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Reviews of Hotel Dunas de Sal 4 stars

Ponta Preta - Santa Maria , 21100 Santa Maria, Cape Verde

#17 of 36 hotels in Santa Maria

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Review score

Based on 62 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.5

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  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was big and clean with a nice balcony. Bed was comfortable, sofa-bed not so comfortable. Pool area is great, although very exposed to the wind. Good breakfast, with lot of options and very tasty dinners. Amazing staff, always available to help. Location is a little far from the center.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a lot a variety for the food on Half Board. The breakfast is buffet and is great, but Dinner a la carte with a specific menu for Half Board customers was not goog, specially when travelling with children and after paying all that money

    The facilities were amazing, very clean, and the staff was amazing!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2025

    7.0
    Nice mid range hotel to stay for few days, short walk to the beach (nice and calm area), or nice pool if you prefer to s
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was what I found considerably bad for a 4star hotel - variety was moderate but quality was very low, both of food, drinks, etc

    Location was ok, not 1st line but close enough to the beach, and walkable to the Center (~20 min) for dinner. The facilities were according to expectations and the bed and pillows were quite comfortable. Bathroom could be better. Pufs by the pool were very nice! Nice area of sunbeds at the beach, with not many people and a calm environment.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    9.0
    Great place to stay to spend a few days relaxing.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location was perfect! Staff was professional and very helpful in anything we needed. The beach is across the road.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2025

    8.0
    Lovely experience although the police in Praia airport were abrupt to Africans and sal airport need
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Wi-Fi in the room was weak

    Satisfied with the variety. The staff were professional and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2025

    8.0
    Wonderful hotel. A little overpriced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was excellent, expect the WiFi. For this price we should get the best WiFi possible. But this was terrible.

    The staff was amazing.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel was a bit boring and I found some of the staff were not very helpful. Breakfast was standard, on the last day we had a late flight and there is no facilities to shower or change after a day at the beach. We were told we could have a late check out however some of the staff were very unhelpful with regards this matter and said there were no rooms although we knew that rooms were available! We stayed in the suite and it says it's sleeps 4 however the sofa bed is extremely uncomfortable 2 adults couldn't sleep here. Mattress is very thin and bed is crooked, had to end up placing mattress on the floor. Don't think the hotel is value for money!

    The hotel is in a good location a 5 mins walk to the centre of Santa Maria and the beach is closed.Rooms are clean and cleaned daily.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cold pool Ester

    People

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It could have more activities at evening and night time. Specially for kids.

    My son (4yo) was sick and all the staff was incredibly warm and kind to us and to him. He was in need of a special diet and they provided us with no extra charge.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    8.0
    Hotel Dunas de Sal, Santa Maria - good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not directly on the beach front, bike rentals relatively too expensive, no complimentary bottle of water offered in the room, not even for arrival day.

    Rich Breakfast buffet, size of hotel was just right, not too big, still close enough to walk to Santa Maria, clean and comfy, kind and helpful staff, calm and relaxed atmosphere

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    8.0
    Great Hotel with an extra smile
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice Hotel but we were particularly impressed by the hospitality and the friendlyness of the staff in all areas. We are travelling a lot but thus was the outstanding positive experience of our stay at the Cape Verde.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    8.0
    Overall we had a really lovely relaxing stay. The staff were brilliant!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Required the lift to get to the 3rd floor - quite often after 11.00pm you were unable to use it. I think that the hotel should advise guests of any restrictions or times for use of the lift. Both my partner and I, experienced being stuck in the lift for short periods on separate occasions. This was quickly resolved when I pressed the alarm, however it does make you feel apprehensive when using several times a day.

    Staff where great!! helpful and attentive. Any issues that arose from our group where dealt with immediately.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    7.0
    could be better...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    they charge you for every little thing

    staff and cleanliness

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    9.0
    Great staff , Super breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tiny Mosquitos go inside everyday even if you are careful with doors and don't let you sleep, also got a visit from geckos inside the room every night when returning to the hotel.

    Extremely nice staff , super breakfast, location.and good installations.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

    8.0
    Nice, comfortable stay. Beautifull hotel and met all my requirements.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved the breakfast. It was very divers. Each day was a surprise what they would serve for breakfast. Friendly staff and also a lot of options to choose from for dinner. Relaxing environment with a lot of facilities to choose from! Definitely a recommendation!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Master Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No have room service

    my room had a whirlpool bath, really amazing

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2023

    7.0
    nice place, great staff, reasonable price and quiet location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    clean, reasonable price and friendly service

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Great breakfast, very quiet hotel really relaxing, the staff is great , food at the restaurant is also good and prices are quite balanced, the hotel is in a very good location, just in front of the Hilton, with direct access to the beach (across the road). our experience was very good , on our 2nd trip to Sal.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2023

    9.0
    Great place. I will return to this hotel. I much prefer to have something down to earth so that you also take time to vi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    authentic. It feels more local. swimming pool is perfect size for swimming. nice view over the garden & pool.

    Very nice. decent size ie unlike the huge hotels that are around the bay. It means it is quiet.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2023

    9.0
    It was excellent. Thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 14 nights

    dinner menu is average in terms of quality and also variety

    personal, facility, cleanliness,

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2022

    8.0
    relaxing and peaceful. enjoyed the stay. the ants in the room let it down a little.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there were ants in the room at times.

    Nice and peaceful. very relaxing atmosphere. nice pool too

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The lack of hot water in the evening. It's a bit boring when you come back from the beach

    Everything was pretty good. Good food, good geographical position. people there were so kind

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2022

    8.0
    lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    not enough choices when it comes to breakfast & dinner

    near the beach nice & friendly stuff

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2022

    8.0
    A good place to rejuvenate
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When taking a shower, the water wouldn't get as hot as I wanted it. It was adequate for short showers, but I had just spent a month camping out in the beaches, and I felt I needed a good scrubbing to get the dirt off me.

    Clean facilities and accommodating

    Stayed in October 2022

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