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4,5 out of 10

Review of Pensao Martins
2.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 15 Jan 2015
Fairly expensive for what it is, could do with a good scrub and a fresh coat of paint paint. None the less there is a bed an A/C and relatively clean sheets and a marginally fresh towel. The breakfast is not really an option so don't count on it. Very average but not too bad if you need to stay over for the night.
Date of stay: January 2015
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
1.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
2.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Reviewed 12 December 2014

I do not believe that this place is rateable.
It is common knowledge that Maputo, Mozambique is way over the top with their accommodation prices. However to charge for this place around R 1050.00 per night for a room, it is totally excessive for what you get. It appears that they rate themselves 3 stars ( Mozambican standard?)
We booked two rooms and only "triple" were available.
The place looks tatty, worn and old.
The shower has a plastic curtain which does not even enclose the whole shower and you land up with wet floors. The shower floor is very slippery and despite my informing the reception ( who hardly understood English) that the cold shower tap handle kept falling off and could thus only regulate the water flow with great difficulty, this remained unattended for the two nights we spent there.
The bed mattresses are OLD and very TIRED!
Can you believe it, they have very old crinkled wire coat hangers that you get from the local dry cleaners in the cupboard.
The breakfast was so bad that we skipped this the second morning. How do you serve the following and call this breakfast for the price they charge?
Raw cooked spaghetti!!! Some rolls and white bread. Processed cheese slices, some fruit, a cooked dubiously looking sausage, corn flakes, watered down fruit juice and a little bit of yoghurt with cheap tinned coffee.
The WIFI at R 70 for 2 hours was very expensive!

Room tip: Cannot rate this.
Date of stay: December 2014
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Reviewed 2 August 2014

I had tried to get acommodation at a guesthouse nearby and I was recommended to Pensão Martins as they have new suites. The suite with the kitchenette was ideal for my long stay.

I agree with some other comments that the Pensão could be cleaner but at the end of the day remember that it is a Pensao in one of Africas most expensive cities so the single room for only $60 is pretty good value. Its also the only hotel I know of in Maputo that does triple rooms (about $100).

Breakfast could be improved.

Date of stay: June 2014
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Reviewed 29 May 2014

I stayed here for one night on my way back last August. It is very simple, with clean rooms and bathrooms. There are lots of cafés, restaurants, bars and bakeries within walking distance. Excellent value in a city where hotel prices have gone through the roof.

Date of stay: August 2013
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Reviewed 22 March 2014

Even the suites are dirty. Hair in the basin, Old, Old towels and sheets - look like they have been used for 10 years+ Pillow cases yellowed and thin. In the second stay, there was not even water - I had to shave using water from a bottle mineral water. Breakfast, is forgetable - instant coffee and some sad tired looking items spread haphazardly on a side table. The bananas ought to be safe bet but even those have their ends cut off to expose the fruit to the open. Reception staff are very friendly.

Date of stay: March 2014
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Reviewed 15 March 2014

I recently travelled to Maputo on business and was offered accommodation at Pensao Martins. I must say I was pleasantly surprised. I expected a Pensao but my large room with cooking facilities was perfect for my long working staying. I hadnt realised that there was nice comfortable accommodation in the Museu area. Very nice.

Date of stay: March 2014
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