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Villa Ao Mar

3.5 star property
Beachfront apartment for sun and fun

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Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Sea View | Balcony
Garden
Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Sea View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property entrance
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Housekeeping

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Pier Beach, Santa Maria, Sal, 41111
  • Place, Santa Maria Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Maria Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Maria Town Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • 915 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • 915 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View, Sea Facing | Terrace/patio

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View, Sea Facing

  • 969 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Sal

Villa Ao Mar places you next to Santa Maria Beach and Nazarene Church. This 14-room, 3.5-star apartment building welcomes guests with in-room amenities like kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves.
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What's nearby

  • Nazarene Church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Maria Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Maria Pier - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Maria Town Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Maria Municipal Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Criol - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Papaya - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪restaurante Américo's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sal Grosso - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Calema - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Ao Mar

Beachfront apartment for sun and fun
Guests staying at Villa Ao Mar enjoy a marina, WiFi in public areas, and express check-out. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 20 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and concierge services. Other amenities at this beach apartment building include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Each apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave, and a stovetop. A 32-inch flat-screen TV is available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with WiFi. The bathroom offers a rainfall showerhead, hair dryers, and bidets. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, free bottled water, and an ironing board. Limited housekeeping is available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (EUR 10 per week)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (EUR 10 per week)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Griddle
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free bottled water
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 14 units
  • 3 floors
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 2014
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: EUR 150.00 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.49 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.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: EUR 10 per week (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: EUR 10 per week (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and 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.
  • This property accepts cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Villa Ao Mar Apartment Sal
Villa Ao Mar Apartment
Villa Ao Mar Sal
Villa Ao Mar
Villa Ao Mar Cape Verde/Ilha Do Sal - Santa Maria
Villa Ao Mar Sal
Villa Ao Mar Apartment
Villa Ao Mar Apartment Sal

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of Villa Ao Mar?

This apartment is located in Sal, just steps from Santa Maria Beach and Santa Maria Town Square, and within a short walk of Santa Maria Municipal Market. You'll also find Kite Beach and Shark Bay Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this apartment?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the apartment.

Does Villa Ao Mar feature a casino?

No, Villa Ao Mar doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Villa Ao Mar?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

Is Villa Ao Mar good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront apartment include a kitchen and a rainfall showerhead in each apartment with some featuring sea views.

Does Villa Ao Mar have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.

Does Villa Ao Mar have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Villa Ao Mar doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Villa Ao Mar allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Villa Ao Mar.

How close is the airport from Villa Ao Mar?

The closest major airport to Villa Ao Mar is Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.), which is 11.3 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Villa Ao Mar?

Yes, every apartment at Villa Ao Mar comes with a deck with some featuring sea or city views.

Villa Ao Mar Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amelia, Quincy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach and everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ojarikre

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Our stay was amazing from beginning to end. When we booked the management contacted us to first say hello and to ask if we needed a transfer arranged from the airport to the apartment, that was appreciated. On arrival we met Sara the apartment manager who was so helpful getting us settled in, explaining details about the local area and giving us her contact details for anything else we might think of that we may need support with whilst there. The cleaners came in once during our stay to give the apartment a nice spruce up! The apartment had a lovely balcony that looked out over the town, apartments on the other side had ocean views, next time we will take an apartment on the ocean side! The facilities were spot on, clean and functional bathroom, well stocked kitchenette with pots, plates, oven/hob, fridge etc. Lovely reception room (which we barely used as we were out all the time!). The beds were comfortable and clean and there is nice local artwork throughout the property. The property is very well located as it is approximately 25 minutes from the airport, 1 minute from the beach and the local restaurants, bars and shops are a short stroll away. This is an excellent base for planning whatever you are doing on the island as it is central, easy to find and everything is accessible to you.
This is the beautiful Santa Maria beach which is right next to the apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You have access to everything you need with a breathtaking beach. Everything you need and more is accessible with a distance walk. In the center of it all. The house is beautiful, clean and worth the stay. They will reach out to accommodate rides if you need it. The manager respond right away. Thank you for making my stay so lovely. I will return back for sure! I stayed there because of my sister and i recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Careen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Well l would like AC in all the rooms in the apartment. Some apartment only had AC in the living room. Therefore making sleeping at night very uncomfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location. No so crowdy beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely escape

A great stay at Villa ao mar; the location great, views are great and the staff lovely. We will definitely go again.

8/10 Good

rOBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, clean and well maintained.

The unit is much better than the entryway, halls or staircase. The dead-end ocean views are wonderful. Our particular unit was sparsely furnished. This, combined with the lack of an elevator, probably makes the top floor units more appropriate for younger people. The newness and cleanliness, coupled with the location, make this a good choice in Santa Maria.

10/10 Excellent

A, Borneo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful experience. Wonderful memories.

We absolutely loved our stay here. 3 adults, 3 kids. Wanted sea view, but it was booked. So we took city view and then were unexpectedly upgraded after our 3rd day to the sea view apartment. Gorgeous view, couldn't have easier access to the beach/water sports/pier/town as there is a front and back entrance. Plenty of restaurants, shops, groceries, bars within a 10 minute radius. Airport pickup and drop offs all arranged at standard price. Some noise/music on Sat. night, but that is the trade-off for being so centrally located. The furnishings are all new, clean, and tastefully done. Only downside was bed mattresses- extremely firm, bordering on hard - could have been more comfortable. Most restaurants and cafes have wifi - which is what we resorted to after our Cabocom cards (20 Euros each) ran out on Day 2.

10/10 Excellent

Lorenz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfekte Lage, direkt am Strand! Wunderschön!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia Maria, Neusäß

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place to be in Santa Maria, wonderful appartment directly on the beach right next to the pier. Very well equipped, absolutely clean, friendly and helpful staff, we loved it! The only thing we would have changed is the mattresses, they are too soft ;)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henning

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
direkte strandlage
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valts

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasper

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Det bedste sted at bo i Santa Maria

Vi havde et fantastisk ophold på Villa Ao Mare. Hver morgen når vi stod op og kunne høre bølgerne, når vi sad eller lå på altanen og nød et glas vin og fulgte livet på stranden eller lige smuttede ned og tog en dukkert… så følte vi os SÅ heldige, over at bo netop her. Hotellet er pænt, rent, roligt og hyggeligt - og så ligger det HELT perfekt i forhold til stranden og byen. Vi kan på det varmeste anbefale Villa Ao Mare.
Villa Ao Mare
Stranden foran hotellet
Hotellet. Vi boede på 1. Sal mod stranden.
Udsigten fra altanen. Værelserne mod stranden er bedst.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Svein erik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfekt Location. Perfekt Apartment. We Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'appartamento è bellissimo. Su due piani con 2 camere da letto e 2 bagni. Dall'interno dell'appartamento vi è l'accesso diretto ad una terrazzina "privata" sul tetto. Le virgolette perchè la terrazza è unica, ma divisa da dei recinti in legno che separano gli spazi di ogni appartamento. Durante il nostro soggiorno, però, sulla terrazza siamo stati soli. La cucina accessoriata e pulizie ogni 3 giorni. Tutto perfetto. I gestori sono stati super disponibili e molto gentili. Ottima posizione.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Youssef

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Logement calme et spacieux. Rapport qualité prix très avantageux et très bien situé en face de la plage. Accueil très chaleureux
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dominik

Traveled with group
Liked: Room comfort

Apartment in Santa Maria

Contrary to the information from Hotels.com, there was no daily room cleaning. The apartment was in good condition and is very centrally located. At night there is security watching the building.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Silvia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appartamento molto carino, ottima posizione
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mooi, schoon appartement op een goede locatie. Zeer vriendelijk personeel.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prima accommodatie, volledig en smaakvol ingericht. Uitzicht op de oceaan en binnen 20.meter van het penthous stap je zo de azuurblauwe oceaan in. Erg prettige communicatie met de eigenaar Paolo Mastrotto.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katrin, Amriswil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderbare Unterkunft am Strand und doch in der Stadt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bästa hotellet

Rent och snyggt. Trevliga ägare. Nära till det mesta. Vill absolut bo där igen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful apartment with great location

The apartment was very clean, spacious and beautifully decorated. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. The location was great, right at the beach and short walking distance to many cafes, restaurants and a grocery store. We had a rooftop terrace which was lovely! The wifi was ok, but it only worked in the living room. We had some issues with running water and we went almost a day without it. We were also without electricity for about 8-9hours but this was a problem in the whole Santamaria area. The soundproofing was bad, we could hear everything from the street and surrounding apartments. The staff was mostly very polite and helpful but some came across as unfriendly. Overall we had a lovely stay here and would recommend it to anyone travelling to Sal.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Juan Manuel, submarinista

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Se reservó un tipo de habitación y nos dieron otra

Ya es la.segunda vez que ocurre en.estos apartamentos, reservas un tipo de apartamento y cuando llegas es otro distinto al que reservas y al.que comunicas antes de ir. Tiene muy buena ubicación pero prefiero no sentirme engañado con las reservas ya que contratas algo y al final no te solucionan sus errores. No creo que vuelva a estos apartamentos