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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, 469 reviews
Price from
US$239.16
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.

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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Price from
US$182.06
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, 237 reviews
Price from
US$93.42
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$169.11
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.

J
Jenni
From
Finland
Staff was very friendly and helpful and room was really clean and nice, with a comfortable bed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 591 reviews
Price from
US$131.53
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, 336 reviews
Price from
US$65.90
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, 242 reviews
Price from
US$139.95
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$387.49
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$306.92
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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
Price from
US$262.32
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

Hotel MiraBela

Hotel in Santa Maria
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews
From US$91.74 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, 469 reviews
From US$298.95 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
From US$320.56 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, 591 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews

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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 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 578 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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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, 94 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 578 reviews

Budget hotels in Santa Maria and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews

Set in Santa Maria, 200 metres from Praia de Santa Maria, Casa Blu Guesthouse - Casa de Hospedes has a terrace, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access.

From US$82.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 113 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$110.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

Located in Santa Maria, just 200 metres from Praia António Sousa, Beira Mar AB2 provides beachfront accommodation with a garden, a terrace and free WiFi.

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.

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.

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$83.92 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$76.57 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$80.77 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Maria and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews

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.

From US$151.57 per night
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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 591 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 242 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$320.56 per night
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$657.11 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...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 578 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$104.10 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Santa Maria

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

Apartamento Llana is located in Santa Maria, 400 metres from Praia de Santa Maria, 300 metres from Nazarene Church, and 400 metres from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows.

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...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 238 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 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$92.83 per night

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.

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.

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.

From US$84.96 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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Santa Maria flats

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Nice and very clean flat. Good value. Residential area very near to a beautiful beach. Loved it. Made me feel like I was in a real place, not just a random hotel room. It s a private studio flat all for you. The price was very competitive and it was exactly what I reserved for. I do not understand some review where some guests wrote about the price. It s so clear. The booking.com layout in some area is a bit different but it s easy to understand it. Very important! I always had water -not so usual in Santa Maria- :)
Guest review by
robert
United Kingdom

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

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 166 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

DESIGN SUITES Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Loved that it was a small boutique hotel, right in Santa Maria, so close to the beach restaurants and shops. Rooms are very spacious and well appointed. All the staff really make the hotel and your experience special. Big shout out to Kevin & Leticia, who were always smiling and great.
Guest review by
Cherine
United Kingdom

ANIMOSS! APARTMENTS - 10 modern apartments near city center & beach

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
Excellent location in the heart of Santa Maria. If you want to feel almost like a local and blend with the neighborhood, this is a great place to stay at. The entire team was really friendly and welcoming.
Guest review by
Dragana
Croatia

Apt14 Porto Antigo 1 with Pool and Beach views

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Great location in Santa Maria, close to restaurants, shop, beach, pier. Very quiet. Comfortable double bed. Inside apartment clean. Pool area ok. Host responsive.
Guest review by
Kerrie
United Kingdom

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