Seafront apartments in central Santa Maria with direct ocean views, impeccable cleanliness and genuinely attentive hosting. Excellent location, a well-rated bar-restaurant downstairs and a calm atmosphere. Ideal for relaxed stays without giving up the convenience of the centre.

A quiet seaside hotel in Santa Maria with spacious rooms and good views. Ideal for rest, but inconsistent in maintenance, hot water and restaurant quality. Works best if you choose your room carefully and value calm over constant services.

A central hotel on Santa Maria’s main pedestrian street, with spacious rooms and reasonable prices. Great location, but often noisy and inconsistent on service, breakfast, and maintenance. Works as a practical base if you prioritise location and accept some unpredictability.

Ocean Suites stands out for its Praça Central location, spacious suites and a bold industrial look. Exceptionally friendly staff and excellent breakfasts at Ocean Café. Perfect for doing Santa Maria on foot, though some nights the bar’s music can carry into the early hours.

NhaTerra mixes a restaurant and small hotel right in central Santa Maria. Great location and low prices, with well-rated breakfasts and daily dishes. The issue is inconsistency: rooms and service vary widely. Ask questions first and don’t book blindly.

Hotel Morabeza is a Santa Maria classic: beachfront, spacious, calm, and driven by excellent human service. It’s not modern, but it’s comfortable and brilliantly located. Ideal for travellers who want relaxation, space and local life without impersonal mega-resorts.

Casa Blu Guesthouse stands out for its central location and local feel, with a shared terrace and friendly hosts. However, reviews are polarized: some praise cleanliness and calm, others report damp, water cuts and poor maintenance. Book only if you confirm conditions and flexibility.

Hotel MiraBela is a small, well-run hotel on Santa Maria’s main street. Rooftop breakfasts with views, clean rooms, friendly staff and an unbeatable location steps from the beach. Note: there is some nightlife noise, balanced by honesty and attentive service.

Villa ao Mar offers spacious, well-maintained apartments on Pier Beach, literally beachfront and steps from Santa Maria’s centre. Fully equipped kitchens, frequent cleaning and attentive hosts stand out. Note: town-facing units can be noisier at night due to the lively surroundings.

Surfactivity Guest House is a colourful, well-kept guest house in Tanquinho Norte, ideal for kitesurfers and independent travellers. Attentive hosts, a relaxed social atmosphere, options for different budgets and a quiet beach nearby make logistics easy and rest part of the deal.

Surf House Hostel is a social, well-located hostel in Santa Maria, ideal for surfers and solo travellers. Friendly staff, lockers and useful common areas stand out. The experience varies with occupancy and cleanliness, but on a good week it’s easy to get hooked.

Surf House Cabo Verde offers spacious, well-equipped apartments in Tanquinho Norte, just steps from the sea and close to Santa Maria’s centre. Friendly hosts, a solid location and real comfort make it ideal for stress-free stays focused on independence and ocean life.