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Our top choices for Santa Maria luxury hotels

1. Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort

A resort with a pool, beach, and ocean view.

Location: Sal
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 368 reviews)
Price: £274 (Beachfront paradise with full-service spa offers 2 pools, 4 restaurants, and luxurious comforts in Santa Maria, Sal.), includes taxes & fees, 13 Dec - 14 Dec, for Our top choices for Santa Maria luxury hotels

2. Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the ocean.

Location: Sal
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 101 reviews)
Price: £290 (Beachfront luxury meets spa indulgence at this all-inclusive Sal retreat with 5 pools and 5 restaurants.), includes taxes & fees, 10 Dec - 11 Dec, for Our top choices for Santa Maria luxury hotels

3. Melia Llana Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive - Adults Only

A resort with multiple pools, outdoor seating areas, and a view of the ocean.

Location: Sal
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 181 reviews)
Price: £231, includes taxes & fees, 27 Nov - 28 Nov, for Our top choices for Santa Maria luxury hotels

Beachfront opulence at this adults-only Sal resort offers indulgent spa treatments, swim-up bars, and all-inclusive luxury by the ocean.

4. Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

A swimming pool with a central water feature, a building with balconies, and a covered area with a tiled roof.

Location: Sal
Guest rating: 7.4/10 (Good, 208 reviews)
Price: £191 (Beachfront luxury unfolds with 4 pools, a full-service spa, and ocean-view dining at this all-inclusive resort.), includes taxes & fees, 12 Dec - 13 Dec, for Our top choices for Santa Maria luxury hotels

5. Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

Location: Sal
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 100 reviews)
Price: £233, includes taxes & fees, 12 Dec - 13 Dec, for Our top choices for Santa Maria luxury hotels

Beachside luxury elevates at this adults-only Sal resort with spa indulgences, pristine pools, and oceanfront bliss.

6. Melia Tortuga Beach

A large, clear blue swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a building in the background.

Location: Sal
Guest rating: 8/10 (Very good, 241 reviews)
Price: £215 (Beachfront luxury resort offers spa indulgence, multiple outdoor pools, and all-inclusive dining on Sal's pristine coastline.), includes taxes & fees, 3 Dec - 4 Dec, for Our top choices for Santa Maria luxury hotels

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Top Santa Maria Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

Address: Cabocan Lote E2, Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde, 32, CV
Location: Sal
Star rating: 5/5
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (101 reviews)
Review: The property was very clean and big. You can be sure to walk off all the food from the all inclusive. The staff are very welcoming. Special mention to reception staff Lewis and Leno Reis who were patient with our requirements and also made recommendation on must visit local places. They were always on hand with any queries we had. Also a special mention to bar member Giovanni who went out of his way to ensure he assisted me as i was carrying a baby and another child on hand. The entertainment..., by Xaverie, 12 June 2022, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort

Address: Avenida dos Hoteis CP230, Sal, 4111, CV
Location: Sal
Star rating: 5/5
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (368 reviews)
Review: Nicely located, right on the beach and with a nice pool. An easy 15 min stroll along the beach to the centre of Santa Maria. Rooms were clean and spacious and well re-stocked each day, including with lots of bottles of water (this is necessary: don’t use the tap water!). Staff were very helpful in arranging transfers to and from the airport., by Craig James, 10 October 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Melia Llana Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Address: Urbanização da Cabocan, Sal, 4111, CV
Location: Sal
Star rating: 5/5
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (181 reviews)
Review: The staff are very Friendly and helpful, the resort is very nice and clean. There are many dinning restaurants in the resort. A big thanks to Veronica for her helpin the Level Club for her help and assistance, by Giso, 27 April 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Address: Cabocan Lote A2, A3, Sal, CV
Location: Sal
Star rating: 5/5
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (100 reviews)
Review: Amazing resort! Love the all inclusive! Amazing staff and no job to big. Made to feel very welcome., by Rhian, 28 May 2022, rated 10/10 Excellent

Melia Tortuga Beach

Address: Urbanizacao da Cabocan ZDTI Ponta Preta, Sal, CV
Location: Sal
Star rating: 5/5
Guest rating: 8/10 (241 reviews)
Review: On arrival, we were greeted with fruit cocktails as we booked in. We were taken by buggy down to our accommodation overlooking the pool which was spacious, clean and well presented. We were travelling as a party of four with two adults and two teenagers. There was free wifi in the apartment which the teenagers were very pleased about and we could even get wifi on the beach! There were four restaurant, three of which you need to book for evening meal and we would recommend that you book for the..., by Sarah, 28 February 2018, rated 10/10 Excellent

Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Address: Rua Andrade Corvo, Sal, 4111, CV
Location: Sal
Star rating: 5/5
Guest rating: 7.4/10 (208 reviews)
Review: Lovely place, lovely staff great selection of food etc, by Emma-Jayne, 1 June 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

How many luxury hotels can I expect to find in Santa Maria?

Lie in the lap of luxury during your getaway to Santa Maria in one of Expedia's 10 luxury hotels.

Are you searching for a great accommodation for your luxury trip to Santa Maria?

Travel to Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) Airport and then treat yourself to a stay at one of 10 Santa Maria luxury hotels. During your visit, you might want to enjoy the bars which Santa Maria is known for.

What's the best high-end hotel in Santa Maria?

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive is a luxury hotel with 5 restaurants and 2 poolside bars, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travellers looking for an elegant place to stay. Another upscale option for your trip is Royal Horizon Beijo Mansão - Ponta Sino.

When can I expect good weather in Santa Maria?

Planning for the weather is an important factor for making your trip to Santa Maria a success, especially when you're splurging. The hottest months are usually September and October, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 21°C. Average annual precipitation for Santa Maria is 116 mm.

What's there to see and do in Santa Maria?

When you're in Santa Maria, enjoy exploring the sights and attractions here including Santa Maria Town Square, Santa Maria Beach and Shark Bay Beach. If you have a little extra time during your trip, you might want to make a stop at Ponta Preta and Kite Beach.