We chose the Migrante as we don't like huge all inclusive resorts and had the opportunity to rent their appartment, which is situated around the corner from the guesthouse, giving on the main square of town, but offers breakfast at the guesthouse. The appartment is big and great for a family with two separate bedrooms (great beds) and two bathrooms and a washer (no dryer however and the climate is somehow humid, so it takes some time to dry clothes). There was no lift to the 4th floor appartment, but it's easily doable. A small supermarket is right at the corner and there are several bakeries to buy fresh bread as well as the comunal market for fresh fruit just along the town square. Sidewise from the terrasse of the appartment you can spot the fishmarket (but fortunately not smell it) where the fisherman bring their catch and the women sell it, so fresh fish is always available. If with all the fresh food choices you dont feel for cooking yourself, there are some very good restaurants nearby. We enjoyed very much the Blue Marlin (absolutely book ahead, as even guests from the all inclusive come here for dinner) and the blue barrack Te Mache at the pier. Also the Lunar Grill is nice, but we have been the only guests there and they had to get and buy everything we ordered first. The terrasse of the appartment had a beautiful view over the near beaches and the town and the square below. It was relaxed and calm in this small town (just not on weekends with a disco sound that made the whole building vibrate).
The guesthouse where we had a good breakfast daily was charmaing - we however did not see the rooms. it seemed rather busy for off season. This is probably the best solution for individual travellers and the location in the middle of the town is good. The local people are very friendly and welcoming and helpful if you are looking for something.
We made a one-day tour arrange by the guesthouse with their car to see also the rest of the small island. The tour was nice but the driver however was not very professional - but he was a driver then, not a guide. He could not explain anything, fortunately we brought our island tour description from lonely planet. He also was having the lunch he brought with him while driving and then invited himself to our table at lunch and ordered and did not even consider a meager thank you after this. On our way back to town he took up a hitchhiker without even asking for our consent - something we have never experienced so far in all the countries we visited.

We spent 5 days in this very beautiful guesthouse 2 weeks ago, is an old colonial house, completely renovated and very well decorated. Our room had a sea view. The house is not in front of the beach, but it is only 50 meters. The beach of Estoril is only minutes away on foot. For the evening however is perfectly located in the historic part of town and you can quickly reach all the local restaurants and the main square. Great breakfast buffet, friendly staff and Chris is always available to offer advice on excursions and activities. Perfect place for those who travel and want to know the true self Boa Vista

We stayed for a few days at Migrante. The guesthouse was adequate but nothing special. It is nicely decorated in an eclectic style. Breakfast is ok, not particularly good. The manager didnot seem at all interested in giving information or making us feel welcome. We felt the rate of 90 euros was very overpriced. We stayed at much nicer rooms in Cabo Verde for less. When I look at the reviews after having stayed there, it almost seems like we stayed at a completely different place than some of the other reviewers. The seaview must refer to a different appartment that is part of the guesthouse at some other location, because the guesthouse itself is in a street in Sal Rei and has a view of the street. At night it is quite noisy from the bar below. The truth is that this probably is the best place in Sal Rei for independent travellers, but only by lack of alternatives (at least in low season).

We went here 2 weeks in February and we were so happy. It's the best place to stay. Away from the mass hotels and straight in the city centre. We stayed in the apartment which was really beautiful and very big for 2 persons. It has a great ocean view. We also saw some other rooms and they were beautiful to. They have a good taste there :-)

The owner of Migrante is really nice and laidback to. We didn;t have any cash and the banks are only open during weekdays so we had a problem. Christiano (the owner) lend us around 100 euro (in Escudos) so we could have a nice first weekend. For people from Europe. The ATM's only support visa. We had Maestro and that is not accepted. at the bank you can get money with your credit card but not in the ATM's.

Boa Vista is a really nice place but in a few years this island will get a lot of tourists and will be a tourist place just like all the other all-in locations in the world. What a shame.

Migrante will not lose it's charm I think.