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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.

J
Just Call Me Su
From
Netherlands
Hotel: Ocean Suites is much more than a hotel. The service and attention that you as a customer receive every day is great🤩. I stayed in room 2 (for me one of the nicest room)😌. The room was large, with good working air conditioning and a beautiful view of the popular square and main street.The servers were friendly one by one and want to do everything for you "NO STRESS". And every evening there is live music downstairs in the restaurant with good music. You dance💃🏾 until you can't feel your feet anymore (haha). For your safety, a security guard is present every night and after an evening out he will bring you safely to the entrance so that you can safely return to your room. Breakfast ,lunch and diner: Every morning I could choose between 3 different breakfast menus (American🥓, Cape Verde🫘 and Mediterranean🍅). All three were tasty and you get a lot! You can also enjoy a delicious meal there (lunch and dinner). Try their burger🍔 (one of the tastiest burgers in Cabo Verde!)🤌🏽.  The beach and the famous pier are a 3-minute walk from the hotel! All famous cafes and restaurants are a 5 or 6 minute walk from the hotel. If you want to save money, book all activities through Dorry, which will save you 10 to 20 euros per excursion. And you can also arrange your transport to and from the airport through Dorry. Ocean Suites is for me the best hotel in Santa Maria! Adilson makes the best coffee☕️ for you in the morning. Janete serves you with her beautiful smile in the evening 😍(She has the most beautiful curls I had ever seen) And Flavio teaches you the coolest dance moves every evening💃🏾. Thank you Dorry for everything and I will definitely be back❤️❤️!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Price from
US$237.86
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.

V
Vanessa
From
Belgium
Every single person on The staff was absolutely amazing. The rooms are very tidy and clean, the rooftop bar serves great food and the bar tender - Kevin - is the best entertainer possible. Even if you don’t stay in this hotel … the rooftop bar is a must see !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 468 reviews
Price from
US$181.07
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$89.20
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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
Price from
US$92.91
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.

J
Jimmy
From
Belgium
Great location, very comfortable room, nice breakfast and a calm friendly atmosphere in the hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 704 reviews
Price from
US$168.18
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.

W
WILLIAM
From
France
The room was great spacious and very clean. well equipped with everything and more, nice balcony, perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 584 reviews
Price from
US$130.81
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.

D
Di
From
United Kingdom
I chose this hotel for my last night in Cape Verde as was doing a sailing holiday and needed a night before my flight home the next day. The previous hotel was awful (mozzies) and in the middle of nowhere. so I booked the mirabella and it was fantastic. They new I would be early and they had my room ready for like 11am which was amazing. Simone was the perfect host very welcoming happy woman. The room the facilities the breakfast was spot on. Roof top area to chill and eat. Smack bang in the centre 2 minutes from the beach. If I ever go back to Cape Verde I will stop here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 339 reviews
Price from
US$65.54
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.

Z
Zarand
From
Hungary
I liked the atmoshere of the property and we could stay all of us close together and store our kite and wing equipment next to our door on the grass. The staff is very helping all the time. We also liked very much the food also the breakfast as well. So we are coming back definitely as it was perfect for us:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews
Price from
US$139.19
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$385.37
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$260.89
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

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$342.91 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$151.63 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$318.81 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
From US$165.23 per night

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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 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 582 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Santa Maria

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.

From US$103.28 per night
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.

Budget hotels in Santa Maria and nearby

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$342.91 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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Porto Antigo 2- lovely studio 32

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews
As a solo traveller who had never been to Cape Verde before I was a little apprehensive. The owner, Stefi, replied to all my questions prior to leaving the UK even arranging a taxi to great me at the airport. The complex is wonderful with lovel clean swimming pool and set meters from Santa Maria bay. The studio was large, light and airy.and contained everything for my stay. The shady terrace made a pleasant change from sitting in the hit sunshine. I tried to book longer but, unfortunately Stefy was fully booked.
Guest review by
Maureen
United Kingdom

Melia Llana Beach Resort & Spa - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
The hotel provided a good range of meal options at every meal. I was very pleased with the vegan options which were always so tasty. Staff were always very welcoming and happy to help, particularly Daniel in the restaurant. I used the gym a few times and the machines were fine although there are limited options. It can get quite busy in there but still much better than many hotel gyms that i’ve used before. The drive to santa maria is about 10 minutes so not too bad and it costs €5.
Guest review by
Sarah
United Kingdom

Hotel Morabeza

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 704 reviews
Excellent location as close to beach and Santa Maria town. Restaurants on site very good. Hotel staff very helpful. Lovely breakfast and 3 swimming pools an added bonus.
Guest review by
Louise
United Kingdom

Ouril Hotel Julia

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
The Ouril Hotel is super well located, on the main street of Santa Maria. The room was super clean and comfortable and the staff was just lovely.
Guest review by
Raquel
Germany

Leme Bedje - By Bobbywashere

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
great location!!close to shops,restaurants and santa maria beach is 20min walk:)
Guest review by
Maja
United Kingdom

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