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Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 5 outdoor pools

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Indoor pool, 5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine
Kayaking
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, windsurfing
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Gym
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 1,207
SAR 1,407 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar

Room options

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Double Room (Swim-up - Adults Only) | Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Swim-up - Adults Only)

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Large) | Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Large)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Kids pool
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (274)
The price is SAR 1,151
SAR 1,343 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Nazarene Church - 6 min drive
  • Santa Maria Town Square - 8 min drive
  • Santa Maria Beach - 8 min drive
  • Santa Maria Pier - 8 min drive
  • Ponta Preta - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪restaurante Américo's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar de Praia - Oasis Atlantico - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Cabo Verde Riu Funana - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Espargos - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Calema - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria

Luxury all-inclusive hotel near Santa Maria Beach
At Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, free water park access, and 2 swim-up bars. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sun loungers, and kayaking. Indulge in a massage at Renova Spa, the onsite spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and Fusion cuisine. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include surfing/body boarding, beach volleyball, and windsurfing. In addition to 2 poolside bars and concerts and live shows, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • 5 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, with a waterslide, 2 swim-up bars, and sun loungers
  • Bike rentals, a gift shop, and smoke-free premises
  • Beach umbrellas, water sports equipment, and a water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and evening entertainment
Room features
All 1001 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and LED light bulbs

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

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

Awards and 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.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 5 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 swim-up bars, 2 poolside bars and 5 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • Palmeira
  • Krystal
  • Dorayaki
  • La Pappardella
  • Praia

Things to do

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bike storage
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness center
  • Free water park access
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park access
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Multilingual staff
  • Water sports equipment

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (some items)

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 5 outdoor pools, and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Activities include windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and more.

Where is Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sal hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Santa Maria Pier, Santa Maria Beach, and Ponta Preta. Nazarene Church and Santa Maria Town Square are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with plenty of pool options and very close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Dolores Judith

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved almost everything , the kids show was our favorite, and I only wish we had more time to try all the restaurants at the resort, we will be back for sure !😊
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Restaurante servers were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olamide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, looks just like pictures, worthwhile resort…although pricy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I initially booked a week in an oceanfront room but decided to extend my stay in Sal after my flight to Praia was canceled. No other resort can compete with the RIU Santa Maria. There are at least three pools, five to six restaurants, 24 hour service. Hotel staff like Nilton at reception and the ladies at the coffee bar made my solo visit to the island much more enjoyable. The resort sent a bottle of brut to my room in recognition of my birthday (they must have noticed the date on my passport). Book room 6238 in block 6 for beautiful sea views and its proximity to the beach and pools! Also take advantage of the resort spa. Pro tip: download the RIU app to book dinners at the specialty restaurants. Food in the primary dining room is exquisite. Everything is perfect and stunningly clean. I am looking forward to a return visit one day!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Luciano

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Suit ruined in laundry service
A disaster the serice. You ruined me a suit that I gave for laundry with a “Delicate” message. You washed it by hand. An Hugo Boss suit. I complaint at receñtion and after 2 days I was comoletely left alone, with manager not facing the situation and the front office manager asking me to ask my personal insurance. I demand compensation I put a complaint at front desk
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peridice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Property but doesn't have any of the local architecture or culture in the design or esthetics of the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Claydir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room has no ac and took two days for them to come and check. They wanted to downgrade our room to another room that had ac which wasn’t as good either
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

KARINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reiner Jürgen

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos Escudero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riu Palace Santa María ofrece una gran oportunidad para disfrutar de la playa, el sol y la buena gente de Cabo Verde por unos días maravillosos.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SOPHIE Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un hôtel de grande capacité mais on ne le ressent pas. Très propre. Nourriture variée en quantité et bonne. Piscine super et très belle plage
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DIDIER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hôtel à tous les points de vue (plage, piscines, bars, restaurants, animation ...).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Luís

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tasnia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kina

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Josiana

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimerick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vacances de rêve au cap-Vert !!
Plage de rêve (sable fin, eau translucide, aucun déchets ni algues...), toboggans du parc aquatique supers tant pour les enfants que les adultes, restauration et bars de qualité tant en choix que goût.... Très grand hôtel (1001 chambres!) mais bien dimensionné au niveau des installations communes qui fait que vous pouvez profiter de tout sans attente ni bousculade. Aucun problème de sécurité (police et sécurité privée sur place pour faire le ménage sur la plage parmi les vendeurs sans autorisations par exemple). En bref, de superbes vacances, merci Riu Palace Santa Maria !!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joao Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle Renée

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Séjour très agréable. Personnel avenant et réactif. Établissement très bien entretenue. Équipe d’animation au top lors des spectacles en soirée.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Établissement très propre, très bien situé, personnel aux petits soins, et équipe d’animation formidable
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023