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Hotel Cardoso

3.5 star property
Family-friendly Maputo hotel in Central C with a fitness centre
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Exterior
TV
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Property amenity

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
The price is NZ$283
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb

Explore the area

Map
P.O. Box 35 Avenida Martires de Mueda, 707, 707, Maputo, Cidade de Maputo, 00100
  • Museum of Natural History
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Núcleo de Arte
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Geology Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
  • 38.50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Executive Room (Flamingo)

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Executive Room (Flamingo)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
  • 31.71 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hydromassage showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
  • 15.10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hydromassage showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
  • 15.10 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hydromassage showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
  • 59.15 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Maputo

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Maputo awaits you at Hotel Cardoso. Within steps you'll find Museum of Natural History and Núcleo de Arte within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a poolside bar. .The restaurant, Fiamma, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar Por do Sol is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the gym, sauna, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a 24-hour business centre. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Central C hotel include Geology Museum and Vila Algarve.

What's nearby

  • Museum of Natural History - 2 min walk
  • Shopping 24 - 11 min walk
  • Maputo Central Market - 16 min walk
  • Maputo City Hall - 3 min drive
  • Maputo Botanical Gardens - 4 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 Maputo hotel in Central C with a fitness centre
Hotel Cardoso offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a meeting room, and limo/town car service. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Cardoso. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Maputo hotel.

  • 130 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1919
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Cardoso offers 130 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a hydromassage showerhead. This Maputo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and fridges can be requested.

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 11:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Limo/town car service
  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome for a fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Cardoso Maputo
Hotel Cardoso
Hotel Cardoso Maputo
Cardoso Hotel Maputo
Cardoso Hotel
Hotel Cardoso Hotel
Hotel Cardoso Maputo
Hotel Cardoso Hotel Maputo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Cardoso?

Hotel Cardoso offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Cardoso?

As of 22 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Cardoso on 31 Jan 2025 start from NZ$282.55, including 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 parking available at Hotel Cardoso?

Yep, Hotel Cardoso has a self car park for MZN 3 per night.

Does Hotel Cardoso have a pool?

Hotel Cardoso has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Hotel Cardoso a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Cardoso.

Is Hotel Cardoso family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, babysitting services and a playground, it's no surprise that Hotel Cardoso is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Hotel Cardoso?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Hotel Cardoso serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Cardoso?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6 AM - 11:30 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Cardoso?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Cardoso?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry, New York

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller
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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Jan

Business traveller
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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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 traveller
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

8/10 Good

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019