Breakfast is nice but not as crazy as the price

Good location, very nice room, the pool and the beach were super cool

Stayed in August 2025

Think the breakfast could improve. More variety of food

I like the location and the facilities

Stayed in August 2025

Great staff, incredible atmosphere and top facilities. Infinity pool is amazing and this can be itself a great advantage to stay in the hotel ☺️

Stayed in July 2025

We actually stayed at Hotel O'djo D'agua the week before. We had room #364. Loved the room. We booked directly, using booking for the 2nd stay. So, I tried to communicate with Reception that we would like to have #364, or similar, for our 2nd stay. I asked multiple times, through booking, and email. But, no one at Reception answered me. So, that was disappointing. The room we got in the end was fine. But, Reception needs to timely answer inquiries.

We had a look at other Hotels and Apartments in the surrounding area. The Hotel O'djo D'agua is easily the Best all-around location. Starting with the excellent Breakfast and sitting area. The Atlantic mere meters-away. The Breakfast Staff were hard-working and great. I don't know the Breakfast Managers name, but the gentleman was super cool and attentive. Excellent fellow. Two excellent swimming pools are adjacent, with a fully-equipped Snack Bar. Excellent food and adult beverages. Just beyond that, the beach starts. Lounge chairs under palm trees here. They charge a few euro's for the Lounge chairs. I assume it is because off-site folk try and take these chairs. The beach is perfect for swimming. The main shopping, dining, and party streets are a short walk away. Perfect. We had so much fun staying here!

Stayed in June 2025

The food was decent but not great for the price.

Great facilities and proximity to the beach

Stayed in June 2025

Slow staff and not so efficient

Perfect size hotel Great facilities, clean, safe and beautiful

Stayed in July 2025

Extremely uncomfortable (single) chair in the room, rather unappealing breakfast with a really bad coffee, at the beginning bit confusing layout (tiny map of the areal would help), very few sunbeds available (but that's limitation by space), no really cold water in the bathroom (be extra careful if you get sunburnt) but mainly (lack of) services/communication. Few examples: 1) Airport shuttle for a fee is listed on the booking.com. I asked how much it would be on 02/06/2025. I arrived to the hotel on 17/06/2025. I received an answer for my question on 23/06/2025 and it read "we do not have our own transport" 2) Info stating do not try to replace consumed items from minibar is OK. Minibar containing single item of 1.5l still water is not OK for 4* hotel. Same goes for tea/coffee - no coffee at all and just 2 tea bags - both herbal. I used one and it didn't even get replaced by the end of the stay. Ridiculous, honestly. 3) Pro-green activities are important to me. Despite all the right-sounding info displayed pretty much everywhere, my towel was changed at every cleaning (and I never left it on the floor) and half of the time I came back to AC turned on, once to freezing 17°C!!! As in many other hotels, the only way of protecting the environment is to keep "do not disturb" sign on constantly :( 4) Cape Verde is very breezy in June. Having single sign with "Do not disturb" on one side and "Please clean the room" on the other is a really bad design. I got woken up by cleaning lady at 9AM sharp regularly, as the sign was blown away and turned... 5) I reported locked safe the morning after arrival. Didn't get unlocked till end of my 14 nights stay. But then nothing went missing :) 6) Service in bar fairly slow. Depending on the member of staff (I guess) you might get condiments or you might not as well. Cutlery is always to be asked for. 7) I was given some paperwork to fill in at...

Both room and bathroom are really spacious, clean and well-lit. Comfortable bed (although with foam mattress) - and I am fussy when it comes to pillows but this one actually allowed me to sleep :) Big balcony with 2 chairs, table, clothes dryer and fitting for hammock (including hammock :)). Plenty of storage space. Full size mirror. Nice surroundings, beach bar, views. Excellent food in the restaurant (when paid for). In general, a nice hotel in a good location. Improvements needed when it comes to people. Be aware that the beach is public and sunbeds and umbrellas are to be paid for (4 EUR/day each, at the time of writing). Same goes for the Infinity pool. The other pool is pretty much covered by vegetation and even then there are just few sunbeds. So be prepared to pay or to lay in the sand.

Stayed in July 2025

The batteries ti our safe lock were not secured properly só they dislodged when we shut the safe door. As a consequence we couldn’t open our safe and had to wait the entire day for a second person to come to room with a key to open it.

The staff was very nice and helpful and the property was close to the beach.

Stayed in July 2025

Might be good to learn some Portuguese because the staff struggled with English. Service is slow as is usual in a lot of places. But you’ll see lots of staff and it’ll still take a long time to get a coffee/drink.

Amazing pools, great location and very clean.

Stayed in July 2025

The I didn't like was that entrance was a sliding door and looked over the back street. One day the maid must have mopped with old water because the smell left in the room was horrid. I got sick from it. Had to air the room out and use my cleaning products to get the smell out. If ordering a steak from the restaurant, ensure that you specify how you want it cooked and check it.

I enjoyed the view from by room. The view of the ocean was spectacular. The hotel is great for relaxing and being right on Santa Maria beach, you didn't have to go far for anything.

Stayed in June 2025

Everything

Everything,the place is beautiful,clean ,the staff very professional the pools are clean,beach a little rocky,the breakfast is delicious,no complaints,check in was easy

Stayed in June 2025

Not as friendly or good customer service Pay for everything including loungers poolside and beach No coffee in rooms Only change towels twice a week Poor communication with some staff due to language barrier

Location-beachfront and close to town, food, infinity pool

Stayed in June 2025

I was happy with everything.

For me, it was the perfect hotel as I don’t like the big hotels which are lacking in character. The location was good, right in town, the restaurant was good, the music in the evenings was fantastic. Most of all, I liked my seaside room overlooking the restaurant and water.

Stayed in June 2025

very good hotel at the very end (or beginning) of the main beach; nice decor, wide rooms, very good breakfast; nice swimming pool and 2 minutes from the main street with the movida

Stayed in May 2025

I think some of the breakfast could've been slightly warmer, specifically the scrambled egg and bacon. A few sachets of milk in the room would've been nice for some tea or coffee.

The atmosphere around the hotel was lovely. The scenery and the lights made a real difference to the hotel it felt like having your own mini apartment. The room was clean and elegant. The staff were amazing, very helpful and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble. Our porter, Leo, was fantastic. From the very beginning, he was helping my son and I find our way around the hotel and Santa Maria. The hotel is well situated right next to the beach and close to all the restaurants and shops. The infinity pool made for a nice dip after taking in the sun. The cleaner was excellent, very attentive, and kept our room in tip-top condition every day after breakfast. There was live music played most nights and the restaurant food was excellent. I will definitely be back to this lovely hotel in the future.

Stayed in May 2025

The 400$ fee to use the main pool beds I don’t think is fair, specially because you don’t even get bed service..

This is THE PLACE to stay in Santa Maria. Incredible views, very romantic and with an unmatched no stress vibe..

Stayed in May 2025

- Paying for beach beds ; - Full restaurant sometimes at night as it is open to outside people; - Stains on my bedsheet and hair in the shower - Humidity of the rooms (make sure to open the balcony window)

- Such a nice and relaxing stay - A lot of quiet spots to relax - The hotel is beautiful, excellent located, the staff is friendly, the food is AMAZING, the rooms are very confortable (wide, bright with amenities) - 2 pools available and access to the beach

Stayed in May 2025

In my opinion, the hotel is a bit overcrowded for its size of the pool and relaxation areas. Those who want a more relaxing vacation, or vacation with children - may not be entirely comfortable spending time by the pool or on the beach directly near the hotel.

Very friendly and responsible staff, perfectly cleaned, mega delicious food, direct access to the beach, incredible sea views from almost any part of the hotel (especially from the restaurant terrace).

Stayed in May 2025

The decoration is a bit outdated and too busy. I would also improve the breakfast quality.

The incredible location and the casual vibe of the hotel.

Stayed in May 2025

A couple of ladies at the restaurant did not seem to like their job.

The hotel location ; the quality of the food at the restaurant and Bar . I would like to praise in particular the level of professionalism of the bedroom cleaner . She was exceptional! Thank you all staff.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

Both wonderfulStayed in same hotel 20 years ago, best then and still is Unsurpassed location and staff

Stayed in February 2025

I think it is only because we were in a far off suite that it was complicated to reach so in the future I will make sure to place clients, esp older ones or ones with mobility issues, closer to reception.

Breakfast and the staff at breakfast were wonderful!!

Stayed in January 2025

It is overpriced. The rooms are outdated. The breakfast could be better. On the last day the coffee makers did not work in the breakfast room.

It is situated in a very nice location, it is well-kept and clean. The breakfast offers a wide variety, but it is monotonous.

Stayed in February 2025

A little tlc required in places. Sometimes not any hot water. Some of the Sunbeds around upper pool need replacing.Entrance into reception dominated by mouldy fish tank!

Fabulous location right on the coast at quiet end of town.

Stayed in February 2025