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The 10 Best Guest Houses in Santa Maria, Cape Verde

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Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Maria, like hiking and walking tours. If you would like to discover the area, snorkelling, cycling and fishing are possible in the surroundings and New Rooftop Penthouse with Oceanview can arrange a bicycle rental service.

Robert made our experience unique! He gave us all the best tips of the island because he knows it really well and he made a personal tour with us! He was adorable and made everything easy for us, from the kite surf lessons to the scuba diving and the restaurants! One day we went fishing in his boat! The apartment is very comfortable and the terrace is amazing, the location is perfect because everything is near and walking distance! Getting to visit Sal with Robert it is a must, is an experience you can not have in any other apartment or hotel. We are coming back for sure

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9.4
Superb
28 reviews
Price from
£67
per night

The guest house provides guests with a terrace, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. At the guest house, all units are soundproof. All units feature a safety deposit box.

JC was a perfect host, great service, and helpful with tips and information. Great location of the hotel, quiet but close to the beach and city center.

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9.8
Exceptional
15 reviews

Featuring a garden and views of sea, Guesthouse Le Châtelain is a recently renovated bed and breakfast set in Santa Maria, 1.5 km from Praia da Ponta Preta. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. All rooms come with a patio with garden views.

Lovely house, clean and well-maintained in a neighborhood of similar houses/apartments a 10 minute drive (free shuttle bus) from the center of Santa Maria. The owner is a lovely, kind person whose sincere wish to make one's stay pleasant shines through. Being able to cook and eat on the beautiful, shaded patio was a welcome plus. Pool is a 1 minute walk, beautiful beach is a 7 minute walk.

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9.6
Exceptional
43 reviews
Price from
£83
per night

Boasting city views, Casa Blu Guesthouse - Maison d'hôtes offers accommodation with terrace, around 300 metres from Praia de Santa Maria. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the bed and breakfast free of charge. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a concierge service and organising tours for guests.

Casa Blu is a nice house, very clean an well located.

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8.6
Fabulous
214 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

Situated just 700 metres from Praia de Santa Maria, Blue eagle Guesthouse offers accommodation in Santa Maria with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen. The air-conditioned accommodation is 200 metres from Praia António Sousa. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Very nice, small hotel - big room! Comfortable and clean. Very helpful staff who arranged a day tour for me.

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8.4
Very good
222 reviews
Price from
£42
per night

Located within 700 metres of Praia de Santa Maria and 1.3 km of Ponta da Fragata Beach in Santa Maria, Residencial Cabo Verde Palace features accommodation with seating area. The property features sea and lake views, and is a few steps from Praia António Sousa. Free private parking is available and the guest house also provides bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

Excellent location (1min walk from the romantic shell bech) and unbelievably good breakfast :very welcoming stuff and fantastic owner. ;)

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8.5
Very good
229 reviews
Price from
£37
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Surfactivity Guest House is set in Santa Maria, 600 metres from Praia António Sousa and less than 1 km from Ponta da Fragata Beach. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the bed and breakfast free of charge. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests.

Great value for money, the staff makes you feel like at home. Always available to give you tips and suggestions for the perfect holiday. If I'll return to Santa Maria I'll be back here. Well done guys!!!

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8.9
Fabulous
52 reviews
Price from
£37
per night

Offering city views, Águia is an accommodation set in Santa Maria, 400 metres from Praia António Sousa and 700 metres from Praia de Santa Maria. The property is located 1.4 km from Funana Casa da Cultura, 5.4 km from Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra and 20 km from  Monte Curral. Pedra Lume Salt Crater is 26 km from the guest house and Buracona the Blue Eye is 29 km away.

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Price from
£68
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Avg. price/night: £69.47
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 93 reviews
    Great location. Right next to the beach. Very close to the center of Santa Maria and the pier. peace and quiet. large, spacious room with great balcony. Everywhere spotless. nice, well-kept furniture. Good breakfast every day. Fruit, muesli, rolls, cheese, cold meats, yogurts... Excellent contact with the owner. In the event of the slightest fault or inconvenience, immediate response is provided. We highly recommend Angulo House to anyone
    Anna
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 20 reviews
    The property was so clean & well kept. Furniture was lovely and comfy bed! The WiFi was great too - important for me as a remote worker! Great location - a quick walk to supermarkets and the city centre. Quiet area but very close to the liveliness! The owner is so kind and lovely too - very friendly. I would 100% recommend :)
    Rachel
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews
    Great hosts, great facilities, great location
    Samson
    Family with young children
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 206 reviews
    The hostel is very close to the beach, in a quiet area. The common areas are spatious and pleasant, there is an internal patio with plants, sunlight and fresh ocean breeze. Andrea is a great host, always friendly, available and ready to help. You can book all kinds of tours and activities directly from the hostel.
    Alessandro
    Solo traveller
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 15 reviews
    JC was a perfect host, great service, and helpful with tips and information. Great location of the hotel, quiet but close to the beach and city center.
    Nilsson
    Solo traveller
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 26 reviews
    Perfect apprtment in the city center, close to beach, pier, main street, attractions yet quiet. Better than expected. Hosts respond promptly to any inquries. Airport transfer driver turned out to be great, we travelled places as I needed.
    Egons
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 65 reviews
    Wonderful location by the sea and right in the city center. Common areas were very well kept and always guarded. Special thanks to Lambert who was a great host! 10/10
    Riccardo
    Young couple
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 45 reviews
    A big apartment a few minutes from the beach, in a quiet and nice part of the town but not far from the centre; in other words, a pretty great location. The apartment has its own private patio, a living room / kitchen, a large main bedroom with a double bed and a tiny single bedroom (no window there). There is a good wifi. The owners have a great little shop next door where you can buy all the basics for the same price (or even cheaper) than in other shops. Note that if you want to cook, you need to pay extra (2 euros a day) for the gas.
    Sanna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £78.74
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 43 reviews
    Peter was an exceptional host. The property was lovely, perfectly clean and a great location. Far exceeded expectations as such fantastic value for money!! Would highly recommend this guesthouse. Thank you for all your kindness, information provided and such fabulous attention to detail Peter. We hope to visit again. 😊
    gemma
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £78.74
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 43 reviews
    The guesthouse is very nice, cozy, clean and well equipped. Peter is a great host, takes good care of his house and it’s guests and provided me with all needed information about the island and the surroundings. I really liked the location a lot since the house is not located directly in the middle of the tourist hotspot but still very close to get everywhere easily, either by foot or with the provided shuttles, by taxi etc.
    Tina
    Solo traveller
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