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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.

g
goncalo_ramalho
From
Portugal
Amazing rooms Good location Good options at breakfast Great, always smiling, staff Good communication before arrival
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
Price from
US$239.45
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.

L
Lars
From
Sweden
I visited Santa Maria and stayed at 7 different, equivalent hotels during the week. Design Suites is the best hotel. The staff is helpful and very nice. I had tv problems and the manager organized help immediately and solved the problem. The cleaning is very good. Overall, the maintenance of the hotel is good. During the week there were several power outages on the island. In this hotel, the business has worked without problems. This indicates a good organization and committed staff. I will gladly come back to the "best hotel" on the island.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Price from
US$182.28
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.

M
Michael
From
Spain
The location ,staff excellent breakfast fabulous..very clean .fresh towles everyday
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews
Price from
US$89.80
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, 232 reviews
Price from
US$93.53
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.

P
PAVEL
From
Czech Republic
It has a relaxed atmosphere, is quiet, and is well organized. It is in a great location near the beach and downtown. There is nothing pretentious, and the facility provides great comfort, 3 pools plus many other activities. We were allowed to stay until 10 p.m. on the departure day for a reasonable fee. Our suite was available 6 hours earlier at check-in. Both favors were very convenient and highly appreciated.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 704 reviews
Price from
US$169.31
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, 592 reviews
Price from
US$131.69
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, 333 reviews
Price from
US$65.98
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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews
Price from
US$140.12
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, 53 reviews
Price from
US$344.86
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...

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, 47 reviews
Price from
US$290.22
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$182.98 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, 333 reviews
From US$91.48 per night

Ocean Suites

Hotel in Santa Maria
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
From US$262.31 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, 269 reviews
From US$151.76 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, 242 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, 592 reviews
From US$166.34 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 575 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 592 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 575 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Santa Maria

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 112 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$110.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

A recently renovated property, Katila-Rooms is set in Santa Maria near Praia de Santa Maria, Nazarene Church and Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows.

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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 704 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.

From US$182.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Located within 100 metres of Praia António Sousa and 500 metres of Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows, Boutique Apartments Ibiscus provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Santa Maria...

Well-located apartment is located in Santa Maria, 500 metres from Praia António Sousa, 600 metres from Nazarene Church, and 700 metres from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows.

Budget hotels in Santa Maria and nearby

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

Located in Santa Maria, 500 metres from Praia António Sousa and 600 metres from Nazarene Church, Casa Relaxod provides air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

New building - 1 min away from the main road is located in Santa Maria, 600 metres from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows, 500 metres from Nazarene Church, and 1.1 km from Funana Casa da Cultura.

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

Apartamento em Santa Maria- Espaçoso&Confortável has a balcony and is located in Santa Maria, within just 600 metres of Nazarene Church and 600 metres of Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows.

T1 - 800m from the beach - located in the city center has a balcony and is set in Santa Maria, within just 600 metres of Nazarene Church and 700 metres of Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.0
Poor - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Set in Santa Maria, Vila Verde Resort Apartment 2 Rooms 15 minutes walk from the city center offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$84.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 44 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.

From US$76.67 per night

Sal Blue Apartment features a balcony and is situated in Santa Maria, within just 700 metres of Nazarene Church and 700 metres of Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows.

From US$80.87 per night
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 Nazarene Church and a 11-minute walk from Parish of Our Lady of...

From US$75.09 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Maria and nearby

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 592 reviews

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.

From US$166.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 53 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$657.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 575 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$111.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 526 reviews

Set in Santa Maria, 500 metres from Praia da Ponta Preta, Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and...

From US$375.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 430 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$129.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 333 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.

From US$91.48 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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Apartamentos Golfinho Dourado

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
The apartment is located in the city center, close to the beautiful Santa Maria Beach and Shell Beach. There are plenty of souvenir shops and grocery stores nearby. The apartment is modern and equipped with everything you need and more. It includes a hairdryer, iron, toaster, kettle, clothes dryer, toiletries, beach umbrella, beach towels etc.. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this apartment.
Guest review by
Klaudia
Poland

Sobrado Boutique Hotel

Santa Maria
From US$166.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 592 reviews
The hotel is very modern and new and crisply clean. Their beds need special praise – this was the most comfortable sleep during my stay in Cape Verde. Breakfast was also fine. They also have a quite nice restaurant which is very convenient if you arrive to Santa Maria late and have no wish to going for dinner any further. Service at the restaurant and the reception was very friendly and helpful.
Guest review by
Jurga
Lithuania

Branco Sea Holiday Apartments

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews
Amazing from start to finish. Met and taken to the property by my lovely host. Apartment was clean and spacious. Balcony was surrounded by pretty trees and a glimpse of the sea. Could not have asked for more ! Well equipped and super clean. Very quiet but still only a couple of minutes walk to the centre of Santa Maria and the beach. Perfect apartment and stay:
Guest review by
juliette
United Kingdom

Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 575 reviews
The room was spacious and clean, the pool area is nice, with a great view and the hotel is well located (5-10 minutes walk to the next sand beach and 10-15 minutes walk to the city centre of Santa Maria). The area is calm and not too busy but close to the centre. Staff is helpful and friendly.
Guest review by
Daniel
Germany

Surf House Hostel

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews
Met some cool people here, definitely the place to stay in Santa Maria if you want a social experience. Outside area is very nice and located right next to the beach
Guest review by
Calum Findlay
United Kingdom

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