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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, 472 reviews
Price from
US$232.36
1 night, 2 adults

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.

G
Gijs
From
Netherlands
Really nice stay, small hotel. Daily cleaning, it is spotlessly clean. Nice staf. Good breakfast. Great location nearby all the restaurants and the beach. Definitely book here during your stay in Sal.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 465 reviews
Price from
US$181.66
1 night, 2 adults

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.

a
aubrey
From
Belgium
A very pleasant environment with very friendly, professional, and helpful staff. Check-in and check-out were professionally handled. My room was spacious and clean, with a very comfortable bed. In my opinion, it’s probably the best place to stay in Santa Maria. I loved the location. All the local points of interest are within walking distance. 
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews
Price from
US$89.49
1 night, 2 adults

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, 229 reviews
Price from
US$93.21
1 night, 2 adults

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
Michael
From
Germany
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, clean room, right next to the beach and town. Overall excellent experience in Santa Maria.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 711 reviews
Price from
US$168.74
1 night, 2 adults

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.

D
Djamy
From
Netherlands
Friendly staff, everything was very clean!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 597 reviews
Price from
US$131.24
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Y
Ylvi
From
Austria
Staff & Owner - all fantastic! friendly, helpfully and sympathetic Room - loved the balcony, had a good slepp there, tesor was good to have extras - are wonderful! eco friendliness is lived there - loved the terasse breakfast - a good variety make us very happy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 332 reviews
Price from
US$65.94
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Alison
From
United Kingdom
The property was very clean and well designed, so all rooms looked out onto the beautiful swimming pool. A lot of care and attention is made to the immaculate surrounding gardens, with lustrous colours of the eye catching flowers. It was very welcoming, and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews
Price from
US$167.22
1 night, 2 adults

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, 53 reviews
Price from
US$425.35
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Hotel in Santa Maria

Located in Santa Maria, 1.1 km from Praia da Ponta Preta, Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness...

M
Mafalda
From
Portugal
Prime location really close to the beach, very friendly staff, good pool, great all inclusive experience
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
Price from
US$312.38
1 night, 2 adults
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Set in Santa Maria, 400 metres from Praia de Santa Maria, Damfjord Boutique Hotel features a terrace and views of the city.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Situated in Santa Maria and within 100 metres of Praia António Sousa, Angulo House has an outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 711 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 332 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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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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.

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From US$300.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
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❤️❤️!!
Guest review by
Just Call Me Su
Netherlands
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews
The hotel is very new and located in one of the best beach in Sal. The food is super delicious, varied and simple perfect. They have a lot of work out classes that are awsome, the quality is the same as a very good gym. The beach yoga is incredible! The rooms are new and are extremly confortable. And the staff is super nice, and communicative. I really liked that the staff ate at the buffet with the guests, it really shows they care about the employees.
Guest review by
Beatriz
Portugal
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
We really liked the location - close to the beach as well as the centre, we loved how attentive and helpful our hosts were, nothing was a problem for them and anytime we asked something through Whatsapp, Andrea responded immediately. Equipment and furniture of the appartment was very nice.
Guest review by
Adéla_C
Czech Republic
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews
The property was very clean and well designed, so all rooms looked out onto the beautiful swimming pool. A lot of care and attention is made to the immaculate surrounding gardens, with lustrous colours of the eye catching flowers. It was very welcoming, and comfortable.
Guest review by
Alison
United Kingdom
From US$129.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews
We really enjoyed our holiday. I must mention one thing in particular that was absolutely amazing and it was hotel staff. They were helpful, welcoming and always smiling.
Guest review by
Honza Lavička
Czech Republic
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews
huge apartment, 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, lounge diner with sofa bed and balcony. lovely pool area and great beach facilities.
Guest review by
Carol
United Kingdom
From US$119.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 573 reviews
The location was amazing! The staff was beautiful! The restaurant was good! The view to the pool amazing! A relaxed feeling!
Guest review by
David Moises
Luxembourg
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 711 reviews
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, clean room, right next to the beach and town. Overall excellent experience in Santa Maria.
Guest review by
Michael
Germany
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 574 reviews
The service of the staff was impeccable from arriving to the departure
Guest review by
Allyster
Belgium
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews
Staff was very nice, friendly and professional
Guest review by
Gomes
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
Well equipped kitchen, very comfy beds!
Guest review by
Inês
Portugal

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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

Perfect base to explore the whole island of Sal.

Perfect base to explore the whole island of Sal. Very close to the airport. Especially nice experience for me was Pedra de Lume. There are nice and helpful people everywhere. I will certainly come back. Please note that this is not a beach or resort type of holiday like in Santa Maria.
Guest review by
Rudi
United Kingdom
10

Beirona/ Murdeira is a beautiful place, definitely worth...

Beirona/ Murdeira is a beautiful place, definitely worth choosing if you want to relax on the beach/ by the pool without crowds of people around you. There’s just one shop here ( it has an ATM which is a huge advantage), but it’s well stocked. If you’re not a fan of big resorts, but want a laid back holiday, be sure to visit.
Guest review by
AnnaLucy
Poland
8.0

This is a small working port town with a traditional small...

This is a small working port town with a traditional small scale fishing industry. It is gradually coming up into the modern world as a result of tourism. The harbour is used by yachts, tall ships and daytrip boats. There is a town beach but it is not commercialised in any way and is not cleaned for leisure purposes. The people are friendly and we did not feel threatened in any way. Restaurants, hotels and some shops will accept Euros and there is an ATM in the town. We liked Palmeira for a short visit before and after a sailing holiday. A taxi to the airport costs 800 cve or 8 Euro.
Guest review by
captaindagman
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
8.0

Espargos is a good place to stay to reach the Blue Eye Cave,...

Espargos is a good place to stay to reach the Blue Eye Cave, Shark Bay and Pedro da Lume, but I thought it would be cheaper to get to those places by taxi. Overall not much to do in the city itself, but I didnt want to miss the island’s capital. Not as touristy as Santa Maria, you can stroll the streets without being bothered, I felt safe, very friendly propeople as everywhere on Sal .
Guest review by
AnnaLucy
Poland
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