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Double Room (Large)
344 square feet
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Double Room
312 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View
Room with view
312 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Family Room
431 square feet
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room (Swim-up - Adults Only)
323 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 5 outdoor swimming pools

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

Located in Sal, Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Nazarene Church and Santa Maria Municipal Market. This luxury hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Santa Maria Town Square and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Ponta Preta.

Make yourself at home in one of the 1001 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items). Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 5 outdoor swimming pools, a complimentary water park, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.

This hotel is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Grab a bite to eat at Palmeira, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 5 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wind down with a drink at one of the 5 bars/lounges or 2 poolside bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

  • Buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
  • In-room minibar (all beverages included)
  • In-room liquor dispensers

Activities and facilities/equipment
Water activities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Windsurfing

Land activities
  • Fitness facilities
  • Volleyball
  • Spa facilities
  • Limited spa services
  • Kids club

Entertainment

  • Onsite entertainment and activities
  • Onsite live performances

Not included

  • Scuba-diving lessons
  • Gratuities

  • Kayaking included
  • Scuba diving lessons not included
  • Surfing/bodyboarding included
  • Windsurfing included
  • Buffet-style meals included
  • Onsite entertainment and activities included
  • A la carte dining included
  • Limited spa services included
  • Kids club included
  • Gratuities not included
  • Fitness facilities included
  • Volleyball included
  • All available beverages included
  • Minibar (all beverages included)
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services included
  • In-room liquor dispensers
  • Onsite live performances included
  • Snorkeling included

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria you can cool off in one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 5 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 swim-up bars and 5 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This all-inclusive hotel also offers a complimentary water park, a complimentary children's club, and a children's pool.

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria is a smoke-free property.

  • Daily
  • Waterslide
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 5
  • Water dispenser
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 5
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Number of poolside bars - 2
  • Full-service spa
  • Number of swim-up bars - 2
  • Free water park access
  • 24-hour front desk
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free breakfast
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Year Built - 2020
  • Evening entertainment
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Children's club (free)
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Children's pool
  • Spa services on site
  • Terrace
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Hair salon
  • Number of restaurants - 5
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Total number of rooms - 1001
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 7
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Room Amenities

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria offers 1001 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Balcony
  • Ceiling fan
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Minibar (stocked, some free items)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Palmeira - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Krystal - This theme restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.

Dorayaki - This theme restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.

La Pappardella - This theme restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Praia - This poolside theme restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Nearby Things to Do

5 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park and a fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle on site
  • Playground on site
  • Surfing/bodyboarding on site
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Windsurfing on site
  • Water sports equipment
  • Scuba diving nearby

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Renova Spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

  • Steam room in spa
  • Minimum age to access spa is 18
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

This property uses a grey water recycling system

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses a grey water recycling system. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU).

Grey water recycling system

Humane animal treatment

UnionPay

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Credit card pre-authorization

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Comprehensive food waste policy

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Service animals not allowed

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CVE 276.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Hotel Names

  • Riu Palace Santa Maria Sal
  • Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria Sal
  • Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria Hotel
  • Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria Hotel Sal
  • Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria All Inclusive

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

  • Travelife
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