In the city center, Hotel Pontao offers a tranquil retreat with a garden and an outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers. Savor breakfast at the on-site restaurant or unwind at the bar while staying connected with public WiFi.
Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 16 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
restaurante Américo's - 5 min walk
Bar de Praia - Oasis Atlantico - 9 min walk
Criol - 8 min walk
Calema - 5 min walk
The Dubliners - 6 min walk
About this property
Hotel Pontao
Hotel Pontao offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Santa Maria Beach. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
79 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
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
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
One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Snorkelling nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Sleep well
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Furnished balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 14 per vehicle (one way)
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Hotel Pontao
Hotel Pontao Sal
Pontao
Pontao Hotel
Pontao Sal
Hotel Pontao Santa Maria
Pontao Santa Maria
Pontao Hotel Santa Maria
Hotel Pontao Cape Verde/Ilha Do Sal - Santa Maria
Hotel Pontao Sal
Hotel Pontao Hotel
Hotel Pontao Hotel Sal
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Pontao offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Pontao 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Pontao?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Pontao?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Pontao?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Pontao?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 14 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Pontao?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Hotel Pontao and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as snorkelling and windsurfing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Pontao?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.
Does Hotel Pontao have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.
What's the area around Hotel Pontao like?
Hotel Pontao is in the heart of Sal, a short 6-minute walk from Santa Maria Beach and 5 minutes' walk from Santa Maria Pier.
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Hotel Pontao Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
9 December 2024
Affordable, roomy hotel in a convenient area. Close to the beach and airport.
Sarrah
Sarrah, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 December 2024
We had a good time at Pontao.
Michael
Michael, 21-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 March 2023
Loved our stay and would like to visit again
Keith
Keith, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 January 2025
No big surprises - I felt I got what I paid for, neither more nor less.
Positives:
-Good breakfast with its own omelette bar
-Excellent location close to everything, especially where the buses and taxis are, the beach and the harbor
-Good pool (not heated, but clean and good size)
-No hazzle in finding an available sunbed
Negatives:
-Internet did not work in my hotel room except for when I sat on the floor close to the door.
-The water pressure in the shower was poor, but this might be a problem for the whole of the island.
Marianne
Marianne, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 December 2022
A fine hotel with a reseanble
Tara
Tara, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 March 2023
All the staff here are very pleasant and smiling. Hotel is very clean. Good breakfast.
Janice
Janice, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
30 December 2022
Ok hotel with good location
Nice, simple hotel with amazing staff in the reception and restaurant. Cleaning was very bad and they didn't change towels or sheets unless we asked the reception for it.
Verified traveller
14-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 May 2023
Convenient location
Only a couple of minutes from the main pedestrian street and the beach it is very conveniently located.
Internetstrength was not sufficient in the room hence online activites had to happen in the communal areas
Lars
Lars, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 November 2022
Breakfast very good, choice of fruit, cooked eggs,always scrambled available and omelette or fried cooked to order. Choice of bread. Pancakes available. Room on ground floor had wifi with pool view. Limited sockets.
Howard
Howard, 5-night trip
4/10 Fair
25 May 2024
Not very good
When we arrived we were asked to pay again even though we had paid in advance. I had to prove that I had paid in advance. When the man gave us our key to the room he just told us what room number with no directions. We walked around the hotel looking for our room for 15 mins before going to ask where it was and even then he just pointed in a direction and left us to find it ourselves. The bathroom door handle was falling off, the bed was not made so we had to locate the sheets and pillows and make it ourselves. When we checked out there weee different people behind the counter who then tried to charge us again for the room. I again had to prove I had paid in full. We would not stay here again and wouldn’t recommend this hotel at all. We were glad it was just one night.
Jay
Jay, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
12 December 2024
Patricia
Patricia, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 November 2024
Notre hôtel de référence ! On y a séjourné 2 fois et il nous tarde d'y retourner 👍
Yannick
Yannick, 14-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 November 2024
Excellent rapport qualité prix
Anne-sophie
Anne-sophie, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 November 2024
Olvidadizos
Todo muy bien instalaciones, desayuno, servicio excelente, pero contrato un transfer y se les olvidó, mi aviòn llegó a las 2am, suerte que pillé un taxista honrado. Contraté la caja fuerte y se olvidaron de anotarlo, fui yo quien tuvo que decirlo, la pagué porque soy honrado
albert
albert, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
27 August 2024
Daniela
Daniela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 April 2024
Marc
Marc, 6-night trip
6/10 Good
28 February 2024
Struttura vicina al centro di Santa Maria. Buon rapporto qualità/prezzo
Emanuela
Emanuela, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 February 2024
Leontina
Leontina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 October 2023
Mario
Mario, 16-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 April 2022
7.5/10
Sängyt epämukavat ja hieman muurahaisia huoneessa. Muuten erittäin jees hoteli.
Joni
Joni, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 February 2022
Maria
Maria, 11-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 January 2022
agréable et bon rapport qualité prix
Très situation géographique,personnel au petit soin,cadre très chaleureux et propre,seul bémol,manque de clarté naturel et artificielle dans ma chambre,mais le reste de ma famille avaient des chambres très lumineuses,manque d’ea Chaude 😕
Maria
Maria, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 August 2019
Ottima scelta
Secondo noi il Pontao è un'ottima scelta. Camera grande spaziosa e quotidianamente pulita. Personale sia in sala che alla reception molto gentile. Posizione ottima. Rimane a 3/4 minuti a piedi dal centro e spiaggia. Quindi vicino al centro però con la tranquillità di dormire in silenzio. Consigliatissimo!
Andrea
Andrea, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 April 2019
Das angebotene BBQ am jedem Freitag Abend ist zu teuer mit 20 Euro pro Person . Für 15 Euro kann ich eine Empfehlung geben
Hans-Jürgen
Hans-Jürgen, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 March 2019
Perfekt läge, nära stranden och centrum. Hotellet är välskött med fin pool, takterass och lugn stämning. Rummen är fint inredda och varje rum ar en balkong eller terass samt ett litet kylskåp. Frukostbufféen var enkel men bra. Minuset var sängarna som var för hårda för mig.