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Hotel Dunas de Sal

3.0 star property
Comfortable spa hotel near Santa Maria Beach

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Beach nearby, white sand, scuba diving
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Master Suite
Outdoor dining
Junior Suite | Bathroom
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • PoolPoolPool
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Ponta Preta, Santa Maria, Sal, 21100
  • Popular LocationSanta Maria Pier18 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Maria Beach18 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Maria Town Square4 min drive
  • AirportSal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.)17 min drive

Room options

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Superior Room, Balcony | Balcony

Superior Room, Balcony

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | Living room

Junior Suite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Master Suite | Balcony

Master Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
Bathrobes
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Sal

At Hotel Dunas de Sal you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Santa Maria Beach and Nazarene Church. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and mani/pedis. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, steam room, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Sal hotel, you'll be 1.7 km (1 mi) from Santa Maria Town Square and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Santa Maria Pier - 18 min walk
  • Santa Maria Beach - 18 min walk
  • Nazarene Church - 2 min drive
  • Santa Maria Town Square - 4 min drive
  • Shark Bay Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • RIU Cabo Verde Restaurant Promenade - 12 min walk
  • RIU Cabo Verde Poolbar - 13 min walk
  • Pool Bar - 8 min walk
  • Restaurante Espargos - 8 min walk
  • Bar de Praia - Oasis Atlantico - 10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Dunas de Sal

Comfortable spa hotel near Santa Maria Beach
Hotel Dunas de Sal offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a fitness centre, and a terrace are also featured at Hotel Dunas de Sal. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This Art Deco Sal hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2005
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Dunas de Sal offers 68 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Building
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: CVE 6000.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: CVE 3000.00 (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: CVE 11821.78
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: CVE 6600.00 (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CVE 276.00 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: CVE 40 per vehicle (one way)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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.
    Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Dunas de Sal
Dunas Sal
Hotel Dunas de Sal
Hotel Dunas Sal
Sal Dunas
Dunas De Sal Hotel
Hotel Dunas De Sal Cape Verde/Ilha Do Sal - Santa Maria
Hotel Dunas
Hotel Dunas De Sal Cape Verde/Ilha Do Sal - Santa Maria
Hotel Dunas de Sal Sal
Hotel Dunas de Sal Hotel
Hotel Dunas de Sal Hotel Sal

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Dunas de Sal?

Hotel Dunas de Sal offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Dunas de Sal?

As of 27 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Dunas de Sal on 14 June 2024 start from AU$148.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Dunas de Sal?

Yep, Hotel Dunas de Sal has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Dunas de Sal?

Yep, Hotel Dunas de Sal is a short 18-minute walk from Santa Maria Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, waterskiing and windsurfing.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Dunas de Sal?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hotel Dunas de Sal. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Hotel Dunas de Sal have a pool?

Hotel Dunas de Sal has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

Does Hotel Dunas de Sal serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Dunas de Sal?

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 Dunas de Sal?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Dunas de Sal?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 1:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Dunas de Sal?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Dunas de Sal Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lynn Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's small, a family run feel, which we like the low key, personal, quiet experience. Paula at reception and all other staff are very welcoming, helpful and friendly. That makes it easy and comfortable. Our room was ideal, good space in a double room, private balcony and beautiful colours of Bourganvillea to admire, a well maintain green garden space and pool in the centre. We had breakfast in the hotel every day, however we were away by day and dined out across the island. Very simple, easy walk down into Santa Maria or across the road to the beach and beach board walk.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was OK, evening dinners were ok and the hotel is well located - 5min walk to a lovely beach, 15mins walk to town centre, restaurants etc. Breakfast was poor - limited choice, poor quality, constantly running out of glasses, cups, cutlery. Coffee and juice machines repeatedly out of order. No GF offering. In a word chaotic. Lift was often not working properly, with door only partially opening. Most of the staff were friendly and reasonably helpful though some were fairly indifferent if not rude in their service. Overall, very poor value for money hotel in my opinion
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lowrise building, simplicity, gentle and genuinely helpful staff and service was appealing. The hotel was peaceful, quiet rooms and lovely hammock areas, yoga in the garden, top floor small gym, reading and relaxing spaces and a short walk across the road to the beautiful beach and a 15 min walk into the centre of Santa Maria along the beach boardwalk. Lovely time.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

ADEBAYO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location, relaxed atmosfere, nice breakfast buffet.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To Whom It May Concern: What I liked about the property is that it is centrally located and convenient to everything. The uniqueness had a gym. What I did not like going to the gym, and there weren’t any Towels, trash can or anything to disinfect the machine before or after use. Thanks.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely six night stay. The staff were lovely and incredibly helpful. The part of the beach near the hotel was beautiful. The hotel also offer yoga classes as part of your stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019