Hotel Santa Maria
Hotel in Praia
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more
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About this hotel
Central hotel with a 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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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 or Patio
Hot tub or spa
Map of Praia
Available Rooms
Single Room
Beds not specified • 129 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Double Room
Beds not specified • 161 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Twin Room
Beds not specified • 161 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Suite
Beds not specified • 290 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Junior Suite
Beds not specified • 290 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 10.0
Really good stay. We had a very big room, clean, comfortable and with air conditioner. Reception really kind, friendly and helpful. We needed a taxi, tips and recommendation and we felt in really good hands. Very central position in Praia, a nice walk away from the beach and the restaurant
2.0 / 10.0
If you’re going to pick a hotel in this city, do not pick this hotel. The food is terrible. The only thing good was the beer and that was in a bottle. The room is very uncomfortable is a joke. You can barely turn around. The pictures are absolutely lies. It does not look like anything like that when you get there the TV only has channels in Portuguese
5.0 / 10.0
Everyone was so kind and the place was central to everything, beautiful patio for breakfast and people watching. I highly recommend
10.0 / 10.0
Staff was very friendly! Spent 8 days here on our honeymoon and would recommend to anyone. Nothing bad at all. The room was not sound proof so you could hear other guests come and go but after all, it is a hotel, LOL!
10.0 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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, 👎👎
10.0 / 10.0
Staff is wonderful, very courteous, helpful, and friendly. Breakfast buffet was great.
2.0 / 10.0
Property did not honor the booking and only honor bookings made by local travel agents
10.0 / 10.0
Location. Close to the airport
6.0 / 10.0
Friendly staff and convenient restaurant. Very noisy in the room and adequately furnished/decorated but not impressive. Clean.
5.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, safe, and comfortable.
5.0 / 10.0
Was very fun and great to meet new companions and friends
10.0 / 10.0
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
8.0 / 10.0
Situated in a quite area and within walking distance of historical buildings.
5.0 / 10.0
always a great stay and next to everything
5.0 / 10.0
Super accueil super appart super situation super moments
4.0 / 10.0
Very good location in the heart of the city.
5.0 / 10.0
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.
4.0 / 10.0
Nice, clean hotel. Close to airport, perfect for a one night stay if get in late and fly to Fogo the next morning.
2.0 / 10.0
You get what you pay for.
3.0 / 10.0
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.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Praia?
The average price for a rental in Praia is $72 per night. This rental is $20 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 or patio, and hot tub or spa.
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