We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Santa Maria, Cape Verde. We have also included accommodation in apartments, guest houses, villas, holiday homes, romantic hotels and country houses. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Boutique hotel.Creative. Great bar. Popular among couples. Boasting a terrace, bar and views of city, Ocean Suites is situated in Santa Maria, 100 metres from Praia de Santa Maria. The property is located 200 metres from Nazarene Church, 600 metres from Funana Casa da Cultura and 5.7 km from Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra. The accommodation offers an à la carte or continental breakfast. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a toaster, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Rooms are equipped with a kettle, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also boast sea views. At Ocean Suites rooms have bed linen and towels. At Ocean Suites you will find a restaurant serving American, Italian and Pizza cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Praia António Sousa, Ponta da Fragata Beach and Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows. The nearest airport is Amílcar Cabral International Airport, 18 km from Ocean Suites.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most CREATIVE AND HISTORIC boutique hotels in Santa Maria. It also has an amazing hotel bar.
Country House.Delightful property. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Featuring a garden and views of quiet street, Casa Pau is a recently renovated country house located in Santa Maria, 200 metres from Praia António Sousa. This beachfront property offers access to a patio. The country house also offers facilities for disabled guests. All units comprise a seating area, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including an oven, a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower, units at the country house also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms have a balcony. At the country house, all units come with bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the country house include Praia de Santa Maria, Ponta da Fragata Beach and Nazarene Church. The nearest airport is Amílcar Cabral International Airport, 18 km from Casa Pau.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most cosy, well designed and romantic country houses in Santa Maria. It is very popular among couples travelling to Santa Maria.
Apartment hotel.Charming. Great location. Popular among couples.Opened December 2021. A recently renovated property, Branco Suites - Rooms & Holiday Apartments is located in Santa Maria near Praia de Santa Maria, Praia António Sousa and Ponta da Fragata Beach. The property features city and inner courtyard views, and is 500 metres from Nazarene Church. The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the aparthotel, all units include bed linen and towels. The accommodation provides a lift, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. Free WiFi is available to all guests, while some rooms will provide you with a terrace. Sightseeing tours are available in the area. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Funana Casa da Cultura, Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows and Eliseu. The nearest airport is Amílcar Cabral International, 17 km from Branco Suites - Rooms & Holiday Apartments, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most ELEGANT apartment hotel in Santa Maria.
Apartment. Centre - Grand appartement 2 chambres (100m2) - 1D features a terrace and is set in Santa Maria, within just 500 metres of Praia António Sousa and 1.3 km of Ponta da Fragata Beach. This apartment offers accommodation with a balcony. The apartment features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Praia de Santa Maria is 400 metres away. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at Centre - Grand appartement 2 chambres (100m2) - 1D will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Maria, like cycling. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Nazarene Church, Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows and Funana Casa da Cultura. The nearest airport is Amílcar Cabral International Airport, 18 km from Centre - Grand appartement 2 chambres (100m2) - 1D.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, March 2024. Boasting sea views, Cozy fully furnished renovated apartment in Santa Maria offers accommodation with a balcony, around 500 metres from Praia António Sousa. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. This apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a shower. Popular points of interest near Cozy fully furnished renovated apartment in Santa Maria include Ponta da Fragata Beach, Nazarene Church and Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows. The property is non-smoking and is set 500 metres from Praia de Santa Maria. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. The property offers city views. The nearest airport is Amílcar Cabral International Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment. Offering inner courtyard views, Plaza apartament is an accommodation set in Santa Maria, 100 metres from Praia de Santa Maria and 400 metres from Praia António Sousa. It is located 1.6 km from Ponta da Fragata Beach and offers a minimarket. Some units in the apartment complex have private entrance and are fitted with wardrobe and dressing room. At the apartment complex, units come with a private bathroom. Outdoor seating allows guests to sit outside and enjoy the good weather. Some accommodation includes a terrace and a seating area with flat-screen TV, as well as air conditioning and heating. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Maria, like cycling. Popular points of interest near Plaza apartament include Praia de Igrejinha, Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows and Nazarene Church. The nearest airport is Amílcar Cabral International, 18 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Apartment. Estrela do Mar is set in Santa Maria, 100 metres from Praia António Sousa, 300 metres from Praia de Santa Maria, and 1.6 km from Ponta da Fragata Beach. The property is around 5.6 km from Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra, 21 km from Monte Curral and 26 km from Pedra Lume Salt Crater. The apartment with a balcony and city views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Maria, like hiking. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The air-conditioned unit at the property features a shower and a dressing room. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Popular points of interest near Estrela do Mar include Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows, Nazarene Church and Funana Casa da Cultura. The nearest airport is Amílcar Cabral International Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home.Newly opened, October 2023. Situated in Santa Maria, a few steps from Praia de Santa Maria and 300 metres from Praia António Sousa, Beach Villa by Bobbywashere features air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. It is located 200 metres from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows and offers private check-in and check-out. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.7 km from Ponta da Fragata Beach. The 2-bedroom holiday home features a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Nazarene Church, Funana Casa da Cultura and Eliseu. The nearest airport is Amílcar Cabral International Airport, 18 km from Beach Villa by Bobbywashere.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, March 2024. Set in Santa Maria, Leme Bedje Ocean Breeze offers accommodation with a private pool and garden views. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Praia de Santa Maria, Ponta da Fragata Beach and Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows. The property is non-smoking and is located a few steps from Praia António Sousa. A flat-screen TV is featured. The nearest airport is Amílcar Cabral International, 18 km from Leme Bedje Ocean Breeze, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Unique. Great location. Popular among women. Villa ao Mar offers accommodation set in Santa Maria, 200 metres from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows and Nazarene Church. The accommodation comes with a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and kettle, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower and bidet. Funana Casa da Cultura is a 6-minute walk from the aparthotel, while Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra is 2.9 km away. Some units feature a seating area and/or a terrace. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at this property.Show full description
This apartment hotel has a great location in Santa Maria and outstanding views.
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Great bar. Offering a garden and city view, Surfactivity Guest House is set in Santa Maria, 600 metres from Praia António Sousa and less than 1 km from Ponta da Fragata Beach. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the bed and breakfast free of charge. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests. Certain units in the bed and breakfast have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. Some units feature a terrace and/or a balcony with sea or garden views. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with a private bathroom. Guests at Surfactivity Guest House can enjoy billiards on-site, or cycling in the surroundings. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Praia de Santa Maria, Nazarene Church and Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows. The nearest airport is Amílcar Cabral International, 18 km from Surfactivity Guest House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Hip. Gorgeous surroundings. Featuring a garden and views of sea, Guesthouse Le Châtelain is a recently renovated bed and breakfast set in Santa Maria, 1.5 km from Praia da Ponta Preta. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. All rooms come with a patio with garden views. At the bed and breakfast, units are fitted with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hair dryer, the units at the bed and breakfast have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a seating area. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the bed and breakfast. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Ponta da Fragata Beach is 3 km from Guesthouse Le Châtelain, while Nazarene Church is 3.1 km away. The nearest airport is Amílcar Cabral International Airport, 16 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the coolest and most RELAXING bed and breakfasts in Santa Maria. It also has beautiful surroundings!
Guest House. A recently renovated property, New Rooftop Penthouse with Oceanview is located in Santa Maria near Praia António Sousa, Praia de Santa Maria and Ponta da Fragata Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, darts, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is soundproof and is set 500 metres from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows. Guests can take in the views of the sea from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Maria, like hiking and walking tours. If you would like to discover the area, snorkelling, cycling and fishing are possible in the surroundings and New Rooftop Penthouse with Oceanview can arrange a bicycle rental service. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Nazarene Church, Funana Casa da Cultura and Eliseu. The nearest airport is Amílcar Cabral International Airport, 18 km from New Rooftop Penthouse with Oceanview.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Great views. Hotel MiraBela is a 3-star bed and breakfast located in the centre of Santa Maria and within 100 metres from the beach. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a balcony. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. At Hotel MiraBela you will find a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage, shops (on site) and dry cleaning. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding, fishing and hiking. The property offers free parking.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Lively. Great value. Situated in Santa Maria and within 100 metres of Praia António Sousa, Angulo House has an outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows, Nazarene Church and Funana Casa da Cultura. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a sea view. Rooms come with a private bathroom, while certain rooms are equipped with a terrace and others also boast a city view. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Praia de Santa Maria, Praia de Igrejinha and Ponta da Fragata Beach. The nearest airport is Amílcar Cabral International, 18 km from Angulo House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most LIVELY boutique hotel in Santa Maria. It also has great affordability!
Apartment. Ca GIOgio' 2 is located in Santa Maria, 500 metres from Praia de Santa Maria, less than 1 km from Praia António Sousa, as well as a 16-minute walk from Ponta da Fragata Beach. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. The apartment with a balcony and quiet street views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bidet. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. A minimarket is available at the apartment. A car rental service is available at Ca GIOgio' 2. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Nazarene Church, Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows and Funana Casa da Cultura. The nearest airport is Amílcar Cabral International Airport, 17 km from Ca GIOgio' 2.Show full description
Apartment. Ca GIOgio' 3 is located in Santa Maria, 600 metres from Praia de Santa Maria, less than 1 km from Praia António Sousa, as well as a 16-minute walk from Ponta da Fragata Beach. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. This 1-bedroom apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen, a seating area, and a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. A minimarket is available at the apartment. A car rental service is available at Ca GIOgio' 3. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Nazarene Church, Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows and Funana Casa da Cultura. The nearest airport is Amílcar Cabral International Airport, 17 km from Ca GIOgio' 3.Show full description
Apartment. Located within 300 metres of Praia de Santa Maria and 1.7 km of Ponta da Fragata Beach, Corallo Beachfront Penthouse by Bobbywashere provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Santa Maria. The property is around 5.6 km from Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra, 21 km from Monte Curral and 26 km from Pedra Lume Salt Crater. The apartment provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and a private bathroom with bidet. At the apartment complex, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Praia António Sousa is a few steps away. A fridge is also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows, Nazarene Church and Funana Casa da Cultura. The nearest airport is Amílcar Cabral International Airport, 18 km from Corallo Beachfront Penthouse by Bobbywashere.Show full description
Guest House. Set in Santa Maria and only 200 metres from Praia António Sousa, Ocean Roof offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With city views, this accommodation features a balcony and a swimming pool. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The guest house provides guests with a terrace, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. At the guest house, all units are soundproof. All units feature a safety deposit box. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the guest house. Guests at Ocean Roof will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Maria, like cycling. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Praia de Santa Maria, Ponta da Fragata Beach and Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows. The nearest airport is Amílcar Cabral International Airport, 18 km from Ocean Roof.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, March 2024. Boasting pool with a view, Porto Antigo 2- lovely studio 32 is situated on the beachfront in Santa Maria. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The apartment features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a balcony with garden views. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Praia António Sousa, Ponta da Fragata Beach and Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows. The property is non-smoking and is located a few steps from Praia de Santa Maria. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. The nearest airport is Amílcar Cabral International, 18 km from Porto Antigo 2- lovely studio 32, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
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