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Hotel Cardoso

3.5 star property
Family-friendly Maputo hotel in Central C with a fitness center

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Property amenity
TV
Central C hotel, Hotel Cardoso offers a vibrant retreat with an airport shuttle and poolside bar. Savor local cuisine at Fiamma restaurant, unwind in the sauna or enjoy sun loungers by the outdoor pool.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is P5,934
P6,883 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 28 - Mar 1

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 38.50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room (Flamingo)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 31.71 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 15.10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 15.10 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 59.15 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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P.O. Box 35 Avenida Martires de Mueda, 707, 707, Maputo, Cidade de Maputo, 00100

What's nearby

  • Museum of Natural History - 2 min walk
  • Geology Museum - 7 min walk
  • Maputo Central Market - 16 min walk
  • Maputo Cathedral - 20 min walk
  • Maputo City Hall - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Acacia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Piri Piri Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dhow Mozambique - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shamwari - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zambi - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Cardoso

Family-friendly hotel located in Central C
You can look forward to an airport shuttle, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Hotel Cardoso. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Fiamma, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and self parking (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), multilingual staff, and a porter/bellhop
  • 1 meeting room, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All 130 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and deep soaking tubs
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee grinders, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (MZN 3 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MZN 1,150 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Por do Sol
  • Fiamma

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1919
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MZN 1150 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: MZN 720.00 per person (one way)
  • Self parking fee: MZN 3 per night
  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

Property is also known as

Cardoso Maputo
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Cardoso Hotel
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Hotel Cardoso Hotel Maputo

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Cardoso have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Cardoso?

As of Feb 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Cardoso on Feb 28, 2025 start from P 5,933.53, excluding 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.

Is Hotel Cardoso pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. A fee applies.

How much is parking at Hotel Cardoso?

Self parking is available for MZN 3 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Cardoso?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Cardoso?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Cardoso provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM–11:30 PM on request. A fee of MZN 720.00 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Cardoso located?

This family-friendly Maputo hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Museum of Natural History, Vila Algarve, and Núcleo de Arte. Shopping 24 and Geology Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Hotel Cardoso Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the Flamingo club room was very nice spacious and comfortable though no mini bar. Overall I love this place and always go back despite any negative experiences Check in was terrible. that reception no idea what is an online booking so i had to give her my phone with booking confirmation not she even understood that. I specifically requested to check in early as I has an event starting at 1pm at the hotel and i need to shower and dress for event. the receptionist instead of checking of a room is available first gave me a lecture how early check ins aren't allowed, but will check with her supervisor, which is what she ought to have done in the first place instead of making up her own responses.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry, New York

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good vintage property with a lot of character and charm. Helpful staff including Lenore at front desk and others we encountered. Good value for the price. We got a very nice upgrade with beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top Class
Great view and top service- highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tafadzwa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maputo experience
The room was clean and l must commend the bathroom is clean. The staff are friendly and welcoming. My only problem is the food l think they need to review their menu. Room service the food was not good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the hotel. Great place and wonderful views. Older hotel with great charm!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Estevao

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view of bridge from terrace!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN STEWART

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel, fabulous views from the rooms and most of the hotel overlooking Maputo bay, great breakfast, excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Marian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Walking distance to downtown (20-30 minutes). The grounds are nice because they have a nice view to the ocean and a nice lawn. All the rooms face the ocean. The food is not good. Breakfast was very limited in its selection. Good place for a social, but not to stay. Rooms, gym, and general areas need updating.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Been coming to Mozambique for 20 years. Love the location and service at Cardoso!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Loved all the old features that have been retained. The wooden staircase was really beautiful. The views from the pool area were also spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Albert

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful harbor views, attractive grounds, pleasant staff, solid Internet performance
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in the center of Maputo with a beautiful view. Book a see view room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Nithiyananthan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breathtaking view and good location
Cardoso's location is breathtaking. Perched up on a hill overlooking the Indian Ocean with a nice garden and good swimming pool, it offers a breathtaking view, inclusive of the sunset. Staff are pleasant and friendly. I enjoyed using the pool, and restaurant which also shared the great view. I could not use the gym which offered the same grand panoramic view from level 5. Even though it was past 2pm when I arrived, it took a while to be given my room. While I had paid a premium for a sea view room, I was initially given a room which did not offer any view. On rejecting it, I was given a room with a proper sea view only after 3pm. When I got in to the room, the TV was not working and a technician had to be called to fix it. Subsequently two days later, the TV stopped working completely and I had to move to another room as it could not be fixed. Only to find out the air condition was not working in the newly allocated room. While taking up a lot of precious time changing rooms and waiting for technicians, it also indicated the hotel was dated and tired looking. Also, there was no fridge in the room. Apart from these inconveniences the hotel has easy access to the museum and is walking distance from the popular Dhow and other restaurants. I still expect to stay here on my next visit to Maputo.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

FATIH

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
bad smell in carpets. Blocked sink
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Jan

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Confusing somewhat disinterested
Bit run down. Service not great. Somewhat unfriendly. It seems as if the staff doesn’t know their own hotel. Changed rooms twice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

HASEENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay
It wad perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Dave

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little stay next to business district
Hotel is old but still well maintained, very good breakfast and services. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019