Sakaroule Bed & Breakfast is a small, family-run stay in Santa Maria, offering warm hospitality, well-kept rooms and one of the most praised breakfasts in the area. Ideal for travellers seeking authenticity, calm and a genuinely welcoming base.
Where the trip starts before you step outside
Some places simply do their job, while others quietly put you in the right mindset for a relaxed holiday. Sakaroule Bed & Breakfast clearly belongs to the second group. You don’t come here just to sleep — you come here to slow down.
What Sakaroule really is
Sakaroule is a small, family-run and very personal bed & breakfast, managed with care and genuine involvement by Paola and her team. No empty promises or overblown claims: just cleanliness, order, warmth and a constant feeling of being well looked after.
The atmosphere is calm, welcoming and authentic. No resorts, no prefabricated aesthetics. This is Santa Maria from the inside, with human interaction when you want it… and respected silence when you don’t.
Location: local, convenient and better than it looks
It’s located in a residential area, away from the noisiest tourist axis, yet only a few minutes’ walk from the centre, the beach and local restaurants. Some guests mention that the neighbourhood may feel “unglamorous” at first, but that impression quickly fades.
One detail that reassures many travellers: the police station is right across the street. Real safety, not brochure safety. Overall, it feels like a lived-in neighbourhood, not a staged setting.
Rooms: cleanliness, comfort and simplicity done right
Rooms are consistently described as clean, comfortable and well maintained, with pleasant beds and showers that work properly — something that isn’t always guaranteed on the island.
This is not a luxury stay, and it doesn’t try to be. The value lies in the fact that everything works and nothing gets in the way. A few isolated comments mention less comfortable beds or missing basic amenities (such as shower gel), but these are exceptions within an otherwise solid whole.
Breakfast: one of its strongest points
If there’s one thing that keeps coming up in reviews, it’s this: the breakfast is excellent. Homemade, generous, with fresh products and local touches that change from day to day. It’s not an impersonal buffet — it’s a breakfast that’s been thought through and prepared with care.
Many guests describe it as one of the highlights of their stay. And that’s saying something.
The hosting: this is the key
Paola appears again and again as the soul of the place. Attentive, approachable, generous with time, advice and recommendations. She doesn’t just tell you where to eat or what to see — she explains why.
This kind of hospitality can’t be faked. And it shows. The rest of the team follows the same tone: availability, kindness and zero sense of being a nuisance.
Some places you remember for the room. Others, for the people.
Things worth knowing before you book
– This is not a hotel, it’s a B&B: the approach is more human than structured.
– Don’t expect luxury; expect coherence and care.
– Some practical details may vary depending on the room.
– If you’re looking for total anonymity, this may not be your place.
– If you value being looked after without intrusion, this is it.
Best time to go
It works well year-round, but it’s especially enjoyable if you’re looking for rest, authenticity and a slower pace. It’s less about seasons and events, and more about how you like to travel.
Who Sakaroule is for
Sakaroule Bed & Breakfast is ideal for travellers who want to experience Santa Maria from the inside, with calm, personal attention and memorable breakfasts. It’s not for those seeking impersonal services or rigid standards. It’s for those who value human experience as much as comfort.
