In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 59 guest reviews of Spinguera Ecolodge. Guests in the sample highlight Location, Service & staff and Food & restaurants. The most common complaints: No air conditioning, so cooling down means opening up to insects. The pool is not heated, which can make it chilly in some seasons.
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Spinguera Ecolodge in Sal Rei offers family rooms with sea views, balconies, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a wardrobe, free toiletries, and a work desk.
Guests enjoy spa facilities, a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden. The property features a restaurant, bar, and free WiFi.
The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with vegetarian options in a traditional and romantic ambience. Breakfast includes local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, and fruits.
Located 17 km from Aristides Pereira International Airport, the hotel offers hiking activities and a quiet area.
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 21 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Spinguera Ecolodge is for travellers who come to Boa Vista for space and silence rather than resort life. The old village in Espingueira, abandoned in the 1970s and 80s and restored as a lodge in 2007, stands alone in a nature reserve between desert and ocean, with nine rooms and three villas in local stone. Guests return again and again to the same points: the quiet, the tastefully decorated stone cottages, staff who arrange transport, walks and excursions, and a dinner menu that changes every day and is built on fresh, local produce. The flip side of that seclusion is access and comfort. The lodge sits at the end of a rocky track, the free shuttle to Sal Rei runs only three days a week, and most guests recommend renting a car, preferably a 4x4. There is no beach right by the lodge where you can comfortably swim, the rooms have no air conditioning or TV, and there is no mobile signal. Anyone who wants to disconnect, walk and eat well will find a calm, well-run retreat; travellers who want beach bars and nightlife are better off near Sal Rei.
- The lodge stands alone in the Parque Natural do Norte, with the desert behind it and the Atlantic in front. Guests keep describing the silence, broken only by wind, waves and birds, and the goats and donkeys that pass in the morning, as the reason they came and the reason they would return.
- The team is praised again and again as kind, attentive and multilingual. Guests mention help with transport, hiking tips and excursions arranged at short notice, and several name the owner and individual staff members.
- The lodge is reached on a long, rocky dirt track, and many guests advise renting a car, ideally a 4x4, to explore the island. The free shuttle to Sal Rei runs only three days a week, so without a car, outings depend on taxis or excursions, which some guests found costly.
- The coast in front of the lodge is wild, and several guests point out that there is no beach nearby where you can comfortably swim in the sea; footpaths lead down to the beaches. One guest found the shore close to the lodge littered, and others missed shade in the outdoor seating areas.
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Should you book it?
Spinguera Ecolodge is worth booking for couples and solo travellers looking for silence and nature — but pick somewhere else if you need air conditioning and a TV in the room.
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- Couples and solo travellers looking for silence and nature
- Walkers and anyone who wants a few days completely offline
Pick somewhere else if
- You need air conditioning and a TV in the room
- You want to swim from a beach outside your door or go out in town in the evening
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What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 59 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +Delicious, fresh cooking, with a different dinner menu every day
- +A generous, high-quality breakfast
- +Slow, relaxed dinners that many name as a highlight
- –Portions can be on the small side for big eaters
- –Nothing early for those leaving at dawn, not even a cup of tea
- –One guest felt the food did not match the standard of the rest of the hotel
”Amazing food, a different fresh menu served every day for dinner.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Warm, attentive staff who make guests feel at home
- +Helpful tips on hiking, kitesurfing and transport, even before arrival
- +A free shuttle to town on certain days
- –The shuttle cannot always be used on departure day
- –A confirmed pick-up that never showed
- –Not every staff member speaks English
”The staff are very friendly and proactively make sure you get what you expect.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +A beautiful pool that is easy to swim in, plus a yoga area for unwinding
- +Walks to wide, empty beaches
- –The pool is not heated, which can make it chilly in some seasons
- –The nearest beach for swimming is a long walk away
- –Beach huts and beach chairs that are not well kept
”The very beautiful pool makes up for the lack of a beach where you can swim in the sea.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Charming stone cottages, decorated with great taste
- +Very comfortable beds and large bathrooms
- +Everything you need in the room, right down to a bag for beach towels
- –No air conditioning, so cooling down means opening up to insects
- –A hard bed for some guests
- –Hot water that can run cold or is limited to certain hours
”The cottages are very prettily decorated, the bedding is excellent and the bathroom very large.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Spotless rooms and a lovingly maintained property
- –The surroundings and nearby beaches can be dirty
”The location is excellent and the rooms were spotless.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A remote, unspoilt setting in a nature reserve with stunning views
- +Ideal for switching off, hiking and spotting wildlife
- +A beautifully restored former fishing village
- –Hard to reach along a long, rocky track, so a four-wheel drive is advised
- –Far from the island's sights without a car, and transfers add up
”Absolutely stunning remote location with peace and tranquillity, unspoiled by tourism.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +Deep silence, broken only by the sea, the wind and the birds
- +A calm, peaceful atmosphere for a real switch-off
”Beautiful desolation and silence, except for the sea and some birds.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- –Dinners at the hotel feel expensive, especially as there is little alternative
- –Getting in and out is costly because of the remote location
- –Value for money is not ideal for solo travellers
”Overall I don't find the value for money ideal, at least not when travelling alone.” — guest, translated
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Spinguera Ecolodge from Aristides Pereira Airport (BVC)?
Spinguera Ecolodge is approximately 12.9 km from Aristides Pereira Airport (BVC) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
How do guests rate Spinguera Ecolodge?
On Booking.com it scores 9.6/10 from 146 guest reviews.
How many stars does Spinguera Ecolodge have?
Spinguera Ecolodge is a 3-star hotel.
What amenities does Spinguera Ecolodge offer?
Spinguera Ecolodge offers outdoor Pool, sea View, free Wifi, restaurant, bar and breakfast.
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Right now: 27° air · 27° sea
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Espingueira, 5100 Boa Vista, Cape Verde