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Hotel Cardoso

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour health club and a sauna

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Aerial view
Living area
Property grounds
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room Double- City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Sea View Double Bed

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite- Sea View & Balcony

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite Sea View King Size Bed

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Diplomatic Suite King Size Bed Sea View and Balcony

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Sea View Twin Bed

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room Twin-City View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room Twin-City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room Double - Sea View & Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • ‪Dhow Mozambique - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Aska - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Núcleo de Arte - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Acacia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sabor do Sempre - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Cardoso

Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour health club and a sauna
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 concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. 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
  • 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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

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)

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
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.
  • 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 Maputo Central Market and Shopping 24 less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Cardoso?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is available on request, 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 an outdoor pool and a poolside bar.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Cardoso?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

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?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or 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).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Cardoso?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy sea or 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sadia

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRADLEY, Nashville

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Eddie, Sacramento

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terran

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry, New York

Traveled 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

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 traveler
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 traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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