Sal
4 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
7 luxury hotels compared on guest reviews. No paid placements.
Tripplo’s selection · Founder: Axel Hernborg · Updated 27 October 2026
Our picks
Best overall1.Barcelo Praia Cape Verde€€€€Google4.7· 522 reviewsBooking9· 839 reviews
Private pool2.Hotel Riu Palace Boavista - All Inclusive€€€€Google4.7· 3,096 reviewsBooking8.7· 101 reviews
Dining3.Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive€€€€Google4.6· 4,145 reviewsBooking8.5· 152 reviews
Adults only4.Barceló Marine Boa Vista - Adults Only€€€€Google4.5· 300 reviewsBooking8.6· 143 reviews
Design
Ranked across the whole country: the same score as on the destination pages, scaled to Cape Verde as a whole.
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7 Recommended Hotels
Barcelo Praia Cape Verde
Santiago, Cape Verde
Best overallGoogle4.7· 522 reviews
Booking9· 839 reviews
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Outdoor swimming pool2 restaurantsBarFitness centerRoom serviceAirport shuttle+3 more
Barceló Praia Cape Verde in Praia offers a 5-star experience with sea views, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, sofa bed, and modern amenities…
Sea-view rooms, some with a terrace
Outdoor pool and fitness centre
Restaurant with local and international cooking, plus room service
Airport shuttle, seven kilometres to the airport
Small city beaches rather than a resort beach
Praia is a working capital, not a resort town
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).
Hotel Riu Palace Boavista - All Inclusive
Boa Vista, Cape Verde
Private poolGoogle4.7· 3,096 reviews
Booking8.7· 101 reviews
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4 swimming poolsNon-smoking roomsBeachfrontFree WifiFitness centerFacilities for disabled guests+4 more
Hotel Riu Palace Boavista sits directly on Praia das Dunas, next to its sister hotel Riu Karamboa, with views over the sea. Guests can relax on the sand or at the four outdoor pools, one of them a…
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
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).
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive
Sal, Cape Verde
DiningGoogle4.6· 4,145 reviews
Booking8.5· 152 reviews
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Free Wifi8 swimming poolsBeachfront6 restaurantsFamily roomsSpa+4 more
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria in Santa Maria offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy the year-round outdoor swimming pool…
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
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).
Barceló Marine Boa Vista - Adults Only
Boa Vista, Cape Verde
Adults onlyGoogle4.5· 300 reviews
Booking8.6· 143 reviews
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Outdoor swimming poolFree WifiBeachfrontRestaurantNon-smoking roomsBar+2 more
Barceló Marine Boa Vista in Sal Rei offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests enjoy sea views and a year-round outdoor swimming pool…
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
Why this position
Scores higher than #3 (8.6 to 8.5), on a smaller body of reviews (143 to 152). #2 on the Boa Vista page.
Casa Jardim di Sol
Santiago, Cape Verde
DesignBooking9.1· 199 reviews
Outdoor PoolFree WifiBreakfastAirport ShuttleFree ParkingFamily Rooms+4 more
Casa Jardim di Sol in Praia offers a 5-star experience with a terrace, bar, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property…
Generous breakfast with local produce
Warm, accommodating staff
Clean, spacious rooms
Pool terrace and tasteful interiors
Outside the centre
Thin walls and night-time noise
Unreliable hot water
Why this position
Guests on Booking rate it above #4 (9.1 to 8.6), but it has no Google rating yet, which the ranking weighs equally; #4 has 4.5. #2 on the Santiago page.
Hotel Morabeza
Sal, Cape Verde
Affordable luxuryGoogle4.6· 896 reviews
Booking8.8· 691 reviews
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Free Wifi3 swimming poolsBeachfrontAirport shuttle3 restaurantsFamily rooms+5 more
Located in Santa Maria, Hotel Morabeza offers accommodation with 3 outdoor swimming pools…
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
Why this position
Rests on more guest reviews than #5 (691 to 199), at a slightly lower score (8.8 to 9.1). #3 on the Sal page.
ROBINSON Cabo Verde - Adults only
Sal, Cape Verde
BeachGoogle4.3· 1,498 reviews
Booking8.9· 167 reviews
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BeachfrontOutdoor swimming poolFree WifiRestaurantSpa and wellness centerFitness center+4 more
ROBINSON Cabo Verde in Santa Maria sits directly on Santa Maria beach and offers two heated swimming pools with sea views, sauna, fitness centre, sun terrace, and lush gardens. Guests can enjoy spa…
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
Why this position
Scores higher than #6 (8.9 to 8.8), on a smaller body of reviews (167 to 691). #4 on the Sal page.
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Ranking updated 21 October 2026
7 hotels compared · How we choose hotels · No paid placements
Compare the hotels
| # | Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelo Praia Cape Verde | 5★ | Google4.7· 522 reviews Booking9· 839 reviews | Best overall |
| 2 | Hotel Riu Palace Boavista - All Inclusive | 5★ | Google4.7· 3,096 reviews Booking8.7· 101 reviews | Private pool |
| 3 | Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive | 5★ | Google4.6· 4,145 reviews Booking8.5· 152 reviews | Dining |
| 4 | Barceló Marine Boa Vista - Adults Only | 5★ | Google4.5· 300 reviews Booking8.6· 143 reviews | Adults only |
| 5 | Casa Jardim di Sol | 5★ | Booking9.1· 199 reviews | Design |
| 6 | Hotel Morabeza | 4★ | Google4.6· 896 reviews Booking8.8· 691 reviews | Affordable luxury |
| 7 | ROBINSON Cabo Verde - Adults only | 4★ | Google4.3· 1,498 reviews Booking8.9· 167 reviews | Beach |
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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
10 verified luxury hotels in total5 five-star among the verified4 four-star among the verified
17,951 reviews behind Google and Booking ratings4.5 / 5 average rating
Most common facilities
- Free WiFi (10 of 10)
- Pool (10 of 10)
- Bar (10 of 10)
- Restaurant (8 of 10)
- Beachfront (7 of 10)
- Airport shuttle (6 of 10)
What these hotels do best
- Pools (9 of 10)
- Dining (7 of 10)
- Beach access (5 of 10)
- Spa & wellness (4 of 10)
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
3 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
3 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.
Read our methodologyMost popular with Tripplo visitors this week
Based on outgoing hotel clicks over the last 7 days.
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Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive
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Hotel Riu Palace Boavista - All Inclusive
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Barceló Marine Boa Vista - Adults Only
- 4
Spinguera Ecolodge
- 5
Hotel Odjo d'agua
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, with more central accommodation as well as the five-star Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive, which has eight temperature-regulated outdoor pools and direct access to Santa Maria Beach.
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. The four-star ROBINSON Cabo Verde - Adults only and Hotel Morabeza also have direct access to Santa Maria beach, and Morabeza has 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.