Name: Ponta Anchaca
Address: Archipel des Bijagos, Bubaque, Bubaque, Bubaque, 00, Guinea-Bissau
Rating: 10

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This is a 2.5 - 3.5 hour boat trip to get here and it's rather rough. From the boat, the place looks very appealing, and the warm welcome with a free drink from the bar was much appreciated.

However, the "rooms" varied drastically between poor and very nice.  We ended up in a "cabin" that had another tiny room attached where someone else was staying. So, we were unable to use our deck or leave our drapes open for the view. And below our deck was the "beach" -- actually just a bunch of horrible rocks. 

Air conditioning worked fine -- for the main room / bedroom, but there was no way to get air conditioning into the  bathroom so toileting, brushing your teeth, etc was a steam bath.  Minimal toiletries provided so be sure to bring your own (other than soap).

The breakfast buffet was pitiful.  Very limited fruit and "pastries" easy to skip. Crepes, waffles and scrambled eggs -- cold.

Lunch and dinner were definitely better.  Nice selection that got even more impressive when the national political leader came to stay. We ended up with lobster salads for lunch and grilled lobster, oysters, etc for dinner.  Once he and his group were gone, meals went back to good, not special.

There is NOTHING to do on this island, and by the end of our 3 nights we were "island crazy."  The only place to really walk is on the beach -- and at least that is sandy beach at the other end of the property.  Some of the rooms were situated along this sandy beach -- lucky them.

So, overall I know the owner worked hard to establish this place and works hard every day to help guests enjoy their stay, but this was a waste of 3 days as far as we were concerned.  And definitely not worth the long boat ride each way.

Wish I had skipped it.

DREAMY BEACH HOTEL - Ponta Anchac - Guinea Bissau

After some long bumpy dirt roads and interesting accommodations we 5 took a speed boat to the hotel lodge Pointa Anchac located on Bubaque Island in the archipelago of Biharis.  It is a classy beach paradise with a pool.  Our wooden bungalow was on the sand with a big umbrella - like thatched roof on the sand in front with lounge chairs under it at waters edge.  The ocean was warm as was the staff.  Wonderful meals with local fresh fish and huge shrimp was served at our white table clothed dining table on stilts over the sand and surf.  And yes, the best coldest beer ever! 😀!  If you want to relax on the beach in Guinea Bissau this is the place!

DREAMY BEACH HOTEL - Ponta Anchac - Guinea Bissau

I cannot recommend this lodge highly enough. Each room is its own beachfront bungalow, well equipped and comfortable -- nothing posh. Service is kind and accommodating. Cuisine is fresh and delicious. While many guests come for sport fishing and other activities, all I did was chill out. It was paradise.Language note: While I mostly managed with my schoolboy French and a few pleasantries in Portuguese, some staff speak English, including the cheerfully energetic proprietor, Solange. Overall, French is the primary language at this property.

A Slice of Paradise

Very nice hotel on the beach. Beautiful to spend holiday with the family. The owner Ms. Solange organize everything starting from the breakfast including lunch and dinner in a perfect way. She also give you opportunities to visit other isle or other type of sports like fishing or walking around the isle and visiting local market. 

Nice weekend 

It does take a four hour boat ride to get there, but it was probably worth it.  Very little english is spoken at the resort and it can be extremely frustrating to order food. One night I gave up.  Prices for beer changed by the hour, so if you get a good deal grab a few.  
The rooms are amazing, and each one has its own charm.  Some with huge decks.  I enjoyed walking around the island from the hotel.

A lovely resort

We had a fabulous experience at this resort in the Bijagos. The grounds are gorgeous, full of all kinds of flowers, carefully tended. There is a vast stretch of beach, more than 1k, with usually shallow waters, bathtub temps even in winter, to wade, float, and swim. Staff try very hard kindly to accommodate every request, and the proprietress is relentlessly attentive. Individual huts with lovely bedding (the occasional inadvertent four legged intruder wants only to escape; this is the jungle) and nicely appointed indoor shower area, effective A/C. Nice food, especially fantastic breakfast array, with affordable rates that include meals; full bar available with purified-water ice. Boat excursions, fishing, and the like can be booked easily to explore the area.

Affordable paradise

After visiting the mainland GB, I was ready for a break. The hotel was an oasis. The owner and her team were AMAZING. They are problem solvers and make things happen. They delight in making people happy. I didn't want to leave. 

The hotel's room rate includes food since there is nowhere else to eat. The hotel dominates the island. I recommend taking the three-meal/day package and staying for as long as you can. The islands are beautiful. The rooms are exquisite. Anywhere else, the room rate would cost 4x the price at a minimum.

The food was delicious, all fresh and local. The lobster and shrimps were huge. You will never be hungry.

There isn't a ton to see, but if you see if the hotel can arrange a visit to the local village to see a performance. It is quite special. Visiting the other islands is also fascinating. 

The hotel can arrange your boat transfers, which I highly recommend to avoid cancellation. GB is not the most reliable country. I took the helicopter on the return, but I would skip unless you are in a hurry. The price is significantly more, and the pilot refused to show me an aerial view of the islands which the hotel promised. I was a bit annoyed since that was the whole reason I booked the flight and I was paying to transport someone else for a medical visit which I was happy to do.

WOW! Don't Miss!

I stayed at this resort for only 3 days and wished I had planned to stay longer. The island is absolutely breath taking, the bungalows were very clean and tidy, the food was excellent and the staff was extremely friendly. The new manager Margarida was really nice too. The only downside was that we had to pay for all drinks including soft drinks and even water at a premium price apart from that I had a really amazing time.

Beautiful virgin islands

I enjoyed my stay in the Ponta Achaca. It is a well kept boutique resort on Rubane Island, a remote retreat, clearly the best on all Bissagos Archipelago. Bungalows are clean and spacious, food is great, pool and beach are clean and nice and the staff is professional and friendly. The fleet of boats allows to penetrate other islands of the archipelago and is useful for fishing. Solange manages her property very well and finds kind words to each client. I highly recommend this property for casual and adventure travelers.

the best accommodation on Bissagos Islands

The better on in Bijagos and also the most expensive. It worth all the money you pay for it. Its located in Rubane Island and has 21 bungalows. We stayed in the better one called "citah", with 2 rooms, a interior lobby and a exterior one with 4 sun beds! The only disadvantage is that you have to walk by all the beach to main building (reception, restaurant, pool bar...) The wi-fi only workson the reception area and sometimes is not strong enough. The Manager, Solange Morin (french) is always present controlling all the details and really doing all for you to feel at home! The excursions on the speed boats are very nice " Try to go to Sago Island, a true African experience normally not visited by the tourists. The food are good (maybe the breakfast could be better...no natural juices and few fruit) and with 3 options for starters, main course and dessert! Dont miss the Saturday night buffet ! Its one of the highlights of your experience when you can eat oysters, prawns, delicious fishes and better meats!! Some people come from other islands to dinner here on this day!  I will come back for sure !! :)))))

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