Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria
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Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria

No.1 of Luxury Hotels in Sal
Cabocan Lote E2, Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde
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With a stay at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria in Sal, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Maria Beach and Nazarene Church. This all-inclusive hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Santa Maria Municipal Market and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Santa Maria Town Square.Show More
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Highlights
Sparkling clean
Ideal location
Lots to do
Top local pick
Delicious breakfast
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Amenities
Water slide
Beach volleyball
Children's pool
Water parkFree
Kids' club
Gym
Spa
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
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Property Description
With a stay at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria in Sal, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Maria Beach and Nazarene Church. This all-inclusive hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Santa Maria Municipal Market and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Santa Maria Town Square.
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4.4/5
Very Good
Amazing resort. Will differently be going back soon.
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Surroundings
Airport: Amílcar Cabral International Airport
(18.8 km)
Landmarks: Cabo Verde Diving Villa do Farol
(410m)
Landmarks: Ponta do Sinó Lighthouse
(500m)
Landmarks: View Place
(580m)
Landmarks: Project Biodiversity Turtle Conservation Hatchery
(660m)
Landmarks: PROJETO BIODIVERSIDADE
(660m)
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Double Room
7

Double Room

2 Single bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric fan
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Family Room
6

Family Room

2 Single bed and 1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric fan
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Double Room with Sea View 2 Single bed
5

Double Room with Sea View 2 Single bed

2 Single bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
Ocean view
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Grande Room
6

Grande Room

Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Wi-Fi in room
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Double Room with Private Pool
4

Double Room with Private Pool

1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric fan
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Guest Reviews

4.4/5
Very Good
64 reviews
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  • Cleanliness4.4
  • Amenities4.4
  • Location4.5
  • Service4.5
Average for similar properties in Santa Maria
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AI Summary
Guests praised the friendly and professional service, high-quality breakfast, spacious rooms, well-maintained facilities, and cleanliness. Some found the pillows too soft.
A‍n‍o‍n‍y‍m‍o‍u‍s‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
February 22, 2025
The hotel environment is good, and there are many choices of food, but the theme restaurant needs to be booked 3 days in advance. This is a bit bad,
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
April 25, 2024
Can’t complain! Was a good beautiful hotel with plenty of food and drinks for all guests! Very easy to get there from the airport and everyone speaks English if you don’t speak the native language or similar. Most requests are done via their handy app which is easy to navigate and all inclusive is true to the name! You only pay for anything extra such as treatments in the Spa or items from the shop located on site otherwise everything else is included in the cost of your stay! I would have preferred more options for the 24hr “snack/food option” but this was only used out of hours so not many times for me.
D‍e‍e‍p‍e‍r‍t‍o‍r
February 2, 2024
Amazing resort. Will differently be going back soon.
V‍e‍r‍m‍e‍u‍l‍e‍n‍S‍h‍a‍r‍o‍n
January 10, 2024
Recommended!
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
February 22, 2025
Hotel is lively, all staff especially the entertainment crew are fab. My only complaint was evening buffet, we found every visit the food was awful. Breakfast and lunch buffet were lovely, just the evenings are bad, never enough seating area either. Speciality restaurants were lovely, it's our 2nd visit so please sort out evening buffet
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
February 22, 2025
My third time at RIU Santa Maria. Cleanliness and staff excellent and booked again for next year. Only complaint and it has been the same the past 3 visits. As someone who uses the gym regularly, I ask that this facility is improved. It is too small for a hotel of this size, air con is poor, cardio machines had straps broken on one of the two bikes and there was always one or two of the three running machines out of order. Floor space needs to be much bigger and more free weights. Maintenance of the current equipment and replacement of broken items is essential. The rest of the hotel is excellent in every way but for gym users, everyone was of the same opinion that the 100% attention to detail was missing in the gym.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
February 22, 2025
Went back to this hotel for the second year running. We love this place. The hotel is well spread out. We asked for a ground floor room as we are not too good at stairs, We were not disappointed. Excellent spacious room and very well serviced by the excellent staff. The wide choice of spirits, beer, water and soft drinks in the room is second to none. Short walk to the pools with ample sun loungers. It is a pity the beach is so far away but beautiful and worth the hard walk in the sand. Not advised for swimming but many did. The restaurants were very good with a bit of a rush early on so timing is important so go early or later. Tried the steak house and it was not very good. The steak was nice but nearer raw than well done! Reception staff were very helpful at the desk and for dealing with requests. Every part of this hotel was very, very clean inside and out. Swim up bar staff were good fun and very knowledgeable and mostly multilingual. We are seriously considering going back next January. It is a warm and windy island!
R‍I‍C‍A‍R‍D‍O
February 22, 2025
Muito bom Fiquei positivamente bem impressionado com a qualidade e serviço do hotel, o primeiro verdadeiro 5 estrelas em Cabo Verde
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Services & Amenities

Water park
Kids' club
Gym
Spa
Playground
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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Transportation
Front Desk Services
Languages Spoken
Health & Wellness
Activities
Public Areas
Cleaning Services
Facilities for Children
Accessibility

Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–24:00
Check-out: Before 12:00

Front desk hours: 24/7

Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Cot policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.

Breakfast
StyleBuffet
AgeFee
Adult
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Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Service Animals
Service animals are not allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.

Paying at the Hotel

Property Description

  • Opened: 2020
  • Number of Rooms: 1001
With a stay at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria in Sal, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Maria Beach and Nazarene Church. This all-inclusive hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Santa Maria Municipal Market and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Santa Maria Town Square.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 5 outdoor swimming pools, a complimentary water park, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.

This hotel is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Grab a bite to eat at Palmeira, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 5 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wind down with a drink at one of the 5 bars/lounges or 2 poolside bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Make yourself at home in one of the 1001 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items). Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?

Check-in at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria is 15:00-24:00, and the check-out time is until 12:00.

Is Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria pet friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?

Prices at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

How to get from the closest airport to Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?

The closest airport is Amílcar Cabral International Airport, and it is about 21 mins from hotel by car (18.8 km).

What is Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria cancellation policy ?

Typically, cancellations of Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria can receive total refund for certain days before arrival. The conditions will vary depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

About This Property

Nearest AirportAmílcar Cabral International Airport
Distance to Airport18.77KM
Average Price FromPKR109122
Hotel Star Rating5