Villas in Santa Maria

"I could not praise the staff enough at this hotel - they are all so friendly, helpful and super attentive. The food options were excellent and the buffet meals changed daily (with a few consistent staples. Whilst I agree with some reviews that the rooms are a bit outdated - they were always cleaned properly. The rest of the hotel was not outdated (and who spends enough time in the hotel room to care about it being outdated) and had a good blend of natural elements to make every part of the hotel enjoyable. Would definitely recommend this hotel. "

"Omg there are honestly no words to describe how amaxing our stay is. Nothing was too much trouble, hospitality is next to none, even better than what you would get in a resort or 5* hotel. I 100% recommend staying here, everything is within walking distance and the team just go that extra mile. "

"Did not use the spa The pools needed refurb many tiles missing around the pools. Fountain feature broken didn’t see much pool maintenance going on. Sun beds on the pool areas and beach were the most uncomfortable beds I’ve ever used. Pool towels were threadbare and not readily available for change"

"Staff, Clean room."

"A limpeza dos quartos deixa muito a desejar. O pequeno almoço é variado, o jantar apesar de ter alguma variedade não tinha qualidade na confecção dos "

"The hotel was one of the best hotel from location to value for money. The location was great walking distance from everywhere. The staff was brilliant specially Mys she organised every activity’s for me plus taxi from the airport and back. Overall everything 10/10. Thank you for everything. You guys make my holiday special. Definitely will come back and stay there. "

"Lack of non-alcoholic alternatives."

"Hotel spotlessly clean, food varied and really good. Pools and beach had plenty of sunloungers, plenty of shade. Staff polite and friendly. Minor problem with light switch in room was solved in half an hour. Everything you'd expect from a Riu hotel."

"Lovely hotel with great views and friendly staff. Big rooms with stunning setting. "