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Hotel Cardoso

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Museum of Natural History and Geology Museum, 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. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AED 399
AED 463 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sep - 6 Sep

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Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room - Balcony & City View

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table with a kettle, a chair, and a balcony with curtains.

Standard Double Room - Balcony & City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room - Balcony & Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a view of the sea, and a balcony.

Standard Double Room - Balcony & Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Suite - Balcony & Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a chair, a bathroom with a shower, and a door leading to another room.

Executive Suite - Balcony & Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite - Balcony & Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Junior Suite - Balcony & Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Diplomatic Suite - Balcony & Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, two wall-mounted lamps, and a headboard with decorative pillows.

Diplomatic Suite - Balcony & Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room - Balcony & Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two wicker chairs, a view of the sea, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Twin Room - Balcony & Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room - Balcony & City View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two wicker chairs, a view of the sea, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Twin Room - Balcony & City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room -Balcony & Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a view of the sea, and a balcony.

Superior Double Room -Balcony & Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room -Balcony & Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a desk, and a view of a bridge and palm trees.

Superior Twin Room -Balcony & Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CITY VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Central C, a neighborhood 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. Traveling 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
  • Vila Algarve
    10 min walk - 0.9 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

  • Grande Prato
    6 min drive
  • Mundo's
    15 min walk
  • Loma II
    5 min drive
  • Cafe Oak
    8 min walk
  • Ali Babá e os 40 Frangos
    4 min drive

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 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 sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and meeting rooms
    • Wedding services, a gift shop, and a banquet hall
  • Room features
  • All 130 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
    • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

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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
  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MZN 2000.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MZN 2000.0 per day

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 onsite 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, 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Cardoso have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Cardoso?

As of 23 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Cardoso on 5 September 2026 start from AED 399, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Cardoso pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out 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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