"Pros: Perfect location in Pombas (Paul) in peaceful banana field.. you have to get to Rivera Grande in order to take another alugueros to other locations on the island. On Sunday or holidays there is not a lot of transportation , so you must take a private taxi… we made our trips easily without guides to Cova crater and to Fontanhias. The breakfast is great on the terasse , the staff also very nice, internet not really performant… the room is nice, basic but clean and confortable with a little fridge. You can relax outdoor on the rooftop after a trekking… Cons: It is a nice place to stay. If you would like to stay in Paul, it is a really good spot. It is basic, so if you want luxury, not your place. Internet is not stable. For us, it was not an issue…" ~Anonymous

"Pros: Etienne is a free spirit with creative ideas and an eye for detail. All of this is reflected in the quite unique hotel design. Comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast with egg station and lovely homemade cachupa. Parking space right in front of the hotel. Superb ocean view. We would highly recommend staying with Tienne Del Mar." ~Pieter