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Hotel Santa Maria

Property class: 3.5

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

Explore the area

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Rua Serpa Pinto ,35, Praia, SI1, 273-A
  • Place, Museu Etnográfico de Praia
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Praia City Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Estadio da Varzea
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Praia

Hotel Santa Maria places you in the centre of Praia, connected to a shopping centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Museu Etnográfico de Praia and Alexandre Albuquerque Square. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of airport pick-up service. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Plateau hotel include Praia City Hall and Diogo Gomes Statue.

What's nearby

  • Museu Etnográfico de Praia - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alexandre Albuquerque Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Praia City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Estadio da Varzea - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Prainha Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Sofia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Avis - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beramar Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Osteria N°3 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Panorama - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Maria

Hotel Santa Maria offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Santa Maria. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available on request) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Praia hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Santa Maria offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 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
  • 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

  • Lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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 and check-out are 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
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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Santa Maria

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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: EUR2.5 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 15 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

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.
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
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 on-site parking is available. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children stay for free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Santa Maria?

Hotel Santa Maria offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Santa Maria?

As of 26 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Santa Maria on 27 Sept 2026 start from NZ$126, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Santa Maria?

Yep, Hotel Santa Maria is a short 13-minute walk from Gamboa Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Santa Maria?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hotel Santa Maria. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Hotel Santa Maria serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Santa Maria?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Santa Maria?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Santa Maria?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Santa Maria?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Santa Maria Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 161 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family had a great time, and staff was so helpful! I have stayed here before and love it and was glad my family had the same experience. I would not stay anywhere else honestly, close to everything in a safe area, quiet and always clean. Background on me, I live in the states but i am Cape Verdean :) highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location to walk around. Close to restaurants and stores. Internet is spotty and sometimes not even active.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, safe, and comfortable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and accommodating after a mistake was made with my booking. The rooms were clean and spacious. The breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m love thes hotel Santa Maria ♥️♥️🇨🇻🙏
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Situated in a quite area and within walking distance of historical buildings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

Very nice hotel in the heart of the capital near all the attractions by walking .. the hotel is great and the service is great nice simple breakfast , quite room I recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Verde trip

Was very fun and great to meet new companions and friends
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right downtown on pedestrian mall. Staff were all friendly, helpful and efficient. The breakfast people were run ragged trying to keep the food replenished and clean the area. Commendable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for only two nights—arriving late on the first night and leaving early on the second—but I still wanted to leave a review because the staff made such a positive impression. The front desk staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I also want to recognize the woman working in the restaurant. Unfortunately, I didn’t catch her name, but she was wonderful. Even though I don’t speak Portuguese, she went out of her way to communicate with me, recommend local foods and places to visit, and make me feel welcome. One evening, she even spoke with the chef to prepare a traditional local dish for me. That extra effort meant a lot and made my stay more memorable. The hotel itself is affordable, clean, and has everything needed for a comfortable stay. The shower was quite small, but it was functional and not a major issue. My only criticism is the communication regarding transportation before arrival. I contacted the hotel in advance because I was arriving late at night and needed assistance getting there. Unfortunately, I never received confirmation before landing and had to arrange transportation myself after a long trip. This was the only frustrating part of my experience. On the morning of my departure, however, the staff arranged a taxi for me without any problems. Overall, the kindness and hospitality of the staff were the highlight of my stay, and I would happily stay here again. Location is great, too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service
Property did not honor the booking and only honor bookings made by local travel agents
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the people in the reception and the other staff for their servicemindedness. They tried to find tours and some were pretty good with english or french. Next time I will use it again and highly recoommend it to my friends. You feel good at this former family owned hostel now upgraded to hotel and I understand why other peple liked it. Lars Denmark
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning not functioning in some rooms, deteriorated bathtub. Basically infrastructure needs upgrade
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

The room was clean and comfortable, and the main receptionist we met during the day was very nice. The problem happened after we returned from exploring. The bathroom flooded due to very poor connections under the sink faucet. I understand that this was likely not something that could have been immediately fixed. The water was cut off, and we used our own towels to cover the wet floor. Unfortunately, no one offered to bring us replacement towels, and the night receptionist seemed more concerned about ending their shift than helping to remedy the situation. I did ask if another room was available, but I was told the hotel was fully booked. While I understand that limitations exist, some assistance or reassurance would have been appreciated rather than confusion and dismissive reactions.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025