Hotel Central Sal, Santa Maria  

In the heart of Santa Maria on Sal Island, about a 5-minute walk from Santa Maria Beach and steps from the town square and Nazarene Church. Amílcar Cabral International Airport is roughly 18 km away, putting the sand and surf close at hand.

A compact, budget-friendly hotel with 24 individually decorated rooms, many with private balconies and sea-breeze mornings within reach. Rooms come equipped with air conditioning, smart/flat-screen TVs (some sources note plasma/DVD sets), coffee machine, in-room safe, fridge and designer toiletries for straightforward comfort.

Relax with massages, body treatments and facials or freshen up at the on-site hair salon. The property also offers a sun terrace, a beach bar, a convenience/grocery store and complimentary wireless internet access throughout the hotel.

Practical services include 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, concierge, laundry/dry-cleaning and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge). Free parking is available and hotelwide high-speed internet keeps you connected.

An on-site restaurant serves guests and there’s a beach bar for cocktails after a day on the sand. A complimentary continental breakfast is provided daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, and a small convenience store is on site for snacks and essentials.