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.
Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 22 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Daiquiri - 14 min walk
Pool Bar - 9 min walk
Restaurante Espargos - 9 min walk
Restaurant Praia - 19 min walk
Dorayaki - 15 min walk
About this property
Hotel Dunas de Sal
Hotel Dunas de Sal puts you just a 5-minute drive from Nazarene Church and Santa Maria Town Square. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or mani/pedis. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a fitness center are other highlights at this Art Deco hotel.
At a glance
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Hotel size
68 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 1:00 PM
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Room service
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
What to do
Scuba diving
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Horse riding nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2005
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Banquet hall
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Spa
The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CVE 40 per vehicle (one way)
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Dunas de Sal does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Dunas de Sal?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Dunas de Sal?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Dunas de Sal?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Dunas de Sal?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CVE 40 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Dunas de Sal?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 1:00 PM.
What is there to do at Hotel Dunas de Sal and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as scuba diving. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Hotel Dunas de Sal also has a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Dunas de Sal?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Dunas de Sal like?
Hotel Dunas de Sal is a short 18-minute walk from Santa Maria Beach and 17 minutes' walk from Santa Maria Pier.
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Reviews
Hotel Dunas de Sal Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
7.4
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
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Beach
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 20, 2024
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.
Suzanne
Suzanne, 7-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 3, 2024
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.
Lynn Catherine
Lynn Catherine, 10-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 5, 2024
Love it
Vanila
Vanila, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2023
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.
lynn
Verified
4/10 Fair
Dec 1, 2024
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
Teekwai
Teekwai, 4-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 9, 2023
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
Mark
Mark, 14-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 10, 2026
Nous avons trouvé cet hébergement en dépannage suite à une erreur de réservation sur un autre établissement.
Nous avons été très satisfait par la gentillesse et la qualité du personnel .
Mais déçus par certains points qui ne sont correspondent pas au standing affiché et au prix :
la salle de bain avec une baignoire et déco d'un autre age .
Nous étions obligé de fermer le vasistas de la salle de bain pour ne pas entendre le ronflement de la ventilation des cuisines situées juste sous la chambre .
Il fallait souscrire un abonnement payant pour avoir les chaines nationales françaises à la TV.
Dernier point négatif sont les délais d'attente des plats au restaurant ( 1 heure en moyenne de délai entre le choix des plats et le service )
Points positifs :
la qualité, la gentillesse et le professionnalisme de tout le personnel avec lequel nous avons été en contact .
La qualité des plats servis au restaurant .
En bref un bon séjour
Ghislaine ou Luc
Ghislaine ou Luc, 6-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 21, 2025
Clean, stylish room ( we had a junior suite), lively gardens around pool- full credit to cleaners gardeners and the staff we met. It’s not in the beach ( 3 min short walk ) on a road but not noisy and hid from view with cleaver design touches. The problem is in some policies. Charging for water in the room is outrageous. It’s not complimentary coffee when you have to spend £2.50 to put water in the machine. Straight off a flight, with no water and paying for it - no shops nearby at all, is really poor. A hotel at this price should have complimentary room water, every day.
Jill
Jill, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Nov 20, 2025
Ascenseur qui ne fonctionne pas pendant tout notre séjour bien que signalé tout les
Salle bains vétuste présence de rouille sur la baignoire
Mérite 2 étoiles pas plus
TORREGROSSA
TORREGROSSA, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2025
Wirklich gutes und schönes Hotel.
Isabella
Isabella, 4-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 5, 2025
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.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2024
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.
daniel
daniel, 5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 19, 2024
Très bon séjour dans cette hôtel
Très calme le soir pour des bonnes nuits
Personnel très à l’écoute et très agréable
Eric
Eric, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2020
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.
Foi uma experiência muito agradável hospedar nesse hotel. Os funcionários são muito educados, atenciosos e solícitos. Agradeço demais o atendimento diferenciado que nos deram.
O café da manhã era muito gostoso. Tudo novinho, alguns itens preparados na hora mesmo, ao gosto do cliente.
A área de lazer era impecável. Uma piscina ótima para prática de natação ou mesmo para recreação. As redes no jardim são uma ótima oportunidade para um descanso ao ar livre.
O hotel fica próximo da praia, próximo do cassino, e tb muito próximo da parte comercial/turística de Sal. Deu pra fazer tudo andando poucos metros.
O quarto muito limpo, a internet excelente.
Consegui até mesmo assistir um jogo de futebol via internet em HD. E o meu Cruzeiro ganhou!!!!
Quando eu retornar a Sal, com certeza esse será o meu hotel!
Raphael
Raphael, 5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 22, 2019
Sehr sauber, tolle Lage.
Sehr freundliches Personal.
Dreist, einen Zuschlag für ein Zimmer mit Balkon zu verlangen- gab keine anderen (aber vielleicht das auch nur eine Frechheit von expedia.de; will der Hotelführung nichts unterstellen
Verified traveler
9-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 27, 2019
To Whom It May Concern:
What I liked about the property is that it is centrally located and convenient to everything. The uniqueness had a gym.
What I did not like going to the gym, and there weren’t any Towels, trash can or anything to disinfect the machine before or after use.
Thanks.
Verified traveler
8-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2019
Lovely six night stay. The staff were lovely and incredibly helpful. The part of the beach near the hotel was beautiful. The hotel also offer yoga classes as part of your stay.
Verified traveler
6-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 1, 2019
Uniek: smart tv op kamer
Minder goed: bijbetalen voor basics zoals handdoeken voor aan het zwembad of kluis gebruiken.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2019
Excellent hotel and very good value for money.
Ideally situated a short walk away from the centre of Santa Maria.
Mainly adults. No booming music.
Smallish hotel with friendly able and professipnal helpful staff in all areas
Verified traveler
14-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 27, 2018
Hotel proche de la plage, calme. Bon rapport qualité/prix
Elodie
Elodie, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2018
Hotel muy agradable, limpio y tranquilo. Cerca de la playa. Con un buen desayuno al lado de la piscina. En general muy recomendable.
Maribel
Maribel, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 14, 2018
Abbiamo soggiornato la settimana dal 3 ottobre 2018 , e ci siamo trovati molto bene.
A due passi dal mare e a 15 min dal centro di Santa Maria.
La colazione è molto varia, anche se un po’ più di frutta non ci sarebbe dispiaciuta.
Buone le pulizie della camera.
Personale disponibile.
Lo consigliamo.
G e A