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Ocean Suites

Hotel in Santa Maria

Boasting a terrace, bar and views of city, Ocean Suites is situated in Santa Maria, 100 metres from Praia de Santa Maria.

M
Mana
From
Slovenia
The breakfast was really good and abundant, you have 3 options to choose from. Our suite was very nice and beautiful. Dory is very kind, available for all the questions and solves the problems immediately. Also the stuff at the restaurant is really friendly and always up for the party.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Price from
US$238.56
1 night, 2 adults
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DESIGN SUITES Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

Hotel in Santa Maria

DESIGN SUITES Boutique Hotel - Adults Only features an outdoor swimming pool, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Santa Maria.

j
juan jesus
From
Spain
Everything was correct, The staff was always friendly ad hepfull. Under the quality standar of this area this is the best place we have been. We arrived late at night and reception was not open (but instructions to enter the building, where to find the room keys and basic information was provided). It was very easy. On the following day we made the check-in and payed the stay by card. On this island you can always pay cash in euros. The breakfast on the toproof was quite complete and good . The view from there and the swimming pool add a plus to this experience. If I come back again I will choose this place again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews
Price from
US$181.60
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Central Santa Maria

Hotel in Santa Maria

Located in Santa Maria, 400 metres from Praia de Santa Maria, Hotel Central Santa Maria provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

E
Elena
From
Romania
Always someone at the reception, the girls are incredibly kind, good breakfast also for vegetarians, very central ( 1 min away of Calema pub) and few minutes from the beach. In the last day (now) they prepared the breakfast early and fast just as we have the time to eat before our flight ( and we didnt even asked for).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Price from
US$89.46
1 night, 2 adults
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Ouril Hotel Julia

Hotel in Santa Maria

Set within less than 1 km of Funana Casa da Cultura and 5.6 km of Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra, Ouril Hotel Julia offers rooms in Santa Maria. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi.

F
Faiza
From
United Kingdom
Decent breakfast, lovely staff, about a four minutes walk from the beach. Located in the main strip of Santa Maria so you can access everything you need. English speaking staff (most times). Very helpful. Definitely value for money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews
Price from
US$93.18
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Morabeza

Hotel in Santa Maria

Located in Santa Maria, Hotel Morabeza offers accommodation with 3 outdoor swimming pools. The property has a fitness centre, game room, 3 bars, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk.

M
Maxy3d
From
Ukraine
An incredible experience of true hotel service. The hotel has a long history and a large "family" (staff) who are always happy to help you. Since this hotel is the first on the island, its location is, in my opinion, the best. Loved everything!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 704 reviews
Price from
US$168.68
1 night, 2 adults
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Sobrado Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Santa Maria

Located in Santa Maria, 600 metres from Praia de Santa Maria, Sobrado Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

l
lorenzo
From
Italy
excellent breakfast staff super friendly and professional we obtained the possibility of a free late check out!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 584 reviews
Price from
US$131.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel MiraBela

Hotel in Santa Maria

Hotel MiraBela is a 3-star bed and breakfast located in the centre of Santa Maria and within 100 metres from the beach. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a balcony.

J
Jenelyn
From
Belgium
This was my second time booking this accommodation, and still so very happy that I stayed here. One of the members even recognized me! The team treats you as family and makes sure that all is well. I wanted to book a last minute catamaran cruise tour but everything was fully booked.. I told them and just a few calls later, they managed to arrange one for me! Thank you so much for all the care and help.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 339 reviews
Price from
US$65.73
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Dunas de Sal

Hotel in Santa Maria

Located 150 meters from Santa Maria beach, Hotel Dunas de Sal is set in a garden with 2 swimming pools. It features a spa and a gym, and Sal International Airport is 18 km away.

L
Lina
From
Germany
the hotel is small but very comfortable. the staff is really nice . I would also recommend getting a massage with Marcelo, it was amazing ! I would also add that both the cocktails and the dinner offered at the restaurant are great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews
Price from
US$139.60
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

Hotel in Santa Maria

Facing the beachfront, Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive offers 5-star accommodation in Santa Maria and has a garden, terrace and restaurant.

S
Sami Jones
From
United Kingdom
Everything! The hotel was amazing, great food with lots of options, brilliant staff, good entertainment, very clean, good sized rooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Price from
US$386.52
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Riu Funana - All Inclusive

Hotel in Santa Maria

Set in Santa Maria, 700 metres from Praia da Ponta Preta, Hotel Riu Funana - All Inclusive offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

M
Monika
From
Poland
very pleasant stay, amazing beach and ocean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews
Price from
US$261.66
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Santa Maria

Hotel Morabeza

Hotel in Santa Maria
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 704 reviews
From US$217.70 per night

Hotel MiraBela

Hotel in Santa Maria
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 339 reviews

Ocean Suites

Hotel in Santa Maria
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
From US$298.20 per night

Hotel Central Santa Maria

Hotel in Santa Maria
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
From US$151.19 per night

Hotel Dunas de Sal

Hotel in Santa Maria
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews
From US$319.76 per night

Sobrado Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Santa Maria
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 584 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 583 reviews

Budget hotels in Santa Maria and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 339 reviews

Hotel MiraBela is a 3-star bed and breakfast located in the centre of Santa Maria and within 100 metres from the beach. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a balcony.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a rooftop pool, sea view and a terrace, SMR AP08 is set in Santa Maria. With pool views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Set in Santa Maria, 200 metres from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows and 100 metres from Nazarene Church, Central Apartamento Fogo 101 offers air conditioning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Located in Santa Maria, 200 metres from Praia de Santa Maria and 100 metres from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows, Plaza Top floor apartment offers a terrace and air conditioning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, city view and a balcony, Santa Maria Residence - Central T2 is located in Santa Maria.

Urban Studio Plaza 6 features a balcony and is located in Santa Maria, within just 100 metres of Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows and 100 metres of Nazarene Church.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

1 bedroom apartment with sofa bed 4 min walk from the beach features a patio and is set in Santa Maria, within just 90 metres of Nazarene Church and 200 metres of Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a rooftop pool, sea view and a terrace, Sal Little Heart Grand Terrace Apartment 26 is situated in Santa Maria.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a rooftop pool, pool view and a balcony, Sal Little Heart Apartment 21 is set in Santa Maria.

Rosa dei venti 3 features a balcony and is set in Santa Maria, within just a few steps of Nazarene Church and 200 metres of Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Situated in Santa Maria, 300 metres from Praia de Santa Maria and 100 metres from Nazarene Church, Canova Apartment features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a rooftop pool, garden view and a balcony, Geams Sal Suite is located in Santa Maria.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a rooftop pool, pool view and a balcony, Sal Little Heart Blue Apartment 13 is set in Santa Maria.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Situated in Santa Maria, 300 metres from Praia de Santa Maria and a few steps from Nazarene Church, Albis Harena - In Sal features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Set in Santa Maria, Sal Little Heart Bia New Apartment 19 provides accommodation with a private pool, a balcony and garden views.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Featuring city views, Santa Maria Homely Flat provides accommodation with a balcony, around 100 metres from Nazarene Church.

Hotels located in the centre of Santa Maria

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Residencial Ilha do Fogo app 205 is a beachfront property situated in Santa Maria, 200 metres from Praia de Santa Maria and 200 metres from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows.

Brisa Azul features a balcony and is situated in Santa Maria, within just 200 metres of Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows and 200 metres of Nazarene Church.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

Located in Santa Maria, 200 metres' walk from the beach, Salzen Portas de Sol provides accommodation in the historical centre in front of the Nazarene Church.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Apartamento Mágico p/ momentos Memoráveis is situated in Santa Maria.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

400 metres from Praia de Santa Maria, Casa Maria Apartments is located in Santa Maria and provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Set in Santa Maria, 200 metres from Praia de Santa Maria and a few steps from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows, Coração de Santa Maria offers air conditioning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Situated in Santa Maria, 300 metres from Praia de Santa Maria, Mota Residência features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews

Boasting a terrace, bar and views of city, Ocean Suites is situated in Santa Maria, 100 metres from Praia de Santa Maria.

From US$298.20 per night

FAQs about hotels in Santa Maria

What guests said about Santa Maria:

10

we stayed near the pier which was idyllic.

we stayed near the pier which was idyllic. Santa Maria is not commercialized no high rise hotels etc. it is very laid back and chilled. there are plenty of bars and restaurants though but this is not a party place if that's what you are wanting its for relaxing. the locals are so nice and just want to please you. Bear in mind if you stay in one of the big hotels they are not near the beach i would opt of an apartment as most of these are on the sea front
Guest review by
Sally
United Kingdom
10

Fantastic Stay at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde – Relaxing, Welcoming...

Fantastic Stay at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde – Relaxing, Welcoming, and Memorable! 🌴 I recently spent a week at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. The location is stunning – right on a beautiful, sandy beach with clear blue waters. Perfect for long walks, swimming, or simply relaxing with a cocktail in hand. The hotel itself is clean, well-maintained, and designed for comfort. My room was spacious, with a lovely balcony and a well-stocked minibar. Housekeeping did a great job keeping everything tidy and fresh. What really stood out was the staff – everyone from reception to the restaurant team was warm, friendly, and helpful. They went out of their way to make sure guests were comfortable and having a good time. The food options were impressive, especially for an all-inclusive resort. The buffet had a great variety with fresh, flavorful dishes, and the à la carte restaurants were a nice change of pace. I particularly enjoyed the Italian and the steakhouse. During the day, there were plenty of activities (shoutout to the fun and energetic entertainment team!), but if you just want to unwind, the two pools and beach loungers offer plenty of space to relax. If I had to note anything, I’d say the buffet can get a bit repetitive after several days, and outdoor seating in the evenings could be a bit more sheltered from the wind. But those are small things in an otherwise excellent stay. Overall, I highly recommend Hotel Riu Cabo Verde for anyone looking for a relaxing, sun-filled getaway with great service and a welcoming vibe. I’d definitely return!
Guest review by
Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

The first thing to say about Santa Maria is that local...

The first thing to say about Santa Maria is that local people are very friendly and welcoming. Trips are available for motorised vehicles, sea trips and cultural site seeing. During the day Santa Maria is very good for watersports and of course relaxing at the beach. There is always wind which helps with the water sport and doesn't cause sunworshippers any real inconvenience. There is a long stretch of beach which is worth walking, it has numerous beach bars which can be relaxing or lively dependant on where they are along the beach. The evenings are relaxed and mainly consist of dining, dinking, dancing and listening to music. There are numerous bars and restaurants to choose from, both on the main street and further in. There are many shops and a market to look around but I can't say much about this as it's not my thing. What I particularly like about Santa Maria is that it is not over developed, although things are moving along. Santa Maria takes me back to a time when life was far simpler and in my opinion much better. The key thing to remember is that you are in an African country with it's own culture and characteristics, just embrace it!
Guest review by
Dave
United Kingdom
8.0

•The town centre and beach are lovely, though it is a little...

•The town centre and beach are lovely, though it is a little bit rough around the outskirts. •If you’re looking for a holiday to sit on your backside and tan it’s for you. There are a few different trips/excursions/activities (Which i highly recommend you do, especially the full day island tour) but not too much. •Be extremely careful of the ATM’s as the foreign currency exchange rate and service charge’s can be a bit much (I’m from UK so might not be as bad for other countries, but I recommend bringing lots of Euro’s with you); all the local shops and services accept Euros and local Escudos in case you run out of Euros •Taxi/Bus prices are extremely reasonable if you fancy exploring the town/island on your own •DO NOT! Under any circumstances drink the tap water (I never), i caught a hellish stomach bug that near bed rid me for 4/5 days. Be careful at some bars/restaurants as some of them use tap water to make their ice too (Which is how i got it) •All of the local bars/restaurants provide brilliant service and extensive menus, i’m vegetarian and it was a bit tricky to find a dish in some places •Portuguese and Kreol is spoken, English too but it can be hard to communicate sometimes •My biggest problem with the town is the street sellers. I get 100% that they’re trying to earn a living but whenever i said i wasn’t interested, and this is the truth about 80% of them offered me Class A/B drugs. Now i was on holiday myself, a young guy on his own so i can imagine they don’t exactly offer these things to couples and pensioners but it honestly put me off walking through the town some days. For reference in case you think i’m being harsh, i did spend a chunk of money in some shops on keepsakes
Guest review by
Muzza
United Kingdom
10

Really enjoyed the mix of Santa Maria, some really good...

Really enjoyed the mix of Santa Maria, some really good restaurants lots of live music, african and european. Beaches nice always windy but needed from 11.00 to 15.00 when very hot, sometimes windy all day so need a long sleeve top in evenings. Not for you if you don’t like dogs, luckily we do!
Guest review by
Patrick
United Kingdom
6.0

Not a lot there few bars restaurants, mainly big resort...

Not a lot there few bars restaurants, mainly big resort hotels along the beach. Problem with water on the island generally tourism has clearly expanded quickly we were there 8 years before very few hotels now loads but not enough infrastructure. Our whole week had limited water at the hotel.
Guest review by
Katie
United Kingdom

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Santa Maria flats

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Nice and very clean flat. Good value. Residential area very near to a beautiful beach. Loved it. Made me feel like I was in a real place, not just a random hotel room. It s a private studio flat all for you. The price was very competitive and it was exactly what I reserved for. I do not understand some review where some guests wrote about the price. It s so clear. The booking.com layout in some area is a bit different but it s easy to understand it. Very important! I always had water -not so usual in Santa Maria- :)
Guest review by
robert
United Kingdom

Apt14 Porto Antigo 1 with Pool and Beach views

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
The whole hotel/apartment area was beautiful and very well taken care of. Beautiful flowers, surroundings etc. It felt very safe. The apartment had a perfect location right by the pool. Almost everything was perfect with this apartment. We were 2 adults and a 16 years old boy. The location of Porto Antigo 2 is great, it's in the town center of Santa Maria but also right by the sea and it was a calm place to stay at.
Guest review by
Malin
Sweden

Porto Antigo 2 Beach Club

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
The location is fabulous! I would say the best for Santa Maria. Everything is close by. Apt is basic but that is how it is in Cape Verde. Clean and has everything you need. Air con in main living area and fan in bedroom. Lovely pool area. Will go back
Guest review by
Karen
United Kingdom

Apartamento Moradias

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
Not being hemmed into a resort! Beach nearby - Hilton hotel across. Apartment spacious- pros and cons but lived with them… great way to stay cheaply in Cape Verde.
Guest review by
Tracey
United Kingdom

Porto Antigo Hotel BB

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 810 reviews
The location is excellent! Best affordable hotel in the center of Santa Maria
Guest review by
Pelayo
Spain

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