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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.

D
Darya
From
Cape Verde
I send the biggest like for this hotel to the meeting staff, or rather to the wonderful girl Dorianne (I hope I spelled the name correctly). Very friendly, responsive person. She tried to solve all my questions, even if I did not ask for it. Great respect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
Price from
US$226.75
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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews
Price from
US$182.20
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 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews
Price from
US$93.49
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, 715 reviews
Price from
US$169.24
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.

F
Francis
From
Portugal
A very nice and comfortable hotel with very helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 596 reviews
Price from
US$131.63
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, 325 reviews
Price from
US$65.95
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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews
Price from
US$140.06
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, 46 reviews
Price from
US$344.70
1 night, 2 adults
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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...

A
AUDREY
From
France
Location - all inclusive with nice restaurant and good food / swimming pool - garden
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
Price from
US$290.09
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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews
Price from
US$247.94
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, 715 reviews
From US$456.08 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, 325 reviews

Ocean Suites

Hotel in Santa Maria
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews

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, 248 reviews

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, 596 reviews
From US$166.27 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 785 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 567 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

Budget hotels in Santa Maria and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews

Set a few steps from Praia de Santa Maria, Porto Antigo 2 offers pool with a view, an open-air bath and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

Situated 500 metres from Praia de Santa Maria, 200 metres from Nazarene Church and 300 metres from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows, KÁ Rui features accommodation located in Santa Maria.

From US$75.58 per night
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 set in Santa Maria, 700 metres from Praia de Santa Maria and 400 metres from Nazarene Church.

From US$131.22 per night

Set in Santa Maria, just 500 metres from Praia António Sousa, Miguel House offers beachfront accommodation with a private beach area, a casino and free WiFi.

From US$75.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

Situated in Santa Maria within 700 metres of Praia de Santa Maria and 700 metres of Nazarene Church, P&SApartments features accommodation with free WiFi, seating area and a kitchen.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews

Offering quiet street views, Blue Eagle Guesthouse - Casa de hospedes is an accommodation situated in Santa Maria, less than 1 km from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows and a 9-minute walk from Nazarene...

From US$86.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews

Situated 300 metres from Praia António Sousa and less than 1 km from Nazarene Church, Casa Branca Beach features free WiFi and units fitted with a kitchen, balcony and seating area.

From US$92.90 per night

Bounty WM Apartment has a balcony and is set in Santa Maria, within just 500 metres of Nazarene Church and 600 metres of Funana Casa da Cultura.

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Maria and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

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

From US$699.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

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...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 567 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 US$87.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews

Located in Santa Maria, 400 metres from Praia da Ponta Preta, Melia Tortuga Beach - All Inclusive provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a...

From US$1,165.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 429 reviews

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

From US$129.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 325 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, 19 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, 2 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.

Hotels located in the centre of Santa Maria

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Located in Santa Maria, just a few steps from Praia de Santa Maria, Porto Antigo II Poolside Appartment provides beachfront accommodation with a private beach area, pool with a view, a garden and free...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.0
Poor - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Boasting inner courtyard views, Marl'eaux offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 100 metres from Praia António Sousa.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Set in Santa Maria, 200 metres from Praia António Sousa and 600 metres from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows, Casa Emilie T2, 2 bedrooms offers air conditioning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Set in Santa Maria, within 500 metres of Praia António Sousa and 1.2 km of Nazarene Church, Studio Apt Bounty Condominium, Santa Maria offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and a...

Boasting a patio with pool views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Marialva Djadsal Azul can be found in Santa Maria, close to Praia de Santa Maria and 700 metres from Funana Casa da Cultura.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

<h2>Spacious Accommodation</h2> Marialva Tropical T1 in Santa Maria offers a spacious apartment with one bedroom and a living room.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Featuring a balcony with garden views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Marialva Tropical T2 can be found in Santa Maria, close to Praia de Santa Maria and 800 metres from Funana Casa da Cultura...

Featuring a terrace with garden views, a private beach area and a garden, Vila Verde Lantana B103 by RPG Group can be found in Santa Maria, close to Praia da Ponta Preta and 2.5 km from Nazarene...

From US$213.10 per night

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What guests said about Santa Maria:

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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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DESIGN SUITES Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews
Our sea view room on 3rd floor was very spacious and clean. The bed was really comfortable and very big. The staff in the rooftop bar ( which is where breakfast is served) we're really friendly & helpful. In particular Kevin was always cheerful and ready to help).The hotel is situated right in the middle of Santa Maria with numerous bars, restaurants and shops on the doorstep. The beautiful beach was a short 5-10 minute walk away. Sunbeds and shades can be rented at 10 Euros for 2 people.
Guest review by
Brad
United Kingdom

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

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 159 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

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

Ocean Suites

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
Unique and quirky rooms, ours was the Cape verde room, it was very spacious. Good location in the centre of Santa Maria. Nice pizzas in the restaurant :)
Guest review by
Kelly
United Kingdom

Ocean View Luxury

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Clean apartment, very spacious, and in a quiet location. It's about a 10-minute walk to the busy street in Santa Maria.
Guest review by
Joni
Netherlands

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