Quite possibly the worst holiday of my life. Food poisoning hit on day one and didn't let go all week. The hotel wrongly charged me a no-show fee, a billing dispute that took two months to sort out. And the pool? Closed for days after human waste was found floating in it. I'll spare you the rest. Never again.
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive★★★★★
Santa Maria, Cape Verde




Family hotel in Santa Maria, Cape Verde
On the island of Sal, right on the sea and 2 km from the center of Santa Maria, this all-inclusive resort opens directly onto a private white-sand beach. Kids have their own dedicated club, a kids' pool, water slides, a water park and a playground, plus entertainment for the whole family. Parents will appreciate the family rooms with a balcony or terrace, the included buffets and drinks, the kayaks to borrow and the day spa.
- Kids club, ages 4–14
- Water park
- Kids' pool
- Family rooms
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The kids club
- Kids club · ages 4–14 Confirmed by the hotelEvery day, 10:30am-1pm and 3:30pm-5:30pm · Free
Rooms & prices
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Family reviews
12% of the hotel's guests travel as a family.
- Cleanliness
- 8.2
- Service
- 9.1
- Location
- 9.7
- Rooms
- 8.6
- Amenities
- 9.2
- Value for money
- 7.6
- Overall experience
- 9.4
Stuff, Beach, Volleyball, the Room, great variety in foods.
Service in the Italian restaurant.
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Amenities
Family essentials
- Kids' pool
- Water slides
- Water park
- Wading poolTo be confirmed
- Walk to the beachTo be confirmed
- All-inclusiveTo be confirmed
- Kids' buffet or menuTo be confirmed
- Family rooms
- Connecting roomsTo be confirmed
- Crib
- Evening babysittingTo be confirmed
- Kids' discoTo be confirmed
- Parking
All hotel amenities
For kids
- Kids club
- Kids' pool
- Playground
- Water slides
- Water park
Pools & beach
- Outdoor pool
- Heated pool
- Beach
- Beachfront
- Sun umbrellas
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Snack bar
- Coffee shop
Sports & wellness
- Gym
- Spa
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Massages
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Daily housekeeping
Good to know
Check-in & check-out
Worth knowing
Please note that guests are required to specify the total number of guests staying at the property, including children and babies, to ensure the correct rates and number of beds are provided. Please note appropriate dress is required for dinner. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. A deposit may be required at the property.
Where the hotel is
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Page last updated November 11, 2026.
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