I visited Santa Maria over new year 2012 and stayed at Porto Antigo residence! All I can say is; if you're planning to visit Cape Verde and Santa Maria this is the hotel you should choose. With it's extraordinary location it beats the boring giant hotel complex on the other side of the beach. Breakfast is a 5/5. I've travelled... More

I stayed in 17b owned by Ocean Club Holidays. My view was overlooking the pool and the beach and I have to say it was fantastic. The apartment was clean and well furnished and the staff friendly and helpful, although they didn't speak much english we made ourselves understood. It was quiet 24/7 security so no need to worry. In... More

the two bedroomed apartment was one bed and a mezanine floor which looked over the lounge/kitchen area, not very private and it had very squeaky floorboards. no kettle, no toaster no oven only a hob unit. we asked for a kettle but never got one. the restaurant on site, papayas, was great, very clean with good food and great pizzas.... More

Just returned from a holiday at Porto Antigo Residence in Sal Cape Verde Islands. I had a wonderful time and enjoyed the apartments and the area very much indeed. The location of these apartments in my opinion is simply the best I have previously stayed at both the Rui Funana and the Rui Garopa but you are isolated and do... More

Please go to Cape Verde with an open mind. I had read so many bad reviews that for the first time ever, I really wasn't looking forward to my holiday. For us, it was a fantastic experience to enjoy a totally unspoilt way of life. Our apartment was at the far end of Santa Maria town, next to the Odjo... More

These apartments are clean and functional but are not the height of luxury. The second bedroom was cramped and an adjacent buidings air con was noisy. The pool was fine as were the two attached beaches. The walled one was fine for swimming the other was visited by a shark one evening.The grounds have their own security staff and are... More

I went with my sister for a relaxing beach holiday. Both are pretty well travelled. We well pleasantly surprised by the apartments paid £250 for week. They were very modern, clean, service with fresh towels every day, nice outside table. Air conditioning, large living space and large fridge/freezer. There was security to stop street vendors or other tourist coming into... More