Place was clean, cool and near dive centers and outdoor gym👌

Stayed in May 2025

Very clean Friendly host Good location

Stayed in April 2025

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The Owners very friendly and helpful. Lovely and clean room . Nice view from the balcony. Highly recommended. Obrigada 🌟⚡

Stayed in April 2025

Surfactivity Guesthouse is a cozy and warm guesthouse, artistically decorated and really quite lovely. It has more atmosphere than most places I came across in Santa Maria. I stayed in a studio with its own private terrace, which was absolutely delightful. It's on the outskirts of town, but only 5 mins from the beach and you can easily walk to the centre. Barking neighbourhood dogs were a bit annoying at night for me and the place was in generally not well sound insulated, but all the positives made up for that. A special thank you to Amadou who helps take care of the place for making me feel at home.

Stayed in April 2025

For sure I liked everything!! Thanks Lilly and Simon! And thanks beautiful Amadu!

Stayed in March 2025

- Not quiet at night. You can hear a lot of yelling, talking and music from the apartment next door. - Because of location at the end of the village it becomes dusty inside. They try to keep it clean though. But I imagine it's difficult because of the location and strong winds getting the dust everywhere. - Hot shower only runs for a few minutes. Just enough to wash your hair and body.

- Very friendly host. Lily is very responsive and gives a lot of tips. - Easy check in - Using of kitchen is really handy! - Lovely relaxing spaces and roof top. - Very lovely community with lots of people to meet.

Stayed in March 2025

I was in an studio apartment at the back of the building that faced some very noisy inconsiderate neighb who were shouting at the top of their voices most of the day and night! The dogs bark incessantly and music gets played very loud till the small hours.......Unfortunately the property was fully booked so the staff couldn't swap my room. Luckily I had booked for just 4 nights so I found a much quieter 1 bedroom flat with a view of the beach and only 1 min to the beach!

The property was within 10 mins walk to the town centre and the beach. Nearest small shop is within 3 mins walk. The staff are pleasant and helpful. Shout out to Lily and Amadou! They even set up a WhatsApp group for guests to interact if they wish to. I would stay again if I have a room facing the street! 🙂👍🏿

Stayed in March 2025

Very loud from outside

People and Staff are very kind and make it good

Stayed in February 2025

Lilly was a great host. She helped us organise kite surfing which was great. Perfect location, and nice place to meet others. Would go back.

Stayed in December 2024

A bit noisy neighbours

Nice decorated and cozy room

Stayed in January 2025

It was perfect...nothing we didn't like.

Lily and Simon were the best hosts and thankfully were able to offer us extra nights accommodation due to our flight to Mindelo being cancelled. They went out of their way to help us and we are very grateful 🙏 beautiful, clean rooms with a real African feel. Perfect location if you don't want to be in the busy main town. Lily and Simon really made our holiday, they were helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating...thank you so much guys 😊

Stayed in December 2024

Host Lily & Simon

Stayed in December 2024

No AC, but there is a fan and with the windows open I got used to it after two nights

The place is good, ocean view in distance was great too. Really the hosts made my stay even more amazing. Will definitely return!

Stayed in November 2024

Nada

Lilly is so friendly

Stayed in November 2024

What a gem of a hotel! From the efficient check-in/check-out process, each moment was delightful. Also, the hotel has a very secure and safe environment. Overall, I had a great experience,the staff was accommodating, and the amenities were great. I booked a spacious studio which was beautiful, clean, and perfect to continue our trip in the Cape Verde islands!

Stayed in November 2024

was very loud because of the neighbours. but with earplugs no problem

the studio was very nice. had everything which was needed and the contact was also very nice

Stayed in April 2024

The steps up to the penthouse apartment

Lily was an excellent host she would go out of her way to help we landing sunday teatime and were tired she went to the shop for us And amadu was outstanding too

Stayed in January 2024

great place to stay, authentic very friendly staff, the whole Team leaded by Lilly and Simon. All very helpful, even a lost Microsoft Surface Charging Cable was organized for me. personal place.

Stayed in December 2023

It would be nice if there is a musquito net.

The guesthouse is one of a kind. The buildings is stunning and well maintained full of color and flowers. The place is very well decorated. Originally the guesthouse is a surfers place, so they can arrange everything you want. But also if you don’t want to surf you are welcome. I stayed in a 2 persons studio and everything was extremely clean. Lilly took care of me as a real guest. She is polite and always available for help. The guesthouse is only 300 meters away from a quiet beach and nice beach bars. There are also plenty of restaurants nearby (try Art Kafe). I will come back and recommend al my friends to stay at this lovely place.

Stayed in November 2023

Wi-Fi was ok but not fantastic. Plenty of beach bars around to get a better connection.

Really happy it was only a few minutes walk to the beach, edge of town away from all the tourist activity (only 5 minutes walk). Great beach bars and supermarket next door. If I walked east from the house through the sand dunes, you had another great surf/kite spot, turtle beach with great swimming and secluded. Staff always helpful, organised or informed me anything I needed.

Stayed in September 2023

Great value for money, the staff makes you feel like at home. Always available to give you tips and suggestions for the perfect holiday. If I'll return to Santa Maria I'll be back here. Well done guys!!!

Stayed in November 2022

there where two mattress in the double bed…

we were lucky to have the whole apartment for us for 10 days 🤗

Stayed in October 2022

We only stayed for 3 nights in the end because the neighbours were being very noisy and we couldn't sleep.

The owner was kind and really helpful.

Stayed in November 2023

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Stayed in July 2025