About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: LA VELA in Palmeira offers recently renovated aparthotel units with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each apartment includes a shower, electric kettle, wardrobe, and private entrance. Convenient Facilities: Guests can enjoy free on-site parking, a paid shuttle service, bike hire, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a minibar and hairdryer. Prime Location: Located 6 km from Amílcar Cabral International Airport, LA VELA is near Fontona Beach (2.2 km), Monte Curral (5 km), and Buracona the Blue Eye (6 km). Other attractions include Pedra Lume Salt Crater (12 km) and Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra (20 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

    • Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ebrima
    Cape Verde Cape Verde
    It is good and a very good location can’t complain
  • Alessandra
    Portugal Portugal
    Perfect location and extremely warm welcome. We loved the north side of the island much more than the south (much less 'resort tourism' and more real) and the stay at La Vela was perfect.
  • Pinnell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. I had a problem seeing the video and photos that I needed in order to access the key box. I was able to phone the owner and get it sorted. I had a wonderful time.
  • Victoria
    France France
    Very clean. Good communication with the host. Great value for money.
  • Captaindagman
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very convenient for the harbour and the town centre. Friendly, helpful people and very cheap by UK standards.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Once they understood that my flight arrived at midnight, they sent me a clear video for self access.
  • Hans
    Norway Norway
    The location close to the port was good and the room was fresh. The manager "Melana" was very nice and responsive in our communication.
  • Allan
    Spain Spain
    Very cute place; it's obvious they have taken care of details. It's next to one of the stops of Alugel or Hiace to head towards Espargos or Santa Maria during the day and it's not far from the town center where to go for a walk or breakfast. From...
  • Christian
    Germany Germany
    We reach Palmeira at around midnight (ferry from Santo Antão). After just 5 minutes walk from the harbour we reached La Vela. Milanca sent us great instructions for the self-check-in. The room has many useful details and fed all our needs. You can...
  • Matthijs
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nice, small, accommodation. Ideal when you come from the ferry in the middle of the night. Bed and fan are good. Very clean.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Milanca

9.2
Host review score
Milanca
La Vela is a traditional Cape Verdian House completely renovated and convert to offer the best hospitality in a pleasant and welcoming environment to our guests. As all our Guest House, La Vela has a nautical decoration that is matching with the environment. Our guests decide to stay with us to find the authenticity of Cape Verde Village, our friendship and worm welcome. Also, as we are just a few hundred meters from the harbor, we have guests that find convinient to stay to La Vela for their connection with the ship that will take them to other islands.
Hi!, My name is Milanca, I'm Capeverdian. I love to host my guest and make them fill home. Thank you for visiting my booking page. See you soon at La Vela, My worm greetings from Palmeira, Milanca
Palmeira Village is a tipical and tradistional Cape Verdian Fishing village. It has it's few restaurants and bars. People are friendly and will make you fill from the beguinning as one of them.
Languages spoken: English,French,Italian,Portuguese

Property surroundings

House rules

LA VELA takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 18:00 and 08:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Air conditioner for Superior Double Room is available by request for an additional fee of 10€ per night.

Please inform LA VELA in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.