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Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

Property class: 5 and above

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Light-filled luxury on Santa Maria Beach

Arrivals unfold in a bright, skylit lobby of clean lines and calm elegance, setting an elevated tone from the first steps inside. Design details nod to Cape Verde, from the limestone-clad facade to warm interiors in dark wood and earth tones, plus striking entrance porticos crowned by towering masks. Days flow between a white-sand beachfront and a wide choice of pools across the complex.

  • Dining variety, all in

    Four themed restaurants plus the Palmeira buffet keep every evening feeling different.

  • Water park thrills

    Splash Water World brings waterslides and a kids’ pool with its own slides.

  • Connected resort complex

    Stay alongside sister hotels with shared access to expansive amenities.

Amenities

  • Five restaurants and seven bars on-site
  • Daiquiri lobby cocktail bar with indoor-outdoor seating
  • Sports Bar by the Cimboa entertainment area
  • Complimentary non-motorized water sports equipment
  • One introductory scuba lesson in the pool
  • Short walk to Santa Maria town center
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Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

Double Room (Large)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Double Room (Swim-up - Adults Only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a mirror.

Family Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE WITH BALCONY

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Sal, Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Santa Maria Municipal Market, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Santa Maria Beach and Ponta Preta. With scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Sal travel guide
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Cabocan Lote E2, Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde, 32

What's nearby

  • A boat on a sandy beach with a dog lying nearby.
    Santa Maria Beach
    8 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Nazarene Church
    5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Santa Maria Town Square
    6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Santa Maria Pier
    8 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Shark Bay Beach
    14 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Daiquiri
    4 min walk
  • Dorayaki
    3 min walk
  • Melia Dunas Spices Restaurant
    8 min drive
  • Melia Dunas Piano Bar Odyssee
    8 min drive
  • Criol
    6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

  • Luxury all-inclusive hotel by the ocean
  • Santa Maria Beach is located near Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive, which provides a free breakfast buffet, free water park access, and 2 swim-up bars. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sun loungers, and kayaking. Indulge in a massage at Renova Spa, the onsite spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and Fusion cuisine. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include beach volleyball, windsurfing, and surfing/body boarding. In addition to 2 poolside bars and concerts and live shows, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • 5 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with a waterslide, 2 swim-up bars, and sun loungers
    • Bike rentals, a water dispenser, and evening entertainment
    • Beach umbrellas, a 24-hour front desk, and water sports equipment
    • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • Room features
  • All 1001 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
    • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and LED light bulbs

All inclusive details

  • 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

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Ecostars. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 2 swim-up bars
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Dorayaki
  • Krystal
  • La Pappardella
  • Palmeira
  • Praia

Things to do

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Water sports equipment
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park access
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 3 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2020
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 5 outdoor pools, and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive?

As of Aug 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive on Sep 16, 2026 start from $459, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Activities include windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and more.

Where is Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sal hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Santa Maria Pier, Santa Maria Beach, and Ponta Preta. Nazarene Church and Santa Maria Town Square are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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