaxing on the beach are all on offer at Hotel Belo Monte.