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Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Gym
  • Free WiFi

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Cabocan Lote E2, Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde, 32
  • Santa Maria Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Maria Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kite Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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

Family Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 5 outdoor pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 5 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive offers 1001 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
5 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a kids' pool, other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park and a fitness centre.

Guests aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

During your stay at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive, you'll be close to Santa Maria Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus 5 outdoor pools.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 5 restaurants, a coffee shop, 2 swim-up bars and 2 poolside bars
  • Splash around at the free water park with a waterslide or swim in the indoor and 5 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with massages at Renova Spa
  • Amenities include a gift shop, multilingual staff and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, volleyball and fitness classes
  • 6 minutes by car from Nazarene Church and 7 minutes from Santa Maria Municipal Market
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive, you can cool off in one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 5 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 2 swim-up bars and 5 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. This all-inclusive hotel also offers a complimentary water park, a complimentary children's club and a children's pool.

This 5-star Sal hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Palmeira – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Krystal – This theme restaurant specialises in Fusion cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Dorayaki – This theme restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
La Pappardella – This theme restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Praia – This poolside theme restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Reservations are required. Open daily.

All-inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. On-site 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
Snorkelling
Surfing/body boarding
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball
Spa facilities
Limited spa services
Children's club

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities
On-site live performances

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Dorayaki
  • Krystal
  • La Pappardella
  • Palmeira
  • Praia

Things to do

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Water sports equipment
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 3 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2020
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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