People searching for “condo hotel Cape Verde” usually want to understand one thing: can you buy a suite in a seafront hotel, without dealing with the management, and earn a return? On Boa Vista you can see the answer for yourself, because the model already exists. On this page we explain it with two concrete examples.
What a condo hotel is, in brief
A condo hotel is a hotel in which each suite belongs to a different owner, while the management (bookings, guests, cleaning, maintenance) is entrusted to a single hotel operator. In Italy the same format is often called an Apart-Hotel, the term we use on this site. If you want all the general details, read the guide Condo hotel: what it is and how it differs from an apartment.
Why a condo hotel in Cape Verde makes sense on Boa Vista in particular
- Growing tourism: 1,177,467 tourists in Cape Verde in 2024 and 1,248,052 in 2025 (source: INE Cabo Verde); Boa Vista receives 24.4% of arrivals.
- A long season: over 300 days of sunshine a year and over 55 km of beaches.
- Connections: an international airport and direct flights from Europe.
- A stable currency: the escudo is pegged to the euro at a fixed rate (€1 = 110.265 escudos, source: Banco de Cabo Verde).
A hotel with tourist demand all year round is the condition that makes a condo hotel sustainable.
Example 1: the White Hotel, the condo hotel already in operation
The White Hotel is the group’s first Apart-Hotel in Sal Rei:
- 69 suites, all sold (100% of the units allocated);
- a 4-star property, open and in operation;
- management entrusted to hotel industry professionals, through the management company Hotel White SA.
The new suites are now sold out: only resales by owners are available. It is concrete proof that the model works: the full story is in the guide White Hotel: the story of the project.
Example 2: The View, the new condo hotel on Praia Cabral
The View takes the White Hotel format and brings it to the beach:
| The View | |
|---|---|
| Suites | 65 |
| Location | Praia Cabral, a stone’s throw from Sal Rei |
| Ocean view | 98% of the suites |
| Price | suites from €90,000 |
| Design | architect Giò Gozzi |
| Return guaranteed by contract and bank guarantee | 5% with 4 weeks’ use of the suite a year, 6% without |
| Management contract | 10 years |
| Foundation stone | 4 July 2026 |
| Expected handover | end of 2028 |
You can follow the works on the building site live.
What you are really buying
In a condo hotel such as The View you buy a suite registered in your name: it is a real property that you can resell or leave to your heirs. It is not a share in a fund or a timeshare-style right of use: the difference is explained in the guide Registered ownership or a share.
Who manages it and what you do
Day-to-day management is handled by the hotel. You choose whether to use the suite for 4 weeks a year (5% return) or leave it available for letting all year (6% return). How personal use works in practice is explained in the guide Personal use of the suite.
The guarantee: what a bank guarantee is
The return is set out in the contract and covered by a bank guarantee: a guarantee issued by a bank. What this means and what to ask to see before signing is explained in the guide Bank guarantee: what it is. As with any investment, the contract and the guarantees should be read carefully and checked with a professional.
Condo hotel or apartment?
A condo hotel suits those who want an investment with no management and a defined return. Those who want complete freedom to use or let the property usually choose a traditional apartment. The point-by-point comparison is on the page Apartment or Apart-Hotel?.
How to see it all in person
The process we suggest is simple: an initial information call, a meeting with Daniele Rampini at our offices in Cortemaggiore (Piacenza, Italy) and then the exploratory trip to Boa Vista, where you can visit the White Hotel and The View building site. To get started, request the presentation of The View.
Frequently asked questions
Are there condo hotels already operating in Cape Verde?
Yes. On Boa Vista, the White Hotel in Sal Rei is an Apart-Hotel with 69 suites, all sold, and is now an operating 4-star property. It is the model from which The View was born.
How much does a suite in a condo hotel on Boa Vista cost?
Suites at The View start from €90,000. The ancillary costs of the purchase are added to the price, and should be checked case by case with a professional.
Is the return on the condo hotel guaranteed?
For The View, the return is set out in the contract and covered by a bank guarantee: 5% a year if you use the suite for 4 weeks a year, 6% if you leave it available for letting all year. The management contract runs for 10 years.
Can I buy into a condo hotel in Cape Verde while living abroad?
Yes: the format is designed precisely for people who live abroad and do not want to manage a property from a distance. Tax matters should be checked with a professional.
Would you like to talk it through with a person?
Book a video call or message us on WhatsApp: we will answer your questions about Boa Vista and The View.
