You may cancel free of charge until 18:00 on the day of arrival. You will be charged the cost of the first night if you cancel after 18:00 on the day of arrival. If you don't show up, the no-show fee will be the same as the cancellation fee.
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Breakfast included
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US$195
per night
US$730
US$584
Original price
US$730
Current price
US$584
Original price
US$730
Late Escape Deal
- US$146
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$584
US$195 is the average price per night. This includes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
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About this property
Hotel Cardoso offers accommodation in Maputo. The hotel has an outdoor pool and views of the city and sea. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site.
Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain rooms have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Enjoy a cup of tea while looking out at the sea or city. The rooms each come with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. The hotel features free WiFi throughout the property.
You will find a restaurant, fitness centre, sauna and 24-hour front desk at the property.
The hotel is close to the Natural History Museum and Maputo International Airport is a 20-minute drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Maputo
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Melanie
United Kingdom
“I loved it here more than any of the other 7 hotels I stayed in during a whirlwind tour of countries in Southern Africa, and the one I would return to. Unpretencious and charming. My room and bathroom were quite old fashioned but huge and the bed...”
K
Klaas
Germany
“We stayed in an amazing suite (as an upgrade), over all good value for money”
A
Arthur
Netherlands
“Spacious room, clean with good breakfast. We used it on our way to Tofo. We got a very nice upgrade with beautiful view. The last night we used it on our way from tofo to Johannesburg and we had to get up very early: we got a breakfast take away...”
M
Marc
United Kingdom
“Good location and great facilities. Most places you might wabt to visit are walking distance”
L
Lisa
Australia
“Lovely outlook from the balcony rooms. Great pool. Good breakfast Exceptional rooms with comfy beds and good wifi connectivity. Loved the artwork on display in the hotel too”
Michael
Thailand
“Room 408 is exquisite.
Spacious and homely with a massive balcony overlooking the water.
Breakfast selection healthy.”
Michael
Thailand
“Stunning, dated property dotted with a nod to the past.
View at the back over the river and bridge.
Rooms immaculate and lovely decor.
The staff were full of genuine smiles and professional
Lunchtime buffet plentiful and tasty”
P
Philippa
South Africa
“Fantastic location for our evening stopover from Johannesburg. Friendly staff from the front desk to the bar 😁Delightful dinner with a beautiful view”
H
Haider
United Kingdom
“Love the Cardoso. My flight arrived early so the only downside was having to wait till 3pm for my room but apart from that highly recommended!”
H
Hjh4
Austria
“Exceptionally friendly, competent, ready to help staff!!!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Fiamma
Cuisine
African • Brazilian • Dutch • Indian • Italian • Mediterranean • Mexican • Pizza • Portuguese • Seafood • Local • International • European • Grill/BBQ • South African
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Hotel Cardoso takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per person, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Hotel Cardoso 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.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
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United Kingdom“I loved it here more than any of the other 7 hotels I stayed in during a whirlwind tour of countries in Southern Africa, and the one I would return to. Unpretencious and charming. My room and bathroom were quite old fashioned but huge and the bed...”
Germany“We stayed in an amazing suite (as an upgrade), over all good value for money”
Netherlands“Spacious room, clean with good breakfast. We used it on our way to Tofo. We got a very nice upgrade with beautiful view. The last night we used it on our way from tofo to Johannesburg and we had to get up very early: we got a breakfast take away...”
Australia“Lovely outlook from the balcony rooms. Great pool. Good breakfast Exceptional rooms with comfy beds and good wifi connectivity. Loved the artwork on display in the hotel too”
Michael
Thailand“Room 408 is exquisite. Spacious and homely with a massive balcony overlooking the water. Breakfast selection healthy.”
South Africa“Fantastic location for our evening stopover from Johannesburg. Friendly staff from the front desk to the bar 😁Delightful dinner with a beautiful view”
Austria“Exceptionally friendly, competent, ready to help staff!!!”
