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Double Room (Large)
32 square metres
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Double Room
29 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View
Room with view
29 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Family Room
40 square metres
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room (Swim-up - Adults Only)
30 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 5 outdoor swimming pools

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

Located in Sal, Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Nazarene Church and Santa Maria Municipal Market. This luxury hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Santa Maria Town Square and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Ponta Preta.

Make yourself at home in one of the 1001 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items). Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 5 outdoor swimming pools, a complimentary water park, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.

This hotel is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Grab a bite to eat at Palmeira, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 5 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wind down with a drink at one of the 5 bars/lounges or 2 poolside bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

  • Gratuities not included
  • Minibar (all beverages included)
  • In-room liquor dispensers
  • Snorkelling included
  • Kayaking included
  • Surfing/boogie boarding included
  • Windsurfing included
  • Fitness facilities included
  • Volleyball included
  • On-site live performances included
  • All meals served buffet style
  • Buffet and à la carte dining
  • All available beverages included
  • Scuba diving lessons not included
  • On-site entertainment and activities included
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services included.
  • Limited spa services included
  • Kids club included

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 1001
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 7
  • Garden
  • Free breakfast
  • Children's pool
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2020
  • Number of restaurants - 5
  • Waterslide
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 5
  • Number of bars/lounges - 5
  • Number of poolside bars - 2
  • Number of swim-up bars - 2
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Daily
  • Free water park access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Children's club (free)
  • Water dispenser
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Room Amenities

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria offers 1001 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Balcony
  • Ceiling fan
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Minibar (stocked, some free items)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Wardrobe
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Palmeira - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Krystal - This theme restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.

Dorayaki - This theme restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.

La Pappardella - This theme restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Praia - This poolside theme restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Nearby Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Playground on site
  • Surfing/boogie boarding on site
  • Windsurfing on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Water sports equipment
  • Bicycle on site

Spa Services

  • Massages
  • Minimum age to access spa is 18
  • Steam room in spa

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses a grey water recycling system. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU).

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Service animals not allowed

Debit cards

UnionPay

Staffed front desk

Grey water recycling system

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Reservation might be required for some facilities on site

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Humane animal treatment

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive food waste policy

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

Hotel Names

  • Riu Palace Santa Maria Sal
  • Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria Sal
  • Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria Hotel
  • Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria Hotel Sal
  • Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria All Inclusive

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Travelife
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