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Popular hotels in Santa Maria

Discover well-known properties in Santa Maria that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 720 hotels in Santa Maria and price data was last updated on 11 heinäkuu 2025. The average price for a hotel in Santa Maria is £179/night.
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Santa Maria 33, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Featuring free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a private beach, Morabeza is located in Santa Maria and provides beachfront accommodation. Some of the features on offer at this 4-star hotel include miniature golf, a marble bathroom and outdoor tennis courts.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.7
Excellent
530 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
Avenida Dos Hoteis CP230, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Situated in Santa Maria, Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort offers beachfront 5-star accommodation, as well as an indoor pool, a sauna and free Wi-Fi. It also provides a beauty centre, an express check-in and check-out feature and a swim-up bar.
8.3
Excellent
1294 reviews
Location
1.2 mi from city centre
Rua Andrade Corvo, Zdti Algodoeiro, Sal 30, PO Box 63, Santa Maria, Sal, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Located in Santa Maria, Meliá Dunas Beach Resort & Spa provides beachfront 5-star accommodation, as well as free Wi-Fi and a sauna. It also offers a water park, a swim-up bar and water slides.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.1
Good
219 reviews
Location
1.9 mi from city centre
Ponta Preta - Santa Maria Caixa Postal 12, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Situated in Santa Maria, Hotel Dunas de Sal provides hip 4-star accommodation, as well as free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. It also offers a swim-up bar, a diving centre and a car rental desk.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
414 reviews
Location
1.3 mi from city centre
CP 63. Santa Maria - Sal, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Featuring a spa bath, a coffee maker and a private beach, Hotel Oasis Salinas Sea offers premium 5-star accommodation. Popular facilities, such as free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool, make for a satisfying stay in Santa Maria.
Free Wi-Fi
7.8
Good
257 reviews
Location
0.8 mi from city centre
Zona do Farolinho, C.P 71, Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Situated in Santa Maria, Odjo D'agua offers beachfront 4-star accommodation, as well as free Wi-Fi, a private beach and an outdoor pool. It is ideally located for guests wishing to visit local attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.4
Excellent
185 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
CP 63-Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Featuring a private beach and an outdoor pool, this 4-star hotel is located in Santa Maria. It provides a fitness centre, as well as outdoor tennis courts, free Wi-Fi and a beauty centre.
7.9
Good
424 reviews
Location
0.9 mi from city centre
Zdti Algodoeiro, Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Sol Dunas offers 5-star accommodation, as well as a water park, a swim-up bar and free Wi-Fi. Close to restaurants and shops, the resort is an ideal base while in Santa Maria.
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
8.0
Excellent
102 reviews
Location
1.8 mi from city centre
Urbanização da Cabocan, Zdti de Ponta Preta, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Meliá Llana Beach Resort & Spa provides 5-star accommodation, as well as a swimming pool, a swim-up bar and free Wi-Fi. Close to shops and restaurants, the resort is a convenient base while in Santa Maria.
Free Wi-Fi
7.9
Good
80 reviews
Location
1.9 mi from city centre
Urbanizacao Da Cabocan Zdti Ponta Preta, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Situated in Santa Maria, Melia Tortuga Beach provides beachfront 5-star accommodation, as well as a sauna, free Wi-Fi and a private beach. It also offers a coffee bar, a Turkish steam bath and a diving centre.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.3
Good
44 reviews
Location
1.9 mi from city centre

Travel insights for hotels in Santa Maria

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What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Santa Maria?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Santa Maria is April (£112). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Santa Maria is February (£160).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Santa Maria?

The cheapest day to stay in Santa Maria is Sunday (£115). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is £141.

How much is a hotel in Santa Maria tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Santa Maria tonight starting as low as £44, rising to an average cost of £121, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £67 for a 4-star hotel in Santa Maria for tonight.

How much is a Santa Maria hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Santa Maria this weekend for as little as £41/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £41/night. For a 4-star hotel in Santa Maria, the cheapest rate recently found was £67/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Santa Maria?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 79 days before your trip to Santa Maria. The lowest price found when booking 79 days ahead was £35 per night.

Cheapest hotels in Santa Maria, Cape Verde

Discover affordable stays in Santa Maria that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Santa Maria can be found for as low as £27 per night. There is currently one property in Santa Maria that can be booked for this price. Atlantic Sal Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Santa Maria. Price data was last updated on 11 heinäkuu 2025
Out of the hotels in Santa Maria we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
Rua da Policia n100, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£27
Avg. per night
Zona Do Tanquinho Rua Cascais, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£34
Avg. per night
Rua 5 Agosto, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£35
Avg. per night
Zonta Tanquinho, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£42
Avg. per night
Vila de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£43
Avg. per night
Rua de 1 Junho, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£49
Avg. per night
PO Box 194, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
1.6 mi from city centre
Parking
£49
Avg. per night
Rua a Tras, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£50
Avg. per night
Rua 15 Agosto, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£51
Avg. per night
Rua 1 Junho, Santa Maria, Sal, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£52
Avg. per night
Rua Das Salinas, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£54
Avg. per night
Edificio Pontao, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£55
Avg. per night
Entrada Santa Maria Ilha do Sal, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£71
Avg. per night
Rua 15 Agosto, Main Square, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£89
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Santa Maria

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Santa Maria to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Santa Maria at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 11 heinäkuu 2025.
A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in Santa Maria. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hotel class.
4 stars +
Avenida Dos Hoteis CP230, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
CP 63. Santa Maria - Sal, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Zdti Algodoeiro, Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Urbanização da Cabocan, Zdti de Ponta Preta, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Rua Andrade Corvo, Zdti Algodoeiro, Sal 30, PO Box 63, Santa Maria, Sal, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
3 stars
Entrada Santa Maria Ilha do Sal, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Edificio Pontao, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Rua 15 Agosto, Main Square, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Rua Das Salinas, Santa Maria, Cape Verde

Other accommodations in Santa Maria

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or holiday rental for your stay in Santa Maria. There are 720 hotels in Santa Maria and price data was last updated on 11 heinäkuu 2025. The average price for a stay in Santa Maria is £179/night.
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
2.0 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£144
Avg. per night
Rua da Policia n100, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£27
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Santa Maria

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Santa Maria to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 11 heinäkuu 2025.
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About Santa Maria

A vibrant blend of African and Portuguese influences with white-sand beaches and gorgeous blue waters, Santa Maria sits on the island of Sal in Cape Verde, an archipelago off the coast of Senegal. From water sports to local delicacies like steaming “catchupa” stew, this brightly-coloured town is a fascinating melting pot of culture.

Things to do in Santa Maria

Sunseekers will find a delightful collection of beaches near Santa Maria, where white sands seemingly stretch in either direction. Santa Maria offers snorkeling offshore and a turtle hatchery, while Pedra De Lume Beach is a quiet stretch of sand. If you want to try windsurfing, head to Ponta Preta Beach.

If you’re looking for an adventure, ride quad bikes across the island’s Mars-like landscapes or visit Sal’s famous salt mines to float around in the salty pools. The Viveiro Botanical Garden offers a tranquil ambience with bright-yellow hibiscus and features a mini zoo with goats and rabbits.

Get acquainted with the surrounding region on an island-hopping tour. See the volcanic peak at Fogo or the beautiful canyons at Santo Antao. The Bay of Faja D’Agua on Brava Island offers lush green foliage, while Sao Vicente is where to hear the national music, morna, spilling out of cafes and bars.

A combination of Portuguese seafood mixed with African flavours, the local cuisines of Santa Maria can be sampled at Chez Pastis. The island’s famous stew is served at buffet restaurants, such as D’ Angela on Santa Maria Beach.

Getting around Santa Maria

A car is the most convenient way to get around Santa Maria, while taxis and buses are available. Amílcar Cabral International Airport is 18 kilometres away.

Facts about staying in Santa Maria

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Santa Maria to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 11 heinäkuu 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Santa Maria?

    Santa Maria is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is Meliá Dunas Beach Resort & Spa, which has a current rating of 7.1. For other potential stays, consider Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde and Hotel Morabeza, which can also be great places to stay in Santa Maria.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Santa Maria?

    Over the last 3 days, Santa Maria hotels have been found for as cheap as £19/night in searches by HotelsCombined users.

  • Are there any hotels in Santa Maria close to Espargos Amilcar Cabral Intl?

    The closest hotel to Espargos Amilcar Cabral Intl is Meliá Dunas Beach Resort & Spa, which is located 1.9 mi away from the city centre.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting Sal?

    In addition to Santa Maria, travellers opt to visit Espargos when visiting Sal.

  • How many hotels are there in Santa Maria?

    In total, there are 720 hotels to choose from in Santa Maria, compared to 803 properties in Sal.

  • Are there accommodation options other than hotels in Santa Maria?

    In addition to hotels, consider choosing from 5 hostels, 8 apartments, and 248 holiday rentals in Santa Maria.

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