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Hotel Dunas de Sal

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Beach nearby, white sand, scuba diving
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Master Suite | Jetted tub
Free daily buffet breakfast
Twin Room, Garden View
On the shores of Santa Maria Beach, Hotel Dunas de Sal invites you to unwind with a poolside bar and rejuvenate at the spa. Guests can also connect to WiFi in public areas, indulge in breakfast buffet and enjoy amenities like laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Room options

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Superior Room, Balcony | Balcony

Superior Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Garden View

Double Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | Living room

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Garden View

Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Master Suite | Balcony

Master Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 688 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Sal, Hotel Dunas de Sal is near the beach. Nazarene Church and Santa Maria Town Square are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Maria Beach and Shark Bay Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo. Water skiing, windsurfing, and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Ponta Preta, Santa Maria, Sal, 21100

What's nearby

  • Santa Maria Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Maria Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nazarene Church - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Santa Maria Town Square - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Shark Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magellan Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪RIU Cabo Verde Restaurant Promenade - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bounty Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cize Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Dubliners - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hotel Dunas de Sal

Hotel near Santa Maria Beach
Located close to Santa Maria Town Square and Nazarene Church, Hotel Dunas de Sal provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling and scuba diving at this hotel. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a massage, or a body wrap at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All 68 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like safes and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CVE 40 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Dunas de Sal
Dunas Sal
Hotel Dunas de Sal
Hotel Dunas Sal
Sal Dunas
Dunas De Sal Hotel
Hotel Dunas De Sal Cape Verde/Ilha Do Sal - Santa Maria
Hotel Dunas
Hotel Dunas De Sal Cape Verde/Ilha Do Sal - Santa Maria
Hotel Dunas de Sal Sal
Hotel Dunas de Sal Hotel
Hotel Dunas de Sal Hotel Sal

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Dunas de Sal have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Dunas de Sal?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Dunas de Sal on Sept 13, 2025 start from CA $267.67, 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 Dunas de Sal pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Dunas de Sal?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Dunas de Sal?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Dunas de Sal?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Does Hotel Dunas de Sal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CVE 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Dunas de Sal located?

Situated near the beach, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Maria Beach, Nazarene Church, and Santa Maria Town Square. Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo and Shark Bay Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Hotel Dunas de Sal Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing hotel

Clean, well-kept hotel with large pool, garden and beach area (across the street). This hotel is a nice place to relax compared to louder mega hotels in the resort. Breakfast was lovely and varied. However, two suggestions from me: Please provide free bottled water daily in the room and more fresh juice options at breakfast. I would definitely stay here again and look forward to doing so.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vanila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lowrise building, simplicity, gentle and genuinely helpful staff and service was appealing. The hotel was peaceful, quiet rooms and lovely hammock areas, yoga in the garden, top floor small gym, reading and relaxing spaces and a short walk across the road to the beautiful beach and a 15 min walk into the centre of Santa Maria along the beach boardwalk. Lovely time.

8/10 Good

Lynn Catherine

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's small, a family run feel, which we like the low key, personal, quiet experience. Paula at reception and all other staff are very welcoming, helpful and friendly. That makes it easy and comfortable. Our room was ideal, good space in a double room, private balcony and beautiful colours of Bourganvillea to admire, a well maintain green garden space and pool in the centre. We had breakfast in the hotel every day, however we were away by day and dined out across the island. Very simple, easy walk down into Santa Maria or across the road to the beach and beach board walk.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was OK, evening dinners were ok and the hotel is well located - 5min walk to a lovely beach, 15mins walk to town centre, restaurants etc. Breakfast was poor - limited choice, poor quality, constantly running out of glasses, cups, cutlery. Coffee and juice machines repeatedly out of order. No GF offering. In a word chaotic. Lift was often not working properly, with door only partially opening. Most of the staff were friendly and reasonably helpful though some were fairly indifferent if not rude in their service. Overall, very poor value for money hotel in my opinion
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wirklich gutes und schönes Hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mamadou

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Zimmer mit Balkon

Überteuertes Essen, bzw. dem Preis nicht angemessene Qualität. Schummrig, enger Raum. Pool ok, aber kalt. Zimmer ok, Balkon z.T. sehr schön. Etwas abgelegen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marie Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Teekwai

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Teekwai

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was advertised as having 2 double beds, but it only had 1 bed. 2. The photo of the bedroom, taken next to big mirrors, was misleading, as the actual room was smaller than expected
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

PEDRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Qualite du service en restauration, amabilité et sourire du personnel, qualité de la nourriture, calme de l'hôtel piscine et ocean et ville à proximité.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon séjour dans cette hôtel Très calme le soir pour des bonnes nuits Personnel très à l’écoute et très agréable
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Micheline

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótima escolha em Santa Maria.

Passamos dias muito bons no Hotel Dunas de Sal. Ficamos em uma suite junior muito espaçosa e a atenção de todos os funcionários merece destaque. Foream gentis e prestativos, nos ajudaram imenso com problemas que tivemos que resolver durante a estadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

ADEBAYO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location, relaxed atmosfere, nice breakfast buffet.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Moussa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bien

Ras
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

MARINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019