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Ocean Suites

Hotel in Santa Maria

Featuring a terrace, bar and views of city, Ocean Suites is located in Santa Maria, a few steps from Praia de Santa Maria.

t
tomazv1a
From
Slovenia
we came here without any expectatuons and were surprused - in a good way. The hotel is in the center few steps away from the main pedestrian street, few steps away from the beach(s). All the staff is very helpful, kind willing to give you advice if one is needed. Breakfast is good, room was pleasant. I liked it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
$200.06
1 night, 2 adults

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.

D
Denesha
From
United States
Omg!!!! I can’t say enough about my wonderful stay at this hotel during an August 2023 birthday trip. From beginning to end, the amazing staff and manager went above and beyond to meet all of my needs. I felt safe, welcomed and I will definitely be back again. The rooms are impeccably clean and modern. The breakfast is something to look forward to everyday, and the beautiful woman on the staff will put a smile on your face everyday that you stay here. Don’t hesitate, book a stay here immediately! You will not regret. Letícia, Kleidy and Eloneida…thank you for making my first trip to Cabo Verde and my birthday UNFORGETTABLE!!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 437 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
$150.84
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Central Santa Maria

Hotel in Santa Maria

Located in Santa Maria, a 4-minute walk from Praia de Santa Maria, Hotel Central Santa Maria provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

A
Adriana
From
Portugal
The nicest staff I have ever encounter in an hotel. Always with a smile on their faces, super helpful and kind. Good breakfast, perfect location on the center of Santa Maria, always clean beyond expectations and really comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
$86.38
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Odjo d'água

Hotel in Santa Maria

Facing the beachfront, Hotel Odjo d'água offers 4-star accommodations in Santa Maria and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.

P
Piotr
From
Poland
It is situated in a very nice location, it is well-kept and clean. The breakfast offers a wide variety, but it is monotonous.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 702 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
$162.53
1 night, 2 adults

Ouril Hotel Julia

Hotel in Santa Maria

Located within a 9-minute walk of Funana Casa da Cultura and 3.5 miles of Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra, Ouril Hotel Julia provides rooms in Santa Maria. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi....

M
MYA
From
United States
Hi Ouri Hotel Julia, I was a guest at your hotel from July 30-August 2, 2025, room #103. I am happy with the accommodation even though 1 late afternoon, the lights went out and did not come back until 2 hours later. No worries about that, it’s part of Cape Verde life. It is not the hotel’s fault, I totally understand that, and have no complaints there. Upon checking out on the evening of August 2, I thought I had everything until I realized when I was about to board the flight out, that I forgot a few of my valuable items in the pull-out drawers ! Immediately I tried calling your hotel but to no-avail. The next morning, I get an email from your receptionist Karine notifying me that they have found clothes left in the drawer of my room ! I needed the clothes back and she proceeded to help, from the heart. I just want to thank you Karine for going out of your way to help me get my items back. Karine went to the post office and post-mailed me my items all the way to the USA. I work in customer service myself and I must say, Karine’s customer service is pure 100%. Thanks to her, I am reunited with my valuable items that I thought I lost forever. Karine deserves a raise ! I will definitely be recommending your hotel to any of my friends that will be traveling to Sal soon. Thank you. Mya Dao
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$71.13
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Morabeza

Hotel in Santa Maria

Located in Santa Maria, Hotel Morabeza offers accommodations with 3 outdoor swimming pools. The property has a fitness center, game room, 3 bars, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk.

B
Berkan
From
Turkey
Service was amazing, all staff were very friendly and helpful. Beach bar was the best one in entire Santa Maria. One cannot ask for more.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 709 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$168.55
1 night, 2 adults

Sobrado Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Santa Maria

Located in Santa Maria, a 7-minute walk from Praia de Santa Maria, Sobrado Boutique Hotel provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

S
Sharon
From
United States
A great hotel. The rooms were clean and bright. The bed was very comfortable. USB plus made it easy to charge everything. The breakfast and dinners were delicious and a reasonable price to add onto your stay. Staff was really helpful for addressing any issues in a timely fashion and helping to set up activities. They also gave great recommendations for food and things to do. The hotel is walking distance to the beach. Our room overlooked a lot, not nice in itself, but the benefit was we had an unobstructed view of the sunsets!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 604 reviews
Location 7.6
Price from
$125.74
1 night, 2 adults

Ouril Pontao Hotel

Hotel in Santa Maria

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

J
Jay Kapil
From
United States
Location near a beautiful beach, market, restaurants and taxi stand; Reception: Staff, Clayton, Etson, are all excellent! Housekeeping daily and professional; The room was large, with a high ceiling, provided a kettle, refrigerator. The bed was comfortable and there were two pillows; Checkin was efficient Wifi works fine Breakfast is generous with fruits, vegetables. Bread, jams. Eggs. Everyone is nice here! Pool is clean. Garden. Enough chairs and tables. Clayton arranged the taxi. Response to messages timely. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 585 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
$93.15
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel MiraBela

Hotel in Santa Maria

Hotel MiraBela is a 3-star bed and breakfast located in the center of Santa Maria and within 328 feet from the beach. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a balcony.

O
Octavian
From
Czech Republic
Very good location, close to beach, restaurants and shops, nice room and clean facilities. Great buffet breakfast on the rooftop terrace. The hotel arranged transfers from/to the airport by taxi and we were greeted with a welcome drink when we checked-in after midnight.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$66.68
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Dunas de Sal

Hotel in Santa Maria

Located 492 feet 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 11 mi away.

D
DAVID
From
Belgium
Very good location (near the beach & the city center). The room was good, very clean & the staff was very nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
Location 8.1
Price from
$221.48
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Santa Maria

  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 709 reviews
    From $182.09 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 702 reviews
    From $163.44 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews
    From $77.35 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
    From $206.73 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
    From $125.97 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
    From $263.09 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 604 reviews
    From $125.74 per night

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Budget hotels in Santa Maria and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 320 reviews

    Hotel MiraBela is a 3-star bed and breakfast located in the center of Santa Maria and within 328 feet from the beach. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a balcony.

    From $77.35 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Central Apartamento Fogo 101 offers accommodations in Santa Maria, 3.5 miles from Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra and 13 miles from  Monte Curral.

    From $96.06 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

    Aluguer apartamento is located in Santa Maria, just 3.1 miles from Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra and 12 miles from  Monte Curral. With city views, this accommodation features a balcony.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews

    Located within a 9-minute walk of Funana Casa da Cultura and 3.5 miles of Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra, Ouril Hotel Julia provides rooms in Santa Maria. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi.

    From $77.32 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews

    Just a 11-minute walk from Funana Casa da Cultura and 400 yards from Eliseu, Residencial LiviaMilena Santa Maria features accommodations in Santa Maria, with a bar.

    From $62.88 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Casa Vany is located in Santa Maria, just a 11-minute walk from Funana Casa da Cultura and 3.3 miles from Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra.

    From $93.15 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 78 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.

    From $52.40 per night
  • KÁ Rui offers accommodations in Santa Maria, a 10-minute walk from Funana Casa da Cultura and 3 miles from Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra.

    From $76.21 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Maria and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews

    Located in Santa Maria, a 4-minute walk from Praia de Santa Maria, Hotel Central Santa Maria provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From $125.97 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 437 reviews

    DESIGN SUITES Boutique Hotel - Adults Only features an outdoor swimming pool, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Santa Maria.

    From $193.39 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 located in Santa Maria, a 7-minute walk from Praia de Santa Maria and 500 yards from Nazarene Church.

    From $111.15 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 709 reviews

    Located in Santa Maria, Hotel Morabeza offers accommodations with 3 outdoor swimming pools. The property has a fitness center, game room, 3 bars, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk.

    From $182.09 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Located a 6-minute walk from Praia de Santa Maria, Hotel Porta do Vento offers 3-star accommodations in Santa Maria and features a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.

    From $68.12 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 585 reviews

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

    From $93.15 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 493 reviews

    Hotel Da Luz has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Santa Maria. Each room at the 3-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar.

    From $95.26 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 604 reviews

    Located in Santa Maria, a 7-minute walk from Praia de Santa Maria, Sobrado Boutique Hotel provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

    From $125.74 per night

Hotels located in the center of Santa Maria

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 756 reviews

    Located 984 feet from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows in Santa Maria, Porto Antigo Hotel BB welcomes guests with a restaurant and bar. Rooms have a TV.

    From $77.43 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Daisal Apartment - 2 bedroom apartment with balcony near the beach & city center, perfect for nomads, travellers, families, watersports!

  • Just a few steps from Praia António Sousa and a 4-minute walk from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows, Penthouse a stone's throw from the sea features accommodations in Santa Maria, with a terrace and a...

    From $70.03 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

    Animoss! Apartments - 10 modern apartments near city center & beach enjoys a location in Santa Maria, 3.2 miles from Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra and 13 miles from  Monte Curral.

    From $117.50 per night
  • Just a few steps from Praia António Sousa and a 5-minute walk from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows, Lovely studio in front of the sea features accommodations in Santa Maria, with a garden and a terrace.

    From $53.14 per night
  • Offering a garden and a terrace, Marl'eaux in Santa Maria is close to Praia António Sousa and Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

    Apartamento em Santa Maria- Espaçoso&Confortável is located in Santa Maria, just a 14-minute walk from Funana Casa da Cultura and 3.1 miles from Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra.

    From $75.42 per night
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Praia António Sousa and 0.4 miles from Nazarene Church, Miguel House features accommodations in Santa Maria with a casino.

    From $76.21 per night

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What Guests Said About Santa Maria:

  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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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  • From $247.46 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 142 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
  • From $95.26 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 493 reviews
    We were before in Santa Maria Beach Apartament and breakfast was really bad, we were so happy to move to Hotel Da Luz where we finally had good breakfast!! Personal was very friendly , amazing swimming pool and on the roof place to do gymnastics and yoga. This hotel is very good choice, specially for this price.
    Guest review by
    Nikita
    Germany
  • From $271.71 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 567 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
    Very nice welcome from the airport to the hotel. Great location in the heart of Santa Maria, close to the beach and lots of restaurants in the area. Room was spacious, balcony looked out into the sea and you have everything you need. Recommended 100%! Thank you so much.
    Guest review by
    Océane
    France
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
    Absolutely loved my stay! The location is perfect (very close to the minibus stop) just at the entrance of Santa Maria and the walk to the beach is 5 minutes. Clean, calm, towels included, fully equipped kitchen, good wifi, recommendations from the host.. 👌🏼
    Guest review by
    Emmilona
    Finland
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