Best Santa Maria Spa Hotels

Can’t complain! Was a good beautiful hotel with plenty of food and drinks for all guests! Very easy to get there from the airport and everyone speaks English if you don’t speak the native language or similar. Most requests are done via their handy app which is easy to navigate and all inclusive is true to the name! You only pay for anything extra such as treatments in the Spa or items from the shop located on site otherwise everything else is included in the cost of your stay! I would have preferred more options for the 24hr “snack/food option” but this was only used out of hours so not many times for me.

We travelled from oct12 to 26 First impressions were great. Only 2 story's but spread out over a large area with block 1 being near the restaurant and block 5 being near the beach. The room was lovely if not a bit dated . It was clean and the mini bar and coffee were restocked when asked. Also towels and sheets were changed when asked .TIP If you like milk in your tea or coffee take a small bottle to the restaurant and fill it with milk to keep in the fridge. At first glance the main restaurant looked amazing with every kind of food you could wish for,however the breakfast was never hot and I was very concerned about salads and fish being left uncovered for many hours .The 3 special restaurants were lovely in the evening but the Steak restaurant was awful at lunch with flies all over the salad. After eating at the Italian restaurant in the second week my husband band was vert ill will diarrhea and stomach cramps . TIP keep an eye on the app and book restaurants as soon as possible.Another tip is to avoid breakfast at 7 30 and eat when the fresh food is cooked . The pool and the beach leave a lot to be desired. As other people have said you really struggle to get a bed near the pool. If you put your hotel towels on the beds the staff will move them . Unfortunately this is the only way to get a be .TIP if you must safe a bed use your own towels.. The beds on the beach are old and most are broken, there are no tables and the only shade is under the trees . The bar only serves beer or soft drinks and water . Be careful in the see as the waves are very strong. Trips out..We booked 2 trips with Mr Africa on the beach,he gave us a good price.if you don't want to use these guys just say no thanks .Also went into Santa Maria at night, bars ,restaurants are OK and we saw an amazing dance group on the street. We also went to The dead she'll beach,not a tourist place but interesting, taxi there 7 euros and walked back TIP if shopping try the supermarket as its cheaper than the small stalls.TIp take euros, the hotel reception will change large notes into smaller ones. We tipped 3 to 5 euros everywhere we could as the staff work so hard and earn very little money. You won't be able to change escudos when you come back . We gave ours to the staff . Finally to finish we travelled back on a Saturday night, the airport is full of flies . When arriving home I was very ill with diarrhea and stomach cramps . This was the same as a lot of people we spoke to whilst staying there. All I can say is watch what you eat. Although we had a nice time we wouldn't go back and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. This is a 4star not 5star hotel .only good thing is the amazing staff who work so very hard.

Firstly I would like to say Thank you to all at Rui Funana, It wasn’t the the smoothest of starts but the staff of Rui Funana were first class. After a 4 hour delay at Gatwick we arrived at Rui Funana just after midnight, we were checked in & offered for someone to take our bags, we declined thinking that it would just be quicker & less hassle to do it ourselves. We were given our room number. It was a short walk to block 8. Once we found our room we opened the door to find some guests already asleep in there. We closed the door quietly and laughed to ourselves how we must have got the wrong room, after double checking & the other guests locking the door for no more interruptions we proceeded back to reception to report that there were already occupants in the room. The staff on reception were very apologetic & upgraded our room which was a bit closer in block 9. The room was lovely, but after a couple of days we woke up on the Monday morning to a flooded bathroom, the air con system had leaked through the ceiling, we reported the fault & were told that it would be fixed (no stress) we went out for the day & came back to the room all cleaned up & decorated for our anniversary we went to one of the a la carte restaurants to celebrate our anniversary, we were made to feel special & we thoroughly enjoyed the meal & especially when the staff then sang happy birthday to my wife 🤣 great night. That night & the next we had the same issue with the air con system flooding our bathroom in the end the staff moved us to another room which had 3 bottles of Prosecco in the fridge. The staff were great they made our room up everyday with different towel arrangements & decorations. I said to my wife that you can tell how good a hotel is by the way they deal with problems, Rui Funana were first class ! We would like to thank all the restaurant staff, especially Jacira Cruz who made us feel very welcome and was so attentive, she is an asset to your hotel. Everyone works very hard at the hotel & are always happy & friendly. I’ve rambled on enough, I’ve even bored myself. Thank you for a fantastic holiday even with the adventures, we will be back xx

The best hotel in the whole island of Sal, except for Riu, is Hilton. Unfortunately, there is no Riu at the time of booking, but Hilton is very new, the decoration is very beautiful, and the facilities in the room are very modern. The hotel swimming pool is very large, the beach is outside, the greening is very good, the photo is beautiful, but the room is a little far from the beach, only half of the sea view room.

Nestled on the beach, this resort for Adults Only is within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Maria. Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Meliá Llana Beach Resort & Spas full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 4 restaurants. All 303 rooms boast deep soaking tubs and offer free WiFi and furnished balconies or patios. Minibars and room service are standard, as are flat-screen TVs with cable channels

Spent a week here with my mum and my 4 year old son in the Easter holidays. We booked to stay in the Sol Dunas but think we were staying in the Melia Dunas part. Its impossible to tell where one hotel ends and the other begins, it just feels like one big resort Top tip: soon as you arrive find out how to book your evening a la carte restaurants (when we were here you had to go to Odessy piano bar (inside) from 10.30am). They get booked up quickly. We only dinned in Atlantis and Sahel and both were great Childrens entertainment was excellent. Lollo and Bernie (plus Astrid and the other kids club staff) really made our holiday. My son loved them. The 5.30pm mini disco was a huge hit. I understand this (Lollo and Bernie program of events) has now all finished for the season although the hotel also had kids club facilities. Food and drink. ”Spices” is the buffet restaurant and ”Mosiac” (they are in the same building) is the part open for snacks outside of main meal times . We enjoyed the food. Ate salads all week and some of the meat. Did feel a bit samey at times but we could always find something to eat. You can also have lunch at Aqua which is pizza and pasta and is table service. So nice to mix it up and go there. The a la carte restaurants for evening meals also help provide variety. Coffee is best ordered at the bars, it doesnt taste nice out of the machine in Spices. We were also happy with the selection of drinks served in the various pool/beach bars Kids splash pool was another big hit and we spent almost all of our time here. There are some building works happening next to it but they do not disturb you Our room was large and clean. The houskeeping staff did a great job. Only issues (we did not raise this with the hotel at the time so they ve had no opportunity to address this and it didnt really bother us that much) the safe was temperamental it would lock but then sometimes wouldnt open! The plug in our bathroom sink was also a bit problematic, it would get stuck. If u were not careful the shower also flooded the bathroom. Had to be very careful to angle it away from the shower screen (that had a gap at the bottom). Overall we loved our holiday here and we are already discussing booking for next year (as long as Lollo and Bernie are there!!!) Biggest bit of feedback to the hotel would be: you need to make it easier to find out some of the information on restaurants, meal times, events, etc. The QR codes didnt really give enough. A sheet in the room or information pack would be helpful Thanks for a great holiday!

When you stay at Hotel Oasis Salinas Sea in Sal, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Santa Maria Beach and Santa Maria Pier. This all-inclusive resort is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Santa Maria Municipal Market and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Nazarene Church.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.This resort is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy international cuisine at Tabanka Restaurant, one of the resort's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 337 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

When you stay at Hotel Dunas de Sal in Sal, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Nazarene Church and Santa Maria Town Square. This spa hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Santa Maria Beach and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 68 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains.

Meliá Dunas Beach is an all-inclusive resort situated at the majestic Santa Maria, and is just a 15-minute drive from the Sal International Airport. This luxurious five-star hotel boasts four swimming pools for adults and two for kids. All accommodations have contemporary designs. There are beautiful paintings on the walls, the floors are covered with tiles, and the sheets have high qualities. In addition, the rooms are equipped with small fridges, big LCD televisions, and balconies. Yhi Spa offers relaxing massages, thermal showers, and aesthetic treatments. It features a heated indoor pool, sauna, and fitness centre. Moreover, complimentary Wi-Fi is available at the public areas of the hotel. There are six eating spots at the hotel namely Aqua, Sahel, Rancho, Atlantis, O’ Grill, and Spices. From Meliá Dunas Beach, the Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra and Santa Marilha Horse Excursions can be reached within a five-minute drive.

With a stay at Porto Antigo Hotel Residence in Sal, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Santa Maria Beach and Santa Maria Town Square. This beach aparthotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Santa Maria Pier and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Nazarene Church.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool.Enjoy a satisfying meal at Porto Antigo Restaurante serving guests of Porto Antigo Hotel Residence. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.