Rua 5 de Julho 42 Plateau, Praia, Santiago 273A Cape Verde
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#29 of 106 hotels in Santiago
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O Hotel Santa Maria dispoe de excelentes acomodações no Centro Histórico da cidade da Praia, Plateau que também é o centro administrativo, cultural e económico do país. O nome do Hotel homenageia esta linda cidade, Praia de Santa Maria, que tem mais de 400 anos de história, reconhecido em 2013 com a classificação de Património Nacional. Definindo-se como um Hotel que celebra a música, o Hotel Santa Maria proporciona aos seus hóspedes uma viagem pelo universo da música tradicional cabo-verdiana, começando pelo design musical da recepção, aos pisos que apresentam estilos músicas diferentes, às suites que homenageiam grandes nomes da música de Cabo-verde.
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Property amenities
Parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Car hire
Rooftop terrace
24-hour security
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Wifi
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Taxi service
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
First aid kit
Clothes dryer
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
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Air conditioning
Safe
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Coffee / tea maker
Minibar
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Hair dryer
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City view
Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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English, French, Spanish, Italian and 1 more
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71Somewhat walkable
Grade: 71 out of 100
13Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
11Attractionswithin 0.5 km
Rua 5 de Julho 42 Plateau, Praia, Santiago 273A Cape Verde
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Nice Hotel with perfect location but some flaws. The dishes at breakfast was not clean and the bathroom is too small. The door from the shower cab does not close. And it is very loud. You can hear every dog barking outside and every car passing by.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Downtown Praia is noisy and has its share of fishy characters floating around but this is probably the only location in Praia where one can get real feeling of the town. We stayed in other parts of town where the wealthy reside but from now on we will stay here. The staff are superb. Friendly, accommodating, efficient, and hard working. Great restaurant, great breakfast, and we had excellent dinner too. We stayed in their apartment building. Although the room was big and beautiful, it was extremely noisy at night. WiFi barely worked, and there was no hot water. However, since we know Praia and it's hotel situation a bit too well, we are staying here from now on.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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The value for money is unbeatable. The hotel location is perfect very central in a very cheerful street. All the staff is amazing, they helped me in everything I needed. If I was late to the breakfast and something was over I asked for it and they gave it to me very kindly . They even accompanied me at all times to a place near the hotel to cure a problem I had on the sole of my foot. 👏👏 The room cleaning service is excellent.👌 Special mention to Sandra y a Lura they where very attentive and kind. Thank you💖
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Standard-TOPS! Professional, welcoming, family oriented, helpful, responsive, accommodating and sensitive to guests. My family and I felt quite comfortable here. Central to everything. Book and check in you will not regret. The rooms decor and service are spectacular. Hotel offers tours-Buy one.. worth every penny. How else can your circle 1/2 the island in 7 hours? See photos taken during tour. Spectacular views. Restaurant Cimboa at hotel-reliable. Tasty meals. Ohhh the breakfast——a virtual spread. We ate to our tummy delight. Merci Beaucoup Staff.
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Romario Duarte, Outro at Hotel Santa Maria
Responded 15 Feb 2021
Dear Junebuggs89, First of all thank you for choosing our Hotel. We would like to thank you as well for your review. Our Hotel has the best team and we are the fact very good located. Thank you for stayed with us and we hope to see you again. Front Office Manager
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We had a one night layover between flights and decided to try the Hotel Santa Maria – what a disappointment! It was definitely the worst place we stayed on our trip to Cape Verde. Well, it wasn’t totally awful. Other than the 11 points outlined below, it was OK. The location was good, right in the heart of the pedestrian mall, but that’s about it. 1. As soon as we walked in, the service at reception was surly and bordering on rude. These people were definitely not happy. 2. We reserved and paid extra for a “suite”. However they stuck us into a tiny closet of a room and claimed that the hotel was full and that there were no other rooms available. 3. The room was tiny! There was hardly even any room to put our bags down. Only one person could move about the room at a time. 4. We had no real window outside, just a window out into the service corridor where all the AC units were mounted. The room was very dark and dreary and all the AC units made a lot of noise. 5. There are no extra power points in the room, not at the desk nor at the bedside cabinets. There were a total of 2 in the entire room. One of them was being used for the TV and decoder box, while the other was being used for the fridge and light. So you had to unplug other appliances just to recharge a phone or computer. 6. The Wifi was crap, constantly kicking us off and then not reconnecting for a long time. Almost unusable. 7. Two of our light bulbs were burned out. I had to remove them and take them downstairs to get some replacement bulbs. 8. The TV didn’t work. All we got was a message on the decoder box that said “boot”. We couldn’t turn it off or on. 9. The water temperature was wildly variable – from freezing cold to scalding hot in a matter of seconds, all without even touching the mixer. This variability was fixed the next morning when all we had was cold water for our showers. 10. There was a huge amount of hallway noise – we could hear everything out in the hallway, every door that slammed, every person talking. It was as if our door wasn’t closed. 11. Breakfast was a real cluster! There are only 6 tables available in the tiny dining room, all packed closely together, such that when everyone is seated, there is almost no room to walk between. There were about 40 people vying for the food and tables so it became a race to see who could get their food and get a seat. It was so crowded, people just couldn’t move. We just ate as quickly as we could and got out of there. It was chaos! This is definitely not a hotel I would recommend to others. There are so many better options around. For 84 Euros, it was very poor value and we will never stay here again.…
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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They served an expired beer that tasted horrible. After a long diskussion with the waitress we got a new one. But they wanted to make us pay for all the beers and even after another diskussion the made us pay for that beer. Unbelievable.
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Romario Duarte, Outro at Hotel Santa Maria
Responded 15 Feb 2021
Dear V2933XVt, First of all thank you for choosing our Hotel. We would like to thank you as well for your review. Regarding the inconvenience you had with the waitress about the beer, we apologize for it and we take note in order to avoid this kind of situation again. Your feedback will help us to improve our service and quality. Thank you for stayed with us and we hope to see you again. Front Office Manager
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Good clean room, helpful staff, good breakfast. Location, on Praia's main pedestrian street, is ideal for exploring the central ('plateau') part of town, which has plenty of places to eat and drink. The hotel also serves lunch and dinner; prices very reasonable.
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed here for a one-night stopover in Praia. It's close to the airport, which was ideal for a late night arrival, and it's centrally located in town. The hotel is very basic but has all the amenities you'd need for a short stay. Rooms were clean, but dated. The staff was friendly and helpful.
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Acceptable for what it costs but prepare to be treated like a potential criminal. We arrived after midnight from a late flight and were told we had to pay in full before even being allowed to see the room. We didn't have that much cash on us (and for credit card they run the usual % scam). Despite them having our passports and credit card details from the booking and paying at check out being the standard in hotels, they continued to treat us like criminals who were going to run off in the morning. They refused to offer any solution so ended up roaming the abandoned streets of Praia trying to find a cash point. Never a pleasant start to a stay.
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Date of stay: December 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This three star hotel is very well located and provides anything one may need to make one's stay comfortable enough - from the kindness of its employees to the cozy hotel rooms (some better than others).
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Date of stay: May 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
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PRICE RANGE
$60 - $73 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
residencial praia maria hotel praia
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Residencial Praia Maria
LOCATION
Cape VerdeSantiagoPraia
NUMBER OF ROOMS
43
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Santa Maria
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Santa Maria?
Nearby attractions include Praca Alexandre Albuquerque (0.3 km), Mercado de Sucupira (0.2 km), and Avenida 5 de Julho (0.03 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Santa Maria?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and breakfast buffet.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Santa Maria?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Santa Maria?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Santa Maria?
Conveniently located restaurants include Quintal da Musica - 5al da Musica, 90 (Noventa) Bistro, and Cafe Sofia - Copacabana Bar & Lounge Praia.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Santa Maria?
Yes, dry cleaning and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Santa Maria?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Santa Maria?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Quartel Jaime Mota (0.5 km).
Does Hotel Santa Maria have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.
Is Hotel Santa Maria accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.