Sal Hotels

Very quiet pool area was a plus. Small hot water heater makes showers difficult. Brown water not fun bus to Santa Maria. Very nice add on Beds are very uncomfortable.

My wife and I came here (first time to Cape Verde) for eight days to celebrate our 15th anniversary. We made an excellent choice. Excellent location for relaxation, especially since that is all we wanted to do. I spoke to the staff and they arranged a private dinner on the beach for us the evening of our anniversary with candles, a special bouquet of flowers for her, and a special menu. The attention of detail from the staff was amazing. And to make it even more special, my wife cannot eat gluten, which we had not told them in advance. When we were arranging which restaurant to eat in the first night my wife mentioned it to the coordinator that was scheduling these. A few hours later we were walking through the main entrance area and were greeted by the head of all the catering who personally guided my wife through the various options she had and from that point on they were always watching out for her. They even had gluten-free pasta for her! She was very impressed. We used the spa facilities three times, always with exceptional service. If you are going to relax and have a true vacation this is the place to be. We are planning to return (this time with our daughter, which we had conveniently left with her grandparents for this trip).

Wifi was poor quality, dinners were good, pool was fine. Not the best value for money. Laundry services were expensive.

By check-in, which was very fast on one site, the lady provided me with information, that there is no free shuttle service to the airport - by the time of booking - was stated thas to the airport there is one. Actually that was one of the reason to mooving for last 2 days from south, Santa Maria, closer to the airport. I was disappointed and was told, there is only shuttle to Santa Maria. In the room, no kettle or coffee maker at all, need to asked for one, and believe me, the lady from the reception was very surprise. In rrom stated amenities thre should be one. Next day, comming from the beach at Santa Maria, asked the lady at the reception which was on duty, if possible to have a taxi next day as there is no free shuttle to the airport. To my surprise, she answered why, because there is a free shuttle!! And what time I will need it. I was quite confused. However I ordered one. Next day we were waiting for shuttle 25 minutes and if there was not a lady from Renting a Car company, we would probably missed our plane! The guy at the reception was not able to call adequate person/car, to bring us to the airport! Terrible experience. Thans to the lady from the Renting a Car company whose personal car brought us the the airport! Have no more to say.

Enjoyed the holiday, very quiet,good local restaurants and bars..

The staff were lovely and friendly and helpful. The location is presently peaceful but the Hilton is being built opposite and is between it and the beach. Development of further hotels is everywhere, so it will be very different in 10 years. Near enough to town to walk in for supper in various restaurants. Not a lot to do on Sal bar water sports but beach and sea are great! We took bus to Espargos and then taxi to old salt works, which was interesting. Breakfast fine with lots of choice and fresh fruit.