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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, 464 reviews
Price from
US$239.43
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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
Price from
US$265.24
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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews
Price from
US$93.52
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.

D
David
From
United Kingdom
Everything. Cathy who handled the booking was fantastic even helping us arrange internal flights which proved impossible from the UK.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 700 reviews
Price from
US$169.30
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, 575 reviews
Price from
US$131.67
1 night, 2 adults
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Ouril Pontao Hotel

Hotel in Santa Maria

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.

r
reb21
From
Canada
Location, price, personnel, friendleness and breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 657 reviews
Price from
US$141.77
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, 342 reviews
Price from
US$65.97
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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews
Price from
US$140.11
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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
US$387.92
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.

B
Bjarni
From
Iceland
Very safe and perfect location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 487 reviews
Price from
US$182.26
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, 700 reviews

Hotel MiraBela

Hotel in Santa Maria
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews

Ocean Suites

Hotel in Santa Maria
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews
From US$377.10 per night

Hotel Dunas de Sal

Hotel in Santa Maria
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 245 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, 575 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 700 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 575 reviews

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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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews

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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 589 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Santa Maria

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 296 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Casa Vany is set in Santa Maria, 300 metres from Praia de Santa Maria, 200 metres from Nazarene Church, and 300 metres from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
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$131.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Passable - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

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

From US$82.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

One cozy bedroom - Studio in Santa Maria is situated in Santa Maria, 600 metres from Nazarene Church, 600 metres from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows, and 1.2 km from Funana Casa da Cultura.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Situated 700 metres from Praia de Santa Maria, 700 metres from Nazarene Church and less than 1 km from Funana Casa da Cultura, P&SApartments features accommodation set in Santa Maria.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews

Featuring a garden and views of sea, Residencial Cabo Verde Palace is a recently renovated guest house located in Santa Maria, a few steps from Praia António Sousa.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

Boasting a balcony with sea views, a private beach area and a terrace, Santana single bedroom serviced apartment can be found in Santa Maria, close to Praia António Sousa and less than 1 km from...

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 56 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...

From US$979.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 555 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$589.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 440 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$169.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 342 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.

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a rooftop pool, sea view and a terrace, Sal Little Heart Sun NEW Apartment 5 is situated in Santa Maria.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 21 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, 5 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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 24 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.

Budget hotels in Santa Maria and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 166 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.

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

Located in Santa Maria, Vila Verde TownHouse T53 by RPG Group provides accommodation with a private pool, a balcony and garden views.

Murdeira V162 A is situated in Beirona. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is available.

Situated in Beirona, less than 1 km from Servican Beach and 6.9 km from Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra, Murdeira V159D Duplex by RPG Group features air-conditioned accommodation with a...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 8 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.

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

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

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:

8.0

We were only there for three nights to get some sun and...

We were only there for three nights to get some sun and snorkelling. If we’d stayed longer I would have gone on a couple of trips but there isn’t lots to do there. I went to relax and enjoy the sun and sea, I could have stayed one more day but not enough there to keep you busy for a week. Some nice restaurants along the strip and the people weren’t too pushy which I loved even the guys selling on the beach.
Guest review by
Suzanne
United Kingdom
8.0

Santa maria= no stress. Lovely place...

Santa maria= no stress. Lovely place... Can be expensive in certain restaurants, but also affordable in othere. Very lovely beaches, bars, restaurants etc. You meet alot of people from all over the world.. Good for solo travellers, you'll meet other solo travellers too. Loved it,i would come back.
Guest review by
Natalie F
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

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Apartamentos Golfinho Dourado

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 30 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

Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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

Ocean Suites

Santa Maria
From US$377.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 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

Hotel Morabeza

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 700 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

DESIGN SUITES Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

Santa Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 487 reviews
The location is perfectly central in Santa Maria. The breakfast is personally served. The hotel and room is quiet.
Guest review by
DMMSABLL
Portugal

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