Situated on an idyllic white sand beach on the island of Sal, the Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria offer a 24-hour all-inclusive service for an unforgettable stay. The choice of cuisine, entertainment programmes, range of facilities, and the Splash Water World water park provide the perfect combination for a truly unique experience at RIU.

The rooms at this hotel in Santa Maria offer the utmost comfort for your holiday: comfortable beds, air conditioning, minibar, drink dispensers, and many other services. What's more, the Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria offers swim-up rooms with a private swimming pool for an even more exclusive experience. When it comes to switching off and relaxing, there's no better place than the sun loungers next to one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools. Alternatively, you can head to the private beach area reserved for hotel guests and take in the incredible surroundings.

The Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria has different restaurants with an outstanding selection of cuisine to please all tastes: a breakfast buffet with live cooking stations, Italian specialities, Japanese and fusion dishes, and a wide range of other options. You can also help yourself to your favourite snacks and sweets at the hotel bars and patisserie.

Entertainment is guaranteed in this all-inclusive hotel on Sal Island: the activity programmes, the choice of water sports available on the beach, the RiuLand children's club, the children's swimming pool with slides, and the Splash Water World water park offer the best entertainment. However, if you want to return home feeling totally refreshed, head to the Renova Spa, which includes a gym, a steam room, and a wide range of treatments to suit all needs.

Sal Island is the perfect place to enjoy a holiday in paradise. We recommend visiting the natural pools in Buracona, the old fishing village of Pedra de Lume, or Palmeira, a fishing village where the island's only port is located. For more information about this destination, please see our Sal Island Tourist Guide and plan your next holiday with RIU.

Enjoy #RiuParty at the Hotel Riu Funana

Do you like going to top parties on your holidays? RiuParty is made for you! Dance to the rhythm of top DJs and be carried away by the shows and performances offered at each party. Make the most of your all-inclusive service and enjoy #RiuParty events at the Hotel Riu Funana for free!

Find out more about our #RiuParty events here!

Important information:

We would like to inform you that as of the 1st of May, 2013, the Cape Verde Islands will apply a new tourist tax of 276 CVE (approximately 2,50 EUR) per person per night, up to a maximum of 10 days. This tax has to be paid directly in the hotel by all guests that are 16 years old or older. This tax was stablished by the government of the Cape Verde Islands and published in the law 23/VIII/2013 of December 31st, 2012. The hotel acts only as intermediary in the collection of this tax.