Last updated: October 2026
Cape Verde — Traveler Guide
Apartments and aparthotels in Cape Verde rated 8 or higher by guests, for stays of a few weeks or a month, with the best neighbourhoods and practical tips.
Quick Answer
Our top pick for a long stay in Cape Verde is Apartamentos Golfinho Dourado 'Edifício Lux,s in Santa Maria, rated 9.3 from 122 Booking.com reviews. Oolaa Trendy Accommodation is a strong alternative at 9.1.
7 places · Checked October 2026
Santa Maria
In Santa Maria. Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 across 122 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.3 guest score from 122 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Santa Maria
In Santa Maria. Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 across 63 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.1 guest score from 63 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Santa Maria
In Santa Maria. Guests score it 9.2 out of 10 across 493 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.2 guest score from 493 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Santa Maria
In Santa Maria. Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 across 374 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 8.9 guest score from 374 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Praia
In Praia. Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 across 119 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 8.9 guest score from 119 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Santa Maria
In Santa Maria. Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 across 150 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.1 guest score from 150 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Sal Rei
In Sal Rei. Guests score it 9.6 out of 10 across 69 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.6 guest score from 69 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
About This Guide
Cape Verde suits a few weeks or a month in winter for people who want reliable sun and wind sports, with Sal and Boa Vista popular for kitesurfing and windsurfing. Europeans make up a large share of long-stay winter visitors. Summer is hotter and more humid.
How we picked: these are apartments and aparthotels in Cape Verde rated 8 or higher by Booking.com guests, so you usually get a kitchen and more space for a longer stay. Checked in October 2026.
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Common Questions
Yes, for sun and wind sports. Weather is warm and dry from November to April, and apartments in Santa Maria and Sal Rei are available for monthly stays.
No. Visitors use taxis, shared minibuses (alugueres) and rental cars on the larger islands, and walk in resort towns.
Rules depend on nationality and change. Check the official government portal for entry requirements and the permitted length of stay.
BookingBoavista - Apartments has the highest score of the places in this guide for a long stay: 9.6 out of 10 from 69 Booking.com reviews (checked October 2026).
Prices and availability change daily. Lock in the best rate by booking early — most of our top picks offer free cancellation.
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