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Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$300
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr

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Praia Antonio Sousa, Sal, 4111
  • Place, Santa Maria Municipal Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Maria Town Square
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Maria Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ocean View

Double Room, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Terrace, Ocean View

Double Room, Terrace, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Ocean View (2 adults + 1 child)

  • Ocean view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

About the area

Sal

At Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Kite Beach and Santa Maria Municipal Market. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and massage/treatment rooms. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Sal hotel include Santa Maria Town Square and Santa Maria Beach.

What's nearby

  • Santa Maria Municipal Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Maria Town Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nazarene Church - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Maria Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Maria Pier - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Criol - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪restaurante Américo's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Art Kafé - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cape Fruit - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Calema - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Sal hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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 LIVVO Budha Beach

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 14.00 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Fashion Beach Club Hotel Sal
Fashion Beach Club Hotel
Fashion Beach Club Sal
Fashion Beach Club Cape Verde/Ilha Do Sal - Santa Maria
Budha Beach Hotel Sal
Budha Beach Hotel
Budha Beach Sal
Budha Beach
The Budha Beach Hotel
Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach Sal
Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach Hotel
Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach Hotel Sal

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach?

Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach?

As of 16 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach on 9 Apr 2026 start from AU$300, 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 LIVVO Budha Beach?

Yep, Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach?

Yep, Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach is a short 16-minute walk from Santa Maria Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and windsurfing.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach have a pool?

Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

Does Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach serve breakfast?

Yep, free full brekkie is offered daily between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach?

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

Are pets allowed at Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 163 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dirk

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall, the hotel is ok. The rooms were clean. The food was average. The coffee was bad. The front desk staff were good. The cabanas were good. The pool is good, but closes early. The hotel has no beach. All the activity, including beach, restaurants and shops are in the centre of Santa Maria, about a 20 minute walk. But biggest problem for me was that for every purchase at the restaurant or bar I have to pay each time, with cash or credit card. I would be happy to prepay or pay for the charges at the end of my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were always happy and willing to help. In particular the staff in the restaurant were so helpful and worked very hard to ensure the best experience possible. The hotel is out of the way which is nice if you like the peace and quiet however if you want to walk into the town and to the beaches then it is about a 10 minute walk. No issues with the breakfast which had been noted on some reviews and the half board menu was not as bad either.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El ambiente e instalaciones te llevan a relax y tranquilidad. El servicio muy bueno, con muchos detalles con los clientes Desayuno y comida en general fabulosa Buenas ubicación y zona muy tranquila
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, food and hotel.
Stayed 26 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adanna

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay at the Budha. Lovely location. Great staff ( especially Stefani at reception and Cindi in the bar/restaurant. Will definitely be back on my next visit to Cape Verde.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca, Mainz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely resort hotel away from the crowd. Clean room, very hot water (be careful!), and comfortable bed. Easy access to the beach, but no sun loungers on the beach, just access. Lovely lounger set up around the (unheated) pool. Tasty breakfast and lunch options, but expensive (breakfast is included). Very nice reception staff and polite and responsive dining staff. Overall a tranquil oasis for relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Peer

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fint hotell om man, som vi, inte är så fortjusta i de där stora hotellkomplexen. Hotellet har 37 rum och ligger ungefär 15 min promenad från centrala Santa Maria. Vill man ta taxi kostar det 5 euro. Helt ok frukost och maten i hotellets restaurang var alltid god och vällagad. Ibland fick man vänta ganska länge på sin beställning och det blev vid några tillfällen lite fel och missförtånd. När vi anlände till hotellet fick vi besked om att det var överbokat och rummet vi bokat och betalt för fanns inte tillgängligt. Vi bodde de första två nätterna i ett rum som var helt ok, men som sagt inte alls vad vi tänkt (havsutsikt och terass). De sista fem nätterna blev vi dock uppgraderade till en av hotellets fantastiskt fina sviter. Så vi var mycket nöjda med hotellets sätt att lösa problemet. Trevlig och hjälpsam personal.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and went out of their way to help me. The restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lionel

Il y a quelques petites choses à revoir dans la réactivité face à un problème, 2 jours pour ne pas régler le problème pour enfin trouver la solution de changer de chambre. L’insonorisation des chambres est à revoir. Mais je remercie la fille de la réception aux cheveux bouclés avec un service exceptionnel, le personnel du restaurant très avenant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marquice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, I really enjoyed my stay at the hotel. I only had one issue during my stay and a couple of suggestions. First, the shower in my room never worked properly, I put in a service request to have the shower fixed, and even after it was serviced, it never worked correctly. So there was never an opportunity to take a hot proper shower. Also the pool closes at 1800 every day which is a bit inconvenient being in a tropical area. The breakfast each morning was good, However, breakfast is only served from 8 AM to 10 AM. I wish they could add about a half an hour at the beginning and the end for more time especially considering some days you may want to get going early for tours and other days you might want to sleep in a bit. However, all of that being said, I enjoyed my stay and definitely would consider staying there again as the overall feel of the place is nice and the staff is very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonny

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

Stay in Cape Verde

We had an incredible 12-day stay at Hotel Buddha beach in Cape Verde! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm hospitality and outstanding service. The hotel was impeccably clean, with our room being tidied up perfectly every day. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our comfort, always friendly and accommodating to our needs. The location was perfect, offering beautiful views and easy access to local attractions. The amenities were top-notch, and the food was delicious with a variety of options to suit all tastes. The pool area was well-maintained, providing a relaxing atmosphere to unwind. Overall, Hotel Buddha Beach exceeded our expectations in every way. We highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Cape Verde and look forward to returning in the future. Thank you for making our stay so memorable!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciprian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

George g

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

very nice place, a little disappointed in the room

this is a very nice quiet hotel, but there are a few things useful to know.....avoid room one which has no aircon working and is a bit dark. most rooms don't have a sea view and the road is a bit dirty. book well in advance as they get busy. the restaurant is great and the staff are very attentive at all times.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Cheri

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

Beautiful peaceful oceanfront hotel

Beautiful setting. Huge spacious room with brilliant ocean view. Comfortable bed. All plumbing works consistently well. Great location with lovely walk into town. Gripe: many ‘rules’ and rather unfriendly staff largely detract from notion of hospitality. Breakfast food often ran low, selection somewhat uninteresting.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Mina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Dale

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

Quiet and comfortable hotel

Comfortable hotel at the opposite end of Santa Maria to the big resorts, by the windsurfing beach and 10 mins walk to the centre of town (don't let that put you off as well lit and safe). Room was big. Hotel and room kept spotlessly clean. Breakfast choice is ok but might become boring if there longer than a week, evening meal we tried was delicious (and always some live music in the evening which is nice). Pool was pretty cold at the end of Feb but didnt stop me from having a daily dip. Great cocktails poolside! Staff we're clearly getting ready for summer repainting and deep cleaning every part of the hotel over the week we were there. They really work hard to keep it in good appearance.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
"Budha" is a right name for the hotel , its a very quiet nice place , a bit away from big beaches and town crowds but within walking distance from all the "life", so we enjoyed a lot the calm chilling afternoon near the pool after busy days . People in the hotel are very nice , the manager Armanda was the top, she always was welcoming, warm and helpful whenever we needed. Loved the place and recommend.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lande

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

Fine hotel with great staff.

We stayed in a suite which I measured to be about 15x5.5 meters. Simply huge. The breakfast was great and the staff in the restaurant was just so friendly and kind. At the reception we had the pleasure to talk with all the people on duty. Great people. Special thanks to Armanda for her unique way to interact with the guests. If you’re considering this hotel, don't let the 800 meters to the center of Santa Maria keep you from booking it. The distance is easily walked or a taxi can pick you up or take you for 2-3 euros. The small beach behind the hotel has a lot of rocks, but the one 200 meters away by the fitness equipment is great. All in all a great experience and I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Catalina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and welcoming staff.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

TOLAWO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved Budha Hotel. The room and bathroom was clean and spacious! Melanie and Amanda really went beyond and above to accommodate us. The breakfast was made to order and delicious! We were a 15 minute walk to beaches, shops and restaurants. They had plenty of pool lounge chairs and beds. They even helped us book a last minute excursion! I would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Sal.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022