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Reviews of New Rooftop Gem with stunning Oceanview

Rua 15 Agosto, 4111 Santa Maria, Cape Verde

#4 of 12 B&Bs and inns in Santa Maria

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 16 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    10
    Fantastic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Annya is the perfect host – incredibly helpful and always ready to assist whenever needed. She went out of her way to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The accommodation itself was absolutely perfect: clean, well-equipped, and with a breathtaking view. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic view and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    See above

    Fantastic view from the roof terrace and great location. Annya was very helpful and friendly. Great place to stay and would thoroughly recommend.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not much! "Just" basic equipment of the room and we would have preferred a door separating the bathroom from the bedroom. But it didnt really had a bad impact on our stay :-)

    Very kind and helpful host, lovely terrace, nice room & bathroom, location within the town

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2025

    8.0
    Great views, good location, excellent for family booking two rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didn’t realize the rooms were on the rooftop of an actual apartment, where Annya leaves. She was out the entire week, so no issue. But be aware you’ll be entering through someone else’s house. Also, the water heater sometimes didn’t work and when it did, the water pressure is low (not a big issue, considering the average temperature in Cabo Verde, and it’s a small islands with no natural water streams…). We booked the two rooms, but in case you’re booking only one and the other one is occupied, the privacy is very reduced and the rooftop is for sharing. Finally, the beach in front of the apartment has a lot of rocks, so not the ideal location if you’re looking to have a great beach right in front of you. A good beach is located 10mins away, though.

    Annya was a great host. Very friendly, good suggestions and always available. We booked the two rooms, so we had the rooftop all four ourselves. The sea view is great! Walking distance to all restaurants and bars and beach (5 - 10 mins).

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2025

    8.0
    Good accommodation with a couple caveats
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Couple things that are not immediately obvious but I feel guests should know in advance: - Terrace is shared (as of this review this is stated is in the host´s personal description, not on the accommodation´s) - Bathrooms don´t have a door ! Guess it´s not the end of the world but probably not what you want if it´s your first trip together. - Terrace furniture is different from the pictures (and as you may guess a bit of a downgrade) We stayed for a week and no cleaning was offered for "security reasons", considering the streets are often covered with dust and the beach is nearby, it means the room gets pretty dirty after a few days... Also small details like no shower gel or shampoo feel a bit cheap (this is actually intentional as we did request it and was denied).

    Great location (bit out of the center, which means is more quiet, but still walking distance). Recent renovation with a modern look. Nice open shared terrace. Host was friendly and easy to communicate with.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2024

    10
    Come and see for yourself 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great 😊

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2024

    10
    Molto buono
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Point of view Friendliness Communication with the owners of the house

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Robert was a fantastic host, lots of recommendations and really generous with his time. The penthouse was very well positioned but very quiet too, would definitely recommend. Thank you Robert

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful views

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2023

    10
    Amazing host and modern clean apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Robert is a truly wonderful host! He made us feel welcome right away and offered to show us around Santa Maria. He helped us every day with any question we had. The apartment is really neat and modern, everything you need. Would definitely come again.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2023

    10
    The best 360 experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Robert made our experience unique! He gave us all the best tips of the island because he knows it really well and he made a personal tour with us! He was adorable and made everything easy for us, from the kite surf lessons to the scuba diving and the restaurants! One day we went fishing in his boat! The apartment is very comfortable and the terrace is amazing, the location is perfect because everything is near and walking distance! Getting to visit Sal with Robert it is a must, is an experience you can not have in any other apartment or hotel. We are coming back for sure

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2023

    10
    Beautiful flat by the ocean with an incredible host!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Absolutely stunning flat with a gorgeous view of the ocean. Robert was super friendly and incredibly helpful. We had great conversations and he went out of his way to help us. He also gave great tips with restaurants and where to go, which we followed and did not regret at all!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2023

    10
    Amazing view
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    Very nice place with amazing sea view , well located in Santa Maria . Clean and peaceful. The owner Robert is chill and caring and discreet, he knows the island pretty well so he can advise you an give you a lot of good tips. It would be perfect if they could add shower soap and shampoo and an iron for your clothes. I will definitely be back again!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    6.0
    Very nice host but advertisement was not transparent.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great view and nice host but advertisement was not transparent. The main let down was lack of privacy (hostel like) & lack of security (sliding doors did not lock). Firstly, the apartment is advertised as a penthouse but the upstairs outdoor space is shared with another room with same dimensions and you must walk though private living space downstairs each time you enter home to get to your rooms upstairs. May not be an issue for some, but this penthouse was not advertised as shared community rooms similar to a hostel experience with private bathroom. Secondly the sliding door did not latch on the ends although the center would lock with key. This quickly became a security concern, so I took my passport and money to beach and restaurants daily. Not a great feeling knowing anyone can access room while sleeping and when away from room. Again, great view but advertisement was not transparent.

    Robert was a very nice person. He was flexible in most cases with check-in.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    Stayed in November 2024

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