Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria

Cabocan Lote E2, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Superb
43 reviews
9.2

Check-in dates

07.10.2026
to
08.10.2026

Guests and Rooms

2 adults · 0 children · 1 room
Location

With a stay at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive in Sal, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Maria Beach and Nazarene Church. This all-inclusive hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Santa Maria Municipal Market and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Santa Maria Town Square.

Amenities

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 5 outdoor swimming pools, a complimentary water park, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 1001 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items). Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

Dining

Grab a bite to eat at Palmeira, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 5 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wind down with a drink at one of the 5 bars/lounges or 2 poolside bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Santa Maria Pier - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Santa Maria Beach - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Nazarene Church - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Santa Maria Town Square - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Ponta Preta - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Santa Maria Municipal Market - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Kite Beach - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Shark Bay Beach - 7.8 km / 4.9 mi
Palmeira - 19.6 km / 12.2 mi
Pedra do Lume - 19.6 km / 12.2 mi
Buracona - 31.2 km / 19.4 mi

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

Business Amenities

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

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Facilities

Beach volleyball on site
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Gift shops or newsstand
Free water park access
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Vegetarian breakfast available
Grey water recycling system
No single-use plastic straws
Pool umbrellas
Water sports equipment
No single-use plastic stirrers
Bicycle on site
Free WiFi
Scuba diving nearby
Number of bars/lounges - 5
Number of poolside bars - 2
Number of outdoor pools - 5
Number of swim-up bars - 2
Number of indoor pools - 1
Fitness classes on site
Free buffet breakfast
Comprehensive food waste policy
Energy-saving switches
Eco-friendly toiletries
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
LED light bulbs
Vegan menu options available
Vegetarian menu options available
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Free breakfast
Multilingual staff
Concerts/live shows
Water dispenser
Secured bicycle storage
Evening entertainment
Daily
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Children's club (free)
Fitness facilities
Bicycle rentals on site
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Surfing/bodyboarding on site
Showcase for local artists
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Humane animal treatment
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Beach umbrellas
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Change of towels (on request)
Garden
Full-service spa
Windsurfing on site
24-hour front desk
Playground on site
Number of restaurants - 5
Housekeeping on request
Spa services on site
Smoke-free property
Snorkeling nearby
Children's pool
Waterslide
Kayaking on site
Terrace
Beach sun loungers
Hair salon
Pool sun loungers
Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Helpful Information

Check-in / Check-out
Check-in from: 3:00 PM
Check-out until: 12:00 PM
Additional check-in information
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Check-in Special Instructions
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. 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.
Mandatory Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Know Before You Go
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Guest rating

9.2
Superb
43 reviews
Comfort
9.8
Overall
9.2
Service
9.4
Amenities
9.2
Condition
9.6
Cleanliness
9.4
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