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Ocean Suites

Hotel in Santa Maria

Featuring a terrace, bar and views of city, Ocean Suites is located in Santa Maria, a few steps from Praia de Santa Maria.

T
Tobias
From
Germany
Spacious, modern and comfortable rooms. Great cleaning service on a daily basis. Delicious breakfast with various choices. Super friendly staff and very helpful support by Dory for clarifying important details beforehand and organizing individual activities and transfers. Great location, 2 min walk from the most beautiful beach on Sal. Would highly recommend for an individual stay on Sal, instead of resort holidays.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
Price from
$227.37
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.

N
Natália
From
Norway
Very helpful staff and a nice roof top pool. I do recommend the place. It is very central. Two min walk to the main street and five min walk to the beach. The place also has an elevator.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 461 reviews
Price from
$182.71
1 night, 2 adults
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Ouril Hotel Julia

Hotel in Santa Maria

Located within a 9-minute walk of Funana Casa da Cultura and 3.5 miles of Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra, Ouril Hotel Julia provides rooms in Santa Maria. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi....

M
MYA
From
United States
Hi Ouri Hotel Julia, I was a guest at your hotel from July 30-August 2, 2025, room #103. I am happy with the accommodation even though 1 late afternoon, the lights went out and did not come back until 2 hours later. No worries about that, it’s part of Cape Verde life. It is not the hotel’s fault, I totally understand that, and have no complaints there. Upon checking out on the evening of August 2, I thought I had everything until I realized when I was about to board the flight out, that I forgot a few of my valuable items in the pull-out drawers ! Immediately I tried calling your hotel but to no-avail. The next morning, I get an email from your receptionist Karine notifying me that they have found clothes left in the drawer of my room ! I needed the clothes back and she proceeded to help, from the heart. I just want to thank you Karine for going out of your way to help me get my items back. Karine went to the post office and post-mailed me my items all the way to the USA. I work in customer service myself and I must say, Karine’s customer service is pure 100%. Thanks to her, I am reunited with my valuable items that I thought I lost forever. Karine deserves a raise ! I will definitely be recommending your hotel to any of my friends that will be traveling to Sal soon. Thank you. Mya Dao
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
Price from
$93.75
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Morabeza

Hotel in Santa Maria

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

B
Berkan
From
Turkey
Service was amazing, all staff were very friendly and helpful. Beach bar was the best one in entire Santa Maria. One cannot ask for more.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 715 reviews
Price from
$169.70
1 night, 2 adults
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Sobrado Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Santa Maria

Located in Santa Maria, a 7-minute walk from Praia de Santa Maria, Sobrado Boutique Hotel provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

S
Sharon
From
United States
A great hotel. The rooms were clean and bright. The bed was very comfortable. USB plus made it easy to charge everything. The breakfast and dinners were delicious and a reasonable price to add onto your stay. Staff was really helpful for addressing any issues in a timely fashion and helping to set up activities. They also gave great recommendations for food and things to do. The hotel is walking distance to the beach. Our room overlooked a lot, not nice in itself, but the benefit was we had an unobstructed view of the sunsets!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 600 reviews
Price from
$131.99
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 center of Santa Maria and within 328 feet from the beach. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a balcony.

J
Jamie
From
Canada
Breakfast was delicious and plentiful and relaxing. A terrific way to start your day. The staff are so friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews
Price from
$66.13
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Dunas de Sal

Hotel in Santa Maria

Located 492 feet 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 11 mi away.

D
DAVID
From
Belgium
Very good location (near the beach & the city center). The room was good, very clean & the staff was very nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews
Price from
$140.45
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 accommodations in Santa Maria and has a garden, terrace and restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
Price from
$345.65
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Hotel in Santa Maria

Located in Santa Maria, a 12-minute walk from Praia da Ponta Preta, Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a...

A
António
From
Portugal
Nice resort, great beach just in front, and very polite staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Price from
$290.89
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Riu Funana - All Inclusive

Hotel in Santa Maria

Located in Santa Maria, a 8-minute walk from Praia da Ponta Preta, Hotel Riu Funana - All Inclusive has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews
Price from
$248.62
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
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 715 reviews
From $473.78 per night

Hotel MiraBela

Hotel in Santa Maria
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews

Ocean Suites

Hotel in Santa Maria
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
From $293.69 per night

Hotel Dunas de Sal

Hotel in Santa Maria
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews
From $353.73 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, 600 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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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 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Maria and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews

Located in Santa Maria, a 4-minute walk from Praia de Santa Maria, Hotel Central Santa Maria provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace, bar and free WiFi, Atlantic Sal Hostel is located in Santa Maria, a 7-minute walk from Praia de Santa Maria and 500 yards from Nazarene Church.

From $110.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 489 reviews

Hotel Da Luz has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Santa Maria. Each room at the 3-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews

Located 492 feet 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 11 mi away.

From $353.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews

Located in Santa Maria, a 8-minute walk from Praia da Ponta Preta, Hotel Riu Funana - All Inclusive has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a...

From $475 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews

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

From $1,180.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 569 reviews

Offering an outdoor pool, a snack bar and a restaurant, Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde is located in Santa Maria. WiFi access is available.

From $102.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 428 reviews

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Murdeira Village Resort is located in Beirona. The accommodations will provide you with a TV and air conditioning.

From $130 per night

Budget hotels in Santa Maria and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

Offering an outdoor pool, Patio Antigo Residence is located in Santa Maria. Wi-Fi access is available and is free. Rooms here will provide you with a balcony and a seating area.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Just a 1-minute walk from Praia António Sousa and 600 yards from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows, Beira Mar AB2 features accommodations in Santa Maria with a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Just a 6-minute walk from Praia António Sousa and 600 yards from Nazarene Church, Casa Relaxod features accommodations in Santa Maria with a terrace.

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

Apartamento em Santa Maria- Espaçoso&Confortável is located in Santa Maria, just a 14-minute walk from Funana Casa da Cultura and 3.1 miles from Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra.

Just a 5-minute walk from Praia António Sousa and 0.4 miles from Nazarene Church, Miguel House features accommodations in Santa Maria with a casino.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

P&SApartments offers accommodations in Santa Maria, 12 miles from  Monte Curral and 15 miles from Pedra Lume Salt Crater.

From $76.84 per night

Just a 10-minute walk from Praia de Santa Maria and 0.4 miles from Nazarene Church, Sal Blue Apartment features accommodations in Santa Maria with a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews

Blue Eagle Guesthouse - Casa de hospedes offers accommodations in Santa Maria, a 16-minute walk from Funana Casa da Cultura and 3.6 miles from Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra.

From $75.27 per night

Hotels located in the center of Santa Maria

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews

A 10-minute walk from Nazarene Church in Santa Maria, Residencial Cabo Verde Palace provides accommodations with access to beauty services and fitness room.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Santana double bedroom serviced apartment is located in Santa Maria, just a 19-minute walk from Funana Casa da Cultura and 3.6 miles from Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra.

Bounty WM Apartment is located in Santa Maria, just a 7-minute walk from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows and 3.1 miles from Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra.

From $85.27 per night

Tropical Resort Pool View - Three Bedroom is a recently renovated apartment in Santa Maria, near Praia de Santa Maria. With garden views, this accommodation offers a terrace and a swimming pool.

Offering a private beach area and a garden, Vila Verde Lantana B103 by RPG Group in Santa Maria is close to Praia da Ponta Preta and Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra.

From $213.69 per night

Vila Verde TownHouse T53 by RPG Group is located in Santa Maria, just 1.5 miles from Nazarene Church and a 10-minute walk from Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra.

From $162.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Just a 18-minute walk from Praia da Ponta Preta and 600 yards from Nazarene Church, condomínio vila verde Pepper T0 e T1 features accommodations in Santa Maria, with a casino, a garden, and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Offering a bar and a shared lounge, Coral Reef in Santa Maria is close to Servican Beach and Nazarene Church. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free Wifi.

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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
10

Great beaches, plenty of eateries to suit all budgets.

Great beaches, plenty of eateries to suit all budgets. If you fancy going for a walk or doing a trip there are things to see and it's not crazy hot and humid. However if you just want to sit and chill then the weather is perfect. Perfect place to recharge. Visited the Blue eye, the mirage, salt mine, shell cemetery but the highlight for me was wading with lemon sharks.
Guest review by
rebecca
United Kingdom

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Solstice

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Really fantastic owner who was very kind and helpful, giving lots of information and recommendations. The hostel was clean and comfortable and a 5-10 min walk from the beach. The room was nicely furnished and had a good amount of storage, including a drawer where you could safely lock away your belongings. Would definitely book again when coming back to Santa Maria!
Guest review by
Victoria
France

Celina's Cozy Studio & Beach Life in One

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews
Very cozy, spacious, safe, local feel and well-located studio. Bars, restaurants, shops are within walking distance and the beaches aren't far either. It's less noisy and cheaper than accommodations in the busy front streets of Santa Maria. The host is super accommodating and helpful.
Guest review by
Raimund
Switzerland

Porto Antigo 2 Beach Club

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 22 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

Villa ao Mar

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 311 reviews
It is the best possible apartment in Santa Maria. Location 15/10, fully equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, cleaning, everything. The host Sara was extremely nice and lovely. She helped with all our requests and questions within 30 minutes time.
Guest review by
Maria
Ukraine

Hotel Odjo d'água

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 723 reviews
a very pretty hotel and probably the best in Santa Maria. Very comfortable with good food. Lovely infinity pool.
Guest review by
Anne
United Kingdom

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