Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria in Sal | Best Rates & Deals on Orbitz

Q: Will I find all-inclusive rate plans at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria is an all-inclusive resort and rates come with buffet and à la carte meals. Activities include snorkeling, windsurfing, and kayaking.

Q: Is free cancellation available at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

Q: What can I see within easy reach of Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?

This hotel is located in Sal, close to Santa Maria Beach, Santa Maria Pier, and Santa Maria Town Square. You'll also find Shark Bay Beach and Kite Beach within a short drive.

Q: Will I be able to park at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Q: Is there a spa at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?

Renova Spa is the hotel's full-service spa and services include massages.

Q: Does Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria feature a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria doesn't have a casino.

Q: Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with 5 outdoor pools.

Q: What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?

This beachfront hotel offers many amenities for couples such as 5 outdoor pools and 2 poolside bars with some guestrooms featuring private pools.

Q: Are there hot tubs at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Q: Does Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria has 5 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria

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

Hotel Amenities

Property Details

Built in 2020
1001 rooms in 7 buildings
3 stories
Smoke-free property

Hotel Services

Gift shop
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free kid's club
Multilingual staff
Patio area

All-inclusive Details

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

Activities and facilities/equipment
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

Not included

Scuba-diving lessons
Gratuities

Rooms

Private balcony
Electric kettle
Stocked minibar (select free items)
Private bath with shower
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Air conditioning and ceiling fan

Internet

Public areas: Free WiFi
Guestrooms: Free WiFi

Drinking + Dining

5 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe
5 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars, and 2 swim-up bars
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner available
Italian cuisine and Fusion cuisine served
Poolside and alfresco dining available

Drinking + Dining Details

Free buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Palmeira - Buffet restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Alfresco dining available (weather permitting).

Krystal - Theme restaurant specializing in Fusion cuisine. Open daily for dinner. Alfresco dining available (weather permitting). Reservations required.

Dorayaki - Theme restaurant specializing in Japanese cuisine. Open daily for dinner. Reservations required.

La Pappardella - Theme restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine. Open daily for dinner. Reservations required.

Praia - Poolside theme restaurant open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations required.

Having Fun

The hotel has 5 outdoor swimming pools and an indoor pool. A children's pool, a complimentary water park, and a fitness center are other recreation options. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

Beach

Sand beach
Beach volleyball
Beach sun loungers and umbrellas

Pools

Free water park with waterslides
1 indoor and 5 outdoor swimming pools
Children's swimming pool
Pool sun loungers and umbrellas

Onsite Activities

Windsurfing
Surfing/body boarding
Kayaking
Playground
Bicycle rentals

Spa Services

Full-service spa
Steam room
Open daily

Fitness

Fitness center
Fitness classes

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

Hotel Area

Sal

Airport

The nearest major airport is Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.): 20-min drive, 12.1 mi/19.4 km.

Nearby Places of Interest

Nazarene Church: 6-min drive, 1.8 mi/2.9 km
Santa Maria Municipal Market: 7-min drive, 2.1 mi/3.4 km
Santa Maria Town Square: 8-min drive, 2.4 mi/3.8 km
Santa Maria Beach: 8-min drive, 2.4 mi/3.9 km
Santa Maria Pier: 8-min drive, 2.4 mi/3.9 km
Ponta Preta: 9-min drive, 2.4 mi/3.8 km
Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo: 9-min drive, 4.4 mi/7.1 km
Kite Beach: 12-min drive, 3.1 mi/4.9 km
Palmeira: 21-min drive, 12.2 mi/19.6 km
Pedra do Lume: 21-min drive, 12.2 mi/19.6 km
Buracona: 39-min drive, 19.4 mi/31.2 km
Shark Bay Beach: 74-min drive, 4.6 mi/7.5 km

Offsite Activities

Scuba diving
Snorkeling

Location Highlights

By the ocean
On the beach

Hotel Policies

Arrivals + Departures

The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
Check-out: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Special Check-in Details

After-hours check-in is not available at this property. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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.

Payment types

Pet Policy

This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Things To Know

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information: Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
No parking is available onsite.
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 uses a grey water recycling system.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU).
Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses a grey water recycling system. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU).

Mandatory Fees and Taxes

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Hotel Names

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

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Awards & 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.

Travelife

Frequently asked questions

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