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Villa Ao Mar

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront apartment near Santa Maria Beach

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A balcony with a view of the beach, palm trees, and lounge chairs.
A living room with a television, a sofa with cushions, a wicker coffee table, and a painting of a pier.
A dining area with a table set for four, a kitchen with modern appliances, and a view of the sea through a large window.
A beach with palm trees, a stone wall, and a clear blue sky.
A modern living room with a white sofa, wicker furniture, and a dining area with wicker chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Pier Beach, Santa Maria, Sal, 41111
  • Place, Santa Maria Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Maria Town Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Maria Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee maker, and a dining area with a table set for four.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with a curtain.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A balcony with stone walls overlooking a beach, featuring two lounge chairs and a view of the ocean and palm trees.

Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 150 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a large vase, and a window with curtains.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • City view
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A balcony with a view of the beach, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View, Sea Facing

  • Sea view
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Sal

On the beach.At this apartment, you'll be steps from Santa Maria Town Square and Santa Maria Pier. Santa Maria Beach and Nazarene Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nazarene Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Maria Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Maria Town Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Maria Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Maria Municipal Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Criol - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Papaya - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Calema - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palm Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Coloniale - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Villa Ao Mar

3.5-star beachfront apartment near Santa Maria Beach
Villa Ao Mar offers its guests a marina. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Villa Ao Mar. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Sal apartment.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2014
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
Villa Ao Mar offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (EUR 10 per week)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (EUR 10 per week)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Griddle
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free bottled water
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 14 units
  • 3 floors
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 2014
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: EUR 150.00 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.49 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: EUR 10 per week (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: EUR 10 per week (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Villa Ao Mar Apartment Sal
Villa Ao Mar Apartment
Villa Ao Mar Sal
Villa Ao Mar
Villa Ao Mar Cape Verde/Ilha Do Sal - Santa Maria
Villa Ao Mar Sal
Villa Ao Mar Apartment
Villa Ao Mar Apartment Sal

Frequently asked questions

How close is Villa Ao Mar to the airport?

Villa Ao Mar is 11.3 mi (26-min drive) away from the Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Villa Ao Mar have an airport shuttle?

Villa Ao Mar offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of EUR 20 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Villa Ao Mar to the beach?

This apartment is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villa Ao Mar offer free breakfast?

Villa Ao Mar does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Villa Ao Mar?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Villa Ao Mar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Villa Ao Mar?

This apartment offers free self parking.

Does Villa Ao Mar have a pool?

Villa Ao Mar does not have a pool.

Does Villa Ao Mar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Villa Ao Mar to downtown Sal?

Villa Ao Mar is 0.3 mi away from Santa Maria.

Villa Ao Mar Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to the beach and everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place to be in Santa Maria, wonderful appartment directly on the beach right next to the pier. Very well equipped, absolutely clean, friendly and helpful staff, we loved it! The only thing we would have changed is the mattresses, they are too soft ;)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfekt Location. Perfekt Apartment. We Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
You have access to everything you need with a breathtaking beach. Everything you need and more is accessible with a distance walk. In the center of it all. The house is beautiful, clean and worth the stay. They will reach out to accommodate rides if you need it. The manager respond right away. Thank you for making my stay so lovely. I will return back for sure! I stayed there because of my sister and i recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dominik

Liked: Room comfort, communication

Apartment in Santa Maria

Contrary to the information from Hotels.com, there was no daily room cleaning. The apartment was in good condition and is very centrally located. At night there is security watching the building.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Careen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
Well l would like AC in all the rooms in the apartment. Some apartment only had AC in the living room. Therefore making sleeping at night very uncomfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ojarikre

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Our stay was amazing from beginning to end. When we booked the management contacted us to first say hello and to ask if we needed a transfer arranged from the airport to the apartment, that was appreciated. On arrival we met Sara the apartment manager who was so helpful getting us settled in, explaining details about the local area and giving us her contact details for anything else we might think of that we may need support with whilst there. The cleaners came in once during our stay to give the apartment a nice spruce up! The apartment had a lovely balcony that looked out over the town, apartments on the other side had ocean views, next time we will take an apartment on the ocean side! The facilities were spot on, clean and functional bathroom, well stocked kitchenette with pots, plates, oven/hob, fridge etc. Lovely reception room (which we barely used as we were out all the time!). The beds were comfortable and clean and there is nice local artwork throughout the property. The property is very well located as it is approximately 25 minutes from the airport, 1 minute from the beach and the local restaurants, bars and shops are a short stroll away. This is an excellent base for planning whatever you are doing on the island as it is central, easy to find and everything is accessible to you.
This is the beautiful Santa Maria beach which is right next to the apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moritz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Die Sauberkeit war super und die Apartments sind wunderschön und toll ausgestattet. Wir haben eine tolle Betreuung bekommen und die Apartments sind auch toll gelegen. Es gibt sogar eine Dachterasse mit einer wunderschönen Aussicht auf den Strand direkt daneben. Man fühlt sich auch sehr sicher und auch die Anbindung an die Stadt ist perfekt.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorenz

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Perfekte Lage, direkt am Strand! Wunderschön!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henning

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
direkte strandlage
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kasper

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Det bedste sted at bo i Santa Maria

Vi havde et fantastisk ophold på Villa Ao Mare. Hver morgen når vi stod op og kunne høre bølgerne, når vi sad eller lå på altanen og nød et glas vin og fulgte livet på stranden eller lige smuttede ned og tog en dukkert… så følte vi os SÅ heldige, over at bo netop her. Hotellet er pænt, rent, roligt og hyggeligt - og så ligger det HELT perfekt i forhold til stranden og byen. Vi kan på det varmeste anbefale Villa Ao Mare.
Villa Ao Mare
Stranden foran hotellet
Hotellet. Vi boede på 1. Sal mod stranden.
Udsigten fra altanen. Værelserne mod stranden er bedst.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gilda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
L'appartamento è bellissimo. Su due piani con 2 camere da letto e 2 bagni. Dall'interno dell'appartamento vi è l'accesso diretto ad una terrazzina "privata" sul tetto. Le virgolette perchè la terrazza è unica, ma divisa da dei recinti in legno che separano gli spazi di ogni appartamento. Durante il nostro soggiorno, però, sulla terrazza siamo stati soli. La cucina accessoriata e pulizie ogni 3 giorni. Tutto perfetto. I gestori sono stati super disponibili e molto gentili. Ottima posizione.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Youssef

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Logement calme et spacieux. Rapport qualité prix très avantageux et très bien situé en face de la plage. Accueil très chaleureux
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Appartamento molto carino, ottima posizione
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mooi, schoon appartement op een goede locatie. Zeer vriendelijk personeel.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prima accommodatie, volledig en smaakvol ingericht. Uitzicht op de oceaan en binnen 20.meter van het penthous stap je zo de azuurblauwe oceaan in. Erg prettige communicatie met de eigenaar Paolo Mastrotto.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderbare Unterkunft am Strand und doch in der Stadt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location. No so crowdy beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bästa hotellet

Rent och snyggt. Trevliga ägare. Nära till det mesta. Vill absolut bo där igen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful apartment with great location

The apartment was very clean, spacious and beautifully decorated. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. The location was great, right at the beach and short walking distance to many cafes, restaurants and a grocery store. We had a rooftop terrace which was lovely! The wifi was ok, but it only worked in the living room. We had some issues with running water and we went almost a day without it. We were also without electricity for about 8-9hours but this was a problem in the whole Santamaria area. The soundproofing was bad, we could hear everything from the street and surrounding apartments. The staff was mostly very polite and helpful but some came across as unfriendly. Overall we had a lovely stay here and would recommend it to anyone travelling to Sal.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Juan Manuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Se reservó un tipo de habitación y nos dieron otra

Ya es la.segunda vez que ocurre en.estos apartamentos, reservas un tipo de apartamento y cuando llegas es otro distinto al que reservas y al.que comunicas antes de ir. Tiene muy buena ubicación pero prefiero no sentirme engañado con las reservas ya que contratas algo y al final no te solucionan sus errores. No creo que vuelva a estos apartamentos
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely escape

A great stay at Villa ao mar; the location great, views are great and the staff lovely. We will definitely go again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Niet twijfelen, maar zeker gaan!!

Prachtige, complete appartementen direct aan het strand en centraal gelegen in Santa Maria omringt door heerlijke restaurants. Kies wel een appartement met zeezicht, achterkant is echt niet leuk. De bovenste appartementen hebben een extra dakterras. Kraanwater is niet drinkbaar! Water is schaars, daarom krijg je maar 1x in de 3 dagen 2 handdoeken p.p. en worden de bedden verschoont, wil je dit vaker, dan betaal je €10,- per set p.p. Zeewater is heerlijk om in te zwemmen, ook in de winter, maar dan zijn er veel hoge golven! Constante temperatuur zo rond 25 graden, wel goede zonnebrand nodig! Neem genoeg mee! Naast gelegen Sal Beach Club ideaal om wat te eten, kitesurfles en lenen van strandstoelen. Je betaalt alleen de borg van € 10,- per stoel p.d. In alle restaurants is freewifi. In het appartement wel wifi beschikbaar voor € 14,- p.w. (contant betalen). De nadruk ligt wel op de Italiaanse keuken en de verse vis aanvoer van die dag. Geef bij tonijn aan hoe je hem gebakken wilt, anders krijg je hem doorbakken. Neem zeker een kijkje op de pier als de vis aankomt. In de meeste supermarkten is heel weinig vers beleg te krijgen. Overal in Santa Maria zitten kleine supermarktjes. Mensen zijn heel vriendelijk, zeker niet opdringerig. De levensstandaard ligt bijna gelijk aan Nederland. Het enige minpuntje is dat de eigenaar geen engels spreekt, dat is wel lastig als er verder niemand aanwezig is.
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bekvämt och rent hotell

Mycket trevlig boende , trevliga personal och nära allt restauranger, centrum .
Verified

8/10 Good

rOBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, clean and well maintained.

The unit is much better than the entryway, halls or staircase. The dead-end ocean views are wonderful. Our particular unit was sparsely furnished. This, combined with the lack of an elevator, probably makes the top floor units more appropriate for younger people. The newness and cleanliness, coupled with the location, make this a good choice in Santa Maria.