Title: Villa Ao Mar Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Villa Ao Mar Beachfront apartment for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Villa Ao Mar ![Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Sea View | Balcony - Villa Ao Mar (Sal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12950000/12946800/12946713/f14f823a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Villa Ao Mar (Sal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12950000/12946800/12946713/a63c03b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - Villa Ao Mar (Sal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12950000/12946800/12946713/0a019238.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Sea View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Villa Ao Mar (Sal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12950000/12946800/12946713/9b784810.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance - Villa Ao Mar (Sal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12950000/12946800/12946713/257a3d3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Prices - Amenities - Policies Close to Santa Maria Beach, Villa Ao Mar provides a marina, a terrace and shopping on-site. With a beachfront location, scuba diving and surfing, this apartment is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Enjoy on-site activities, such as beach volleyball, boat tours and fishing. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge). ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Parking included - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Outdoor space - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 11 - Jan 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=12946713&PinnedHotelID=12946713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=12946713&PinnedHotelID=12946713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 12 - Jan 13](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=12946713&PinnedHotelID=12946713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=12946713&PinnedHotelID=12946713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=12946713&PinnedHotelID=12946713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=12946713&PinnedHotelID=12946713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=12946713&PinnedHotelID=12946713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=12946713&PinnedHotelID=12946713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12950000/12946800/12946713/fd003fd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View ### Highlights Deck/patio Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds Kitchen Fridge Flat-screen TV 2 bedrooms - 915 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Beach view - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ### View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12950000/12946800/12946713/4c33512b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View ### Highlights Deck/patio Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds Kitchen Fridge Flat-screen TV 2 bedrooms - 646 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Sea View ![Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Sea View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12950000/12946800/12946713/a3f7e95f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Sea View ### Highlights Deck/patio Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds Kitchen Fridge Flat-screen TV 4 bedrooms - 1615 sq ft - 4 bedrooms - Beach view - Sleeps 8 - 4 King Beds ### View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12950000/12946800/12946713/4dcaa635.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View ### Highlights Deck/patio Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds Kitchen Fridge Flat-screen TV 2 bedrooms - 915 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - City view - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ### View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View, Sea Facing ![Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View, Sea Facing | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12950000/12946800/12946713/55d9f559.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View, Sea Facing ### Highlights Deck/patio Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds Kitchen Fridge Flat-screen TV 3 bedrooms - 969 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Sea view - Sleeps 5 - 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSal-Hotels-Villa-Ao-Mar.h12946713.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSal-Hotels-Villa-Ao-Mar.h12946713.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C16.59798%2C-22.90643&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lJ40ocTpHrwxf7LEgzRGVtJhtWE=) Pier Beach, Santa Maria, Sal, 41111 #### What's nearby - Nazarene Church \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Santa Maria Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Santa Maria Pier \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Santa Maria Town Square \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Santa Maria Municipal Market \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles #### Getting around - Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Criol - ‬4 min walk - ‪Papaya - ‬3 min walk - ‪restaurante Américo's - ‬1 min walk - ‪Sal Grosso - ‬3 min walk - ‪Calema - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Villa Ao Mar Beachfront apartment for sun and fun At Villa Ao Mar, catch some rays on the beach or spend the day at a marina. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Added amenities include WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a rainfall shower. Limited housekeeping is available. Villa Ao Mar offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Accommodation at this 3.5-star apartment has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bidets and hairdryers. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis. 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Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 350 reviews £189 includes taxes & fees 20 Jan - 21 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21&selected=2023285&PinnedHotelID=2023285&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15790000/15784900/15784815/c065f651.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean Suites Sal - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 71 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=15784815&PinnedHotelID=15784815&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16230000/16222500/16222497/f16478f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach Sal - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 158 reviews £291 includes taxes & fees 18 Jan - 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On a white sand beach ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi (EUR 10 per week) - Available in some public areas: WiFi (EUR 10 per week) ### Parking and transport - 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Freezer - Griddle - Hob - Microwave - Mixer - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV ### Outdoor areas - Deck/patio - Garden - Marina - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible airport shuttle - Bathroom emergency pull cord - Grab bar near toilet - In-room accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Daily housekeeping - Free bottled water - Iron/ironing board - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Tour and ticket assistance ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near the ocean - On the bay - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Beach volleyball - Bicycle rentals - Boat tours - Fishing - Horseback riding/rentals - Scuba diving - Shopping - Snorkelling - Surfing/bodyboarding - Windsurfing - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scooter/moped rentals nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Outdoor lighting - Security system - Fire extinguisher ### General - 1 building - 14 units - 3 floors - Bicycle rentals - Built in 2014 - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Cash deposit: EUR 150.00 per stay - 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for in-room wireless Internet: EUR 10 per week (rates may vary) - Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: EUR 10 per week (rates may vary) - Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3) - Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 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 cash Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Villa Ao Mar Apartment Sal Villa Ao Mar Apartment Villa Ao Mar Sal Villa Ao Mar Villa Ao Mar Cape Verde/Ilha Do Sal - Santa Maria Villa Ao Mar Sal Villa Ao Mar Apartment Villa Ao Mar Apartment Sal ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Villa Ao Mar pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Villa Ao Mar? ### What time is check-in at Villa Ao Mar? ### What time is check-out at Villa Ao Mar? ### Does Villa Ao Mar provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Villa Ao Mar located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Villa Ao Mar Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 9.8 Eco-friendliness ### 9.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 26 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Amelia 15 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Close to the beach and everything! ##### Amelia Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cornelia Maria 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The perfect place to be in Santa Maria, wonderful appartment directly on the beach right next to the pier. Very well equipped, absolutely clean, friendly and helpful staff, we loved it! The only thing we would have changed is the mattresses, they are too soft ;) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/90a4b3e5-4939-4482-bd1c-518d52f17585-1750688197550.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6a9aa831-f5c9-4323-ae13-3bff52fdd7f9-1750688198888.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Cornelia Maria Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nadine 6 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Perfekt Location. Perfekt Apartment. We Loved it. ##### Nadine Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria 18 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication You have access to everything you need with a breathtaking beach. Everything you need and more is accessible with a distance walk. In the center of it all. The house is beautiful, clean and worth the stay. They will reach out to accommodate rides if you need it. The manager respond right away. Thank you for making my stay so lovely. I will return back for sure! I stayed there because of my sister and i recommend it. ##### Maria Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Dominik 9 Nov 2023 Liked: Room comfort, communication #### Apartment in Santa Maria Contrary to the information from Hotels.com, there was no daily room cleaning. The apartment was in good condition and is very centrally located. At night there is security watching the building. ##### Dominik Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Careen 26 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Communication Well l would like AC in all the rooms in the apartment. Some apartment only had AC in the living room. Therefore making sleeping at night very uncomfortable. ##### Careen Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ojarikre 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication Our stay was amazing from beginning to end. When we booked the management contacted us to first say hello and to ask if we needed a transfer arranged from the airport to the apartment, that was appreciated. On arrival we met Sara the apartment manager who was so helpful getting us settled in, explaining details about the local area and giving us her contact details for anything else we might think of that we may need support with whilst there. The cleaners came in once during our stay to give the apartment a nice spruce up! The apartment had a lovely balcony that looked out over the town, apartments on the other side had ocean views, next time we will take an apartment on the ocean side! The facilities were spot on, clean and functional bathroom, well stocked kitchenette with pots, plates, oven/hob, fridge etc. Lovely reception room (which we barely used as we were out all the time!). The beds were comfortable and clean and there is nice local artwork throughout the property. The property is very well located as it is approximately 25 minutes from the airport, 1 minute from the beach and the local restaurants, bars and shops are a short stroll away. This is an excellent base for planning whatever you are doing on the island as it is central, easy to find and everything is accessible to you. ![This is the beautiful Santa Maria beach which is right next to the apartment. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/38619408-5600-4f4f-94a8-61900f9ab9d3-1750070310182.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ojarikre Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Moritz 7 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Die Sauberkeit war super und die Apartments sind wunderschön und toll ausgestattet. Wir haben eine tolle Betreuung bekommen und die Apartments sind auch toll gelegen. Es gibt sogar eine Dachterasse mit einer wunderschönen Aussicht auf den Strand direkt daneben. Man fühlt sich auch sehr sicher und auch die Anbindung an die Stadt ist perfekt. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/37621928-0a8a-4157-a8ff-574a682e3856-1767826003149.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Moritz Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorenz 8 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication Perfekte Lage, direkt am Strand! Wunderschön! ##### Lorenz Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Henning 12 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication direkte strandlage ##### Henning Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kasper 21 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Det bedste sted at bo i Santa Maria Vi havde et fantastisk ophold på Villa Ao Mare. Hver morgen når vi stod op og kunne høre bølgerne, når vi sad eller lå på altanen og nød et glas vin og fulgte livet på stranden eller lige smuttede ned og tog en dukkert… så følte vi os SÅ heldige, over at bo netop her. Hotellet er pænt, rent, roligt og hyggeligt - og så ligger det HELT perfekt i forhold til stranden og byen. Vi kan på det varmeste anbefale Villa Ao Mare. ![Villa Ao Mare](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8CE35E5AD3E6DFE5F796953373DA98E02772EB091737497478735.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Stranden foran hotellet](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2F031859509C62AC49A876444F59696AD92EF9561737497477880.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Hotellet. Vi boede på 1. Sal mod stranden.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/D53FD1E8EB002E627FE211A23D62FAD3800967281737497478517.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Udsigten fra altanen. Værelserne mod stranden er bedst.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/CDA476DB8A760BF51D15D7645CE3749092BE3EB31737497477062.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kasper Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gilda 28 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication L'appartamento è bellissimo. Su due piani con 2 camere da letto e 2 bagni. Dall'interno dell'appartamento vi è l'accesso diretto ad una terrazzina "privata" sul tetto. Le virgolette perchè la terrazza è unica, ma divisa da dei recinti in legno che separano gli spazi di ogni appartamento. Durante il nostro soggiorno, però, sulla terrazza siamo stati soli. La cucina accessoriata e pulizie ogni 3 giorni. Tutto perfetto. I gestori sono stati super disponibili e molto gentili. Ottima posizione. ##### Gilda Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Youssef 1 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Logement calme et spacieux. Rapport qualité prix très avantageux et très bien situé en face de la plage. Accueil très chaleureux ##### Youssef Stayed 12 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Silvia 10 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Appartamento molto carino, ottima posizione ##### Silvia Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 1 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Mooi, schoon appartement op een goede locatie. Zeer vriendelijk personeel. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 3 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Prima accommodatie, volledig en smaakvol ingericht. Uitzicht op de oceaan en binnen 20.meter van het penthous stap je zo de azuurblauwe oceaan in. Erg prettige communicatie met de eigenaar Paolo Mastrotto. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrin, Amriswil 4 Feb 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wunderbare Unterkunft am Strand und doch in der Stadt. ##### Katrin Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miha 9 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nice location. No so crowdy beach. ##### Miha Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eva 25 Jan 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Bästa hotellet Rent och snyggt. Trevliga ägare. Nära till det mesta. Vill absolut bo där igen. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1326-p177552d0-020f-11e8-badd-aa76e492b6a4-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1787-p14892f60-020f-11e8-badd-aa76e492b6a4-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1933-p1473d2a0-020f-11e8-badd-aa76e492b6a4-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Eva Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katri 23 Jan 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful apartment with great location The apartment was very clean, spacious and beautifully decorated. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. The location was great, right at the beach and short walking distance to many cafes, restaurants and a grocery store. We had a rooftop terrace which was lovely! The wifi was ok, but it only worked in the living room. We had some issues with running water and we went almost a day without it. We were also without electricity for about 8-9hours but this was a problem in the whole Santamaria area. The soundproofing was bad, we could hear everything from the street and surrounding apartments. The staff was mostly very polite and helpful but some came across as unfriendly. Overall we had a lovely stay here and would recommend it to anyone travelling to Sal. ##### Katri Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018 ### 4/10 Poor #### Juan Manuel, submarinista 1 Jul 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Se reservó un tipo de habitación y nos dieron otra Ya es la.segunda vez que ocurre en.estos apartamentos, reservas un tipo de apartamento y cuando llegas es otro distinto al que reservas y al.que comunicas antes de ir. Tiene muy buena ubicación pero prefiero no sentirme engañado con las reservas ya que contratas algo y al final no te solucionan sus errores. No creo que vuelva a estos apartamentos ##### Juan Manuel ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 10 Apr 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A lovely escape A great stay at Villa ao mar; the location great, views are great and the staff lovely. We will definitely go again. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marian 5 Mar 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Niet twijfelen, maar zeker gaan!! Prachtige, complete appartementen direct aan het strand en centraal gelegen in Santa Maria omringt door heerlijke restaurants. Kies wel een appartement met zeezicht, achterkant is echt niet leuk. De bovenste appartementen hebben een extra dakterras. Kraanwater is niet drinkbaar! Water is schaars, daarom krijg je maar 1x in de 3 dagen 2 handdoeken p.p. en worden de bedden verschoont, wil je dit vaker, dan betaal je €10,- per set p.p. Zeewater is heerlijk om in te zwemmen, ook in de winter, maar dan zijn er veel hoge golven! Constante temperatuur zo rond 25 graden, wel goede zonnebrand nodig! Neem genoeg mee! Naast gelegen Sal Beach Club ideaal om wat te eten, kitesurfles en lenen van strandstoelen. Je betaalt alleen de borg van € 10,- per stoel p.d. In alle restaurants is freewifi. In het appartement wel wifi beschikbaar voor € 14,- p.w. (contant betalen). De nadruk ligt wel op de Italiaanse keuken en de verse vis aanvoer van die dag. Geef bij tonijn aan hoe je hem gebakken wilt, anders krijg je hem doorbakken. Neem zeker een kijkje op de pier als de vis aankomt. In de meeste supermarkten is heel weinig vers beleg te krijgen. Overal in Santa Maria zitten kleine supermarktjes. Mensen zijn heel vriendelijk, zeker niet opdringerig. De levensstandaard ligt bijna gelijk aan Nederland. Het enige minpuntje is dat de eigenaar geen engels spreekt, dat is wel lastig als er verder niemand aanwezig is. ##### Marian ### 8/10 Good #### Daniela 1 Mar 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Bekvämt och rent hotell Mycket trevlig boende , trevliga personal och nära allt restauranger, centrum . ##### Daniela ### 8/10 Good #### rOBERT 28 Nov 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great location, clean and well maintained. The unit is much better than the entryway, halls or staircase. The dead-end ocean views are wonderful. Our particular unit was sparsely furnished. This, combined with the lack of an elevator, probably makes the top floor units more appropriate for younger people. 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