Hotel Pontao  

In the heart of Santa Maria on Sal Island, steps from the turquoise pier and just a short walk to Santa Maria Beach. Minutes from the town square, Nazarene Church and the municipal market, this beach hotel is perfect for seaside days and exploring local life. Amílcar Cabral Intl. (SID) is about 17 km away.

A relaxed, central stay with clean, comfortable rooms and a recently renovated indoor pool. The property has 79 air-conditioned rooms with minibars, flat-screen TVs and private furnished balconies — ideal for waking up to sea-breeze mornings. Private bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers; some extras like in-room safes may carry a charge.

Dip into an outdoor pool or the renovated indoor pool, stroll the terrace and garden, or hit the small fitness area. On-property options include a restaurant, bar/lounge, café and a snack bar near reception. Guests can also book diving experiences nearby, park onsite for free, and enjoy complimentary Wi‑Fi across the property.

24-hour front desk with multilingual staff, luggage storage and roundtrip airport shuttle service (surcharge). Free self-parking is available and complimentary Wi‑Fi keeps you connected.

An on-site restaurant serves satisfying meals while the bar/lounge and small reception bar pour drinks and snacks. A café is also available for coffee and quick bites — perfect before a beach day or an evening out in town.