Name: Hotel Santa Maria
Address: Rua 5 de Julho nº 42 Plateau, Praia, Cape Verde, Praia, Cape Verde
Rating: 7.43

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7.4

Good

Based on 805 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

20%

Couple

35%

Family

8%

Group

21%

Solo

14%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across reviews of Hotel Santa Maria, guests consistently praise the central Plateau location and friendly, accommodating staff, while feedback on rooms and amenities is mixed, noting both spacious comfort and smaller, darker, noisier options with occasional maintenance or Wi‑Fi issues.

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4

Elizabeth

9 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable, and the main receptionist we met during the day was very nice. The problem happened after we returned from exploring. The bathroom flooded due to very poor connections under the sink faucet. I understand that this was likely not something that could have been immediately fixed. The water was cut off, and we used our own towels to cover the wet floor. Unfortunately, no one offered to bring us replacement towels, and the night receptionist seemed more concerned about ending their shift than helping to remedy the situation. I did ask if another room was available, but I was told the hotel was fully booked. While I understand that limitations exist, some assistance or reassurance would have been appreciated rather than confusion and dismissive reactions.

6

Robert

8 Jan 2026

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Stayed 18 nights

Great location to walk around. Close to restaurants and stores. Internet is spotty and sometimes not even active.

10

Lauren

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Emanuel Fernades

24 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I’m love thes hotel Santa Maria ♥️♥️🇨🇻🙏

6

Charles

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Air conditioning not functioning in some rooms, deteriorated bathtub. Basically infrastructure needs upgrade

Rua 5 de Julho nº 42 Plateau, Praia, Cape Verde

Location

A stay at Hotel Santa Maria places you in the heart of Praia, steps from Museu Etnográfico de Praia and Market. This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Praia City Hall and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Diogo Gomes Statue.

Museu Etnográfico de Praia(0.1 Miles)

Market(0.1 Miles)

Alexandre Albuquerque Square(0.2 Miles)

Praia City Hall(0.2 Miles)

Diogo Gomes Statue(0.3 Miles)

Estadio da Varzea(0.5 Miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 23:30

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Parking is available at the property. It is on-site and public, but specific details regarding whether it is covered or uncovered are not provided. Reservations are not required.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

The standard check-in time is 3:00 PM, and check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability. Early check-in can be requested in advance.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge of EUR 10 per vehicle (one-way). The shuttle service is available 24 hours, and guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel to arrange the transfer.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific accessibility details for rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

The property is located in the heart of Praia, steps from Museu Etnográfico de Praia and Market. It is approximately 0.3 mi from Praia City Hall and 0.4 mi from Diogo Gomes Statue. The nearest major airport is Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.), located about 5.2 km away.

Up to 2 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. However, children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee, and guests must contact the property in advance to reserve them. Specific details regarding cribs are not provided.

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