Hotel Pontao

Hotels
Independent
7.4 (56 reviews)
Edificio Pontao, Santa Maria, Sal, 4111 , Sal , CV

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Snorkeling nearby
Television in common areas
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Close to the city center and beaches.
Good breakfast.
Nice swimming pool.
Cons:
No hot water in the bathroom.
Only one towel for two person.
No water bottle in the room.

Categories

Cleanliness
6.06
No hot water in the bathroom and only one towel for two person.
Service
8.03
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
8.07
Close to the city center and beaches.
Room Quality
6.02
No water bottle in the room.
Amenities
8.05
Good breakfast, nice swimming pool.
Value for Money
8.01
Good value without being luxury.
Food and Beverage
8.06
Good breakfast.
Overall Experience
6.93
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 21:15

Property Description

Discover the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at Hotel Pontao, where beachside tranquility meets vibrant local culture.

Luxurious Accommodations
Unwind in one of our 79 air-conditioned rooms, each featuring a private furnished balcony, minibar, and flat-screen TV, ensuring your stay is both comfortable and entertaining.

Recreational Amenities
Take advantage of our inviting outdoor pool or soak in breathtaking views from our terrace and garden. For those looking to stay connected, complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Delicious Dining Options
Satisfy your culinary cravings with delectable meals at our on-site restaurant and enjoy your favorite drinks at the bar/lounge, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.

Enjoy your escape in Sal – book your stay at Hotel Pontao today!

Important information:

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SID

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 56 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.06
Service: 8.03
Location: 8.07
Room Quality: 6.02
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.01
Food and Beverage: 8.06
Overall Experience: 6.93
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LUIZ CARLOS
10
Pros:

Hotel espetacular , próximo à tudo que precisa em sua estadia , e claro o Mar do Sal . Funcionárias maravilhosos . Uma estadia e tanto do melhor . Obrigado à todos .

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
A
Annick
8
Pros:

Close to the city center and beaches.
Good breakfast.
Good value without being luxury

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
A
Akissi family
6
Pros:

We were on the 3rd floor and they don’t have lift so was not easy with luggage.
No hot water in the bathroom and only one towel for two person.
No water bottle in the room
Good breakfast , nice swimming pool.

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
A
Arlindo family
10
Pros:

Friendly people

2025-07-03 via Nuitee
L
Le Blanc Delgado
10
Pros:

Personnelle agréable

2025-06-27 via Nuitee
P
Patrick
10
Pros:

Super

2025-06-27 via Nuitee
M
Marianne
8
Pros:

No big surprises - I felt I got what I paid for, neither more nor less.

Positives:
-Good breakfast with its own omelette bar
-Excellent location close to everything, especially where the buses and taxis are, the beach and the harbor
-Good pool (not heated, but clean and good size)
-No hazzle in finding an available sunbed

Negatives:
-Internet did not work in my hotel room except for when I sat on the floor close to the door.
-The water pressure in the shower was poor, but this might be a problem for the whole of the island.

2025-01-03 via Nuitee
S
Sarrah
8
Pros:

Affordable, roomy hotel in a convenient area. Close to the beach and airport.

2024-12-09 via Nuitee
M
Michael
8
Pros:

We had a good time at Pontao.

2024-12-01 via Nuitee
Y
Yannick
10
Pros:

Notre hôtel de référence ! On y a séjourné 2 fois et il nous tarde d'y retourner 👍

2024-11-23 via Nuitee
A
Anne-sophie
8
Pros:

Excellent rapport qualité prix

2024-11-19 via Nuitee
A
albert
8
Olvidadizos
Pros:

Todo muy bien instalaciones, desayuno, servicio excelente, pero contrato un transfer y se les olvidó, mi aviòn llegó a las 2am, suerte que pillé un taxista honrado. Contraté la caja fuerte y se olvidaron de anotarlo, fui yo quien tuvo que decirlo, la pagué porque soy honrado

2024-11-17 via Nuitee
J
Jay
4
Not very good
Pros:

When we arrived we were asked to pay again even though we had paid in advance. I had to prove that I had paid in advance. When the man gave us our key to the room he just told us what room number with no directions. We walked around the hotel looking for our room for 15 mins before going to ask where it was and even then he just pointed in a direction and left us to find it ourselves. The bathroom door handle was falling off, the bed was not made so we had to locate the sheets and pillows and make it ourselves. When we checked out there weee different people behind the counter who then tried to charge us again for the room. I again had to prove I had paid in full. We would not stay here again and wouldn’t recommend this hotel at all. We were glad it was just one night.

2024-05-25 via Nuitee
E
Emanuela partner
6
Pros:

Struttura vicina al centro di Santa Maria. Buon rapporto qualità/prezzo

2024-02-28 via Nuitee
Y
Yannick partner
10
Pros:

Hôtel avec tout ce dont on à besoin pour passer de bonnes vacances. Nous avons apprécié également la proximité de la zone touristique et les petits restaurants locaux . Possibilité de tout faire à pied depuis l'hôtel.
Bon accueil, propre , bon petit déjeuner, piscine très bien , solarium, jaccuzi... Parfait .
La belle plage est à 2mn à pied

2024-01-26 via Nuitee
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Lars
8
Convenient location
Pros:

Only a couple of minutes from the main pedestrian street and the beach it is very conveniently located.
Internetstrength was not sufficient in the room hence online activites had to happen in the communal areas

2023-05-03 via Nuitee
K
Keith partner
10
Pros:

Loved our stay and would like to visit again

2023-03-25 via Nuitee
J
Janice partner
8
Pros:

All the staff here are very pleasant and smiling. Hotel is very clean. Good breakfast.

2023-03-13 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Ok hotel with good location
Pros:

Nice, simple hotel with amazing staff in the reception and restaurant. Cleaning was very bad and they didn't change towels or sheets unless we asked the reception for it.

2022-12-30 via Nuitee
T
Tara
8
Pros:

A fine hotel with a reseanble

2022-12-19 via Nuitee