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Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

Sal Cape Verde
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
Indulge in a world beyond ordinary at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive, where luxury is not just a promise but a lifestyle, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Maria Beach and Nazarene Church. This all-inclusive hotel is 6 minutes drive to Santa Maria Municipal Market and 7 minutes drive to Ponta Preta.

Experience ultimate opulence featuring a private pool, a fully-stocked minibar, air conditioning, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, complimentary high-speed WiFi, a private balcony and daily housekeeping, designer amenities and bespoke touches. Conveniences include bathrobes, a phone and an in-room safe.

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Property Details

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 5 outdoor pools, a complimentary water park, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.

  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Free water park access
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Grey water recycling system
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Bicycle on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Number of bars/lounges - 5
  • Number of poolside bars - 2
  • Number of outdoor pools - 5
  • Number of swim-up bars - 2
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • LED light bulbs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Free breakfast
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Water dispenser
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Evening entertainment
  • Daily
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Children's club (free)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Surfing/bodyboarding on site
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Humane animal treatment
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Garden
  • Full-service spa
  • Windsurfing on site
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Playground on site
  • Number of restaurants - 5
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Spa services on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Kayaking on site
  • Terrace
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Hair salon
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Year Built - 2020
  • Number of buildings/towers - 7
  • Total number of rooms - 1001
  • Number of floors - 3

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until midnight. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. 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.

  • 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.
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system
  • 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

Other details

Grab a bite to eat at Palmeira, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 5 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wind down with a drink at one of the 5 bars/lounges or 2 poolside bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Santa Maria Pier - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Santa Maria Beach - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Ponta Preta - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Nazarene Church - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Santa Maria Town Square - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Santa Maria Municipal Market - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Kite Beach - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Shark Bay Beach - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Buracona - 30.8 km / 19.1 mi
The nearest major airport is Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 18.9 km / 11.7 mi

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Hotel policies

General

  • Ecostars
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • By ocean
  • Travelife
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Resort 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.

Location

Cabocan Lote E2, Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde 32, Cape Verde
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