Marriott International makes its debut in Cape Verde | News
Marriott International celebrates the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton São Vicente Resort, marking the company’s highly anticipated debut in Cape Verde. Located above Laginha Beach in the cultural center of São Vicente, the hotel combines resort-style relaxation with business convenience on the island.
“Cape Verde is known for its vibrant character, natural beauty and growing global appeal, making it an exciting addition to our network of global destinations,” said Sandra Schulze-Potgieter, Vice President, Premium, Select & Midscale Brand Management, EMEA, Marriott International. “São Vicente is the ideal destination for us to introduce the region’s first Four Points by Sheraton resort, offering an authentic sense of place paired with breathtaking vistas, along with the brand’s genuine service, comfort and modern style.”
Four Points by Sheraton São Vicente Resort is located in a crescent-shaped bay in Mindelo, a port city on the northern island of São Vicente, known for its colorful and animated Carnival celebrations. The resort features a modern design that exudes a relaxing summer feel in its public areas and 127 spacious rooms and suites, which are adorned with wooden furniture, handcrafted lighting fixtures, decorative wall plaques and patterned cement tile floors. The sleek, functional aesthetic of Four Points by Sheraton is carefully harmonized with the destination’s bold colors, textures and natural elements.
The design of Four Points by Sheraton São Vicente Resort is deeply inspired by the island’s distinctive character and culture. Drawing on the weathered patina of local architecture, the vibrant rhythms of Mindelo’s renowned musical heritage and the relaxed atmosphere of seaside living, the resort’s interiors are designed to provide an experience that feels both authentically local and effortlessly comfortable. The art collection features a curated mix of paintings by artist Raya Salman and photographic pieces by photographer Joe Wuerfel, whose lens has been capturing the essence of Cape Verde for more than 25 years. The hotel will also showcase selected works by two Cape Verdean artists, further grounding the space in local creative expression.
Four Points by Sheraton São Vicente Resort offers direct access to the pristine waters of Laginha Beach via a sky bridge on the first floor, which also houses an infinity pool and pool bar. The resort’s culinary offerings include Bayview, serving global flavors from sunrise to sunset; Ocean Lounge offers a lively poolside social hub; and the soon-to-open Skybar offers a rooftop escape with panoramic views.
Other facilities at the resort include a conference center with three meeting rooms and other multi-purpose spaces for events and meetings, a fully equipped fitness center with beautiful ocean and pool views and the Essência spa with four treatment rooms, a sauna, Turkish bath and jacuzzi. The property also features Four Points by Sheraton’s signature Best Brews™ program, featuring a local craft beer.
The opening of Four Points by Sheraton São Vicente Resort celebrates several milestones for Marriott International:
Marriott’s official entry into Cape Verde, the company’s 500th operating select service hotel in the EMEA region.
The first-ever resort offering under Four Points by Sheraton in the Africa region, delivering the brand’s reliable comfort and consistent standards to travelers seeking accommodation, leisure facilities and experiences at an affordable price.
Schulze-Potgieter added: “Today our selected service hotels represent more than 30 percent of our EMEA portfolio, and this 500th milestone opening underlines the strong demand for consistent and modern hospitality in the region and reflects the strength and credibility of our brands in the segment.”
