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Santa Maria – 423 hotels and places to stay

Hotels with airport shuttles in Santa Maria

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 704 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 338 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
From US$297.15 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews
From US$318.63 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 589 reviews
From US$165.14 per night

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Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Maria

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Maria

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 704 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Maria

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Maria

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 338 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Maria

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 578 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Maria

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 590 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Maria

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

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Maria

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Maria

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Maria

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 579 reviews

Budget hotels in Santa Maria and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 115 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$109.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

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

From US$71.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 47 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$104.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 239 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$74.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 159 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$92.27 per night

T1 Espaçoso e aconchegante no Medsal Residence is located in Prainha, less than 1 km from Nazarene Church, a 13-minute walk from Funana Casa da Cultura, and less than 1 km from Parish of Our Lady of...

Set in Santa Maria, less than 1 km from Praia de Santa Maria and a 9-minute walk from Nazarene Church, T1 panorâmico no Medsal Residence offers air conditioning.

Situated in Santa Maria, less than 1 km from Praia de Santa Maria and a 9-minute walk from Nazarene Church, Apartamento T1 - MedSal Residence offers air conditioning.

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Maria and nearby

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 650 reviews

Featuring free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a sun terrace, Pontao Hotel offers accommodation in Santa Maria. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 487 reviews

Hotel Da Luz has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Santa Maria.

From US$117.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 590 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$165.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 578 reviews

Located in Santa Maria, 1.2 km from Nazarene Church, Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach has a number of amenities including a terrace, a shared lounge, a bar and free WiFi.

From US$443.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 245 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.

From US$318.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 54 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$611.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 47 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...

Hotels located in the centre of Santa Maria

Set in Santa Maria, less than 1 km from Praia de Santa Maria and a 9-minute walk from Nazarene Church, Studio Medsal offers air conditioning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Situated in Santa Maria, near Praia de Santa Maria and Funana Casa da Cultura, Marialva Djadsal Azul is a recently renovated property, featuring, an outdoor swimming pool and garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 579 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$113.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Apartamento T2 equipado Vila Verde is set in Santa Maria. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 540 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$372.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Situated in Santa Maria, just 1.3 km from Servican Beach, Coral Reef features beachfront accommodation with a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and free WiFi.

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

Situated in Santa Maria, 1.4 km from Servican Beach, Paraiso 162E has a private beach area, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access.

From US$88.62 per night

Boasting garden views, Raphis-Belux offers accommodation with a private beach area and a balcony, around 5.2 km from  Monte Curral.

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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 470 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
From US$71.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
-Looks exactly like the pictures! -Spacious, extremely clean, well renovated and modern guesthouse. -Beautiful decor -Towels and sheets changed daily or every other day -Good location and very central to Santa Maria which was only a 5-10 min walk away. -Very good shower pressure, nice hot water. -I was worried no AC would be an issue but the house is cool and the ceiling fan is very effective! -Clear instructions and suggestions of where to visit. - Highly recommend a stay here
Guest review by
Tomi
United Kingdom
From US$165.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 590 reviews
The hotel looks new and in very good condition. Very clean. The staff is great, friendly, willing to help and talk, especially at the reception and cleaning workers. The staff speak different languages.. The room was big and beding very comfortable. Hot water , swimingp pool, gym, AC, and TV 👌 Location is 10mn to the center of Santa Maria and 15mn to the beach .
Guest review by
Nabil
Algeria
From US$443.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 578 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
From US$92.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews
The only positive aspect was the location, being very close to Angulo Beach in Santa Maria. However, the apartment is located right next to the kitchen vent of the Art Café, and there was a constant strong smell of food at the entrance, which made the stay even more unpleasant.
Guest review by
Diletta
United Kingdom
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