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Reviews of Hotel Da Luz 3 stars

Zona de Tanquinho Norte, 4111 Santa Maria, Cape Verde

#12 of 32 hotels in Santa Maria

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 97 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I booked a large apartment and upon check-in I was given a very small standard room, there was a bit of unnecessary confusion until the situation was solved.

    Good location, friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice location and gorgeous people!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    We stay in the apartments, and the room infill was far from sufficient: nescafe coffee machine, but no capsules knives, but no cutting board frying pan (damaged), but no utencils to cook and so on kitchen consists of few empty cabinets) I understand its mostly dictated by country geographical isolation and problems with supply and restock, but fact is fact.

    First and foremost - staff is great. Cabo Verdian people are very open, friendly and always ready to help. Special kudos: cleaning lady and evening chef at restaurant. Location is nice - not the first line, but walking distance to anything you need (you need beach and restaurants, there's nothing else to do here :) ) Breakfasts are simple but ok.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice hotel but make sure all the facilities are working
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool out of order must of the time . Cold showers

    Nice room and friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our aircon didn't seem to work, but I didn't follow it up with the hotel.

    A quiet location only 5 minutes walk from the beach and the main town. Great breakfast. Helpful staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was only one room card available, they couldn't give us an extra one. The room power is activated with the card, so when we were leaving the room and taking the card, the fridge was being switched off witch doesn't help if you have stuff there... Is also missing a rubbish bin in the room :)

    The room was very spacious with a nice terrace, breakfast was OK. The staff is super friendly and always ready to help, although one of the employees at the reception seemed to be always in a bad mood I believe his name was Idalecio. Short walking distance from the main street. Would definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are a bit on the hard side, the ac was locked to a specific temperature which was fine when entering the room after being outside, but after being in the room for a while it got kinda hot but wasn’t that big of a deal.

    The breakfast was nice, had plenty of options. The room was spacious and clean, with a small fridge which was an awesome addition. The pool was clean and the bar/lounge area was a nice and relaxing area. The staff were very friendly and helpful especially when asked what sort of things you could get up to on the island. Lastly the Wi-Fi in the room was fine by cape verdean standers.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    8.0
    It’s lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The rooms

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, near the main beach and all the restaurants. The staff was very friendly.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little far from the beach The area around the swimming pool needs more shade

    The stuff were very helpful and friendly

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast: the juice, cakes,... Were industrial instead of homemade The bathroom could be cleaner

    The staff was very kind

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    9.0
    comfortable place near a paradise beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    even if everything was excellent I would suggest have a couple more vegetarian options of the savoury pastries as the meat ones looked delicious

    amazing location, near a super quiet amazing beach and only 10min walking from Santa Maria touristic centre. staff was very kind and helpful and the room very comfortable! breakfast was very good too with a lot of homemade cakes and savoury pastries.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2023

    9.0
    loved it! will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    na (breakfast could be until 11am)

    staff, facilities and value for money

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2023

    9.0
    I’ll be back
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    na

    staff, facilities and price

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    On my first night there, one staff member was really nice and helpful but throughout the rest of my stay, not so much. Not bad, just sort of lukewarm. Also, the air conditioning in my room could not be adjusted, and stayed at a very cool temperature all night. So I froze all night. I could only turn it off by removing the key card from the slot that controls the electricity in the room.

    The hotel is located a short walk from the beach. It's located on the outskirts of the main hotels, restaurants and beach area but close enough to walk to. The room is modern and clean.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2022

    8.0
    The person who checked us in was the worst part of this stay, but after that all great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights

    We booked a transfer from the airport and were told this was confirmed but nobody was at the airport to pick us up. When we checked in we mentioned this to the person at reception and he had no clue. He then showed us to our room and took us to a room that someone was already in.

    Good breakfast, excellent location, nice pool and good bar. Staff on the whole were excellent

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2022

    9.0
    Nice stay, good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was a bit outside the main city, the rooms were quite small. Pool area was also not to spacious.

    Breakfast was really good, airco worked well.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2022

    9.0
    I enjoyed my stay at the hotel. it’s close to everything. it’s a safe area and not too crowded hotel. I would defintely
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I love to sleep with heavy blanket and a full fluffy pillow. that’s the only thing I was missing.

    very clean rooms and very friendly staff. breakfast is great too!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    its location

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nice staff!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The manager is simply the best, always helpful and attentive to the needs of the guests. The restaurant staff is cool, especially Kevin. Would recommend the hotel to my friends any day.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very few beds to use by swimming pool, 7 in total I think,obviously due by the limited space.

    Helpful friendly staff, modern clean room,quiet location 15mins walk to the pier and main beach,although other beaches are 5 mins walk.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Staff was always ready to help

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2022

    8.0
    Very nice hotel with very good value for money, but a big slip up in our case.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartment that we booked was not available, so we were downgraded to a suite. This was not informed to us until we specifically pointed it out. And even then, on the beginning, the reception staff didn't know why this was. Only upon digging further, and a lot of time wasted, did we even come to know that they decided to downgrade us without informing us because of the room not being fully operational.

    Good value for money. Nice location, especially when it comes to being close to good restaurants.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice hotel, clean and spacious rooms. In walking distance to the beach and the main road with little shops and restaurants.

    Stayed in April 2022

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