Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 5 outdoor pools

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Dates

October 2025

24

November 2025

Indoor pool, 5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine

On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, windsurfing

Travelers enjoy oceanfront relaxation at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria with 5 outdoor pools and 2 swim-up bars. The all-inclusive package includes a breakfast buffet. Guests can windsurf, kayak, and book a massage at Renova Spa.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Bar
All inclusive
Gym
Housekeeping

￥60,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Tomorrow

Oct 25 - Oct 26

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Minibar (some free items)

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Electric kettle

29 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Large Twin Beds

Double Room (Large)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Minibar (some free items)

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Electric kettle

32 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room (Swim-up - Adults Only)

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Private pool

Air conditioning

Minibar (some free items)

Ceiling fan

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Minibar (some free items)

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

40 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Minibar (some free items)

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Electric kettle

29 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sal, Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Santa Maria Municipal Market, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Ponta Preta and Santa Maria Beach. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving and snorkeling adventures can be found near the property.

Visit our Sal travel guide

32, Cape Verde, Sal, Cabocan Lote E2, Santa Maria

What's nearby

Nazarene Church - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Santa Maria Town Square - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Santa Maria Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
Santa Maria Pier - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
Ponta Preta - 13 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Daiquiri - ‬4 min walk
‪RIU Cabo Verde Restaurant Promenade - ‬6 min drive
‪La Pappardella - ‬3 min walk
‪Magellan Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Pool Bar - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

Luxury all-inclusive hotel by the ocean

At Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, free water park access, and 2 swim-up bars. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sun loungers, and beach volleyball. Indulge in a massage at Renova Spa, the onsite spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and Fusion cuisine. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include surfing/body boarding, windsurfing, and kayaking. In addition to 2 poolside bars and concerts and live shows, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks include:

5 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with a waterslide, 2 swim-up bars, and sun loungers
Bike rentals, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
Water sports equipment, a water dispenser, and evening entertainment
Beach umbrellas, a gift shop, and smoke-free premises

Room features

All 1001 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).

More amenities include:

Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and LED light bulbs

All inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

Buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included

In-room minibar (all beverages included)

In-room liquor dispensers

Water activities

Kayaking

Snorkeling

Surfing/body boarding

Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities

Volleyball

Spa facilities

Limited spa services

Kids club

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities

Onsite live performances

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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￥48,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

No onsite parking available

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
2 poolside bars
2 swim-up bars
5 bars/lounges
5 restaurants
A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

Dorayaki
Krystal
La Pappardella
Palmeira
Praia

Things to do

5 outdoor pools
Beach volleyball
Bicycle rentals
Bicycle storage
Children's pool
Concerts/live shows
Evening entertainment
Fitness classes
Free children's club
Free water park
Full-service spa
Gym
Indoor pool
Kayaking
Playground
Surfing/bodyboarding
Water sports equipment
Waterslide
Windsurfing

Family friendly

5 outdoor pools
Children's pool
Free children's club
Free water park access
Indoor pool
Playground
Waterslide

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Water dispenser

Guest services

Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Outdoors

Beach loungers
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On the beach
On the waterfront
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Full-service spa

Massage
Spa open daily
Steam room

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa

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3 floors
7 buildings
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Built in 2020
Comprehensive food waste policy
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Smoking not allowed
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Free minibar (limited items)

More

Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
LED lighting
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A tax is imposed by the city: CVE 276.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

This property uses a grey water recycling system

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria

Riu Santa Maria Inclusive Sal

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive Sal

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive Hotel

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive Hotel Sal

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 5 outdoor pools, and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive?

As of Oct 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive on Oct 25, 2025 start from ￥52,177, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Activities include windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and more.

Where is Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sal hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Santa Maria Pier, Santa Maria Beach, and Ponta Preta. Nazarene Church and Santa Maria Town Square are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

All inclusive details

Food and beverages

Water activities

Land activities

Entertainment

Awards and affiliations

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Food and drink

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