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Hotel Santa Maria

3.5 star property
Travelers sip coffee on a charming terrace and explore vibrant attractions or bike through scenic routes at this welcoming city retreat with warm hospitality

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Hotel Santa Maria offers a peaceful haven in the city center with a complimentary breakfast buffet each morning. Enjoy relaxing massages at the onsite spa and refreshments at the coffee shop, perfect for the terrace after exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is SAR 250
SAR 309 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Room options

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Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Single Room

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Praia, Hotel Santa Maria is connected to a shopping center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Prainha Beach and Quebra Canela Beach, while Museu Etnográfico de Praia and Tabanka Museum are cultural highlights. Centro Cultural Português and Grandvaux Barbosa National Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Praia travel guide
Map
Rua Serpa Pinto ,35, Praia, SI1, 273-A

What's nearby

  • Alexandre Albuquerque Square
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Market
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Estadio da Varzea
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Prainha Beach
    1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Quebra Canela Beach
    2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 5al da Musica
    2 min walk
  • Lotus Café
    3 min drive
  • Anabel
    3 min drive
  • Bistrô 90
    2 min walk
  • Sunset
    6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Maria

Hotel connected to a shopping center
At Hotel Santa Maria, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Santa Maria have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 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
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • 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

  • Elevator

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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 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 available
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); 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20
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: EUR 2.49 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.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 10 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 10 (one-way), (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Is Hotel Santa Maria pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 29 Rabiʻ I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Santa Maria on 30 Rabiʻ I 2026 start from SAR 250, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Hotel Santa Maria doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Santa Maria?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Santa Maria?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Santa Maria provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 10 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Santa Maria located?

Located in the heart of Praia, this spa hotel is steps from Museu Etnográfico de Praia and Market. Alexandre Albuquerque Square and Praia City Hall are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Santa Maria Reviews

7.4

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 153 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gérard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Petit hôtel boutique sympathique, très bien situé, personnel serviable et sympathique, bien situé. Cet hôtel offre un excellent rapport qualité-prix!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

TAKAHIKO

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
領収書入手に大変な労力が必要だった。オーナーに直訴するまでスタッフは作成しなかった。 ６日間の滞在中、Wifiがずっと不通であった。
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundliches, zuvorkommendes und hilfreiches Personal ! Sehr gute Lage des Hotels. Gemütliche Atmosphäre, belebte Umgebung und doch ziemlich ruhig (autofreie Strasse). Wir werden gerne wieder kommen !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Joao Jose

Coveniente!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Mirko

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Personal stets bemüht, aber unfähige Geschäftsführerin. Wir mussten über 6(!) Stunden auf unseren Check In warten, obwohl eigentlich alles abgeklärt war. Chefin leider null kommunikationsfähig & kompromissbereit. Zimmer war nicht das, welches wir gebucht hatten - mit Ausblick.. wir haben eins im Innenhof bekommen mir "Ausblick" auf andere Fenster und Wände... Wasser wurde leider auch nicht mehr als lauwarm, Zimmerausstattung an sich aber klein und ausreichend. Frühstück auch sehr mager - und wenn man nicht direkt zu Beginn des Frühstücks auftaucht, hat man eventuell nicht mehr die Chance auf warme Milch, heißes Wasser oder Wurst etc. Auf gar keinen Fall nochmal wieder! Hätten wir die Chance gehabt, wären wir an dem Check In Tag noch lieber in ein Airbnb gegangen, als dort einzuchecken.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel Fernades

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

6/10 Okay

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel dans un joli bâtiment historique sur le Plateau, au centre de l'animation de la ville. Chambre pour 4 un peu petite avec des lits d'appoints qui faisaient beaucoup de bruit de ressorts. Sanitaires largement insuffisants, WC quasiment contre la paroi de douche, impossible de s'assoir de face... Tringle pour les linges non fixée. Rapport qualité-prix insuffisant pour moi.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
J’ai eu une très mauvaise expérience dans cet hôtel. Après m’être plaint 3 fois que je n’avais pas d’eau qui sortait de ma douche, et pas d’eau le matin, en plus d’une odeur d’égoût dans ma chambre, j’ai changé d’hôtel! Le monsieur de la réception était d’une grande inutilité. J’ai demandé à être remboursé mais il voulait que j’attende le manager pendant quelques heures! Les photos de la terrasse sont fausses: elle est inexistante. Horrible expérience!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Charles

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

6/10 Okay

Herberto

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bien situé et très bon petit déjeuner. Cependant pas idéal avec des enfants en bas âge. Le lit d'appoint de ma fille était cassé et rideaux pas en bon état.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

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
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Albin

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

Séjour bref et confortable

Personnel très agréable et aidant, chambre plutôt spacieuse. Hôtel calme et très bien situé.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sara

Hotel molto ben localizzato in una zona piena di negozi e ristoranti
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Attention !

1st. Be careful ! taxi from Airport to downtown Praia most drivers will ask you for € 20 but the right price is €10. 2nd. I'd booked a double room (twin) for 2 nights at Hotel st. Maria. The night editor made us pay a supplement of € 85 because we were 2 people in a double room.? I had to insist to get an invoice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Romuald

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

8/10 Good

SEBASTIEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Très bien situé à côté du marché

Super bien situé, bon rapport qualité prix, service très bon. Quelques petites réparations s’imposent dans la chambre, surtout la salle de bain.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Henrik

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hvis du kun går efter central beliggenhed, så...

Hotel direkte i centrum. OK - men så heller ikke mere. Morgenmaden meget ringe...
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Isa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charmant hôtel dans le centre de Praia, très bon accueil, personnel à notre disposition et facilitant les démarches éventuelles Chambre correcte, endroit calme Néanmoins, le petit déjeuner n’est vraiment pas à l hauteur, si vous arrivez à 8h30 (fin normalement prévue à 10h) le buffet est quasiment vide et même en réclamant on obtient des choses au compte-goutte. Concernant le Private Tours affiché dans la hall d’entrée est une véritable arnaque : cher et chauffeur antipathique
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

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

6/10 Okay

Nelson Fortes da

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Prima voor op doorreis.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frédérique

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

Excellent hôtel idéalement situé au cœur de Praia

Hôtel idéalement situé sur le Plateau de Praia. Nous y avons séjourné 12 nuits et de notre accueil, nous avons passé un excellent séjour. Un personnel très convivial et professionnel.. Toujours disponible et à notre écoute, parlant en Français (Anglais aussi). La chambre est spacieuse avec une très bonne literie, la Salle de bain est spacieuse. Le ménage est fait tous les jours avec là aussi un personnel professionnel. Le buffet du petit déjeuner est très bien avec des fruits frais, des produits locaux... Le seul petit bémol est que selon l'affluence des touristes, ce buffet petit-déjeuner peut être rapidement épuisé. Gros point positif, l'hôtel fait également bar restaurant, propose un service de transfert aéroport. Rapport Qualité Prix très intéressant. Nous recommandons vivement cet établissement.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Unhelpful, tiny room

Staff was supposed to be able to assist with some simple requests but they were uninterested. For example, i arrived from the airport at 21:30 and asked for a restaurant recommendation. They said everywhere was closed. Not the case at all and I found multiple restaurants open. Then the next day I asked for assistance to book ferry tickets as I have been unable to do so online. The advice I received was go out of the hotel to the left...I was not able to book tickets in time and missed my chance to go to Fogo. Then as I was leaving the hotel I asked if they could call me a taxi. The front desk person told me to go out and catch a taxi myself. Besides that the room itself was maybe the smallest I've ever had in the hotel and you can hear everything. The only thing the hotel has going for it is their location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

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