All-Inclusive Resorts in Santa Maria, Sal
3 expert-reviewed resorts in Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde — sorted by our rating. Every restaurant named, every con disclosed.
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria
Riu Palace Santa Maria is the strongest all-inclusive on Sal: a 2021-built beachfront resort with swim-up suites, five pools, two swim-up bars, and five included restaurants — all genuinely covered with no surcharge dining. The local-brand spirits and constant trade winds are the main caveats. At $200-380 per night it is excellent value for a 5-star beachfront stay in a stable, English-friendly, year-round-warm destination.
Meliá Dunas Beach Resort & Spa
Meliá Dunas Beach Resort & Spa is the best family all-inclusive on Sal: a sprawling 5-star resort with an on-site water park, an excellent kids' club, four adult pools, and accommodation ranging from deluxe rooms to five-bed villas. The Rancho steakhouse surcharge and genuinely mixed food reviews are the caveats. At $180-350 per night it is strong value for families who want space and a water park, though couples may prefer the more central Riu Palace.
Meliá Llana Beach Resort & Spa
Meliá Llana Beach Resort & Spa is Sal's main adults-only all-inclusive: a 16+ beachfront resort on Algodoeiro beach with swim-up rooms, three pools, a YHI Spa, and a lively evening scene. It promises a touch more than it consistently delivers — service and cleanliness draw mixed reviews and some dining is restricted — but for couples wanting a child-free Sal base at $200-380 per night, it remains the obvious choice on the island.