Ponta Preta - Santa Maria , 21100 Santa Maria, Cape Verde
#17 of 36 hotels in Santa Maria
Guests' ChoiceBased on 62 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
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: April 12, 2025
An
PortugalThe 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: March 12, 2025
Gvaligy
United KingdomNot 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: March 6, 2025
Francisco
PortugalBreakfast 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: February 26, 2025
Elizabete
PortugalLocation was perfect! Staff was professional and very helpful in anything we needed. The beach is across the road.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 4, 2025
Jarrett
Sierra LeoneThe Wi-Fi in the room was weak
Satisfied with the variety. The staff were professional and helpful.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 21, 2025
Frans
NetherlandsEverything 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: January 10, 2025
Nathalie
GibraltarHotel 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: December 28, 2024
Salomé
SwedenCold pool Ester
People
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: August 11, 2024
Daniela
PortugalIt 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: March 9, 2024
Marc
SwitzerlandNot 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: February 13, 2024
Eckhard
GermanyVery 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: February 3, 2024
Mclune
United KingdomRequired 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: January 25, 2024
Stephen
United Statesthey charge you for every little thing
staff and cleanliness
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: November 4, 2023
Guilherme
PortugalTiny 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: May 9, 2023
Rachel
NetherlandsI 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: March 13, 2023
Mel
ItalyNo have room service
my room had a whirlpool bath, really amazing
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 9, 2023
Anne-marie
United Kingdomclean, reasonable price and friendly service
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 7, 2023
Nuno
PortugalGreat 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: February 5, 2023
Alexis
United Kingdomauthentic. 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: February 1, 2023
Miroslav
Slovakiadinner menu is average in terms of quality and also variety
personal, facility, cleanliness,
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: December 18, 2022
Alek
United Kingdomthere were ants in the room at times.
Nice and peaceful. very relaxing atmosphere. nice pool too
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: December 13, 2022
Louis
FranceThe 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: November 9, 2022
Sarah
Luxembourgnot enough choices when it comes to breakfast & dinner
near the beach nice & friendly stuff
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: October 21, 2022
Sammy
United KingdomWhen 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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