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Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria

5.0 star property
Luxury beachfront hotel with free water park, near Santa Maria Beach

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Indoor pool, 5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, windsurfing
Lobby
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine
Kayaking
Bask in the sun at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive, where luxury meets oceanfront bliss. With 5 outdoor pools, a free breakfast buffet, and 2 swim-up bars to unwind by the beach or pool. Enjoy windsurfing and kayaking activities on site or indulge in a massage at Renova Spa.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 5 restaurants and 2 poolside bars
  • 5 bars/lounges and 2 swim-up bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 5 outdoor pools and indoor pool
  • Free water park
  • Free children's club
  • Fitness center
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Children's pool

For families (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is $376
includes taxes & fees
$323 per night
Mar 14 - Mar 15

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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)
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin 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
Hair dryer
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)
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Nazarene Church - 6 min drive
  • Santa Maria Town Square - 8 min drive
  • Santa Maria Beach - 8 min drive
  • Santa Maria Pier - 8 min drive
  • Ponta Preta - 9 min drive

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

At Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, volleyball, and sun loungers, plus you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Maria Beach. Guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages at the spa, and there's fun for everyone with the 5 outdoor pools and free water park. Palmeira, one of 5 restaurants, serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 poolside bars, an indoor pool, and a free kid's club.

All inclusive

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite 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
Snorkeling
Surfing/body boarding
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball
Spa facilities
Limited spa services
Kids club

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 1001 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Free children's club
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 5 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 2 swim-up bars
  • Coffee shop
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Free water park access
  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Windsurfing
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment

Facilities

  • 7 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2020
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • An indoor pool
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Waterslide
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Stocked minibar (select free items)
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Renova Spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Palmeira - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Krystal - This theme restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Dorayaki - This theme restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
La Pappardella - This theme restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Praia - This poolside theme restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?

Yes, there are 5 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, windsurfing, and surfing. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools. Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria also has 2 swim-up bars, 2 poolside bars, and a fitness center, as well as spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?

Yes, there are 5 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining and Fusion cuisine.

Does Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria like?

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include Santa Maria Beach, which is 8 minutes away by car.

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel with plenty of pool options and very close to town.
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like everything
Jacques, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Lisa, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

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
Luciano, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful Property but doesn't have any of the local architecture or culture in the design or esthetics of the property.
Peridice, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

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
Claydir, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Marco, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hôtel à tous les points de vue (plage, piscines, bars, restaurants, animation ...).
DIDIER, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Luís, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tasnia, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jenny, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Josephine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kina, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Josiana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 !!
Aimerick, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Joao Carlos, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Séjour très agréable. Personnel avenant et réactif. Établissement très bien entretenue. Équipe d’animation au top lors des spectacles en soirée.
Isabelle Renée, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Marie, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Établissement très propre, très bien situé, personnel aux petits soins, et équipe d’animation formidable
Nicolas, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Anthony, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

malgré la taille de l'établissement et donc du nombre de vacanciers, il n'y a aucun problème pour avoir de la place sur la plage qui est magnifique, car tout le monde reste au bords des piscines.
Gianni, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Danielle, 8-night trip

6/10 Good

Un très bel hôtel très grand mais les constructions non finalisées autour gâche le paysage !
Sandra, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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