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Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

5.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Sal with free water park and spa

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Indoor pool, 5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, windsurfing
Lobby
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine
Poolside bar
Bask in the sun at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive, where luxury meets oceanfront bliss. With 5 outdoor pools, a free breakfast buffet, and 2 swim-up bars to unwind by the beach or pool. Enjoy windsurfing and kayaking activities on site or indulge in a massage at Renova Spa.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
$306 nightly
The total price is $358
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large 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
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large 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 - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Maria Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Santa Maria Pier - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Shark Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Kite Beach - 15 min drive - 5.0 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
  • ‪The Dubliners - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bounty Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

At Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive, 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

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 1001 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

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

    • Free children's club
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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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.

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive 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 - All Inclusive?

Yes, there are 5 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive?

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 - All Inclusive 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 - All Inclusive 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 - All Inclusive?

Yes, there are 5 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining and Fusion cuisine.

Does Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive like?

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include Santa Maria Town Square, which is 8 minutes away by car.

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