The appartments we rented were with ocean view, really spaceous and clean. Every night there are security people working and so we could leave our laundry outside to dry. Since the appartments are RIGHT by the beach you could come and go to the beach any time - day and night. Activities like snorkeling, kite surfing, diving and so on you can book anywhere in walking range. There are countless seafood restaurants nearby, rooftop bars as well. We highly recommend this place! The staff was really nice and helpful. We booked an extra late checkout without any problems. Five stars from us and very well deserved!

This is the perfect place to enjoy the beach and town of Santa Maria. A few years ago we visited Sal and noticed Villa ao Mar when walking along the beach, we kept it in mind for future trips as it looked like an incredible spot to stay. It didn't disappoint. We would have loved an apartment with a view of the beach, but they were already booked for our dates. We stayed in a two bedroom apartment on the third floor facing the street, and still had a view of the beach from our apartments' rooftop terrace, which we had private access to! The roof top is a great spot for sun bathing and watching the sunset. Even though it is super central, a block from the main strip of Santa Maria with many shops, bars and restaurants, it was a lovely and quiet accommodation. We have a toddler, and love the beach, but didn't want to have to walk far. This was perfect, there is a walkway through the building with beach access. The customer service of staff was fantastic, super friendly and helpful, both pre arrival and throughout our stay. They provided us with a cot, high chair and kitchen ware for our child which was really appreciated. The apartment was equipped with everything we needed to cater for ourselves and was spacious for the three of us. They also offer a laundry service for a fee which we took advantage of. The accommodation exceeded our expectations and we were really happy with our choice. We plan to stay here again in future and will book well in advance to secure one of the ocean facing apartments.

I loved everything, the only thing to note is the two bedrooms are directly above each other and you can hear pretty clearly between them. We were quite jet lagged and on different schedules with a noisy toddler, so woke each other up a few times. But there was an extra bed in the lounge room as a back up option if we needed.

Villa ao Mar is the best location you will find in Santa Maria. It worths a visit to the island. Right on the beach, you will find everything you need. The host is simply great and useful.

Location was spot on. Loved the roof terrace, after a day on the beach, was amazing to have this space to watch the sunset and the views were stunning! Also very well equipped for self catering. Kitchen had everything we needed. The local security guards who patrol the streets at night, made us feel extra safe and even brought our swimwear inside the building one evening to keep them safe. Amazing, friendly guys!!

Sofa in living room wasn’t very comfortable. Was very hard to sit on. Also floor between bedroom and mezzanine floor bedroom was thin. Could do with insulating to reduce the noise between the rooms.

Superb location 50m walk into the sea, great view with dawn left and dusk right, comfy mattresses, very low beds, felt safe and friendly staff.

Unfortunately I knocked the rating down because the nightclub boom boom and bass is heard from 10pm until 4am. On the Saturday the beach bar next door had the football on loud and the men watching drinking were loud. Both took away the peace and quiet beach front vibe. When I stayed at the Hilton 800m west just out the centre along the beach last time I couldn't hear the nightlife.

I fall in love with this Villa, and the location rigth on the beach. Book room on the beachside, its worth every penny! We had the top floor, it was amazing! This Villa is rigth in centrum with every thing close by! The Villa have security guards on both side of the house, so them thiefs dont have a chance! Super safe! You walk in your bikini, and 2 meters outside you touch the beach sand under your feet! I fall in love with Capo Verde and this place🙏 ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

We had to travel home🥳

Location is great.

The double bed is overused and caves in, so not good for people with back pain. Expect a hidden 3% charge if you want to pay by card.

Nadir & Sara were very friendly and helped us with all our questions. Nadir also offered to help us with some special kitesurfing spots. There was plenty of room provided for us to store our kitesurfing gear. Sleeping on the extra bed in the living room was a bit of challenge but they supplied us with an extra matras which was great. All and all a very nice and spacious appartment and friendly staff!

Sleeping on the extra bed in the living room was a bit of challenge because of the hard bed and noises from the street and bars. After 1 o clock no problem of course. Also the appartement is advertised by Booking as 'appt with seaview' which is not (hardly) the case since the appt is on the street side. I guess this is a Booking.com marketing thing and not so much caused by Villa ao Mar..?

It was so lovely! It was super clean and the flat was very big for me alone. The hosts and the personell were super friendly as well and they really helped me with every question or wish I had. I can highly recommend this place, it was just amazing! Thank you for everything!!!

The position was amazing on the beach and close to the center of Santa Maria The property was spacious clean and the staff super