Aparthotel Chez Hélène

Guinea-Bissau


Nine brightly coloured huts in a pretty garden setting. The thatched-roof huts are lovingly decorated and have fans, mosquito nets and bathrooms. The restaurant offers Italian food and fresh juices (it grows its own tomatoes and passion fruits). Call ahead for information on road conditions. The generator kicks in after dark. Check out the Facebook page for more information.


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