5* Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria

Overview

5* Hotel Riu Palace

Sal, Cape Verde

Star Rating: *****

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria takes up a prime beachfront spot on the island of Sal in Cape Verde.

There’s a waterpark with different slides to whizz down, as well as six pools. Two come with an adults-only swim-up bar, meanwhile another hosts in-the-water exercise classes.

The hotel’s built on a sandy sweep of beach, so there’s plenty to do by way of watersports. Think coastal kayaking, windsurfing and body boarding. Elsewhere, you’ll find a spa and five restaurants.

What's Included:

  • Return flights from Bristol
  • 7 nights accommodation
  • All Inclusive

Facilities

Facilities

Food and Drink

  • Buffet restaurant
  • Daiquiri lobby bar with terrace
  • Sports bar
  • Cimboa lounge bar
  • Italian restaurant
  • Pepe's Food Grill
  • 2 swim-up bars
  • Steakhouse restaurant
  • Japanese restaurant
  • Capuchino patisserie
  • Krystal fusion à la carte restaurant

    Pool

  • Splash Water World
  • 6 outdoor pools
  • Pool towels
  • Indoor relaxation pool
  • Kids' pool with slides

    Sports & Activities

  • Playground
  • Beach Volleyball Court
  • Snorkelling
  • Kayaks
  • Windsurfing*
  • Daytime activity programme
  • Watersports*
  • Bodyboarding
  • RiuArt*

    Entertainment

  • RiuLand kids' club
  • Live sport screenings
  • Evening entertainment programme
  • Live music
  • Riu Party

    Spa & Beauty

  • Massage*
  • Renova Spa*
  • Hairdressing*
  • Gym
  • Steam bath
  • Fitness classes

    Other Facilities

  • Gift shop*
  • Free Wi-Fi zones
  • Reception area
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally

Accommodation

Accommodation

Rooms come with a balcony or terrace, air-con, a TV, a safe and a minibar. Family rooms and adult-only swim-up rooms are also available. All rooms also come with an in-room drinks optic – meaning you’ll have your very own branded premium spirits on tap in your room. The drinks can vary but usually include brands such as Smirnoff vodka and Bacardi rum.

Hand Picked By

Sam Beavan

When it comes to booking a holiday, TUI knows everyone likes something different - so have designed their getaways with you in mind. Their TUI SENSATORI resorts are all about luxury, while TUI BLUE FOR ALL hotels cater for everyone, and TUI BLUE FOR TWO collection is just for adults. Plus, their destinations range from Greece and Italy to far-flung St Lucia and Mexico - not to mention city breaks.

Sam Beavan

Additional Information

  • Date: Various departures for 2026
  • Star Rating: 5
  • Board Basis: All Inclusive
  • Duration: 7 nights
  • Departure Airport: Bristol
  • Guide Price: Please call for latest price
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