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Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 5 outdoor pools

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Indoor pool, 5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, windsurfing
Kayaking

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Gym
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £302
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room | Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Double Room (Swim-up - Adults Only) | Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Swim-up - Adults Only)

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Large) | Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Large)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Cabocan Lote E2, Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde, 32

What's nearby

  • Santa Maria Town Square - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Santa Maria Beach - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Santa Maria Pier - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Kite Beach - 12 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Shark Bay Beach - 72 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪restaurante Américo's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar de Praia - Oasis Atlantico - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Cabo Verde Riu Funana - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Espargos - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Calema - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

Luxury all-inclusive hotel near Santa Maria Beach
At Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, free water park access and 2 swim-up bars. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sunloungers and kayaking. Indulge in a massage at Renova Spa, the on-site spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and Fusion cuisine. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include windsurfing, beach volleyball and surfing/body boarding. In addition to 2 poolside bars and concerts and live shows, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • 5 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, with a waterslide, 2 swim-up bars and sunloungers
  • Bike hire, evening entertainment and beach umbrellas
  • A gift shop, smoke-free property and water sports equipment
  • Multilingual staff, a water dispenser and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 1001 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and LED light bulbs

All-inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

Buffet and à la carte meals, snacks and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
In-room liquor dispensers

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkelling
Surfing/body boarding
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball
Spa facilities
Limited spa services
Children's club

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities
On-site live performances

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 2 swim-up bars
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Dorayaki
  • Krystal
  • La Pappardella
  • Palmeira
  • Praia

Things to do

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Water sports equipment
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park access
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria
Riu Santa Maria Inclusive Sal
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive Sal
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive Hotel
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive Hotel Sal

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 5 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive?

As of 19 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive on 21 Mar 2025 start from £301.97, 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 Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive?

Checkout is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Activities include windsurfing, snorkelling, kayaking and more.

Where is Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sal hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Santa Maria Pier, Santa Maria Beach and Ponta Preta. Nazarene Church and Santa Maria Town Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudine

Very nice hotel with access to a wonderful beach. Because it was winter, we were not able to do watersports because of the sea condition but it was still fun and kids enjoyed the park and the waterslides. Excellent destination for family.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Wonderful hotel with plenty of pool options and very close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Dolores Judith

I loved almost everything , the kids show was our favorite, and I only wish we had more time to try all the restaurants at the resort, we will be back for sure !😊
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inacio

Restaurante servers were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

I like everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olamide

Great experience, looks just like pictures, worthwhile resort…although pricy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

I initially booked a week in an oceanfront room but decided to extend my stay in Sal after my flight to Praia was canceled. No other resort can compete with the RIU Santa Maria. There are at least three pools, five to six restaurants, 24 hour service. Hotel staff like Nilton at reception and the ladies at the coffee bar made my solo visit to the island much more enjoyable. The resort sent a bottle of brut to my room in recognition of my birthday (they must have noticed the date on my passport). Book room 6238 in block 6 for beautiful sea views and its proximity to the beach and pools! Also take advantage of the resort spa. Pro tip: download the RIU app to book dinners at the specialty restaurants. Food in the primary dining room is exquisite. Everything is perfect and stunningly clean. I am looking forward to a return visit one day!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Luciano

Disliked: Staff & service
Suit ruined in laundry service
A disaster the serice. You ruined me a suit that I gave for laundry with a “Delicate” message. You washed it by hand. An Hugo Boss suit. I complaint at receñtion and after 2 days I was comoletely left alone, with manager not facing the situation and the front office manager asking me to ask my personal insurance. I demand compensation I put a complaint at front desk
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peridice

Beautiful Property but doesn't have any of the local architecture or culture in the design or esthetics of the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Claydir

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room has no ac and took two days for them to come and check. They wanted to downgrade our room to another room that had ac which wasn’t as good either
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

KARINE

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reiner Jürgen

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos Escudero

Riu Palace Santa María ofrece una gran oportunidad para disfrutar de la playa, el sol y la buena gente de Cabo Verde por unos días maravillosos.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SOPHIE Sylvie

Un hôtel de grande capacité mais on ne le ressent pas. Très propre. Nourriture variée en quantité et bonne. Piscine super et très belle plage
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DIDIER

Excellent hôtel à tous les points de vue (plage, piscines, bars, restaurants, animation ...).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Luís

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tasnia

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kina

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Josiana

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimerick

Vacances de rêve au cap-Vert !!
Plage de rêve (sable fin, eau translucide, aucun déchets ni algues...), toboggans du parc aquatique supers tant pour les enfants que les adultes, restauration et bars de qualité tant en choix que goût.... Très grand hôtel (1001 chambres!) mais bien dimensionné au niveau des installations communes qui fait que vous pouvez profiter de tout sans attente ni bousculade. Aucun problème de sécurité (police et sécurité privée sur place pour faire le ménage sur la plage parmi les vendeurs sans autorisations par exemple). En bref, de superbes vacances, merci Riu Palace Santa Maria !!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joao Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle Renée

Séjour très agréable. Personnel avenant et réactif. Établissement très bien entretenue. Équipe d’animation au top lors des spectacles en soirée.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

General hotel information

Hotel location
Sal
Nearest airport
Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.)
Nearby landmarks
Ponta Preta, Santa Maria Beach, Santa Maria Pier