Name: Hotel Pontao
Price range: AU$127
Rating: 7.4

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Your Santa Maria Holiday

When you reserve a holiday package to Santa Maria, all the planning is done in advance. This gives you more time to uncover some of the things that characterise this seaside city, such as its laid-back lifestyle, beaches and welcoming locals. Like to explore your surroundings? Santa Maria Beach, Santa Maria Pier and Shark Bay Beach are a few of the top places to visit during your trip to Santa Maria. Whoever you're going away with and whatever your budget, your dream Santa Maria holiday is just a few clicks away with Expedia.

Santa Maria Holiday

Santa Maria Beach Holiday

Get set to live out your beach fantasies on your upcoming Santa Maria holiday. Embark on a romantic walk, soak up the beautiful ocean views and collect pretty seashells during your trip to Santa Maria. Situated just 2 kilometres from the city centre, Kite Beach is the place to be for many travellers. Browse our Santa Maria holiday packages and watch your travel budget stretch further!

Things You Should Know About Santa Maria

If you want that beach lifestyle, have a look at our Santa Maria beach hotels. Beautiful water views and refreshing sea air — what more could anyone ask for?
Have a look at Hotel Central Santa Maria and Pensao Nha Terra. These popular apartments could just be ideal for your holiday in Santa Maria.
There are lots of activities that keep the 17,200 or so residents of Santa Maria occupied. A quick browse of our Santa Maria things to do page will show you everything this place has to offer.
Santa Maria Town Square, Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo and Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo are some popular attractions that should be on your travel agenda. With our Santa Maria holiday deals, you'll have more money in your back pocket to explore.

Santa Maria Essential Information

Language	Portuguese
Currency	Cape Verdean escudos
Local Welcome	Olá
Local Goodbye	Adeus
Closest Airport	Amilcar Cabral Intl. Airport (SID)
Population	17,200
Max Temp Winter	24ºC
Max Temp Summer	24ºC
Top Sights	Santa Maria Beach, Shark Bay Beach and Kite Beach

Our pick of the best Santa Maria Hotel Deals

Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Rua Andrade Corvo, Santa Maria, Sal

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

AU$384

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.4/10 Good! (148 reviews)

"Without a doubt, one of the best holidays we’ve had. We travelled as a group of friends with children 2 to 18 years old, and there was truly something for everyone. The hotel exceeded our expectations. It was huge and full of activities that after a full week, we still hadn’t explored it all! The ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

Cabocan Lote E2, Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

AU$574

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (74 reviews)

"Fantastic Staf"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Hotel Pontao

Edificio Pontao, Santa Maria, Sal

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

AU$127

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.4/10 Good! (107 reviews)

"Friendly people"

Reviewed on 3 July 2025

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