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Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 5 outdoor pools

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Indoor pool, 5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine
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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, windsurfing
Travelers enjoy oceanfront relaxation at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria with 5 outdoor pools and 2 swim-up bars. The all-inclusive package includes a breakfast buffet. Guests can windsurf, kayak, and book a massage at Renova Spa.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Gym
  • Laundry
The current price is S$459
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, windsurfing

On the beach

This hotel is located on the waterfront and on the beach. Take advantage of the beach loungers and beach umbrellas at the sandy beach. Some on-site activities to enjoy during your trip include windsurfing, surfing/bodyboarding, and kayaking. Popular nearby activities worth checking out include snorkelling and scuba diving.

On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, windsurfing
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, windsurfing

Room options

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Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Swim-up - Adults Only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Large)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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View from room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
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About the area

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 Ponta Preta and Santa Maria Beach. With scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Cabocan Lote E2, Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde, 32

What's nearby

  • Santa Maria Town Square - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Maria Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Santa Maria Pier - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Shark Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Kite Beach - 15 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar de Praia - Oasis Atlantico - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Cabo Verde Riu Funana - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Espargos - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Dubliners - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bounty Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

Luxury all-inclusive hotel by the ocean
At Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive, you can look forward to 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, sunloungers and kayaking. Indulge in a massage at Renova Spa, the on-site 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 sunloungers
  • Bike hire, a gift shop and a 24-hour front desk
  • Water sports equipment, a water dispenser and multilingual staff
  • Evening entertainment, smoke-free property and beach umbrellas
Room features
All 1001 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and LED light bulbs

All-inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. On-site 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
Snorkelling
Surfing/body boarding
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball
Spa facilities
Limited spa services
Children's club

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities
On-site live performances

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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
  • 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 lift
  • 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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2020
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 in guestrooms
  • 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
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.

Payment types at the property

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 any lifts
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

Property is also known as

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria
Riu Santa Maria Inclusive Sal
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive Sal
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive Hotel
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive Hotel Sal

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 13 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive on 1 Oct, 2025 start from S$459.05, 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 at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive?

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?

Checkout 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, snorkelling, 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 miles (3 km).

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