About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Surf House Hostel in Santa Maria offers a garden and terrace with free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a 24-hour front desk, and a shared kitchen. Modern Amenities: The hostel features a balcony, washing machine, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a barbecue, tea and coffee maker, and a dining table. Prime Location: Located 11 mi from Amílcar Cabral International Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Praia António Sousa and near attractions such as Nazarene Church and Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows. Explore the Area: Guests can enjoy water sports and scuba diving in the surrounding area. Highly rated for its friendly host, attentive staff, and beach access.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tara
    Sierra Leone Sierra Leone
    Charming little hostel! Plenty of beautiful outdoor seating and comfy couches indoors. Andreas was very welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The hostel was in a wonderful spot, minutes from the beach, good bars/restaurants, and the...
  • Yasser
    Cape Verde Cape Verde
    I think I met the host's son there, he is a great person and very helpful. Thank you for everything.
  • Simon
    Switzerland Switzerland
    This is an amazing hostel. The owner Andrea and his team takes care of everything and make you feel like at home. Nice community and very very clean (I don't know how the team manages to clean all the team while still being around to have a chat...
  • Daniel
    Israel Israel
    Great social atmosphere, Andrea the owner is literally the nicest most helpful host I’ve encountered - knows everything about the island and happy to help with anything.
  • Tahir
    Turkey Turkey
    very nice people that can help anything you need good value and safe to stay
  • Jennifer
    United States United States
    Staff were great, it was clean and comfortable, and other travelers were friendly and a good mix of ages and personalities.
  • Dareen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Saju! I miss you! thank you for your hospitality Andrea, I really enjoyed my stay here and I met a bunch of amazing people too!
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm welcome, helpful owner (Andrea) & staff, great vibe, international travellers
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners were very friendly and helpful. Also there was plenty of space to relax
  • Mul
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The place is amazing, the vibe is just great! The host is so helpful and makes sure you have a great stay. The people and the vibe is really chilled also if you are not a surfer you will love this place.

Area info

House rules

Surf House Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CVE 5,500 is required on arrival. That's about $58. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Surf House Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of CVE 5,500 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.