Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria
16.590287, -22.922159Overview
5-star beachfront all-inclusive resort in Santa Maria with 8 swimming pools and an outdoor water park
Pools & Water Park
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria offers 8 outdoor swimming pools, with 6 of those heated pools open all year. Guests can use the outdoor water park, which includes a water slide for extra fun. The pool areas also feature sun umbrellas and multiple swim-up bars for convenient refreshment.
Dining & Bars
Riu Palace Santa Maria has 5 on-site restaurants serving Italian, Asian, barbecue grill, and buffet cuisine. The property also includes a snack bar, a coffee house on site, and a main bar for drinks. Guests can book a la carte restaurants for Japanese or steakhouse meals, while the buffet offers live cooking stations.
Family & Kids
The hotel provides a kids' club for younger guests, plus a dedicated kids' pool and a children's playground. Family rooms are available, and the outdoor water park with a water slide appeals to children of all ages. Evening entertainment includes kid-friendly shows and a separate kids' disco.
Wellness & Fitness
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria includes a full-service spa with a sauna, steam room, massage rooms, and beauty services. The fitness centre offers fitness classes and equipment for adult guests. Two outdoor pools are kept heated year-round, and there is a separate spa pool for relaxation.
Location & Entertainment
This beachfront Riu Palace Santa Maria sits along Praia de Santa Maria, a 4-minute walk away, with direct access to snorkelling and water sports. The hotel also hosts a nightclub with a DJ, live music performances, and evening shows. A 24-hour front desk and car hire service make exploring the island convenient.
- Pools: 8 outdoor swimming pools, 6 heated year-round
- Water Park: Outdoor water park with a water slide
- Dining: 5 on-site restaurants with Italian, Japanese, and steakhouse options
- Family: Kids' club, kids' pool, and children's playground
- Spa: Full-service spa with sauna, steam room, and beauty treatments
- Entertainment: Nightclub with live music and evening shows
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Shower
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Balcony
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 Single bed1 King-size bed
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Sea view
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Shower
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Private pool

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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Shower
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Balcony
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Snack bar
Coffee shop
Fitness centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Heated swimming pool
Massage
Beauty treatment
Steam room
Spa & wellness centre
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Snorkelling
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cots
- Children's pool
- Water slides
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Aqua park
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
Room view
- Sea view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Essential information about Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria
| 💵 Lowest room price | 292 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.9 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 20.4 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Amilcar Cabral, SID |
Location
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