Hotel berhampiran Morabeza Beach Club, Santa Maria

Have stayed before and gave in 4* Was bit disappointed this time Paid extra for pool view as last time was kept awake by Pirate disco. Were initially shown to top floor room directly opposite disco. We asked to be moved and were given a room by the pool. This smelt of damp and there was a large patch of mould on the wall. The toilet leaked water from the back. There was not hot water for the full week. The sunbeds were all reserved by 8am-luckily few guests knew about the upstairs terrace which was great. Breakfast was very good but chaotic constantly running out of everything. The evening meal was ok but service was terribly slow-the poor water was rushed off his feet doing everything. We ate out the other nights and there are loads of good restaurants in 2 mins walk Its basically a decent value hotel with great staff and a fab location 3mins from pier and beach--would I go again ?? --probably. If you want 5* you can probably get in an AI out of town --but you will miss so much.

Excellent hotel in central Santa Maria. We stayed one night on our way back to the UK. The hotel is on the main pedestrian street of Santa Maria, absolutely bang in the centre of everything. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was lovely but it took a long time for the hot water to come through. The beds were comfortable. It was nice to have a balcony but with the number of people passing by on the street I felt like I was a mannequin in a shop window, so I didn't use it. There was air conditioning, which was a very nice thing to have on in the heat. Breakfast was included. They made us fresh omelettes, which were delicious. Also a good selection of fruit and a bit of chocolate cake. There was more on offer like bread and cheese and meats, but I don't eat much for breakfast. I didn't like the coffee from the machine, but it is probably just my personal taste. The staff were very nice about checking out and they even kept our luggage for a few hours before we went to the airport.

We stayed for 1 week end of August, beautiful hotel. Room had 2 double beds, large seating area and balcony, air con and 2 large water added daily. Bathroom was big and spacious, Toiletries offered are Crabtree and really lovely. We ate once in the buffet restaurant which was good but the best is the Bounty Beach Club, amazing food in a beautiful setting. Beautiful hotel with exceptional service.

This is the second time we have stayed at this hotel in a short space of time and we will definitely be back. The hotel has nice clean rooms, good breakfast and nice staff. Hotel centrally located and familiar. MR Rau was in the house :-)

Thanks to everybody at the hotel for a wonderful 10 days. really could not fault it - quite near the main town -nice friendly little Portuguese bar nearby - and shops - we had B+B which was perfect. good pool for adults and kids alike. No sunbed wars thankully :-) Santa Maria is certainly more vibrant than when we went 5 years ago - Highly recommend this hotel as a good base to explore.

Second stay at the Funana and it was every bit as good as the first stay. Came with parents and sister and brother in law this time. Accommodation absolutely fine, not European 5 star but not European 5 star price either so be realistic in your expectations. Food was great, one vegan, one vegetarian amongst party. Good selection of drinks. One of our party is a wheel chair user and the whole hotel is easily accessible. (could do with a wooden walkway on the first part of the beach or a beach wheelchair). Did a couple of tours and walked into Santa Maria again a couple of times. Weather was windy and sunny. Cannot fault it really, great value and just booked again. We don't have kids, and didn't find it too busy with children, actually added a bit of life into the place which can be lacking in all adult hotels.

The official rating of this hotel is 4 stars, and with a bit of cosmetic upgrading and better staffing in the kitchen, I could see it reaching that level (it seems like it may have once been a real 4 star). As it was, the room quality itself was more 3 star, and the outside area was 4 stars. We had a 'deluxe sea view' with no terrace. There was lots of rough paintwork and lack of maintenance on the small details in the rooms, but overall it was fine, with a huge comfy bed and a nice shower and a lovely view out the window. Unfortunately the entry was at the street side of the hotel which was our smoking area, and that view was just the dirt road and some houses. Overall we would stay here again as the room was fine, the staff were great, the pool area was amazing, nobody had any screaming kids (very quiet and peaceful, great for couples) and while the beach required stepping over rocks, it also had the best snorkeling area with the most fish. Another sandy beach with less fish and two beach bars is a 3 minute walk away, and the main ***** with the main beach is a 10 minute walk (that one is useless for snorkeling but great for swimming). Besides snorkeling, it's also a preferred spot for wind surfing. We happened to try the hotel restaurant on a really bad night apparently, we waited an hour for our seafood paella which was average quality but double the price of the ***** restaurants. However, according to the other patrons who did all inclusive, the service was usually much faster. and the food usually much better. We did also have burgers for lunch one day, and those were expensive but very nice. Breakfast was included in our stay and it had an extensive and delicious continental selection, plus hot eggs and bacon on order, always very fast. The staff were super attentive and completely on their game, absolutely fantastic service. We got a great deal on a package holiday with LoveHolidays, so for the price we were very happy and would definitely stay again.

I recently stayed at the RIU Palace Santa Maria in Cape Verde for a week away with my family, and overall, it was a fantastic experience. The resort itself is absolutely massive, with plenty of pools, restaurants, and entertainment areas spread out across the complex. The food was excellent, with a great variety at the buffets and à la carte restaurants. Whether you’re after fresh seafood, international dishes, or local specialties, there’s something for everyone. The staff were a real highlight—always friendly, helpful, and incredibly attentive, making sure guests had everything they needed. However, there were a few downsides. One of the most noticeable issues was the lack of clearly signposted toilets around the pool areas. This often meant that many guests stayed in the pool for hours without leaving, especially as you people watch near the swim up bar. It obviously isn’t ideal for hygiene. It’s something the hotel could improve with better signage or more restroom facilities nearby. Another minor inconvenience was the small towels provided in the rooms for showers. I've got kitchen towels at home bigger than the provided ones, after a long day at the beach or pool, a larger towel would have been much appreciated. Additionally, while the resort has multiple bars, there’s a lack of bar facilities towards the beach end of the complex in the evenings. We stayed in block 6, it's a steady 5-10 minute walk from the main area. Small pointers that would make the hotel even greater. - drink mats for drinks - paper straws - larger room towels - more toilet facilities - a light on the balcony would make the balcony useable in the evening - general lighting from the main complex to the rooms could be improved as it's bordering pitch black in some spots Despite these small issues, the overall experience was great, and I’d definitely recommend RIU Palace Santa Maria for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday in Cape Verde.

Points positifs : chambre équipée propre, petit déjeuner (buffet), horaires du minibus pour Santa Maria+ Ponta Preta, proximité avec les plages, plusieurs piscines, Points négatifs : manque de vie nocturne et animations, l’espace sport libre extérieur à refaire, + une réceptionniste très désagréable et qui ne voulait rien entendre (ne voulait pas que nous payons le montant de la taxe de séjour indiquée sur notre réservation mais bonne gestion du service client Trip)