Hotel Santa Maria
About this hotel
Nestled in Praia, this lovely hotel for $74 per night is a great choice for your next break. Central hotel with full-service spa connected to a shopping center in Praia A full-service spa, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and concierge services are onsite. Hotel Santa Maria offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
Map of Praia
Reviews
3.7/5.0
Good(100 Reviews)
5.0
Friendly staff, great breakfast, very good food in their restaurant with at times really slow and bad service. Hot water in the bathroom can be dangerously hot. Great location. We have stayed here before, many times, and will stay here again.
1.0
The hotel was terrible, from the moment we arrived we were given the room we didn’t book jus 1 tiny double room instead of superior suite with queen bed and single bed. The pillows and towels old and pillows stitched with a black thread unprofessionally probably hand stitching.
Breakfast was terrible the bread was dry & stale, serving plates were tiny side plates. Fruits were not fresh the papaya looked very mashed, they do not serve fresh breakfast, I regret booking this hotel & will never again
The bed was not comfortable and was not the same size as the mattress, is this place a cheap hostel? Because clearly it doesn’t deserve even 3stars.
The mini fridge was full when we arrived and nobody told us that if we use the drinks we need to pay for them.. at least give guest a brochure on their arrival so that they know they don’t touch drinks in the mini bar, instead we will have a choice of going for drinks outside.. I was charged for drinks we used after I thought they came with the package of the booking. I should have stayed at the other hotel instead of coming to this hotel, loud noise at night, and the corridors too stuffy & hot, 👎👎
5.0
Staff is wonderful, very courteous, helpful, and friendly. Breakfast buffet was great.
5.0
Location. Close to the airport
3.0
Friendly staff and convenient restaurant. Very noisy in the room and adequately furnished/decorated but not impressive. Clean.
3.0
Tiny little hotel on a lively street with the most charming, accomodating staff. Perfect value for the money + a nice little restaurant downstairs with adorable cats who sleep on the roof across the way. Picturesque + a lovely landing for an entree into Praia + all it has to offer.
5.0
Right downtown on pedestrian mall. Staff were all friendly, helpful and efficient. The breakfast people were run ragged trying to keep the food replenished and clean the area. Commendable.
5.0
Great location, safe, and comfortable.
3.0
Was very fun and great to meet new companions and friends
5.0
I liked the people in the reception and the other staff for their servicemindedness. They tried to find tours and some were pretty good with english or french. Next time I will use it again and highly recoommend it to my friends. You feel good at this former family owned hostel now upgraded to hotel and I understand why other peple liked it.
Lars Denmark
4.0
Situated in a quite area and within walking distance of historical buildings.
4.0
Friendly staff, good breakfast, good restaurant. Non working wifi, no hot water were not fun. We stayed in their apartment, not in the main building.
3.0
All bad
5.0
.
2.5
always a great stay and next to everything
3.0
always a great stay and next to everything
3.0
Super accueil super appart super situation super moments
3.0
It was clean and felt safe inside the property. Front desk representative was very professional and apologetic for miscommunication.
The only thing was that the area was a bit sketchy, since I arrived late night and left early morning so didn't see the day activity around the hotel.
3.0
It was clean and felt safe inside the property. Front desk representative was very professional and apologetic for miscommunication. The only thing was that the area was a bit sketchy, since I arrived late night and left early morning so didn't see the day activity around the hotel.
2.0
Very good location in the heart of the city.
3.0
The hotel is in a great location in the centre of town. Breakfast had a great selection of food to choose from.The staff were friendly and helpful. Especially Cynthia, who is a bundle of energy and good humour, made us laugh. There was great music one of the nights, on the street terrace, with locals sashaying past enjoying the music alongside guests. Overall I'd highly recommend this place to stay.
2.5
The hotel is in a great location in the centre of town. Breakfast had a great selection of food to choose from.The staff were friendly and helpful. Especially Cynthia, who is a bundle of energy and good humour, made us laugh. There was great music one of the nights, on the street terrace, with locals sashaying past enjoying the music alongside guests. Overall Id highly recommend this place to stay.
2.0
Nice, clean hotel. Close to airport, perfect for a one night stay if get in late and fly to Fogo the next morning.
1.0
You get what you pay for.
1.0
You get what you pay for.
5.0
We liked the location , the hotel vibe and the easiness to organize tours.
1.5
Property is located in a pedestrian street in the centre of Praia town and is within 5 minutes’ walk of the town’s main park, a supermarket, the presidential palace and multiple small shops / cafes. Football / fishing beaches are 10 minutes’ walk down the hill, tourist beaches are 20 to 30 minutes’ walk in the same direction. Checkin desk didn’t have enough change when I paid my non-prepaid taxes on arrival with cash, but were helpful in terms of arranging taxies and dealing with other issues. Room was pleasant, well presented and had good air-conditioning, but there was an immediate aroma of stale water on first entering and the toiletries / towels provided often weren’t adequate. Found the shower difficult to regulate and it was easy to pump the tap and cause it to suddenly boil or freeze. Had an issue with my room not being cleaned one day and found that the wifi only worked if standing right at the door (wouldn’t work at the desk or in any of the main areas of the room). Breakfast was simple but runs until 10:30 each day, tea making is provided but new tea bags/sugar weren’t, the bed sloped to the left and the in room mini-bar fridge and the TV remote didn’t work. Reasonably pleasant reasonably quiet town based place to stay.
1.5
I think the hotel has recently being refurbished and there was no bars/restaurants, balcony/patio & no airport transfer - all of which were mentioned in the hotels.com details.
I did find the staff at the hotel very friendly and helpful.
There is not much to do in Praia and my stay of 13/14 nights was too long, but overall a very pleasant stay over the Christmas period.
1.5
I think the hotel has recently being refurbished and there was no bars/restaurants, balcony/patio & no airport transfer - all of which were mentioned in the hotels.com details. I did find the staff at the hotel very friendly and helpful.There is not much to do in Praia and my stay of 13/14 nights was too long, but overall a very pleasant stay over the Christmas period.
1.0
I changed room twice as it was not possible to open window and when u take shower u cant breathe. The description on hotel.com website is not correct there is no ocean view as it says. Too noisy rooms. No iron, breakfast is available only after 7.30 when everybody has left as most flights are very early or the tours also start very early.
3.0
My room was at the end of a hallway leading to an exit on to a rooftop. The result was a wind tunnel that made my room door rattle all night. A chair up against it or other means did not work so I was awake all night. And a whistling breeze is scary in the dark of night.
I slept very little and kept checking the hall in case someone was outside.
Could not take it in the end & glad to leave
3.0
My room was at the end of a hallway leading to an exit on to a rooftop. The result was a wind tunnel that made my room door rattle all night. A chair up against it or other means did not work so I was awake all night. And a whistling breeze is scary in the dark of night.I slept very little and kept checking the hall in case someone was outside.Could not take it in the end & glad to leave
1.5
This Hotel is on a pedestrian street in the nicest part of Praia. The rooms are OK and the staff are helpful. There are TV channels in a number of different languages.The breakfast is included but is not great unless you get there really early.Id stay there again if I was in Praia.
4.0
We had a pleasant Stay, only make sure your room is not one of the smaller ones. Good wifi , good breakfast buffet ans exzellent Pizza! Nice outside bar ans Restaurant.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Praia?
The average price for a rental in Praia is $69 per night. This rental is $5 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hotel Santa Maria. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Hotel Santa Maria pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hotel Santa Maria?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, laundry, balcony / patio, and hot tub / spa.
Explore similar vacation rentals in Praia
Explore all rentals in PraiaPraia travel inspiration
Read our blogGuides
Ski Trip Packing List: What to Bring Skiing or Snowboarding
Trends
VacationRenter Holiday Travel Trends 2023
Featured Rentals
Architectural Vacation Rentals: Experience the Beauty of Unique Properties
Featured Rentals
Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Vacation Rentals Around the World
Featured Rentals
Our Favorite Vacation Rentals With Unique Experiences
Featured Rentals
Amazing Cabin Rentals Across the Globe
Featured Rentals
Have You Ever Wanted to Stay in a Dome Rental? Now You Can
Featured Rentals
Jaw Dropping Treehouse Rentals All Over the World