Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

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RIU Hotels & Resorts
8.8 (126 reviews)
Cabocan Lote E2 , Prainha , cv

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Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Nightclub
Clubhouse
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Delicious food
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Value for money concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
There are complaints about cleanliness, including issues with mold and filthy sunbeds.
Service
9.13
General positive feedback about staff, but some concerns regarding responsiveness.
Location
9.67
The location is praised as excellent with great views.
Room Quality
8.62
Rooms are generally described as spacious and comfortable, but issues with cleanliness noted.
Amenities
9.15
The variety of facilities and amenities are positively reviewed.
Value for Money
7.61
Mixed feedback on value, with comments on overpriced experiences relative to quality.
Food and Beverage
8.66
The food is described as delicious despite being typical buffet cuisine.
Overall Experience
9.43
Overall enjoyment reported despite some concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 10:27

Property Description

Beachfront Luxury: Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive offers 5-star accommodation with a garden, terrace, and restaurant overlooking the beach.
Top-notch Facilities: Enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, nightclub, and kids' club during your stay.
Ultimate Relaxation: Unwind in air-conditioned rooms featuring modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, minibar, and private bathroom. Book now for an unforgettable experience at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 126 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.67
Room Quality: 8.62
Amenities: 9.15
Value for Money: 7.61
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Patrick • couple • it
8
Pros:

Posizione privilegiata su una spiaggia bellissima con tutti i servizi a portata nonostante la dimensione del resort. Personale cordiale e disponibile. Camere belle, spaziose e pulite.

Cons:

Il resort è piuttosto grosso e pertanto abbastanza affollato. È il classico resort per famiglie con un numero enorme di camere per cui non ci si può aspettare la cura di ogni singolo dettaglio (ad esempio, tende e lenzuola bucate, piscine con molta acqua + sabbia ai bordi, pulite un po' poco durante la giornata). Il buffet ed i cocktail erano di qualità accettabile ma il buffet principale era una mangiatoia, troppa roba non troppo curata e troppo caos.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Krzysztof • couple • pl
10
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Valeriia • couple • pl
10
Pros:

Literally everything! The impeccable hotel. Amazing service, unbelievable variety of food, cleanliness everywhere. We didn’t want to leave 🥲

Cons:

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2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Wittmer • couple • ch
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Alicia • solo_traveller • nl
9
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Rodrigues • couple • ch
5
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • couple • ch
9
Love the food and the stay. Thank you !
Pros:

Location and calm beach. Loved it !

Cons:

It would be nice if there were more bins around the hotel. Perhaps aesthetically it’s not nice, but there’s a way to do it. Some additional dining experiences too.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • extended_group • fr
10
Pros:

Property was great I don’t understand the reviews on here they seem unhinged. All staff were lovely, room was beautiful, impeccably clean. It’s what you’d expect of an all inclusive place—just beware of the culture you’re stepping into!

Cons:

The number of hamburgers I chose to eat…! There is nothing bad here just understand what you’re booking—a place to eat and drink a lot and hang out.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • is
8
Pros:

Check-in was efficient.

The beach is sandy, large, long and clean. The water is clean.

Nice garden.

The room and the bathroom are large.

Excellent choice and quality at breakfast and lunch at the poolside restaurant.

No loud music in the common areas and no loud/drunk people in the pools.

Cons:

The rooms are overall in good condition, but should be checked more often. We had ripped blackout curtain in one room, a faulty light in another.

No lifts to get to the rooms.

Restaurants are understaffed and some staff are not very friendlly.

Dinner in the main restaurant was a mess. Uncleaned tables, crowd, long queues, half-empty buffet tables.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • it
9
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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jacob • couple • gb
10
Amazing, would definitely recommend and could go back again
Pros:

Good options were amazing so much to choose from in the different areas

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Valente • couple • pt
10
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Evelien • solo_traveller • nl
9
Heerlijke plek v
Pros:

Vriendelijkheid en behulpzaamheid van het personeel.

Cons:

Schoonmaak badkamer; er zit schimmel in randen douchevloer en achter wastafel. Douchekop bleef niet hangen.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Sandro • couple • it
9
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Imane • solo_traveller • ma
10
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Helder • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Atendimento 5 estrelas
Acesso a praia muito bonito

Cons:

Gostei dr tudo

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Ella • couple • gb
7
Pros:

beautiful beach, bar access everywhere, two swim-up bars. The room was kept clean, the staff were nice, and they even organised a local Cape Verdean band and dancers to do a mini carnival parade through the hotel.

Cons:

Food selection was limited unless you went to the on-site a la carte restaurants, and there was a breakout of food poisoning just before our arrival, yet the cleanliness standards in the food court still lacked a bit.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • lu
9
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Giulia • couple • it
10
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Rui Melo silva • couple • pt
10
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee