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Hotel Cardoso

3.5 star property

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A pool area with lounge chairs, a building with large windows, and a sunset view.
A room with a view of palm trees and a balcony. There are four chairs and a table in the center.
A gym with treadmills and elliptical machines, large windows with a view of the beach, and a mounted TV.
An outdoor dining area with wooden beams and a view of the sea at dusk.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, large windows, and a view of an outdoor swimming pool.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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P.O. Box 35 Avenida Martires de Mueda, 707, 707, Maputo, Cidade de Maputo, 00100
  • Place, Museum of Natural History
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Geology Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Maputo Cathedral
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room - Balcony & City View

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table with a kettle, a chair, and a balcony with curtains.

Standard Double Room - Balcony & City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room - Balcony & Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a view of the sea, and a balcony.

Standard Double Room - Balcony & Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite - Balcony & Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite - Balcony & Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Junior Suite - Balcony & Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Diplomatic Suite - Balcony & Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, two wall-mounted lamps, and a headboard with decorative pillows.

Diplomatic Suite - Balcony & Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 641 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room - Balcony & Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two wicker chairs, a view of the sea, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Twin Room - Balcony & Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room - Balcony & City View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two wicker chairs, a view of the sea, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Twin Room - Balcony & City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room -Balcony & Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a view of the sea, and a balcony.

Superior Double Room -Balcony & Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a desk, and a view of a bridge and palm trees.

Superior Twin Room -Balcony & Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Maputo

Located in Central C, Hotel Cardoso is adjacent to Museum of Natural History and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Geology Museum. This 130-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Museum of Natural History - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Geology Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Vila Algarve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Maputo Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Maputo Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Oak - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dhow Mozambique - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Acacia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪King Pie - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Shamwari - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Cardoso

Dating back to 1919, Hotel Cardoso features an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a 24-hour gym. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available on request) for MZN 1280 per person one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Minibars, electric kettles, and safes are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club and a sauna.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; MZN 1,300 for adults and MZN 650 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Por do Sol
  • Fiamma

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 7,620 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • 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
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: MZN 2550
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MZN 2550

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MZN 2000.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MZN 1300 for adults and MZN 650 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MZN 1280 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MZN 1280 (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: MZN 2550 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: MZN 2550 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MZN 2000.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

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 can I see close to Hotel Cardoso?

This hotel is situated in Central C, just steps from Museum of Natural History, and within a 10-minute walk of Geology Museum and Vila Algarve. You'll also find Shopping 24 and Maputo Central Market less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Cardoso?

As of Jul 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Cardoso on Jul 31, 2026 start from $126, 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.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Cardoso?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is available on request, wheelchair-accessible parking is also available.

Does Hotel Cardoso feature a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Cardoso doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Cardoso?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Cardoso a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including champagne service as well as a restaurant and an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Cardoso have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Hotel Cardoso have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Cardoso serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Fiamma.

Does Hotel Cardoso allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Cardoso though service animals are welcome.

Does Hotel Cardoso have connecting rooms available?

Yes, you can book connecting rooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Cardoso?

The closest major airport to Hotel Cardoso is Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.), which is 4.9 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Cardoso?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy sea and city views.

Does Hotel Cardoso host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Hotel Cardoso.

Hotel Cardoso Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 137 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amiltone Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Otimo hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRADLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim-Agathon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Where nice location and polite and helpful staff. Has been recently «freshened up
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always great. Best view in Maputo!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, good breakfast, great location, great Swimmingpool, average dinner-menu, great view, great architecture (Art-Deco).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN STEWART

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were wonderful The front desk people were so nice (thank you Cecilia)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the hotel itself is outstanding. However, the road conditions and surroundings approaching the property could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The view is spectacular

Loved it! Unobstructed sea view is priceless.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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
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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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Tafadzwa

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Amiltone Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel, servico muito gentil, localizacao excepcuinal
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Torstein

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Falsk informasjon om rommet

Jeg booket dette rommet fordi det stod at det var 151m2 stort rom. Det viste seg at det var et vanlig lite rom. Selve hotellet er veldig slitent og dyrt iforhold til hva en betaler for rommet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and nice pool. A bit slow service and food quite ordinary.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020