Title: TOP Luxury Hotels in Santa Maria for 2026 - Santa Maria Upscale Hotels | Expedia.co.uk

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## Check availability on Santa Maria Luxury Hotels

Tonight

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## Our top choices for Santa Maria luxury hotels

![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15960000/15954600/15954567/22892e0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15960000/15954600/15954567/69ceb953.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15960000/15954600/15954567/fbc4c631.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15960000/15954600/15954567/f6b8c69f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Melia-Llana-Beach-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h15954567.Hotel-Information)

Sal

8.6/10

Excellent

(127)

"I had a very good experience. The staff were very attentive and professional and nice."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Maria Helena

£501

includes taxes & fees

15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Melia-Llana-Beach-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h15954567.Hotel-Information)

![Indoor pool, 5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59450000/59442700/59442625/5f9ef6f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59450000/59442700/59442625/8e42da22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59450000/59442700/59442625/031fcfc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Poolside bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59450000/59442700/59442625/9bc41dfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Palace-Santa-Maria.h59442625.Hotel-Information)

Sal

9.2/10

Wonderful

(77)

"Beautiful area and lovely staff"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Nikeda

£326

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Palace-Santa-Maria.h59442625.Hotel-Information)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4190000/4188500/4188426/10da2399.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4190000/4188500/4188426/2f0b382f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4190000/4188500/4188426/31d438dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4190000/4188500/4188426/6934bee1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Melia Tortuga Beach

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Melia-Tortuga-Beach.h4188426.Hotel-Information)

Sal

8.0/10

Very good

(219)

"Nice hotel, friendly staff thank you"

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Steve

£353

includes taxes & fees

4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Melia-Tortuga-Beach.h4188426.Hotel-Information)

![2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18570000/18567300/18567232/f5286b59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18570000/18567300/18567232/5a353ff9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18570000/18567300/18567232/2e12be26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18570000/18567300/18567232/841ac659.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Hilton-Cabo-Verde-Sal-Resort.h18567232.Hotel-Information)

Sal

8.8/10

Excellent

(332)

"Great staff, tremendous food and an awesome pool for kids and adults. "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Alistair

£308

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Hilton-Cabo-Verde-Sal-Resort.h18567232.Hotel-Information)

![4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13240000/13235400/13235305/bb935082.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13240000/13235400/13235305/d17be932.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![7 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar, beach bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13240000/13235400/13235305/6c591df7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Theatre show](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13240000/13235400/13235305/ed2f804b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Melia-Dunas-Beach-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h13235305.Hotel-Information)

Sal

7.4/10

Good

(163)

"Loved the pools, and level service worth paying the extra. Breakfast was amazing at the atlantis only thing mini bar not filled, check in was late and rancho restaurant steak un edible "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Susan

£240

includes taxes & fees

29 Jan - 30 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Melia-Dunas-Beach-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h13235305.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16230000/16222500/16222497/193d8eab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16230000/16222500/16222497/07682c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![1 treatment room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16230000/16222500/16222497/b343c97d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free daily full breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16230000/16222500/16222497/86371ecf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-The-Budha-Beach-Hotel.h16222497.Hotel-Information)

Sal

9.0/10

Wonderful

(158)

"Amazing staff, food and hotel."

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

June

£209

includes taxes & fees

19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-The-Budha-Beach-Hotel.h16222497.Hotel-Information)

![3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2030000/2023300/2023285/105fd04e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2030000/2023300/2023285/9d58e2a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2030000/2023300/2023285/75746e68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Duplex | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2030000/2023300/2023285/53f1e607.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Morabeza Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Morabeza-Hotel.h2023285.Hotel-Information)

Sal

9.4/10

Exceptional

(349)

"Room was dated but clean. Location was great. "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Lindsay

£169

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Morabeza-Hotel.h2023285.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4820000/4813300/4813296/569b9d4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4820000/4813300/4813296/63fab537.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4820000/4813300/4813296/6c4ae639.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hot tub, steam room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4820000/4813300/4813296/7d951cb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Cabo-Verde-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h4813296.Hotel-Information)

Sal

8.8/10

Excellent

(85)

"I was a little bit disappointed. It’s true it’s an all-inclusive, but the overall quality of food, drinks, entertainment and amenities did not fully satisfy me. I had better experiences in other RIU resorts"

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Matthias

£262

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Cabo-Verde-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h4813296.Hotel-Information)

![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4820000/4813300/4813292/719ada5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4820000/4813300/4813292/27d81589.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4820000/4813300/4813292/fd7ae779.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4820000/4813300/4813292/46829b43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Riu Funana - All Inclusive

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Funana-All-Inclusive.h4813292.Hotel-Information)

Sal

8.8/10

Excellent

(150)

"All clean"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Anna

£224

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Funana-All-Inclusive.h4813292.Hotel-Information)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96180000/96172900/96172892/98d16f67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96180000/96172900/96172892/w1000h636x0y0-16a3af7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96180000/96172900/96172892/1c7ed841.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Apartment | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96180000/96172900/96172892/a0ac9470.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Branco Suites

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Branco-Suites.h96172892.Hotel-Information)

Sal

9.6/10

Exceptional

(19)

"Great experience and amazing stay. Staff are brilliant and apartment was very nice and clean. Would recommended to anyone visiting Santa Maria, Sal"

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Kevin

£119

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Branco-Suites.h96172892.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Santa Maria Hotel Reviews

![Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13240000/13235400/13235305/bb935082_y.jpg)

### Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"There was no "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Melia-Dunas-Beach-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h13235305.Hotel-Information)

![Melia Tortuga Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4190000/4188500/4188426/10da2399_y.jpg)

### Melia Tortuga Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly, Food was delicious and we enjoyed the pool everyday! "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Melia-Tortuga-Beach.h4188426.Hotel-Information)

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