About this property

Modern Comforts: Papaya Apartments Sal Island in Santa María offers recently renovated apartments with free WiFi, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms. Each unit includes a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and balcony with city views. Convenient Facilities: Guests benefit from free WiFi, free parking, and a paid shuttle service. The property features a dining area, sofa bed, and a seating area, ensuring a comfortable stay. Prime Location: Located 17 km from Amílcar Cabral International Airport, the apartment is a short walk from Praia de Santa Maria and close to attractions such as Nazarene Church and Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows. Local Activities: Guests can enjoy cycling, water sports, and scuba diving in the surrounding area. The property is highly rated for its convenient location, beach access, and nearby food and drink options.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • FREE parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Koren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Second stay in papaya apartments, they are very clean and modern. Staff are really nice and helpful. easy check in/out.
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location as it’s a 5 minute walk away from the beach and restaurants . It was very clean and tidy apartment . The staff are friendly and welcoming. The staff can speak multiple languages which is great .
  • Zoi
    Belgium Belgium
    I had a great stay at the Papaya Apartments in Sal, Cape Verde. It was clean, modern, and had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The apartment is clearly well taken care of and fully equipped. The location was ideal—just a short walk to...
  • Jude
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The apartment was absolutely lovely, especially the ones with a balcony. It's just a few minutes away from the beach, restaurants, and clubs—an ideal location! You really can’t go wrong with this apartment. The staff and owner were all warm and...
  • Olga
    Germany Germany
    Nice and modern property, close to the beach as well as several food places. We enjoyed the terrace very much! The stuff was super nice, helped us with a taxi to and from the airport. We will definitely be back!
  • Jay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The apartment is modern and spacious. The staff are exceptional and the property is centrally located near the strip and all surrounding activities/restaurants. We were accommodated to the highest standard and felt very safe coming to and from the...
  • Bless
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Close to local amenities: shop, restaurant, beach . Clean and tidy. Cooking utensils , toiletries
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Super friendly staff. The apartment had everything I needed l. It was a home away from home. Brilliant from start to finish!
  • Marco
    Brazil Brazil
    Everything was perfect. Not a single problem with them. Nice apartment with everything you might need. Highly recommended
  • Otto
    Austria Austria
    What we liked the most about the apartment was how beautifully furnished it was. It felt like being at home but with a touch of luxury! The location was also great, just a 5-minute walk from the main street, port, and beaches, where all the...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Papaya Apartments Sal Island

Company review score: 9.1Based on 156 reviews from 3 properties
3 managed properties

Company information

The Papaya is the healthiest, most abundant and beautiful fruit of Cape Vert. Its colours and sweet flavour represent for us the goodness and attractiveness of the islands. Settled in two of the windward islands of Cabo Verde since 2012, Sal and Boavista, Papaya truly believes in the need of supporting sustainable and responsible tourism in a way that protects and conserves its wild beauty and at the same time, shares its attractions with people who can appreciate its precious virgin nature and landscapes.

Property information

Four apartments in a modern building made by local architect J.J Duarte located in a central but quiet, secure and asphalted street of Santa Maria are the ideal setting to enjoy a nice, interesting and fun holiday in the beautiful island of Sal. All apartments are fully equipped with A/C, washing machine, coffee machine, toaster, kettle, hair dryer and free high speed wifi. 2 x Apartment 50 m2, one open bedroom with double bed, full bathroom, dining and sitting room with a comfortable large double sofa bed and fully equipped kitchen. No lift. 1 x Apartment 60 m2, one bedroom with double bed, full bathroom, dining and sitting room with a comfortable large double sofa bed, fully equipped kitchen, A/C and large furnished terrace. No lift. 1 x Apartment 55 m2 one bedroom with double bed, full bathroom, dining and sitting room with a comfortable large double sofa bed, fully equipped kitchen, A/C and a semi-opened breezy 8m2 verandah. No lift.

Neighbourhood information

Near the turquoise water beach of Santa Maria and eight minutes walk from the vibrant fish market ¨Pontao¨, Papaya apartments offer an unbeatable location that allows you to be in the midst of the town activity and enjoy the tranquillity of a secure quiet residential area.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,Portuguese

Property surroundings

House rules

Papaya Apartments Sal Island takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.