Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria, Santa Maria
Overview
Located a few moments from Ponta Sino, the 5-star Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria provides guests with an aqua park and water slides, as well as hairdresser. Featuring a barber shop and a restaurant, the Santa Maria hotel is merely 0.7 miles from Casino Royal.
Location
The center of Santa Maria can be reached within a 20-minute walk, and natural attractions like Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra are about a 10-minute drive away. The beachfront Riu Palace is located 1.4 miles from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows in Santa Maria.
No matter the religion, travelers prefer to visit Church Of The Nazarene, a popular place of worship located approximately 25 minutes' stroll from the hotel.
For those traveling from afar, Amilcar Cabral airport is 16 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria has 999 rooms, comprising a balcony. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a mini bar fridge, are offered. An air conditioner are featured for guests' comfort. Offering such amenities as a hair dryer and bath sheets, the bathrooms also include a separate toilet and a shower.
Eat & Drink
6 onsite restaurants, among them Palmeira and Krystal, serve Italian and Asian dishes.
Leisure & Business
The Riu Palace Santa Maria features a steam room and a sauna, along with a fitness room for guests who want to stay in shape. Guests can also sigh up for guided snorkeling trips arranged by the property. A full-service spa and a spa salon is sure to make for an excellent stay.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Snorkeling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Children's pool
- Water slides
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Aqua park
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Recommended for:
Snorkel at Praia
Participate in snorkelling at Praia de Santa Maria.
Hire a Car
Rent a car to reach Funana Casa da Cultura.
Swim in Pool
Swim in the outdoor swimming pool at the site.
Exercise in Centre
Use fitness centre equipment for workouts.
Dance at Club
Dance at the nightclub during evenings.
Use Sauna
Enter the sauna for a steam session.
Location
Convenient Location
Santa Maria is close to the pier, Funana Casa da Cultura, and Porto Antigo.
Beachfront Neighborhood
The beachfront area features vibrant local culture with attractions like Visoes Africanas and the Project Biodiversity Turtle Conservation Hatchery.
Local Bites to Try
Restaurante Barracuda, Ocean Cafe, and Cape Fruit serve seafood, international cuisine, and local dishes.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants

