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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, 475 reviews
Price from
US$226.55
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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 461 reviews
Price from
US$182.05
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, 221 reviews
Price from
US$93.41
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.

Ü
Üllar
From
Estonia
The athmosphere, the hospitality, the warm people working in the hotel. Was there second time and will go back some year again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 716 reviews
Price from
US$169.09
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.

D
Djamy
From
Netherlands
Friendly staff, everything was very clean!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 600 reviews
Price from
US$131.51
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.

A
Anton
From
Switzerland
Everything, from Staff, to the room, to the breakfast was all perfect. The windows are very soundproof, so it was no issue to stay there also during the noisy weekend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews
Price from
US$65.89
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.

A
Alison
From
United Kingdom
The property was very clean and well designed, so all rooms looked out onto the beautiful swimming pool. A lot of care and attention is made to the immaculate surrounding gardens, with lustrous colours of the eye catching flowers. It was very welcoming, and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews
Price from
US$139.94
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, 47 reviews
Price from
US$344.40
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, 42 reviews
Price from
US$289.84
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, 81 reviews
Price from
US$247.73
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, 716 reviews
From US$472.07 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, 329 reviews

Ocean Suites

Hotel in Santa Maria
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
From US$292.63 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 US$352.45 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 8.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews

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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 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 569 reviews

Budget hotels in Santa Maria and nearby

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

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$110.13 per night
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.

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

Located in Santa Maria, 100 metres from Praia António Sousa and 600 metres from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows, Estrela do Mar 6F offers air conditioning.

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.

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 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.

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.

Hotels located in the centre of Santa Maria

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 7.6
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$74.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Offering sea views, Santana double bedroom serviced apartment is an accommodation situated in Santa Maria, 400 metres from Praia António Sousa and less than 1 km from Nazarene Church.

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

Featuring accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a terrace, Tropical Resort Pool View - Three Bedroom is set in Santa Maria.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 42 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, 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 US$115.85 per night

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$212.92 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Maria and nearby

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 accommodation will provide you with a TV and air conditioning.

From US$129.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 329 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, 3 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Located in Santa Maria, 200 metres from Praia de Santa Maria and 100 metres from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows, Plaza Top floor apartment offers a terrace and air conditioning.

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, city view and a balcony, Santa Maria Residence - Central T2 is located in Santa Maria.

Urban Studio Plaza 6 features a balcony and is located in Santa Maria, within just 100 metres of Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows and 100 metres of Nazarene Church.

1 bedroom apartment with sofa bed 4 min walk from the beach features a patio and is set in Santa Maria, within just 90 metres of Nazarene Church and 200 metres of Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows.

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What guests said about Santa Maria:

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

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 161 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

Solstice

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
This was wonderful accommodation 5 mins walk from Santa Maria Peir. The host is very helpful and nothing is too much trouble. The rooms were kept spotlessly clean. I was a solo female traveller and felt very safe during my stay. The rooms have bedding, cost hangers,, good hair dryer, towels, shampoo and soap. There is good wifi throughout the property. The shared kitchen and dining area is kept very clean and has all you need.
Guest review by
Emily
United Kingdom

Marialva Tropical T2

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Apartment is really spacious, has two bedrooms and bright living room with kicthen. You can buy a fresh fish in the pier nearby and cook at home. Kitchen is equipped with all necessary. There is a fresh pool just outside of the apartment and its not noisy. Center of Santa Maria is 10.min walk where you can have all restaurants and bars. Host Joao is very caring and friendly.
Guest review by
Zurab
France

Apt71 Porto Antigo 2

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
The apartment is in a great location, perfect for staying in Santa Maria. It has two bedrooms and can accommodate four people. The condominium has a swimming pool, security, and is close to the beach.
Guest review by
Cristina
Italy

Hotel Morabeza

Santa Maria
From US$472.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 716 reviews
Having visited both Sal Cape Verde and the Hotel Morabeza previously, we knew what to expect and it never fails to deliver a good holiday
Guest review by
Nicholas
United Kingdom

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