Casa Marisa

Casa Marisa has a monopoly in Cha das Caldeiras as there is little other accommodation available in the area. First impressions of the homestead are reasonably good, traditional buildings on the periphery of a central dining area with views to a pleasant, well maintained garden. As a group of twenty, we were allocated a variety of basic rooms, some of which were extremely hot but sadly water for showering was cold. Electricity availability was volatile and each morning from 5am, power was not available in my room. The owner is extremely confident, at times indifferent and oversells but sadly does not deliver. He spoke about the exquisite cooking by his partner and that we were in for a treat. Over the four day period, dinner consisted of either tuna or as the staff described it ‘cow’, both unappetising. Breakfast was extremely poor, suggesting little or no effort was put into varying the boring menu. I appreciate that the availability of food is challenging given the homesteads location and we were certainly not expecting a gourmet offering but expected greater effort to provide variation in a simple, tasty & healthy menu.

Of course you come here for the rather unique location. Our room was ugly and smelled bad, the food in the restaurant was very good, service very nice and overall a extremely relaxed family atmosphere that we loved. If you want to check the amount to pay, and I suggest you do, do ask for a detailed check.

Very welcoming atmosphere and also a very nice stay. I know Casa Marisa from 2016..The more I go, the more I like the place and the whole island of Fogo. Personal attention by the owners, Marisa and Musti. Awe-inspiring view of the mountains and beautiful skies.

Our large group had a lovely family-style lunch at this beautiful spot in the Fogo caldera. The service and the staff were wonderful and the food was very tasty. We had the very traditional local dish of pork and chickpeas, as well as the chicken in Indian gooseberry sauce, and the fish in cream sauce. The desert flan was lovely as well. They served the local Cha wines. The bathrooms were very clean.

We've stayed for three night in the Hotel. The bungalow was simple but clean. The staff was nice. We'd twice dinner in the restaurant. They had one menu, which was delicous. The most impressive was the landscape with the vulcano and the lava flows.

As others said, the rooms can get hot as they are still heated by the lava under it... but this is the nicest place in town and the most relaxed stay you'll have anywhere... and they will arrange anything you need. Guide, transport, mountain bikes, breakfast crazy early in the morning... make sure you book a guide to go up the volcano, going alone is crazy as you'll end up going the wrong way and be a danger to yourself and others.