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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.

O
O
From
United States
Very close to the boulevard with all of the shops and restaurants. The beach is also one block away.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
$200.32
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.

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, 435 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
$135.93
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 243 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
$86.49
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

K
Kahina
From
Angola
The property has an enchanting atmosphere enhanced by its beautifully classic design and an opened layout, with well distributed places, making it easy to move around without getting tired. And of course having an infinity pool by the sea.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 698 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$162.74
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 193 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$71.22
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

L
Livaskio
From
Netherlands
Everything. And the staff were exceptionally helpful and kind. Few four star hotels match their stars with the quality of the premises and offering. Hotel morabeza does deliver the goods.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 708 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$168.77
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 601 reviews
Location 7.6
Price from
$125.90
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 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, 576 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
$93.27
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 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, 318 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$66.77
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 253 reviews
Location 8.1
Price from
$221.76
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 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 708 reviews
    From $168.77 per night

  • Hotel Odjo d'água

    Hotel in Santa Maria
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 698 reviews
    From $162.74 per night

  • Hotel MiraBela

    Hotel in Santa Maria
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews

  • Ocean Suites

    Hotel in Santa Maria
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
    From $200.32 per night

  • Hotel Central Santa Maria

    Hotel in Santa Maria
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
    From $86.49 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, 253 reviews
    From $241.92 per night

  • Sobrado Boutique Hotel

    Hotel in Santa Maria
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews

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Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Maria and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 318 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 193 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 698 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 243 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 435 reviews

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

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 708 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.

  • 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.

Hotels located in the center of Santa Maria

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Santa Maria Homely Flat offers accommodations in Santa Maria, 3.3 miles from Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra and 13 miles from  Monte Curral.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 44 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 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

    Just a few steps from Praia de Santa Maria and a 3-minute walk from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows, Porto Antigo II Poolside Appartment features accommodations in Santa Maria with a private beach area,...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 751 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.

Budget hotels in Santa Maria and nearby

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 576 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 497 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.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

    P&SApartments offers accommodations in Santa Maria, 12 miles from  Monte Curral and 15 miles from Pedra Lume Salt Crater.

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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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  • Casa Branca Beach

    Santa Maria
    From $66.45 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
    Stunning apartment even better than the pictures shown, spacious and comfortable and furniture's looked new. Just 5min walk from the pedestrian area and amazing sea view from the balcony. The apartment is super clean and has a fitted kitchen. The beach is just 2 min walk and Santa Maria beach is 10min but you do not need to go there necessarily. Agnes was very helpful and the cleaning lady also.
    Guest review by
    Tommy Matarrelli
    United Kingdom

  • Marialva Tropical T2

    Santa Maria
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 9 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

  • DESIGN SUITES Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

    Santa Maria
    From $143.08 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 435 reviews
    Great hotel in Santa Maria. Great location, staff and comfort. Much better than most 'all inclusive' options you will find in Sal as you will be immersed in the streets of Santa Maria. Thanks to all the staff, with a special mention to Kevin and his attention during breakfast every morning. Thanks to all the remaining staff as well, really great.
    Guest review by
    Deep
    United Kingdom

  • KÁ MARIO - T1 Santa Maria centro

    Santa Maria
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
    Spacious and quiet apartment with good water pressure (which is not to be taken for granted in Cape Verde) located on a quiet neighborhood not far away from the main pedestrian street (where most of the life is in Santa Maria).
    Guest review by
    Marion
    France

  • Porto Antigo Hotel BB

    Santa Maria
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 751 reviews
    The location is excellent! Best affordable hotel in the center of Santa Maria
    Guest review by
    Pelayo
    Spain

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