Sal
5 hotelsYear-round sun, trade winds and a handful of large all-inclusive resorts around Santa Maria's beach. Right for winter sun and watersports; there is little to see beyond the resort.
Luxury Hotels in Cape Verde
Cape Verde offers reliable year-round sunshine roughly six hours from northern Europe, and its hotels are built for exactly that.
- Best overall
- Barcelo Praia Cape Verde
- Private pool
- Hotel Riu Palace Boavista - All Inclusive
- Affordable luxury
- Hotel Morabeza
Tripplo’s selection · Founder: Axel Hernborg · Updated 26 September 2026
Ranking updated 15 September 2026
9 hotels compared · How we choose hotels · No paid placements
Ranked across the whole country: the same score as on the destination pages, scaled to Cape Verde as a whole.
8 Recommended Hotels
Outdoor swimming pool2 restaurantsBarFitness centerRoom serviceAirport shuttle+3 more
Why this position: The highest-ranked hotel in Cape Verde from Santiago, where it is #1 on the destination page. Leads the ranking: a higher guest score than #2 (9.0 to 8.7).
Highest-rated hotel in Praia
Outdoor pool and fitness centre
Two restaurants and room service
Airport shuttle, four kilometres to the airport
City hotel with no beach
Praia is a working capital, not a resort town
Hotel Riu Palace Boavista - All Inclusive
Boa Vista, Cape Verde
Private poolGoogle4.7· 3,014 reviews
Booking8.7· 101 reviews
4 swimming poolsNon-smoking roomsBeachfrontFree WifiFitness centerFacilities for disabled guests+4 more
Why this position: The highest-ranked hotel in Cape Verde from Boa Vista, where it is #1 on the destination page. Sits behind #1 on both the score (8.7 to 9.0) and the sample it rests on (101 to 839 reviews).
Direct access to Praia das Dunas
Private swim-up pools in select suites
Comprehensive on-site wellness and spa facilities
Four distinct international dining venues
High occupancy during peak holiday seasons
Limited local dining within walking distance
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive
Sal, Cape Verde
DiningGoogle4.6· 4,090 reviews
Booking8.5· 152 reviews
Free Wifi8 swimming poolsBeachfront6 restaurantsFamily roomsSpa+4 more
Why this position: The highest-ranked hotel in Cape Verde from Sal, where it is #1 on the destination page. Rests on more guest reviews than #2 (152 to 101), at a slightly lower score (8.5 to 8.7).
Direct access to Santa Maria Beach
Diverse international culinary selection
Eight temperature-regulated outdoor pools
Comprehensive on-site wellness center
Large resort scale affects intimacy
Walking distance to town center
Beachfront2 swimming poolsSpa and wellness center4 restaurantsBarFamily rooms+4 more
Why this position: Rests on more guest reviews than #3 (974 to 152), at a slightly lower score (8.4 to 8.5). #2 on the Sal page.
On the beach at Santa Maria
Four restaurants and two pools
Spa and fitness centre on site
Airport shuttle to Amilcar Cabral
Rated below the brand's European average
Large resort rather than a small hotel
Free Wifi3 swimming poolsBeachfrontAirport shuttle3 restaurantsFamily rooms+5 more
Why this position: Scores higher than #4 (8.8 to 8.4), on a smaller body of reviews (691 to 974). #3 on the Sal page.
Direct access to Santa Maria beach
Three distinct outdoor swimming pools
Comprehensive wellness and fitness facilities
Varied on-site dining and bars
Dining venues can become crowded
Minimal in-room self-catering facilities
Barceló Marine Boa Vista - Adults Only
Boa Vista, Cape Verde
Adults onlyGoogle4.6· 280 reviews
Booking8.6· 143 reviews
Outdoor swimming poolFree WifiBeachfrontRestaurantNon-smoking roomsBar+2 more
Why this position: Sits behind #5 on both the score (8.6 to 8.8) and the sample it rests on (143 to 691 reviews). #2 on the Boa Vista page.
Direct access to private beach
Tranquil adults-only atmosphere
Year-round outdoor swimming pool
Sea views from public spaces
Limited on-site dining variety
Secluded location away from nightlife
ROBINSON Cabo Verde - Adults only
Sal, Cape Verde
RomanceGoogle4.3· 1,479 reviews
Booking8.9· 167 reviews
BeachfrontOutdoor swimming poolFree WifiRestaurantSpa and wellness centerFitness center+4 more
Why this position: Guests on Booking rate it above #6 (8.9 to 8.6), but #6 leads on Google (4.6 to 4.3), which the ranking weighs equally. #4 on the Sal page.
Direct access to Santa Maria beach
Adults-only tranquil atmosphere
Extensive wellness and fitness programs
Diverse culinary options with vegan choices
Limited off-site dining nearby
Strong Atlantic winds on the beach
Beachfront2 swimming poolsSpa and wellness center2 restaurantsBarFamily rooms+4 more
Why this position: Rests on more guest reviews than #7 (768 to 167), at a slightly lower score (8.5 to 8.9). #5 on the Sal page.
Directly on Praia de Santa Maria
Location rated 9.6 by guests
Two restaurants and a beach bar
Santa Maria's restaurants and bars within walking distance
Older building than the newer resorts nearby
Room standard varies between categories
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Compare the hotels
| # | Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelo Praia Cape Verde | 5★ | Google4.7· 502 reviews Booking9· 839 reviews | Best overall |
| 2 | Hotel Riu Palace Boavista - All Inclusive | 5★ | Google4.7· 3,014 reviews Booking8.7· 101 reviews | Private pool |
| 3 | Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive | 5★ | Google4.6· 4,090 reviews Booking8.5· 152 reviews | Dining |
| 4 | Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort | 5★ | Google4.4· 1,932 reviews Booking8.4· 974 reviews | Beach |
| 5 | Hotel Morabeza | 4★ | Google4.6· 884 reviews Booking8.8· 691 reviews | Affordable luxury |
| 6 | Barceló Marine Boa Vista - Adults Only | 4★ | Google4.6· 280 reviews Booking8.6· 143 reviews | Adults only |
| 7 | ROBINSON Cabo Verde - Adults only | 4★ | Google4.3· 1,479 reviews Booking8.9· 167 reviews | Romance |
| 8 | Hotel Odjo d'agua | 4★ | Google4.4· 1,205 reviews Booking8.5· 768 reviews | Spa & wellness |
More hotels we recommend in Cape Verde, by destination
Every destination's best hotels outside the country ranking above. Each destination page ranks its own list in full.
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Data: Open-MeteoTripplo's luxury hotel selection in Cape Verde — in numbers
9 verified luxury hotels in total4 five-star among the verified5 four-star among the verified
20,260 reviews behind Google and Booking ratings4.5 / 5 average rating
Most common facilities
- Free WiFi (9 of 9)
- Pool (9 of 9)
- Bar (9 of 9)
- Beachfront (8 of 9)
- Restaurant (8 of 9)
- Parking (5 of 9)
What these hotels do best
- Pools (7 of 9)
- Dining (7 of 9)
- Beach access (6 of 9)
- Spa & wellness (5 of 9)
Cape Verde: which destination suits you?
Not every place suits every trip. Here is how the destinations differ, with the hotels we list in each and the guides that narrow the choice further.
Islands3
Boa Vista
2 hotelsEmptier and wilder than Sal, with dunes, turtle beaches and two or three big resorts on an almost deserted coast. For travellers who want beach and nothing else.
Santiago
2 hotelsCape Verde's largest island and the seat of the capital, Praia, with the UNESCO-listed old town of Cidade Velha, the Serra Malagueta mountains and the beach at Tarrafal in the north. Right for travellers who want the country's history and everyday life; wrong for anyone after a beach resort holiday.
Hotel Selection Criteria
How guest ratings, hotel class and facts inform our selections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Both Boa Vista and Sal offer three properties each. Boa Vista is superb for high-end relaxation, featuring the five-star Hotel Riu Palace Boavista - All Inclusive with four international dining venues. Sal is equally attractive, hosting the five-star Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive, which boasts eight temperature-regulated outdoor pools and direct access to Santa Maria Beach, alongside more central accommodation options.
Choose Hotel Riu Touareg if you want ten distinct swimming pool areas, six restaurants, and direct access to Praia de Santa Monica, though be aware of its isolated location. Select Hotel Riu Palace Boavista - All Inclusive for private swim-up pools in select suites, four dining venues, and a higher booking score of 9.2.
Yes, travellers seeking a child-free environment have two choices. On Boa Vista, the four-star Barceló Marine Boa Vista - Adults Only offers a tranquil atmosphere with direct access to a private beach. Alternatively, ROBINSON Cabo Verde - Adults only on Sal is a four-star resort featuring extensive wellness and fitness programmes alongside direct access to Santa Maria beach.
In Santa Maria on Sal, three hotels offer direct beach access. The five-star Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive sits directly on Santa Maria Beach. Additionally, the four-star properties ROBINSON Cabo Verde - Adults only and Hotel Morabeza both provide direct access to Santa Maria beach, with Morabeza featuring three outdoor swimming pools.
For extensive dining options, the five-star Hotel Riu Touareg on Boa Vista and Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive on Sal each offer six on-site restaurants. Alternatively, Hotel Riu Palace Boavista - All Inclusive has four distinct dining venues, while the beachfront Hotel Morabeza on Sal offers three restaurants.