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Hotel Santa Maria

3.5 star property
Central hotel with a full-service spa connected to a shopping center in Praia

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Interior detail
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
City view
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Rua Serpa Pinto ,35, Praia, SI1, 273-A
  • Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Prainha Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Quebra Canela Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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Room options

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Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • 290 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Praia

Hotel Santa Maria places you next to Alexandre Albuquerque Square and Praia City Hall. This 3.5-star hotel has 15 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, a full-service spa, and free in-room WiFi. Centrally located in Praia, the hotel is connected to a shopping center, and a short walk from Diogo Gomes Statue and Market.

What's nearby

  • Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Estadio da Varzea - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Prainha Beach - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Quebra Canela Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Dona María Pia Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistrô 90 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Linha D’Água - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alkimist - Restaurante / PIZZARIA / PUB - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lotus Café - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria Vilu - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Maria

Central hotel with a full-service spa connected to a shopping center in Praia
Guests staying at Hotel Santa Maria enjoy a full-service spa, free WiFi in public areas, and a computer station. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 10 per vehicle one-way. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa hotel include express check-in, express check-out, and a terrace.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Sitting areas, minibars, and electric kettles are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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.
  • Destination fee: EUR 2.5 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 2 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 10 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 10 (one-way), (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway beds are 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 credit card, debit card, or 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are 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.

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.
  • 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.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 18 years old.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Santa Maria Praia
Santa Maria Praia
Residencial Santa Maria Hotel Praia
Residencial Santa Maria Hotel
Residencial Santa Maria Praia
Residencial Santa Maria
Hotel Santa Maria Hotel
Hotel Santa Maria Praia
Hotel Santa Maria Hotel Praia

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Santa Maria?

Hotel Santa Maria offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Hotel Santa Maria?

This hotel is located in Praia, just steps from Praia City Hall and Diogo Gomes Statue, and within a short walk of Market. You'll also find Estadio da Varzea and Museu Etnográfico de Praia less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Santa Maria?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Is there a spa available at Hotel Santa Maria?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include massages.

Does Hotel Santa Maria have a casino at the property?

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

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Santa Maria?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Santa Maria?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and a full-service spa.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Santa Maria?

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

Does Hotel Santa Maria have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Santa Maria serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Hotel Santa Maria allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hotel Santa Maria.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Santa Maria?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Hotel Santa Maria?

The closest major airport to Hotel Santa Maria is Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.), which is 3.3 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Santa Maria?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Santa Maria.

Hotel Santa Maria Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 139 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellently positioned on Praia Plateau, which is full of history and culture. The Santa Maria has friendly, cheerful, Caboverdean staff and is comfortable, clean and caring. Buffet breakfast is delicious and it has a lift. The only minor problem is it’s sometimes hard to get on the WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We often stay at Hotel Santa Maria on Praia Plateau because it is perfectly placed on the central pedestrianised street, close to all the historical and cultural sights. The local staff are very helpful and always cheerful. The hotel is comfortable and clean. It has a lift and delicious buffet breakfasts.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and very accomodating. Would definitely go back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Unhelpful, tiny room

Staff was supposed to be able to assist with some simple requests but they were uninterested. For example, i arrived from the airport at 21:30 and asked for a restaurant recommendation. They said everywhere was closed. Not the case at all and I found multiple restaurants open. Then the next day I asked for assistance to book ferry tickets as I have been unable to do so online. The advice I received was go out of the hotel to the left...I was not able to book tickets in time and missed my chance to go to Fogo. Then as I was leaving the hotel I asked if they could call me a taxi. The front desk person told me to go out and catch a taxi myself. Besides that the room itself was maybe the smallest I've ever had in the hotel and you can hear everything. The only thing the hotel has going for it is their location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

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

Great experience

Really good stay. We had a very big room, clean, comfortable and with air conditioner. Reception really kind, friendly and helpful. We needed a taxi, tips and recommendation and we felt in really good hands. Very central position in Praia, a nice walk away from the beach and the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cristiano

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Luis, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you’re going to pick a hotel in this city, do not pick this hotel. The food is terrible. The only thing good was the beer and that was in a bottle. The room is very uncomfortable is a joke. You can barely turn around. The pictures are absolutely lies. It does not look like anything like that when you get there the TV only has channels in Portuguese
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Perfect

Everyone was so kind and the place was central to everything, beautiful patio for breakfast and people watching. I highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly! Spent 8 days here on our honeymoon and would recommend to anyone. Nothing bad at all. The room was not sound proof so you could hear other guests come and go but after all, it is a hotel, LOL!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

George

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Alioune, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Purobi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great breakfast, very good food in their restaurant with at times really slow and bad service. Hot water in the bathroom can be dangerously hot. Great location. We have stayed here before, many times, and will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

MABU

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible,my son very disappointed 👎

The hotel was terrible, from the moment we arrived we were given the room we didn’t book jus 1 tiny double room instead of superior suite with queen bed and single bed. The pillows and towels old and pillows stitched with a black thread unprofessionally probably hand stitching. Breakfast was terrible the bread was dry & stale, serving plates were tiny side plates. Fruits were not fresh the papaya looked very mashed, they do not serve fresh breakfast, I regret booking this hotel & will never again The bed was not comfortable and was not the same size as the mattress, is this place a cheap hostel? Because clearly it doesn’t deserve even 3stars. The mini fridge was full when we arrived and nobody told us that if we use the drinks we need to pay for them.. at least give guest a brochure on their arrival so that they know they don’t touch drinks in the mini bar, instead we will have a choice of going for drinks outside.. I was charged for drinks we used after I thought they came with the package of the booking. I should have stayed at the other hotel instead of coming to this hotel, loud noise at night, and the corridors too stuffy & hot, 👎👎
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Eugene

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is wonderful, very courteous, helpful, and friendly. Breakfast buffet was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Indira

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Property did not honor the booking and only honor bookings made by local travel agents

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aderito

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location. Close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff and convenient restaurant. Very noisy in the room and adequately furnished/decorated but not impressive. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

david, TORONTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right downtown on pedestrian mall. Lots of restaurants. Close to ferry terminal and airport
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tesa

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

Tranquil Hotel Santa Maria

Tiny little hotel on a lively street with the most charming, accomodating staff. Perfect value for the money + a nice little restaurant downstairs with adorable cats who sleep on the roof across the way. Picturesque + a lovely landing for an entree into Praia + all it has to offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023