Santa Maria Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sandy beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.
A pier extending into turquoise waters with people walking on it and a beach in the background.
A beach with clear shallow waters, a rocky shoreline, and a building with a red roof and white umbrellas in the background.
A boat on turquoise water with a beach and buildings in the background.
A row of small boats docked at a pier with people standing on them.
Melia Tortuga Beach

Melia Tortuga Beach

5 out of 5
Urbanizacao da Cabocan ZDTI Ponta Preta Sal
The price is AU$400 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$400
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Sal. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Santa Maria Beach and Ponta Preta are located ...
8/10 Very good! (232 reviews)
"Not impressed with the room, or the style of seperate houses. We stayed at Melia Unas for 5 days their set was better, paths of tiles not gravel. I asked for a hairdryer it never came. Food was good and all the staff very helpful and pleasent."

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Melia Tortuga Beach
Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort

Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort

5 out of 5
Avenida dos Hoteis CP230 Sal
The price is AU$328 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$328
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Sal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (350 reviews)
"Perfectly located. Great staff. Amazing food."

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Cabocan Lote E2, Santa Maria Sal Cape Verde
The price is AU$560 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$560
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 5 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Santa Maria Beach and Ponta Preta are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (97 reviews)
"Ich hatte zwei Kakerlaken bei mir im Zimmer. Die Klimaanlage hat laut gequietscht und wurde auf Nachfrage nicht repariert. Das Gym war nicht gut ausgestattet. Das Restaurant war gut. Der Strand wunderschön!"

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Porto Antigo Hotel Residence

Porto Antigo Hotel Residence

3.5 out of 5
Rua 15 Agosto Sal
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sal. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Maria Beach and Santa Maria Town Square ...
7.2/10 Good! (67 reviews)
"This was a lovely hotel very close to the centre of Santa Maria"

Reviewed on 16 June 2025

Porto Antigo Hotel Residence
Branco Suites

Branco Suites

4.5 out of 5
Santa Maria Sal Sal
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and concierge services. Popular attractions Santa Maria Beach and Santa Maria Town Square ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
"Best experience for me and my wife, they were really kind to us, before we checked in till we checked out. Always making sure we had everything we need, and showing us things to do around! Great service!"

Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Branco Suites
Villa Ao Mar

Villa Ao Mar

3.5 out of 5
Pier Beach, Santa Maria Sal
Stay at this beach apartment in Sal. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a marina. Popular attractions Santa Maria Beach and Santa Maria Town Square are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (43 reviews)
"Lovely 2nd floor room overlooking the beach activities and musical items from adjacent restaurant (enjoyed, and it wasn't ever a nuisance). Staff were very helpful...ordering/flagging down a taxi on our behalf."

Reviewed on 1 June 2026

Villa Ao Mar
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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