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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Apartment | in Tropical Resort | pool | close to beach

** Advance Notice - the swimming pool will be closed from 3 to 28 May 2027 for maintenance. We have reduced our price by 50% for that period **

Tropical Resort - probably the quietest place in the tourist town of Santa Maria.

Much of the accommodation in the main town is in a busy area with cafes, bars, restaurants, traffic, dogs and noise. This is great for a night out. However, we chose to purchase this apartment in the most peaceful location, but that is still close to the town and beach. Tropical Resort is a high-quality development and is just 300m from the lovely sandy Santa Maria beach, on the island of Sal.

Inside the apartment…

The apartment accommodates up to 5 people and includes one king size double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, a double sofa bed in the living room (more suitable for one person), a dining table that seats 6 people, kitchen, bathroom with Italian tiles and modern sanitary fitments, (including shower, toilet and bidet), and an outside terrace with table and chairs. The kitchen includes the essentials for cooking including a refrigerator/freezer, hob, microwave, kettle, coffee maker, toaster, utensils, crockery and cutlery. The living area is comfortable and well equipped with sofa, coffee table and television. There are ceiling fans in all rooms. The apartment faces southeast so it is possible to sit on the terrace in the mornings and enjoy a sunny breakfast.

We have installed air-con in the bedrooms and living room. To help cover costs we offer this to our guests at €5 per night.

Outside the house…

There is a private terrace overlooking the shared gardens and pool. The shared areas include a tropical garden, a large free-form swimming pool and outdoor shower. There are sun loungers on both sun terraces and shaded terraces. There are bars, restaurants and two small supermarkets just 2 minutes walk away. The beach and sea is just 3 minutes walk away and the town 10 minutes, where there are lots of shops, bars and restaurants.

It is located close to the centre of the 8km sandy Santa Maria beach. This beach is known for surfing. To the east, about a 25 minute walk, there is a Kite Beach, together with a wild stretch of untouched wilderness, where you can enjoy a coffee in the restaurant, kite surf, or paddle with the harmless lemon sharks if you walk a little further.

Your stay includes everything on the inventory (available on request) including bedding and house towels. Also included is laundry (of bedding & towels), electricity, gas and water. There is free WIFI available in the apartment. Please bring towels for use by the pool and on the beach.

Tourist Tax is payable by all adults over the age of 16. The cost is €2.50 per person per night to a maximum of 10 nights.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 1082084
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sal

Located in Sal, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Santa Maria Municipal Market, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Santa Maria Beach and Ponta Preta. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Santa Maria

What's nearby

  • Santa Maria Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Maria Pier - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nazarene Church - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Maria Town Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Maria Municipal Market - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pool Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Espargos - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Papaya - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪restaurante Américo's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Calema - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Apartment | in Tropical Resort | pool | close to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Apartment | in Tropical Resort | pool | close to beach?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apartment | in Tropical Resort | pool | close to beach on 3 June 2026 start from AU$105, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Apartment | in Tropical Resort | pool | close to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Apartment | in Tropical Resort | pool | close to beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apartment | in Tropical Resort | pool | close to beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Apartment | in Tropical Resort | pool | close to beach located?

Located in the heart of Sal, this golf apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Maria Pier and Santa Maria Beach. Nazarene Church and Santa Maria Town Square are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Holiday

Brilliant first time to Cape Verde, we booked a self catering apartment so we could have the freedom to eat out at all the lovely restaurants. Whilst a short walk into town, the Tropical Resort was perfect for us, we enjoyed the beautiful pool and we enjoyed the beach which was only a 5 minute walk from the apartment. From our first enquiry till the end of the holiday the service and help provided was brilliant Thank you so much, we shall definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Hi Mary, thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your first visit to Cape Verde. Hopefully we can welcome you back again sometime, either to Sal or to Maio.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noelia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good resort

We’ve spent 4 nights in the Tropical Resort. Everything was perfect. The apartment very clean and equipped with everything. The resort it’s 5 minutes away from the beach and 10 minutes away from the center, giving a peaceful and quiet environment. We’ve had some arrival and departure problems and Roger and Philip did everything to help us. I recommend a 100% this resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2024
Hi Noelia, thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased that we were able to be flexible with your arrival and departure. We hope you enjoyed your short stay in our apartment hope that we will be able to welcome you back again sometime. As you knew before you booked, the pool was closed, but if you come back again hopefully it will be open again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Lovely apartment, gardens and pool, close to beach

This was my second visit to this apartment. It is well equipped, comfortable and the east facing patio is a great place to enjoy meals, especially breakfast. The fabulous beach is just a short walk away. There are two small shops nearby that can provide the essentials, and there are three or four restaurants closeby too. I look forward to going back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Maïté V.

First time in Sal

We thought our holiday was very good! The appartment was very clean, it had everything it said in the welcome notes etc. If we had any more questions we could always contact the housemanager, who was there every day. Or we could email Philip, the house owner. The contact was very good, we would always get an answer the same day! Philip made sure we had all the information we needed to stay on Sal, like the location of the supermarkets, the restaurants, etc. Everything is in walking distance, but somethimes its nice to take a cab because they are not expensive. The town is not very loud, its very peacefull so we enjoyed our stay very much. Kite beach issn't far away, i would say 10 minutes with the car, so we went there alot to kite! Overall a very nice stay, i would definitely recommend it! Its closeby to everything, you also have two places were you can book extra things like a day riding a quad in group, or diving - snorkeling etc. If you want a holiday that is peacefull, not to loud or to many people around, just "no stress" like people say in Sal. Then you definitely should book a holiday there, and this appartment is just the perfect place to stay! You can pay in Euro's everywhere, somethimes they pay you back in Escudo but you figure it out very quickly :)) Thanks Philip for all the help and your kindness!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Hi Guys, thanks for taking the time to write such a comprehensive review. There is detail that I think will help new travellers make an good choice. I am pleased you had a great time. It’s going to sound crazy but I have been to Santa Maria so many times and my last trip was the first time I went to kite beach. I was also surprised how different that beach is. We have 4 separate beaches and they are all have something special to offer. I hope you will return soon and maybe even explore some of the other islands ;o)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sohane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super emplacement. Lieu très joli avec piscine très agréable. L’appartement était confortable et propre.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
Chère Sohane, merci beaucoup pour votre avis élogieux. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour et espérons vous revoir bientôt. Roger Dear Sohane, thank you so much for your nice review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you migt return sometime. Roger
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful break near a stunning beach

Clean, great communication prior to arrival, complex was quiet and set back from the beach which is good as not too windy.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serge P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

propreté et beauté

tres positif
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope you will visit again. Merci. Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour. Nous espérons que vous reviendrez.
Verified

8/10 Good

Leigh P.

Fun in the sun!

we have just returned from a sun drenched week at this lovely apartment with our 4 year old and 14week old. Everything went smoothly from start to finish with communication being exceptional from Philip and Roger from my initial enquiry, right through the duration of our stay. I was informed early on that a cot would not be available so planned to take a travel cot, however, the month prior to our stay Roger took a travel cot out to Sal with him specifically to accommodate us. This was a huge help as it meant we did not have to lug one around the airport with two kids! The apartment was very clean and had everything we needed for our self catering stay from hair dryers to bottle openers, cheese graters to clothes airers. The local shops are not what you would find in the U.K but with some adaptation and a little imagination you can still create some great meals. Eating out is easy with many resteraunts and bars within walking distance. There is nothing to do for children on the island but the gorgeous beach and the lovely pool area (which we had to ourselves on a few afternoons!) were more than enough to entertain our 4yr old for the week. We did wander in to town where there were some lovely little shops but again, for us, it was all about the beach and pool. November was a perfect time to visit as there were so few people around yet the weather was amazing! We did not go on any trips as we decided it was too much with a small baby but would have liked to have done an island tour if it was just the two of us. All in all a great, relaxing break away, even with 2 kids!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Hi Leigh Thank you very much for this lovely review. We are delighted that you had such a good holiday. We hope that we will be able to welcome you back again sometime, either to Tropical Resort or to our villa on the island of Maio. Best wishes Philip and Roger
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Perfect getaway

This place was perfect for a quiet holiday get away, very close to the beach and the town centre. Philip was also a great host with quick responses and very helpful information on the local area. We hope to return again in the future and would highly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thanks for your review, we look forward to seeing you again...
Verified

8/10 Good

emilee s.

Great value, relaxing and comfortable stay

The apartment was clean, spacious and comfortable. With a great pool area. Set within a lovely, quiet apartment block, a short walk from the gorgeous Santa Maria beach, small supermarket and restaurants.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you so much Emilee. So glad that you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards Philip
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoff K.

Quiet and peaceful location not far from beach

The apartment was accurately described and clean. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The apartment location is excellent, being close enough to the beach and some good local shops. Views to the rear of the property weren't optimum, but the view from the patio (of the pool and gardens) was very nice and we had breakfast outdoors most mornings. We found two or three nice places to eat out, one of which - 'By Valeria' - does truly excellent pizzas and is just around the corner. Cocktails and food in Cam's, at the other end of town, were also very fine. Overall, we'd be very happy to recommend this apartment to our friends at the price asked.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you Geoff and Sue. We are glad that you enjoyed your holiday, even if the weather was not up to usual standards. Kind regards Philip
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard S.

Fantastic Christmas and New Years Eve on Sal

We had a fantastic Christmas and New Years Eve on Sal, Cape Verde. We stayed in the well equipped apartment of Philip and Roger in Tropical Resort, Santa Maria. Within walking distance of the beaches and the village. Sun, sea, beach and a nice atmosphere, a real "No Stress" holiday.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Dear Gerard Thank you for the nice review. We are glad that you enjoyed your holiday in Tropical resort. Kind regards Philip
Archival

8/10 Good

Inga H.

Lung och varm semester i toppenlägenhet

Bra och fräsch lägenhet med perfekt läge en bit utanför stan. Vi uppskattade lugnet och poolen mycket. Nära till stranden och stan dock. Välutrustad lgh, och skönt med fläktar i varje rum.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you for your great review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your holiday in our apartment and hope that we can welcome you back again in the future - either to the same apartment or to our villa on the island of Maio. Philip and Roger
Archival

8/10 Good

Youssef R.

Parfait

excellent
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Super schöne Unterkunft an top Lage

Die Unterkunft ist wirklich grossartig und bietet alles was es braucht. Die Wohnung ist toll eingerichtet, sauber, liegt direkt am schönen Pool in einer wunderschönen Gartenanlage und ist nur 300m vom tollen Strand entfernt. Bis ins Zentrum ist es nicht weit und in unmittelbarer Nähe befindet sich ein kleiner Supermarkt und Restaurants. Wir wurden bereits am Flughafen von Theresa herzlich empfangen und dann von Lorena freundlich durch die Wohnung und die Anlage geführt. Hatten wir ein Anliegen, konnten wir uns jederzeit an Lorena wenden und es wurde uns rasch und kompetent geholfen. Im Vorfeld haben uns Philip und Roger super bei den Reisevorbereitungen unterstützt und tolle Tipps gegeben. Herzlichen Dank dafür! Ein rundum toller Urlaub und auf jeden Fall sehr zu empfehlen. Vielen Dank Philip!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Quiet and relaxing, close to the fabulous beach

Within a few minutes walk to town and even less to the fabulous beach this apartment was near everything but retained a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Its a small cluster of apartments and a small hotel (yet to open). The apartment is well maintained and clean with all you need in the kitchen. The bed was very comforatable and a good nights sleep was achieved every night. Tropical Resort is only 2 minutes from the casino, local bars and restaurants etc. We were collected from the airport by taxi driver Theresa who was extremely helpful and informative. Santa Maria is in the process of being developed but the resort is tucked away from any disruption. I heartily recommend this apartment.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Dear John Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Tropical Resort. Best wishes Philip
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

A lovely apartment in a great location close to the beach

The apartment is comfortable and well appointed. The terrace is the perfect place to eat breakfast, as it gets the morning sun. The gardens are lovely and well looked after. The pool is also lovely. There is also a new restaurant alongside the two existing ones, very close by that was a great place to eat and stocks a large variety of beers, including many from Belgium. All three restaurants offer different things. The apartment is as described in the listing and was clean and well maintained. The owner was very helpful and so was the house manager. I would certainly recommend it to others.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

emma m.

We enjoyed every minute of our stay

We found in Tropical Resort everything we had come for. The flat was very nice and comfortable, all the devices worked perfectly. The area around the pool and the garden are very beautiful and clean. My family enjoyed every minute of our stay in Santa Maria. Philip was contactable at all time, and everything went well.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review, it was a pleasure having you.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

A lovely apartment close to beach and town

This was my first visit to the island of Sal and therefore my first visit to this apartment. I certainly hope I will get to return. The apartment is well appointed and has a lovely patio that gets the morning sun and makes a lovely place to enjoy a sunny, relaxing breakfast. Being on the ground floor, it offers easy access to the tropical gardens and the swimming pool. The bed was extremely comfortable and apartment was very quiet at night, all leading to good sleeping conditions. The development is attractive and there are bars and shops close by. Sal offers marvellous beaches, excellent weather and plenty of activities to enjoy, such as quad-biking, kite-surfing, swimming and surfing. There are good restaurants and bars, offering variety to suit all travellers.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carine G.

Fabulous stay in Cape Verde

We loved every minute of our stay at Tropical Resort. Philip's place was perfect for us and the location is ideal, close to bars, restaurants, cafés and less than 5 mins from the beach.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Misha d.

lovely place

Me and my husband really liked staying at Philip's place. It was clean,tidy and everything worked the way how it was supposed to. Philip is a great host,one of the best we have ever had!very hands on,any question you might have he will reply within few minutes! also big thumbs up to Lorena (house manager) who waited for us at the apartment (transfers also organised by Philip!!) and kindly took us to the centre and showed us places where to have a nice meal!she also arranged for someone to come to tell us about all the available trips:) if you are after nice relaxing and quiet place dont look anywhere else!:-)
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Hi, Misha thanks for taking the time to post your review to Home Away. I am so pleased you had a great holiday. If you fancy visiting CV again some why not try some of the other islands? They are all different with so much to offer. We have another place on the island of Maio that is more secluded and almost no tourists go there www.villamaio.com
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tanja I.

Best place to stay in Santa Maria

Lorena (the house manager) picked us up at the airport and drove us to the beautiful tropical resort. The apartment was very clean and Philip answered all question we had during our stay immediately via WhatsApp. The pool is nice and has some shadow places around. The beach is close and easy to reach (even our younger daughter (2 1/2 years) could walk the way). The beach is really beautiful and not many people around. We loved our stay there and would recommend it to everybody. It is quiet as it is not directly in the city Santa Maria but close enough to enjoy all the bars and restaurants as well.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

emma m.

My family enjoyed every minute of our stay

We found in Tropical Resort everything we had come for. The flat was very nice and comfortable, all the devices worked perfectly. The area around the pool and the garden are very beautiful and clean. My family enjoyed every minute of our stay in Santa Maria. Philip was contactable at all time, and everything went well.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you for the review it was a pleasure having you!
Archival

8/10 Good

vincent d.

Un séjour fort agréable

L'appartement est bien situé (quelques centaines de mètres de la plage), la description sur le site correspond parfaitement à ce que nous avons trouvé sur place. Il serait souhaitable d'ajouter un peu de vaisselle dans la cuisine. Les lits sont confortables, l'appartement spacieux et très propre. Le propriétaire a été d'une grande disponibilité pour répondre à nos demandes.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay :o) Merci d'avoir pris le temps d'écrire une critique, je suis heureux que vous avez apprécié votre séjour :o) Philip
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Felicity P.

Lovely relaxing place to stay

We have just come back from a wonderful Christmas and New Year's at Philip's flat in Santa Maria. We couldn't have had a nicer time there. Philip was a wonderful host; he thought of absolutely everything and went over and above our expectations, making sure we were happy before leaving and even giving us tips for where to go for New Year's Eve. The flat is very well situated, a short two minute walk to a stunning beach that goes on for miles and near to all the restaurants. It is in a quiet area so no disturbances at night when you want to relax. I would highly recommend it!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words, I am so pleased you had a lovely time. Hope to see you again soon. Philip

About the host

Hosted by Roger

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My name is Philip, that's me on the left. It is our aim to make your holiday as close to perfect as possible. We are passionate about Cape Verde, its people and its potential. If you haven’t been before, you must! If you have been, we are confident we can show you more. Cape Verde is an amazingly diverse holiday destination. Please ask any questions you like…

Why they chose this property

This property is ideal for those wanting a holiday in a warm climate, with the options of beach and water sports as well as more developed entertainment options close at hand. Sal has colourful towns such as Santa Maria, which has pretty squares lined with cafes. The reason we decided to invest in Tropical resort is because this development has one of the largest and nicest pools on the island; an attractive tropical garden; and is close the one of the best beaches.

What makes this property unique

This apartment offers the chance of a quiet holiday enjoying the warm weather, sunshine, small towns, pleasant cafes, restaurants, but also provides the opportunity to participate in a number of beach-based sports, such as surfing, kite surfing, jet-skiing, windsurfing, snorkeling and deep sea fishing. The unique benefits of Tropical resort are the pool, the tropical gardens and its closeness to the best beach in Cape Verde and close to the town.

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