Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

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Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

Cabocan Lote E2 Santa Maria - Isla de Sal

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Nestled on the golden sands of Sal, Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria offers a five-star all-inclusive escape where luxury meets laid-back island life. This stunning resort boasts elegant rooms, multiple pools including infinity options, and direct beach access for ultimate relaxation. Guests can savour world-class dining across themed restaurants, sip cocktails at stylish bars, and enjoy lively evening entertainment. Families will love the on-site water park, while couples can unwind in the indulgent spa or stroll along the shoreline at sunset. With year-round sunshine, warm hospitality, and endless activities, it’s the perfect place to experience Cape Verde in style.

Bedding Configuration

Make yourself at home in one of the 1001 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items). Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

Property Information

Fees
Mandatory 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: CVE 276.00 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.



Policies
Know Before You Go

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


Make yourself at home in one of the 1001 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items). Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
View from room

2 Large Twin Beds

312-sq-foot room with a balcony


Layout - Bedroom

Internet - Free WiFi

Food & Drink - Electric kettle and minibar (stocked with some free items)

Sleep - Bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

Practical - Safe, phone, and wardrobe or closet

Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping

Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs

Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available

Non-Smoking

  • Towels provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Non-Smoking
  • Minibar (stocked, some free items)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Shower only
  • Electric kettle
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Ceiling fan
  • Hair dryer
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe
  • Phone
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Balcony
  •  
View from room

2 Large Twin Beds

312-sq-foot room, balcony with sea views


Layout - Bedroom

Internet - Free WiFi

Food & Drink - Electric kettle and minibar (stocked with some free items)

Sleep - Bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

Practical - Safe, phone, and wardrobe or closet

Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping

Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs

Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available

Non-Smoking

  • Towels provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Non-Smoking
  • Minibar (stocked, some free items)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Shower only
  • Electric kettle
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Ceiling fan
  • Hair dryer
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe
  • Phone
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Balcony
  •  
Room

2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

344-sq-foot room with a balcony


Internet - Free WiFi

Food & Drink - Electric kettle and minibar (stocked with some free items)

Sleep - Bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

Practical - Safe, phone, and wardrobe or closet

Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping

Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs

Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available

Non-Smoking

  • Towels provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Non-Smoking
  • Minibar (stocked, some free items)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Shower only
  • Electric kettle
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Ceiling fan
  • Hair dryer
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe
  • Phone
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Balcony
  •  
Room

1 King Bed

323-sq-foot room with a balcony


Relax - Private pool

Internet - Free WiFi

Food & Drink - Electric kettle and minibar (stocked with some free items)

Sleep - Bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and a hair dryer

Practical - Safe, phone, and wardrobe or closet

Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping

Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs

Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available

Non-Smoking

  • Towels provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Non-Smoking
  • Minibar (stocked, some free items)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Shower only
  • Electric kettle
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Ceiling fan
  • Hair dryer
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe
  • Phone
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  •  
Room

2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

431-sq-foot room with a balcony


Layout - Separate sitting area

Internet - Free WiFi

Food & Drink - Electric kettle and minibar (stocked with some free items)

Sleep - Bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

Practical - Safe, phone, and wardrobe or closet; cribs (free) available on request

Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping

Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs

Need to Know - Housekeeping on request

Non-Smoking

  • Towels provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Non-Smoking
  • Minibar (stocked, some free items)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Shower only
  • Electric kettle
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Ceiling fan
  • Hair dryer
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Balcony
  •  
Grab a bite to eat at Palmeira, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 5 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wind down with a drink at one of the 5 bars/lounges or 2 poolside bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Room type Description
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Santa Maria Pier - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Santa Maria Beach - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Nazarene Church - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Santa Maria Town Square - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Ponta Preta - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Santa Maria Municipal Market - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Kite Beach - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Shark Bay Beach - 7.8 km / 4.9 mi
Palmeira - 19.6 km / 12.2 mi
Pedra do Lume - 19.6 km / 12.2 mi
Buracona - 31.2 km / 19.4 mi

The nearest major airport is Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 19.4 km / 12.1 mi

Room type Description
Room type Description
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Free water park access
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Grey water recycling system
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Bicycle on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Number of bars/lounges - 5
  • Number of poolside bars - 2
  • Number of outdoor pools - 5
  • Number of swim-up bars - 2
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • LED light bulbs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Free breakfast
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Water dispenser
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Evening entertainment
  • Daily
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Children's club (free)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Surfing/bodyboarding on site
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Humane animal treatment
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Garden
  • Full-service spa
  • Windsurfing on site
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Playground on site
  • Number of restaurants - 5
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Spa services on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Kayaking on site
  • Terrace
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Hair salon
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed
  • Ecostars
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • By ocean
  • Travelife
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No elevators
Review score

Based on 4904 reviews

4

Location

4.7

Sleep Quality

4.7

Rooms

4.7

Service

4.7

Value

4.5

Cleanliness

4.7

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Published Sat, Feb 28, 2026

by Keith J

4/5 Negative reviews often unfair
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Some people never cease to amaze me with their negativity when often there is nothing the hotel can do about it. Examples: 1. It’s too windy. What do people expect it’s a series of islands in the...

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Published Sat, Feb 28, 2026

by Chris M

5/5 Riu Palace Santa Maria
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Amazing hotel, friendly and helpful staff, very clean and great food choices. If you are thinking about booking trips check out Edgar who can be found on the beach by the lighthouse. Very...

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