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Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria

5.0 star property
Sal beachfront hotel with 5 restaurants and free water park

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 5 restaurants and 2 poolside bars
  • 5 bars/lounges and 2 swim-up bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 5 outdoor pools and indoor pool
  • Free water park
  • Free children's club
  • Fitness center
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Children's pool
For families
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is $364
includes taxes & fees
$312 per night
Dec 14 - Dec 15

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 312 sq ft
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • 431 sq ft
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 344 sq ft
  • 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
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Santa Maria Town Square - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Santa Maria Beach - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Santa Maria Pier - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Kite Beach - 12 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Shark Bay Beach - 72 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪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
  • ‪The Dubliners - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria

At Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, volleyball, and sun loungers, plus you'll have access to onsite surfing/body boarding, windsurfing, and kayaking. Guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages at the spa, and there's fun for everyone with the 5 outdoor pools and free water park. Palmeira, one of 5 restaurants, serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 poolside bars, an indoor pool, and a free kid's club.

All inclusive

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

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 1001 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • 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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 5 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 2 swim-up bars
  • Coffee shop
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Free water park access
  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Windsurfing
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment

Facilities

  • 7 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2020
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • An indoor pool
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Waterslide
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Stocked minibar (select free items)
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Renova Spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Palmeira - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Krystal - This theme restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Dorayaki - This theme restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
La Pappardella - This theme restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Praia - This poolside theme restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Reservations are required. Open daily.

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
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 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.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?
Yes, there are 5 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, windsurfing, and surfing. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools. Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria also has 2 swim-up bars, 2 poolside bars, and a fitness center, as well as spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria?
Yes, there are 5 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining and Fusion cuisine.
Does Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria like?
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include Santa Maria Town Square, which is 8 minutes away by car.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

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
Luciano, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Tasnia, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good

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
Claydir, 7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jenny, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Josephine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kina, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Josiana, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Joao Carlos, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Anthony, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Danielle, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great experience, looks just like pictures, worthwhile resort…although pricy
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Beautiful Property but doesn't have any of the local architecture or culture in the design or esthetics of the property.
Peridice, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was very clean and big. You can be sure to walk off all the food from the all inclusive. The staff are very welcoming. Special mention to reception staff Lewis and Leno Reis who were patient with our requirements and also made recommendation on must visit local places. They were always on hand with any queries we had. Also a special mention to bar member Giovanni who went out of his way to ensure he assisted me as i was carrying a baby and another child on hand. The entertainment was also great. My 4 year old loved the kids' club and the staff really do have patience with the kids! There are enough pools to choose from and further entertainment in the pool giving it the Cape Verdian atmosphere. The weather is the beautiful African heat even when they say clouds are grey; the wind you get on that siade of the coast is actually welcomed. I will most certainly visit again.
Xaverie, 8-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Maureen, 7-night trip
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4/10 Fair

My wife and I are very happy positive polite people, our glass is always half full as oppose to half empty, we rarely leave feedback but on this occasion I must. My wife and I visited the Rui Palace Hotel from the 10/03/22 to 20/03/22, We were so excited having had friends that stayed there over Christmas They so enthusiastic with the array of fresh seafood that was on offer, Tuna and Grouper etc on a daily basis, and to celebrate my wife's Birthday (my wife is a vegetarian with the addition of fish in her diet,So 5 star luxury with fresh sea food, delicious fruit would be perfect However our experience was not a pleasant one, Quantity is not better than Quality, the food was very bland and invariably cold or lukewarm, the salad and fruit had no taste, the only fresh looking fish that was on offer once, was a whole trout obviously cooked from frozen, plenty of frozen hake fillets was cooked daily tasted of nothing The fish I caught from the beach in the early mornings, that was graciously cooked by the lovely lady's at the swim up bar was the only fresh fish I ate, my wife was ill room bound for three days (tummy bug) I was the same a few days later. (no food eaten off the complex) I emailed the manager with our experience and had no response VERY DISSAPOINTED The entertainment staff were fantastic
Peter, 10-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fraser, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Etti, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice, very nice!
Jackson Flomo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ian, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Manuel, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kerry, 7-night trip
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6/10 Good

Pros: plenty of food and drinks to go around. You'll rarely, if ever, go hungry or thirsty. Some lovely staff in some of the restaurants. Plenty of loungers. Lovely white sand beach. Cons: food quality very varied depending on where you go. Rooms are not fitting for a 5* property. Our room had lots of ants and mosquitoes, the motion sensor bathroom light shines straight through the frosted glass into the bedroom when you're trying to sleep, and the doors are useless at soundproofing so you can hear everything happening in the echo-y hallways. The people trying to sell excursions on the beach are really aggressive so you feel like you can never relax on the beach.
Ellie, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Julia, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Claudia, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Luís, 7-night trip
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