Entrada santa maria ilha do Sal, 4111 Santa Maria, Cape Verde
#16 of 32 hotels in Santa Maria
Guests' ChoiceBased on 157 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Location
7.7
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 March 2024
Evie
United KingdomThe outside area with the pool could be a bit nicer, but still very comfortable
Lovely hotel
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Mark
United KingdomSurroundings not the prettiest and 10 min walk to the beach.
Very comfortable beds, good choice for breakfast, nice room with access to garden. Quiet location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Geoffrey
United KingdomNothing
Small hotel with a personal touch good breakfast with plenty of choice and good value evening meal.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Sheriff
United StatesNot labeling the food and drinks. I mistakenly drank a red wine thinking it was sorrel juice.
It is not that far from the city center and the beach.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Alda
PortugalThe breakfast doesn't match the 4 star rating. Coffee, fruit and beverages need improvement.. Beds were very narrow (child-like) in the twin room and mattress should be better. The owner is Italian and there's one staff member who insisted on talking in Italian to guests who aren't Italian nor speaking Italian.
The local staff was amazing, amazingly friendly and helpful always going the extra mile and professional. It's clean and good size room.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Chris
United KingdomBreakfast was a little boring as the same option everyday, if you did ask for an omelette the chef didn’t seem that happy to make it.
The room was clean and comfortable
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Lode
BelgiumBreakfast was not really that good. It was fine
Perfect staff. Very good quality for the price
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Mathias
NorwayIt is at the outskirts of Santa Maria Town and there are a few blocks to walk with little lighting if you are coming from the centre during night time. Also, the wifi was a bit unstable at times.
Very helpful staff and spacious, comfortable room at a good price. Short walk to the best beaches in the area.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Pascale
BelgiumSometimes no electricity... to say something
The location near the centrum and quite. Kindly staff. Confortable beds Private beach
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Geert
BelgiumThe light on the balcony is turned on automatically around 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. It cannot be turned off individually. So instead of sleeping with the window open, I had to close it and turn on the air conditioning. Pity...
Very nice and comfortable room. The staf very friendly and professional. Use of the beach of Halos hotel was easy, nice beach, you can walk to there. I had half board and I must admit that the food always looked beautiful, although sometimes (for me) it could have been more seasoned.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Patsy
United KingdomNo coffee maker in room
Breakfast was ok same food every day could do with a coffee machine in room..
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Jasper
NetherlandsNice staff, really kind. Really good price for the quality. Not a typical 4 star hotel, but compared to what you pay you get really a lot. Good breakfast
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Rita
PortugalA ementa do restaurante do hotel era incrível, recomendo
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Feramond
BulgariaWe had some issues with the aircon and it wasn't perfect.
Clean, tidy and friendly people. Great dinner and breakfast.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Natasha
United KingdomThe walk to the beach was far in the heat
The room was clean, comfortable, big
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 April 2023
Hannah
United KingdomThe food could be better with more choice etc and maybe a better pool?
The size of the rooms are good
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Laura
GermanyUpon arrival we got a room without balcony where you also could hardly open the window. When we complained the front desk lady tried to convince us that the booked comfort category did not have one included which was obviously not true. We showed her the booking confirmation, then she stated that there was no room left with balcony. After further complaints then she showed us the one we booked in the end - which was free. We felt taken for a ride. In total some of the staff at the reception where really friendly but most where just not caring much and lacked service orientation. Not good management from the owners. We booked half board and the food in the evening was not really good with very little choice - no buffet, just 2 dishes fish or meat, no vegetarian menu options even though we asked several times before booking if that was the case and they responded "yes". We would definitely not have dinner there again. A joke for a four star hotel and not worth the money. Ordered and confirmed taxi to the airport did not arrive.
Rooms very clean, comfortable beds and pillows, fan and air condition in the room, big and powerful hair dryer in the bathroom (for those who have long hair really a plus as often not the case). Breakfast ok but not comparable to other four star hotels with regards to choices. Sunbeds included at Halos Beach which is a plus.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Tiffany
United StatesMinimal instructions given by the reception to get to the beach, so it took me like 40 mins to get there.
I had an excellent stay. The staff were super accommodating and helpful. The hotel arranged for my airport pickup, which was ideal as I was traveling alone. I had dinner at the restaurant which exceeded my expectations - the chicken soup and baked fish were delicious. I also has breakfast the next morning, which was buffet style and good too. I walked to the private beach which was only a 15 mins walk from the hotel and enjoyed a few hours by the water before I had to check out.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 8 April 2023
Roderick
United Kingdompoor breakfast and the gym was very poor
lovely room
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 31 March 2023
Anastasia
RussiaMosquitos... Breakfast and dinner could be a little bit more diverse. Food was quite similar every day.
Very nice stuff, clean spacy rooms, good location 10 minutes from the beach. Everyone is very helpful!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 26 March 2023
Katarina
SwedenA little far from the beach. Unbeautiful surroundings.
Very comfortable, clean. Great staff and managment. Gym access 24h.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 22 March 2023
Robert
United StatesLocation isn't the best.
Rooms were comfortable and the breakfast was good.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 18 March 2023
Isla
United KingdomThe gym doesn't have any free weights or treadmill - not necessarily a problem but something to be aware of if you're expecting a gym!
Great room, lots of space, big bed & nice bathroom. Staff were super friendly and helpful, booking transfers or tours for you if you need it. Good breakfast, lots of choice so you can fill up at the start of the day.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 13 March 2023
Pedro
Netherlandsthe mattress was really bad
convenient and a moderate price
Stayed in March 2023
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