Rua 15 de Agosto, 46, 4111 Santa Maria, Cape Verde
#1 of 34 hotels in Santa Maria
Guests' ChoiceBased on 124 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.8
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 July 2025
Candy
SpainEverything!!!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Stefan
Germany- Little bit too pricey for one person - Curtains in the room did not fully darken the room
- Friendly staff - Comfortable bed and pillows - Close to the beach
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Jean
KenyaThe rooms are dark and have grey towels
Close to the beach with proximity to the city restaurant and bars.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Lindsay
United KingdomA little expensive but this seems to be more a Cape Verde thing rather than just the hotel
Great location. Good breakfast, good food and lovely staff. Large clean room and very comfortable.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 31 May 2025
Soukaina
MoroccoBreakfast could've been better...
The room had a beautiful and unique Cape Verdean-style decoration that gave it a special charm. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The bed was super comfortable, and the room was spacious and clean! They also have good music downstairs at the bar for those who want to enjoy the vibe 🍸
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 8 May 2025
Terry
United KingdomThe size of accommodation was huge .location excellent.very happy staff no stress as sal has its motto
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 3 May 2025
Adoracion
SpainNothing
Attention was amazing
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 8 April 2025
Nick
United KingdomNothing
Full of characters great location great place
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 18 March 2025
José
PortugalLocation Animation
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 24 February 2025
Alexander_lynd
BelgiumMusic in Ocean Cafe stops at 00:00, as promised; but on Saturday night there was loud music from the bar down the street, until 2 am at least, when I called police to stop it.
Cool place with style, nice shower with hot water, nourishing breakfast.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 23 February 2025
Mimi
United KingdomNo complaints
Brilliant Staff! Perfect location. Good food. Overall, it was great.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 14 February 2025
Caroline
JerseyJust be aware of music from the bar… or go and join in!
The decor and concept were outstanding. I couldn’t stop looking at it all. Generous provision of water and coffee. Good welcome, with a welcome drink. Breakfast was fab. I just wish we could have stayed longer. They do warn you about the music from the bar and you do have to be aware of that.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 11 February 2025
Gina
United KingdomThe food sometimes it's hit and miss when it's busy .l had a very salty pasta dish which l didn't eat .But one of the guys was so understanding when l told him l was still hungry and made me a sandwich. Which l thought it was a lovely gesture. I had a bit of a misunderstanding with another bottle if wine which was in my room which l had brought from outside and they wanted to charge me for it.But it took a lot of explaining and was later resolved. But l must say all the staff were very lovely. Thank you for making my stay lovely😊
Ocean it's a lovely happy place to stay for a few days in the centre of Santa Maria. And the staff are very lovely and welcoming always have warm friendly smiles.xx😊 Thank you to the staff during breakfast mainly the guy making my coffee sorry forgot the names. William thnx for teaching me dance Samba and the guy for the cocktails 🍸 they were lovely.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 8 February 2025
Graham
United KingdomReally central. Staff really friendly. Amazing breakfast.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 29 January 2025
Nadine
FranceNothing
The staff were incredible from waiters to the manager they couldn't help you more My husband was sick 🤮 akind of flu the last day we had to leave the room at 11am but we got given another room until our departure to the airport
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 17 January 2025
Varun
IndiaExcellent location in Santa Maria, they were very helpful to arrange cab pickup and drop off to the airport. Food, location hospitality were very good. We had a quick night layover before we moved to sao Vincente
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2025
Arto76
Finland-
Very nice place in good location.. Not traditional hotel room, it was very good and so nice decorated. HOT water in the shower. Thats not common every hotels in Cabo Verde. And staff was so friendly and nice. 10+ Good breakfast.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 13 January 2025
Maggie
SwedenFantastisk personal. Thank Dory for taking care of us
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 12 January 2025
Katerina
GreeceCannot think of one single thing that we didn't like.
Everyone was absolutely fantastic. An amazing manager, absolutely fantastic bar men and brilliant service. They made us feel like we're at our home. We cannot thank them enough.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2025
Teresa
FranceThe rooms are above a bar/club, so it is very noisy until midnight. The service is quite slow and relaxed, in line with the "no-stress" motto of the island.
Central location, spacious room, friendly staff, clean. Good breakfast.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 3 January 2025
Aarusza
SwitzerlandVery nice room and location (the beach is max. 3 minutes). The staff was very friendly and funny!!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2025
Henry
United StatesRestaurant staff slow. As an example, ordered a chocolate cake one time, waited 20 minutes, then staff came and told me they were out of cake and asked me to just pick something else (very disappointing my time was not valued). Recommendation: they had a breakfast specifically called "American" which featured "American pancakes", but they were actually European crepes versus pancakes. Either serve actual American pancakes (preferred) or change the name from American breakfast to something else so guests don't order one thing, and get something else instead. Recommendation: Add an iron and ironing board to the rooms. Recommendation: perhaps a few more tv channels
Great location in Santa Maria Very stylish and modern rooms Had hot water, toiletries, plenty of towels Provided beach towels when asked Good Wifi signal Working A/C unit Had restaurant onsite with breakfast included
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 27 December 2024
Rebekah
United KingdomNothing...it was great, thank you 😊
Breakfast was perfect, great choice of options and great service.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 4 December 2024
Peter
United KingdomVery noisy! Especially at the front - was kept awake.
Very large room, excellent location for beach. Staff very friendly.
Stayed in November 2024
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