Hotel Happy Day - Praia

$$$$||View on mapPraia, Cape VerdePalmarejo Grande Cidade Da Praia, Ilha De Santiago, Praia, Cape Verde, 0011|
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Hotel Happy Day - Praia
Palmarejo Grande Cidade Da Praia, Ilha De Santiago, Praia, Cape Verde, 0011·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.6Very good
Highest Rated
Comfort8.5
Staff8.5
Cleanliness8.4
Free WiFi8.1
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.8
Value for money7.8
Location7.0
Who stays here
Couples39%
Families33%
Solo17%
Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.6Very good
Highest Rated
Comfort8.5
Staff8.5
Cleanliness8.4
Free WiFi8.1
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.8
Value for money7.8
Location7.0
Who stays here
Couples39%
Families33%
Solo17%
Groups9%

4-star Praia hotel with rooftop pool and spa services near Nelson Mandela Airport

Rooftop Pool & Wellness

Hotel Happy Day offers a rooftop pool with a pool bar and sun loungers open year-round. The spa and wellness center provides full body massages, facial treatments, manicures, and body scrubs. Guests can book spa packages or couple's massage sessions directly at the hotel.

Family & Children's Amenities

Happy Day Hotel has a dedicated children's pool and a kid-friendly buffet with special kids' meals. Family rooms include air conditioning, private bathrooms, and balconies with sea or mountain views. The property also provides a fence around the children's pool for added safety.

Dining & Bar

The on-site restaurant serves African and European cuisines for brunch, lunch, and dinner, plus themed dinner nights. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, and à la carte options with fresh pastries and local specialties. A pool bar and a coffee house on site offer additional drinks and snacks.

Rooms & Comfort

Each room at Hotel Happy Day is soundproofed, air-conditioned, and equipped with a flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Allergy-free rooms and wheelchair-accessible units with raised toilets and grab rails are available. The hotel provides daily housekeeping, laundry service, and room service.

Location & Transportation

Hotel Happy Day is 5 miles from Nelson Mandela International Airport and an 8-minute walk from Jean Piaget University. Cabo Verde University is 3 miles away, and Praia Archaeology Museum is 3 miles away. The hotel operates an airport shuttle with pick-up and drop-off services, plus car hire for guests.

  • Pool: Rooftop pool with bar and sun loungers
  • Spa: Full body massages, facials, manicures, spa packages
  • Family: Children's pool, kids' buffet, family rooms
  • Dining: African & European cuisine, themed dinner nights
  • Access: Airport shuttle, car hire, wheelchair-accessible rooms
  • Entertainment: Live music performances, walking tours
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 07:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of CVE 800.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Building
Number of rooms:28
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Rooms and availability

Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Superior Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Mountain view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Deluxe Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Mountain view
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Rooftop pool

Spa and relaxation

Pedicure

Manicure

Facial

Body scrub

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's buffet
  • Children's pool

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Mountain view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Hotel Happy Day

💵 Lowest room price 77 US$
📏 Distance to center 2.3 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 4.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Nelson Mandela International, RAI

Location

Palmarejo Grande Cidade Da Praia, Ilha De Santiago, Praia, Cape Verde, 0011
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Palmarejo Grande Cidade Da Praia, Ilha De Santiago, Praia, Cape Verde, 0011
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Palmarejo Grande Cidade Da Praia, Ilha De Santiago, Praia, Cape Verde, 0011
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Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde
100 yd

Reviews of Hotel Happy Day

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