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About the Hotel

Cabocan Lote E2, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
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Close to the beach
Great
8.5
9.1
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Offering a barber shop and a restaurant, the 5-star beachfront Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria is fairly close to the Sino Point. Located 25 km from Amilcar Cabral airport, this Santa Maria hotel features car hire service and car rentals for guests to take advantage of.

Location

Situated 2.3 km from the Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows, the hotel is approximately a 10-minute drive from Viveiro Botanical Garden and Zoo di Terra. Places of worship to visit within a 2-km distance of the Riu Palace Santa Maria include the Church of the Nazarene.

The Santa Maria Pier also lies nearly a 15-minute ride away.

Rooms

The accommodation features 999 rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a mini fridge bar. Bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, along with hair dryers and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

You can go to Palmeira restaurant for breakfast or eat your dinner at Krystal restaurant. There is a restaurant serving Portuguese food only 1 km away.

Leisure & Business

Apart from 5 outdoor swimming pools, Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria also has a full-service spa. At this Santa Maria hotel, guests can take part in fitness classes offered at a fitness suite. Wellness options at the property include a steam room and a sauna, and such beauty treatments as a hairdresser.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the vibrant Mercado Municipal for local crafts and fresh produce.
  • Try the traditional cachupa at Restaurante Barracuda for local flavor.
  • Explore the hidden beauty of Praia de Santa Maria's stunning sunset.
  • Take a guided tour of the Salt Mines for a unique cultural insight.
  • Snorkel at Ponta Preta for an unforgettable underwater adventure.
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Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Large Double Room
3 persons
1 Double bed
Shower
Balcony
Double Room
2 persons
1 King-size bed
Sea view
Shower
Private pool
Family Room
2 persons

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Facilities

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.9/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Hairdresser
  • Coffee shop
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Snorkelling

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Children's pool
  • Water slides
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club

Spa & Leisure

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Aqua park
  • Live entertainment
  • Night club
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beauty treatment
  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria Location

Cabocan Lote E2, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
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Cabocan Lote E2, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Nearby
Santa Maria
Ponta Sino
200 ft
Restaurants
Magellan Restaurant at Hilton
3300 ft
Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort Avenida dos Hoteis
Cize Bar
3400 ft
Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort Avenida dos Hoteis
Getting around
City Centre
Santa Maria23 min  ·  1.2 mi
Airports
Amilcar Cabral (SID)31 min  ·  12.7 mi
Rabil (BVC)149 min  ·  61.6 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Spanish
Number of rooms:
999

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 62 verified reviews
8.6/10
Great
84%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.7/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Comfort
8.9/10
Facilities
8.9/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.1/10
Location
8.7/10
Paid Wi-Fi
5.0/10
Staff
8.8/10
Value for money
8.1/10
Guest reviews
based on 117 reviews
8.5/10
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