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Santa Cruz Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Mindelo

Featuring a bar and views of city, Santa Cruz Boutique Hotel is located in Mindelo, 1.2 km from Praia Da Laginha. A hot tub and a car rental service are available for guests.

S
Stefan
From
Slovakia
Beautiful hotel and fantastic staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 429 reviews
Price from
US$101.67
1 night, 2 adults
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Casa da Djedja

Hotel in Mindelo

Featuring a garden, Casa da Djedja is located in Mindelo in the Sao Vicente region, 1.3 km from Praia Da Laginha and 600 metres from Torre de Belem.

A
Almeida
From
Angola
Welcoming & Friendly team, great rooms and a tasteful breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 419 reviews
Price from
US$143.34
1 night, 2 adults
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Ocean Suites

Hotel in Santa Maria

Boasting a terrace, bar and views of city, Ocean Suites is situated in Santa Maria, 100 metres from Praia de Santa Maria.

M
Mana
From
Slovenia
The breakfast was really good and abundant, you have 3 options to choose from. Our suite was very nice and beautiful. Dory is very kind, available for all the questions and solves the problems immediately. Also the stuff at the restaurant is really friendly and always up for the party.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews
Price from
US$281.56
1 night, 2 adults
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Kira's Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Mindelo

Kira's Boutique Hotel is located in Mindelo. For a fee, Wi-Fi access is available in all areas. Free public parking is possible at a location nearby.

S
Sanjay
From
United States
Everything was great. The staff is extra helpful, the location is perfect, and the breakfast is delicious. Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
Price from
US$138.65
1 night, 2 adults
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Spinguera Ecolodge

Hotel in Espingueira

Spinguera Ecolodge has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Espingueira. Located around 19 km from Santa Isabel square, the hotel with free WiFi is also 19 km away from Santa Isabel Church.

S
Soraia
From
Switzerland
This place is really special. The peace and energy you can feel here, I have never experienced anywhere. A place where you can only here the birds, the wind an waves. A place with raw beauty, that takes your breath away. The decoration and love for the details are absolutely stunning. The beds are so confortable, the room has all you need, even a small bag to take your towels to the beach. Everything is so clean and well mantained. The Food is of a really high quality and delicious! The bread for the breakfast is served warm with really good jam and butter. Heaven! The Fruits and Juices are delicious! The dinner was everyday outstanding. Sofia and Fernando are passionate chefs! But let’s talk about the Staff… they really are something else and make this place stand out. Rosa is a true host with a big smile, very professional and always looking to please you. Elisangelo, Aleandro and Leo always very kind and with a big smile, ready to fulfill any wish of the guests. This people work with the heart and are so professional, with their big smiles - so contagious! It’s impossible not to carry them in your hearts. To thank them is an understatement, we absolutely fell in love with this peace an people. The raw beauty of the beaches in the area are stunning, different from Sal Rei etc. but beautiful in it’s own way. With turtles and sharks, you can feel nature in a heartbeat. The Shuttle Service three times a qeek to go to Sal Rei is amazing! During the ride you can always meet locals, which take a ride to Bofareira (a small little village nearby) which is amazing and ecological. This place is really a hidden gem with a special energy and we will return for sure! OBRIGADA Spinguera Team!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews
Price from
US$211.14
1 night, 2 adults
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Ouril Mindelo

Hotel in Mindelo

Facing the beachfront, Ouril Mindelo offers 4-star accommodation in Mindelo and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and terrace.

R
Roberto
From
Italy
Prefect central location, close to all attractions and beach, excellent staff team (helpful, professional, efficient and friendly), pristine facilities, outstanding views from the room. The staff in particular are first rate, especially LOREN and NOELIA (and also Antônio) who sought to attend to our needs in a very attentive and professional manner.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,354 reviews
Price from
US$117.47
1 night, 2 adults
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RM Green Hotel

Hotel in Lombo Branco

RM Green Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Lombo Branco.

A
Agne
From
United Kingdom
Amazing view, Very quiet perfect to relax
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 430 reviews
Price from
US$130.82
1 night, 2 adults
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Estoril Hotel - Apartments

Hotel in Sal Rei

Situated in Sal Rei, a few steps from Praia de Estoril, Estoril Hotel - Apartments features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

E
Edwina
From
United Kingdom
Brilliant -loved the bidet in the bathroom- better for the environment! Breakfast included - what a touch! Towels folded in the shape of an elephant- a real welcome!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
Price from
US$84.85
1 night, 2 adults
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Oasis White Hotel

Hotel in Sal Rei

Oasis White Hotel features a fitness centre, a shared lounge and a sun terrace with swimming pool and buffet breakfast in Sal Rei.

V
Valeria
From
Belgium
The room was big, the bed was very comfortable, the bathroom had a lot of space and the shower was perfect. The little fridge was very convenient. Breakfast was great, and the staff was very friendly. The swimming pool was nice. There are deck chairs around it, and we chilled out there for half a day. Estoril beach is just around the corner and it is fantastic!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
Price from
US$156.80
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Château Georgette

Hotel in Pombas

Hotel Château Georgette in Pombas provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a restaurant and a bar. The hotel features an indoor pool and room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

R
Rabadia
From
United Kingdom
Very clean ,best location to enjoy nature , very good staff all over . Lady Georggette the owner of the hotel is marvellous. She did looked after us like her own children. Suzan at reception speaks very good English which was very helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
Price from
US$124.78
1 night, 2 adults
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Barlavento Islands's best hotels with breakfast

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews

    Hotel Château Georgette in Pombas provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a restaurant and a bar. The hotel features an indoor pool and room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

    From US$124.78 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews

    DESIGN SUITES Boutique Hotel - Adults Only features an outdoor swimming pool, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Santa Maria.

    From US$194.85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews

    Located in Santa Maria, 400 metres from Praia de Santa Maria, Hotel Central Santa Maria provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From US$126.91 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews

    Pousada Green Place features a fitness centre, garden, a restaurant and bar in Ribeira Grande. There is an outdoor pool and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$70.78 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 714 reviews

    Tienne Del Mar has an outdoor swimming pool, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Paul. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

    From US$138.65 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews

    Set within less than 1 km of Funana Casa da Cultura and 5.6 km of Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra, Ouril Hotel Julia offers rooms in Santa Maria. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi.

    From US$85.68 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 706 reviews

    Located in Santa Maria, Hotel Morabeza offers accommodation with 3 outdoor swimming pools. The property has a fitness centre, game room, 3 bars, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk.

    From US$183.46 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews

    Located in Santa Maria, 600 metres from Praia de Santa Maria, Sobrado Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

    From US$126.69 per night

Budget hotels in Barlavento Islands

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

    Located 700 metres from Praia Da Laginha, Blue Marlin Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Mindelo and features a bar.

    From US$111.98 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 594 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a sun terrace, Pontao Hotel offers accommodation in Santa Maria. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom.

    From US$122.60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 376 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Prassa 3 Boutique Hotel offers accommodation in Mindelo. The hotel has a terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.

    From US$97.90 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 323 reviews

    Hotel MiraBela is a 3-star bed and breakfast located in the centre of Santa Maria and within 100 metres from the beach. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a balcony.

    From US$77.95 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 525 reviews

    Aquiles Eco Hotel is located in São Pedro. The property is 30 meters from the beach and 7 km from Mindelo. WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a balcony.

    From US$87.72 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Boutique Hotel Luz da Lua is set in Ponta do Sol. With an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

    From US$99.99 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

    Lily holiday hotel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Mindelo. Featuring a fitness centre, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

    From US$83.19 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

    SANDRO Paul Residenciel features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Paul. The accommodation provides room service, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

    Residencial Pôr do Sol is offering accommodation in Porto Novo. The hotel offers mountain views, a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available.

    From US$40.53 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews

    Residencial Casa da Luz is set on the beachfront in Mindelo, 1.4 km from Praia Da Laginha and 200 metres from Torre de Belem.

    From US$47.99 per night

  • Residencial Mãe Nona features accommodation in Ribeira Grande. Rooms are fitted with a balcony.

    From US$85.32 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

    Facing the beachfront in Porto Novo, Residencial Oliveira has a terrace and a bar. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

    From US$53.33 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

    Located in Mindelo, 1.6 km from Praia Da Laginha, Chez Loutcha Residencial provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

    From US$40.53 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

    Palmeira Da Cruz EcoLodge features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Chã da Igreja. The hotel provides both free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

    Walhalla Seahouse features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Chã da Igreja. The hotel provides both free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews

    Situated in Mindelo, a few steps from Praia Da Laginha, Luna Boutique Hotel offers beachfront accommodation and various facilities, such as a terrace.

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  • Spinguera Ecolodge

    Espingueira
    From US$188.92 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews
    This place is really special. The peace and energy you can feel here, I have never experienced anywhere. A place where you can only here the birds, the wind an waves. A place with raw beauty, that takes your breath away. The decoration and love for the details are absolutely stunning. The beds are so confortable, the room has all you need, even a small bag to take your towels to the beach. Everything is so clean and well mantained. The Food is of a really high quality and delicious! The bread for the breakfast is served warm with really good jam and butter. Heaven! The Fruits and Juices are delicious! The dinner was everyday outstanding. Sofia and Fernando are passionate chefs! But let’s talk about the Staff… they really are something else and make this place stand out. Rosa is a true host with a big smile, very professional and always looking to please you. Elisangelo, Aleandro and Leo always very kind and with a big smile, ready to fulfill any wish of the guests. This people work with the heart and are so professional, with their big smiles - so contagious! It’s impossible not to carry them in your hearts. To thank them is an understatement, we absolutely fell in love with this peace an people. The raw beauty of the beaches in the area are stunning, different from Sal Rei etc. but beautiful in it’s own way. With turtles and sharks, you can feel nature in a heartbeat. The Shuttle Service three times a qeek to go to Sal Rei is amazing! During the ride you can always meet locals, which take a ride to Bofareira (a small little village nearby) which is amazing and ecological. This place is really a hidden gem with a special energy and we will return for sure! OBRIGADA Spinguera Team!
    Guest review by
    Soraia
    Switzerland

  • ROBINSON Cabo Verde - Adults only

    Santa Maria
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
    The hotel is very new and located in one of the best beach in Sal. The food is super delicious, varied and simple perfect. They have a lot of work out classes that are awsome, the quality is the same as a very good gym. The beach yoga is incredible! The rooms are new and are extremly confortable. And the staff is super nice, and communicative. I really liked that the staff ate at the buffet with the guests, it really shows they care about the employees.
    Guest review by
    Beatriz
    Portugal

  • Las Rochas

    Mindelo
    From US$104.19 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews
    I loved the location. The ocean view is so beautiful and the staff very helpful and accommodating. The apartment is very modern, clean with lots of room. I loved the bathroom, very spacious and modern. Very big deck with view of the ocean and lots of cool breeze. I loved everything about my stay there. The internet was also good and I was able to work.
    Guest review by
    Ronalda
    United States

  • Hotel Dunas de Sal

    Santa Maria
    From US$258.31 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews
    The property was very clean and well designed, so all rooms looked out onto the beautiful swimming pool. A lot of care and attention is made to the immaculate surrounding gardens, with lustrous colours of the eye catching flowers. It was very welcoming, and comfortable.
    Guest review by
    Alison
    United Kingdom

  • Hotel Morabeza

    Santa Maria
    From US$183.46 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 706 reviews
    An incredible experience of true hotel service. The hotel has a long history and a large "family" (staff) who are always happy to help you. Since this hotel is the first on the island, its location is, in my opinion, the best. Loved everything!
    Guest review by
    Maxy3d
    Ukraine

  • Oasis Belorizonte

    Santa Maria
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
    Amazing breakfast, a lot of options, and staff really nice always ready to help with everything we need. The best hotel I have been so far. My flight was late and they offer us a room to have a shower for 30 min at the end of the day.
    Guest review by
    joana
    Portugal

  • Ouril Pontao Hotel

    Santa Maria
    From US$122.60 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 594 reviews
    Breakfast was good, nice people and the rooms with pool view are very spatious and new. Even if we had an event at arrrival, we left the location happy because overall is a good price-quality hotel.
    Guest review by
    Andreea Ioana
    Romania

  • Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach

    Santa Maria
    From US$264.14 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 572 reviews
    the building is new, well decorated and very clean. the location is fine and the area is calm. staff was also available, extremely polite and helpful. the sea view was the icing on the top!
    Guest review by
    Hélène
    France

  • Occidental Boa Vista Beach

    Rabil
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews
    We always love coming to this hotel & would stay at no other hotel on Boa Vista. The staff are close friends to us & we would recommend the hotel to anyone.
    Guest review by
    Malcolm
    United Kingdom

  • Halos Casa Resort

    Santa Maria
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews
    huge apartment, 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, lounge diner with sofa bed and balcony. lovely pool area and great beach facilities.
    Guest review by
    Carol
    United Kingdom

  • Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde

    Santa Maria
    From US$58.21 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 562 reviews
    Spacious apartment, very well fitted, clean and comfortable. Location OK. Delicious food. Calm area.
    Guest review by
    Róbert
    Slovakia

  • SALINAS APARTMENT MAIO WiFi FREE

    Vila do Maio
    From US$35.19 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews
    Maury is s really helpful and friendly host, who gives a lot of useful recommendations!
    Guest review by
    Christian
    Austria

  • Basic Hotel

    Mindelo
    From US$34.13 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 858 reviews
    Friendly and helpful staff. They speak English here. The place is clean.
    Guest review by
    Edwin Say Peng
    Singapore

  • Foya Branca by Flagworld Hotels

    São Pedro
    From US$88.20 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
    Helpful staff, lovely clean rooms with awesome views.
    Guest review by
    lee martin
    Australia

  • Murdeira Village

    Beirona
    From US$101.32 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 429 reviews
    Location close to the beach with immense pool
    Guest review by
    cynthia
    Côte d'Ivoire

  • Oasis Porto Grande

    Mindelo
    From US$147.39 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
    Central location and VERY helpfull staff
    Guest review by
    JenszJenszen
    Denmark

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  • 10.0

    Fantastic Stay at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde – Relaxing, Welcoming...

    Fantastic Stay at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde – Relaxing, Welcoming, and Memorable! 🌴 I recently spent a week at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. The location is stunning – right on a beautiful, sandy beach with clear blue waters. Perfect for long walks, swimming, or simply relaxing with a cocktail in hand. The hotel itself is clean, well-maintained, and designed for comfort. My room was spacious, with a lovely balcony and a well-stocked minibar. Housekeeping did a great job keeping everything tidy and fresh. What really stood out was the staff – everyone from reception to the restaurant team was warm, friendly, and helpful. They went out of their way to make sure guests were comfortable and having a good time. The food options were impressive, especially for an all-inclusive resort. The buffet had a great variety with fresh, flavorful dishes, and the à la carte restaurants were a nice change of pace. I particularly enjoyed the Italian and the steakhouse. During the day, there were plenty of activities (shoutout to the fun and energetic entertainment team!), but if you just want to unwind, the two pools and beach loungers offer plenty of space to relax. If I had to note anything, I’d say the buffet can get a bit repetitive after several days, and outdoor seating in the evenings could be a bit more sheltered from the wind. But those are small things in an otherwise excellent stay. Overall, I highly recommend Hotel Riu Cabo Verde for anyone looking for a relaxing, sun-filled getaway with great service and a welcoming vibe. I’d definitely return!
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    The carnival time is one of the best times to enjoy Mindelo.

    The carnival time is one of the best times to enjoy Mindelo. Very colourful, lots of excitement and great atmosphere. You should try the local food, cachupa and the kamoka ice cream. Sao Pedro, close to the airport is a great place to see the turtles. The fish museum is adjacent to the African market where you can get souvenirs.
    Guest review by
    Olumuyiwa
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    Sal Rei is he Capitaol of Boa Vista Cape Verde.

    Sal Rei is he Capitaol of Boa Vista Cape Verde. It is a small city on the water. There are many options for hotel and restaurants. It is tropical in temperature so dress accordingly. Expolre all of the food(restaurant) options as there are many. The beach is fantastic
    Guest review by
    David
    United States
  • 10.0

    There are many places to visit at this side of the island.

    There are many places to visit at this side of the island. Xoxo, Cova crater, the walk between Cruzinha and Ponta do Sol, Paul valley, Synagoga are all fantastic. If you don't fear heights and like to hike up or down, then you find breathtaking views and hidden gems wherever you go. Hiking routes are fairly signaled, though we lost the way sometimes - but every time we found something extra, a nice village, terraces, locals working in the gardens or on the fields. The town is not big, but have some nice restaurants and bars to eat and drink. Easy to find taxi or aluguer, though not many are running on Sundays.
    Guest review by
    Tamas
    Switzerland
  • 10.0

    Perfect base to explore the whole island of Sal.

    Perfect base to explore the whole island of Sal. Very close to the airport. Especially nice experience for me was Pedra de Lume. There are nice and helpful people everywhere. I will certainly come back. Please note that this is not a beach or resort type of holiday like in Santa Maria.
    Guest review by
    Rudi
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    Lovely small town by the coast close to mountain trails.

    Lovely small town by the coast close to mountain trails. We stayed 5 nights but would have happily stayed another couple of nights. Good restaurants in town including an authentic Italian place run by an Italian and serving home-made pasta with tables on his terrace. He has a wonderful model town, that he has made himself, on display for you to look at while waiting to order. Casa Maracuja served good local cuisine and we also enjoyed the food at Paladar where they serve cachupa. We had a rental car, but there were also alughers available for transport to Porto Novo, the ferry port.
    Guest review by
    Jacob
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    It's wonderful brand new well equipped and modern apartment...

    It's wonderful brand new well equipped and modern apartment. For me the location was fantastic. It was meters from the beach and a supermarket and a great local restaurant. I always talked to town to meet the shuttles and drivers for hikes and the ferry. There is a great balcony - I also cooked and used the washing machine - living room was really wide in comparison to majority of apartment rentals I had. I really loved it.
    Guest review by
    Mark
    United States
  • 8.0

    Beautiful view of the sunset from tidal pools where you can...

    Beautiful view of the sunset from tidal pools where you can swim protected from the waves. My host arranged a reservation at a private restaurant in someone's home, with live music. It was delicious and a great experience. The town is a little dirty. I didn't stay long enough to really know the town, I'm sure it has its gems.
    Guest review by
    Justis
    United States
  • 10.0

    Beirona/ Murdeira is a beautiful place, definitely worth...

    Beirona/ Murdeira is a beautiful place, definitely worth choosing if you want to relax on the beach/ by the pool without crowds of people around you. There’s just one shop here ( it has an ATM which is a huge advantage), but it’s well stocked. If you’re not a fan of big resorts, but want a laid back holiday, be sure to visit.
    Guest review by
    AnnaLucy
    Poland
  • 10.0

    The first thing to say about Santa Maria is that local...

    The first thing to say about Santa Maria is that local people are very friendly and welcoming. Trips are available for motorised vehicles, sea trips and cultural site seeing. During the day Santa Maria is very good for watersports and of course relaxing at the beach. There is always wind which helps with the water sport and doesn't cause sunworshippers any real inconvenience. There is a long stretch of beach which is worth walking, it has numerous beach bars which can be relaxing or lively dependant on where they are along the beach. The evenings are relaxed and mainly consist of dining, dinking, dancing and listening to music. There are numerous bars and restaurants to choose from, both on the main street and further in. There are many shops and a market to look around but I can't say much about this as it's not my thing. What I particularly like about Santa Maria is that it is not over developed, although things are moving along. Santa Maria takes me back to a time when life was far simpler and in my opinion much better. The key thing to remember is that you are in an African country with it's own culture and characteristics, just embrace it!
    Guest review by
    Dave
    United Kingdom