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Hotel Cardoso

3.5 star property
Hotel Cardoso in Central C delivers a perfect balance of local flavors and tropical relaxation with thoughtful amenities from poolside loungers to saunas

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Hotel Cardoso provides a vibrant retreat in Central C with convenient airport shuttle service. Travelers can savor local cuisine at Fiamma restaurant, relax with a drink at the poolside bar, or unwind between sun loungers and the sauna at the outdoor pool.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Champagne service
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Sea View Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite- Sea View & Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
LED TV
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite Sea View King Size Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite Sea View King Size Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Diplomatic Suite King Size Bed Sea View and Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Sea View Twin Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Champagne service
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Room Twin-City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Champagne service
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room Double - Sea View & Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Champagne service
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Champagne service
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Central C, a neighbourhood in Maputo, Hotel Cardoso is near the airport and near the beach. Museum of Natural History and Fortress of Maputo are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Vila Algarve and Praca dos Trabalhadores. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Maputo Botanical Gardens. Visit our Maputo travel guide
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P.O. Box 35 Avenida Martires de Mueda, 707, 707, Maputo, Cidade de Maputo, 00100

What's nearby

  • Museum of Natural History
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Geology Museum
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Maputo Botanical Gardens
    2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Maputo Cathedral
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Maputo City Hall
    3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Dhow Mozambique
    5 min walk
  • Restaurante Aska
    4 min drive
  • NĂșcleo de Arte
    7 min walk
  • Sabor do Sempre
    5 min drive
  • Shamwari
    6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Cardoso

Family-friendly hotel near Museum of Natural History
Located close to Geology Museum and Vila Algarve, Hotel Cardoso provides an airport shuttle, a poolside bar and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Fiamma, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and wedding services
  • A reception hall, concierge services and a porter/bellboy
Room features
All 130 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Separate baths/showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

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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 transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 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 on-site 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
  • Lift
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately MZN 1300 for adults and from 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 on-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Does Hotel Cardoso have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Cardoso pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Cardoso?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Cardoso?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of MZN 2550 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Cardoso?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for MZN 2550 (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Cardoso provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM-11:30 PM on request. A fee of MZN 1280 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Cardoso located?

This family-friendly Maputo hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Museum of Natural History, Geology Museum and Vila Algarve. Maputo Cathedral and Maputo Botanical Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Cardoso Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 128 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Kenneth

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

BRADLEY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

FATIH

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
bad smell in carpets. Blocked sink
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Jan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Confusing somewhat disinterested

Bit run down. Service not great. Somewhat unfriendly. It seems as if the staff doesn’t know their own hotel. Changed rooms twice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

GROUPE

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

Un endroit sympa au calme et avec une belle vue

Hotel avec une déco sympa (colonial), le must prendre un verre sur la terasse au coucher de soleil. Central proche des resaturants et autre magazins. Le personnel est trÚs accueillant.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019