Hotel Santa Maria

3.5 star property

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Praia

Hotel Santa Maria puts you in the heart of Praia, connected to a shopping centre and within steps of Museu Etnográfico de Praia and Market. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Praia hotel include Alexandre Albuquerque Square and Praia City Hall.

What's nearby

  • Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Estadio da Varzea - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Museu Etnográfico de Praia - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Prainha Beach - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Quebra Canela Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪5al da Musica - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lotus Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anabel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bistrô 90 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sunset - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Maria

Hotel Santa Maria offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Santa Maria. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Praia hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Santa Maria offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Santa Maria

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.49 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 10 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 10 (one-way), (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children stay for free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Santa Maria Praia
Santa Maria Praia
Residencial Santa Maria Hotel Praia
Residencial Santa Maria Hotel
Residencial Santa Maria Praia
Residencial Santa Maria
Hotel Santa Maria Hotel
Hotel Santa Maria Praia
Hotel Santa Maria Hotel Praia

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Santa Maria?

Hotel Santa Maria offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Santa Maria?

The closest beach to Hotel Santa Maria is Prainha Beach (1.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Santa Maria?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hotel Santa Maria. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Hotel Santa Maria serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Santa Maria?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Santa Maria?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Santa Maria?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Santa Maria?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Santa Maria Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 150 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arnaldo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and accommodating after a mistake was made with my booking. The rooms were clean and spacious. The breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel Fernades

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m love thes hotel Santa Maria ♥️♥️🇨🇻🙏
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles, Abuja

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning not functioning in some rooms, deteriorated bathtub. Basically infrastructure needs upgrade
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellently positioned on Praia Plateau, which is full of history and culture. The Santa Maria has friendly, cheerful, Caboverdean staff and is comfortable, clean and caring. Buffet breakfast is delicious and it has a lift. The only minor problem is it’s sometimes hard to get on the WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We often stay at Hotel Santa Maria on Praia Plateau because it is perfectly placed on the central pedestrianised street, close to all the historical and cultural sights. The local staff are very helpful and always cheerful. The hotel is comfortable and clean. It has a lift and delicious buffet breakfasts.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and very accomodating. Would definitely go back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Unhelpful, tiny room

Staff was supposed to be able to assist with some simple requests but they were uninterested. For example, i arrived from the airport at 21:30 and asked for a restaurant recommendation. They said everywhere was closed. Not the case at all and I found multiple restaurants open. Then the next day I asked for assistance to book ferry tickets as I have been unable to do so online. The advice I received was go out of the hotel to the left...I was not able to book tickets in time and missed my chance to go to Fogo. Then as I was leaving the hotel I asked if they could call me a taxi. The front desk person told me to go out and catch a taxi myself. Besides that the room itself was maybe the smallest I've ever had in the hotel and you can hear everything. The only thing the hotel has going for it is their location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience

Really good stay. We had a very big room, clean, comfortable and with air conditioner. Reception really kind, friendly and helpful. We needed a taxi, tips and recommendation and we felt in really good hands. Very central position in Praia, a nice walk away from the beach and the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cristiano

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Luis, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you’re going to pick a hotel in this city, do not pick this hotel. The food is terrible. The only thing good was the beer and that was in a bottle. The room is very uncomfortable is a joke. You can barely turn around. The pictures are absolutely lies. It does not look like anything like that when you get there the TV only has channels in Portuguese
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Everyone was so kind and the place was central to everything, beautiful patio for breakfast and people watching. I highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly! Spent 8 days here on our honeymoon and would recommend to anyone. Nothing bad at all. The room was not sound proof so you could hear other guests come and go but after all, it is a hotel, LOL!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

George

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Alioune, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Purobi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great breakfast, very good food in their restaurant with at times really slow and bad service. Hot water in the bathroom can be dangerously hot. Great location. We have stayed here before, many times, and will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

MABU

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible,my son very disappointed 👎

The hotel was terrible, from the moment we arrived we were given the room we didn’t book jus 1 tiny double room instead of superior suite with queen bed and single bed. The pillows and towels old and pillows stitched with a black thread unprofessionally probably hand stitching. Breakfast was terrible the bread was dry & stale, serving plates were tiny side plates. Fruits were not fresh the papaya looked very mashed, they do not serve fresh breakfast, I regret booking this hotel & will never again The bed was not comfortable and was not the same size as the mattress, is this place a cheap hostel? Because clearly it doesn’t deserve even 3stars. The mini fridge was full when we arrived and nobody told us that if we use the drinks we need to pay for them.. at least give guest a brochure on their arrival so that they know they don’t touch drinks in the mini bar, instead we will have a choice of going for drinks outside.. I was charged for drinks we used after I thought they came with the package of the booking. I should have stayed at the other hotel instead of coming to this hotel, loud noise at night, and the corridors too stuffy & hot, 👎👎
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Eugene

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is wonderful, very courteous, helpful, and friendly. Breakfast buffet was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Indira

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Property did not honor the booking and only honor bookings made by local travel agents

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023