Avenida dos Hoteis , 4111 Santa Maria, Cape Verde
#10 of 32 hotels in Santa Maria
Guests' ChoiceBased on 321 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 14 May 2024
Stella
United KingdomThe staff in the spa were not quite upto expectations, especially the second time my daughter went to them for a massage.
Everything about the stay went well.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Flavio
PortugalThe IT system is not very good. Some expenses were booked incorrectly which meant I got a warning letter due to overspending my deposit. It was possible to quickly solve it at the desk, but it was quite uncomfortable to receive such a letter due to an IT mistake.
All the facilities of the hotel were really good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Joana
United KingdomI think the breakfast options could be improved, nothing wrong with it but was expecting more. I understand this can be influenced by the fact most products need to be imported to the island. Nonetheless, it's just a matter of preference. Would have liked a more thorough cleaning in the room, specifically the floor because of sand. The staff in the breakfast area and housekeepers weren't as friendly or approachable.
We were really pleased with our choice of accommodation. Spacious, quiet and just the right amount of guests around. Great facilities and location. Easy walk to town, perhaps 15 min away. The pool area was great but the hotel is also right by the beach so you could easily alternate between both. Plenty of sunbeds available at the beach and the Hilton's Bounty Beach Restaurant right there too. The reception staff was lovely at all times. Also really enjoyed the Spa facilities and treatments on offer. The room was very spacious, comfortable and loved the bed.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Niko
FinlandSome of the staff could have smiled more, seemed almost a bit grumpy. The pool bar was a bit understaffed during the lunch time and definitely understaffed for the happy hour as the wait for the drinks was sometimes half an hour.
Beautiful location on the best part of the Santa Maria beach. Excellent breakfast with very good options. Very nice pool and a lot of sunbeds. Very good beds. Absolutely recommend to try the tapas on Bar Cize, definitely best value for money food in the hotel restaurants!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Pedro
United KingdomWifi kept breaking down
Beautiful hotel, great food, and very friendly staff. Def coming back
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Kroczynski
United StatesAmazing Hilton .. this one is the best of the island with a great jazz live concert
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Elsa
United KingdomThe mosquitoes on my last night, though members of staff did everything they could to make me and other guests comfortable.
The members of staff, particularly at The Bounty restaurant.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Donato
IrelandNo playground for kids, strict rules around towels rental, lack of more services for kids and families
Staff and clenliness
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Hildegard
Portugalthe room, the spaces and the very green garden
the luxurious feeling
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Inocencio
Brazilthe buffet, the same everyday.
location mainly
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Kerry
United KingdomThe pool could do with having a proper shallow end and be a little warmer… the gala dinner on Christmas & New Years Eve is vastly overpriced! And although the kids club has vastly improved from last year and although it’s not specifically a hotel designed for children it wouldn’t do any harm to out on some occasional entertainment for them in the evening…
We go to the Hilton Sal annually because we like it so much, the location is perfect, it’s very clean and the grounds are very well maintained. The food is good and the staff are very helpful.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Krete-riin
EstoniaThe beds where comfortable as well as bed linens. The room was clean and i really appreciated that there was everyday 2 bottles of 1,5 liter of water offerd by the hotel in the room. I also liked that the hotel is a walking distance from the city but away from the hussle. As i personaly went there to listen to the sound of the sea rather than the music which while walking around I could hear from the neighbouring hotels. Breakfast was very plentiful with the coffee corner and a barista :) always a bonus.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Haytham
United KingdomPool a little cold, particularly on the days when it wasnt as warm weather. Buffet breakfast got a little monotonous as it did not change each day.
lovely spacious rooms, attentive staff and lovely pool and beach areas
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Anacatarinaferreira
BelgiumThe food variety was very limited for breakfast.
Friendly staff, good taste decoration and comfort
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Paris
United KingdomVery little to complain about. Only small improvement would be extra attention to cleaning of the shower as there was hair leftover from the previous guest. Other than this room cleaned very well
Amazing facilities, spacious standard room, great breakfast/dinner variety, staff very friendly. Massive bonus is one of the domestic staff fixed a broken zip on my silk pillowcase so thank you very much whoever that was!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Rudolf
SwitzerlandNothing to mention other that the dinner buffet is limited in choice and the salads or veggie dishes at the pool bar are too small and few!
The Hilton Sal is a great hotel with a beautiful garden, great facilities and very nice and comfortable rooms and beds. The garden and pool was amazing
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Olivia
United KingdomNot a lot activities within the hotel. There was not a lot if variety fof vegan/vegetarian food.
The location was perfect. The staff was very helpful and it had a relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Jorge
BelgiumA little bit expensive
staff very kind, good service
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Charles
New ZealandLots of people
New
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Victoria
SwitzerlandTre kids club toys are old and broken
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Sandra
SwitzerlandWe enjoyed everything!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Susana
United StatesI have some concerns that I want to talk about. I had to wait 45 minutes for the room although I checked in at 3:00 PM. I am American so, I was very surprised by the limited supply of toiletries in this particular 5 star hotel, for example, no comb, Qtips, body lotion, shower caps, toothbrush and toothpaste, makeup towel, etc. I forgot my toothbrush and I requested one at the front desk, to my surprise, they had none. I was forced to buy one from the shops inside the hotel for an outrageous amount of money while I was in a 5 star hotel, on top of it, a Hilton. The service at the Pool Bar is extremely slow even with very few customers. I asked for a smoothie and it took them 25 minutes to make it, at the end, they brought me the wrong one. It was not a mater of misunderstanding because I spoke Portuguese to the staff. Don't get me wrong, they are nice to the customers but they lack the energy and speed required for the job.
The facilities are nice, room was very clean, food was fine. Front desk staff are very helpful. The safe didn't work and it was immediately fixed. Although the booking lists robes and sleepers they were not in the room but they were brought in as per my request. The restaurant staff is particularly friendly and helpful. Kudos for all of them.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Halima
GermanyI loved everything ! I really loved my time there
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Ferre
BelgiumDinner buffet is not the best I have seen, but the beach bar has great food and room service is cheap. Didn't take halfboard and were happy we didn't.
Amazing hotel. The staff is super helpful and friendly. The common spaces and rooms are clean and comfortable. Drinks and food at the beach and pool bar are great, so is the breakfast.
Stayed in September 2023
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