Robinson Cabo Verde

Sal

Over 18s only

Full to the brim with facilities, this new all-inclusive hotel is a hive of activity on Santa Maria beach.

What we love

The fantastic beachfront location, just a short walk from the heart of Santa Maria.
With an all-inclusive board basis, you’re encouraged to completely indulge.

Good to know

This hotel is adults only, with no-one under the age of 18 permitted.
Being brand new, the hotel interior is decorated in a fresh, contemporary style.

Sun, sea and sand

Robinson Cabo Verde is a beach-lover’s paradise, set right on the glistening golden sands of Santa Maria beach. When you’re not lying horizontal on a sunlounger, the turquoise sea beckons. With sailing, windsurfing and paddleboarding all available from the hotel’s water-sports station, there’s infinite fun to be had in the waves.

Spoilt for choice

A chic and modern all-inclusive hotel with first-rate amenities and a superb selection of fine cuisine options, occupying a prime location on Santa Maria Beach.

Ideal for a romantic getaway, this hotel has carefully designed evening entertainment within its spacious grounds and beach area to also accommodate those who enjoy a fun and lively atmosphere without disturbing its overriding peaceful ambience. From chilled sundowner experiences to themed music nights on the beach, the atmosphere is relaxed and sophisticated.

For health and wellness options guests have a WellFit-Spa with specialist treatments and facilities. For the active, a high spec gym enjoys a prime position looking out over the sea and an extensive range of classes are free to guests. Pool fitness and sporting activities are also among its offering as well as a wide selection of water sports.

Specialist weeks

Some additional performances classes are put on during certain weeks. So if you have a workout passion you might want to consider booking your holiday during these times. However, these classes are certainly not compulsory, and if relaxation is the key to your holiday success then you'd be blissfully unaware these were going on. Here are a few of the popular weeks happening in 2025.

07.02 - 21.02.2025 – 'Feel your Soul' - experience how your body and mind harmonize

20.02 - 27.02.2025 – Aerial Mindfulness Event

08.03 - 22.03.2025 – Chiropractic Event Week

11.03 - 23.03.2025 – Impulse Event week

16.03 - 28.03.2025 – Yoga Week

23.03 - 31.03.2025 – Body complete meets fascia stretch

29.03 - 13.04.2025 – Yoga Week – It’s all about balance

05.04 - 17.04.2025 – Boxen & more

17.04 - 24.04.2025 – ICG Cycling Event

15.05 - 28.05.2025 – Yoga Week – Find your center

Rooms

Board Basis

All-inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main restaurant as well as all drinks at the bar all day; coffee specialties for breakfast; brand-name soft drinks, beer, table wine, filter coffee and tea in the buffet area for main meals (excluding selected wines, sparkling wines, spirits and other specialties). Supplements apply when eating at the speciality restaurants.

Breakfast buffet: 07:30 - 10:00
Late riser breakfast: 10:00 - 11:00
Lunch buffet: 12:30 - 14:00
BistroLine: 15:00 - 17:00
Evening buffet: 19:30 - 21:30

Hotel Facilities

Two heated swimming pools: main pool max depth 1.3m, sports pool max depth 1.3m
Three restaurants: main buffet restaurant, speciality restaurant and tapas restaurant (both dinner only, at a supplement)
Three bars: main bar, lobby bar, beach bar
Daytime and evening entertainment including, games, dancing, beach parties, live music and DJs
Wellfit spa area
Wellfit gym area
Sunloungers and parasols available on beach
Water-sports centre (payable locally)
Two lifts
Small shop
Laundry service (payable locally)
307 rooms: set across seven buildings and three floors

Room Facilities

Twin beds or request to be made up as a double
Shower room with separate wc (bathtub in Suite)
Air-conditioning
Mini fridge
Safe
Flatscreen television with international satellite channels
Telephone
Hairdryer
Wi-Fi
Balcony or terrace

Rooms at Robinson Cabo Verde

Double Room Classic (DZX1)

From £1,304pp

Sleeps up to 2

Minimum child age: 18

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Double Room Garden View (DZX3)

From £1,238pp

Sleeps up to 2

Minimum child age: 18

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Double Room Lateral Sea View (DZX4)

From £1,595pp

Sleeps up to 2

Minimum child age: 18

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Junior Suite Lateral Sea View (JSX1)

From £2,179pp

Sleeps up to 2

Minimum child age: 18

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Suite with Lateral Sea View (SUX1)

From £2,368pp

Sleeps up to 3

Minimum child age: 18

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Suite Sea View (SUM1)

From £2,388pp

Sleeps up to 3

Minimum child age: 18

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About the Local Area

ABOUT THE ISLANDS

White sand beaches and turquoise sea.

Principally a beach resort with long stretches of white sand and an abundance of water sports Sal is really an island for beach lovers as most of the island's sights and attractions can be seen in half a day.

By night, Santa Maria, the main tourist area in Sal boasts a lively atmosphere with a good choice of bars and restaurants.

Sal is the most developed of all the Cape Verde Islands in terms of tourism yet still has a very barren landscape. In the north of the island you will find a salt lake in an extinct volcano crater, an impressive sight. Marine life around the coast of Sal and the rest of the archipelago is high with countless species including flamboyant tropical fish, dolphins and turtles.

Live music plays a huge part in Cape Verdean culture and is often performed live in various bars in Santa Maria during the evening. This is a unique experience and one not to be missed.

A large percentage of visitors come to Sal for the water sports and it's hardly surprising. Sal's long sandy beaches and turquoise water make a wonderful playground for water sports enthusiasts. It is also the perfect place for relaxing in the sun and enjoying long walks along the coastline. Sal is considered to be amongst the world's top five windsurfing locations so it is not uncommon to see bright coloured sails dotted about the ocean. Kite surfing, diving and deep-sea fishing are also very big on Sal. There are plenty of places to hire equipment, have lessons and organise trips.

BEACHES

Santa Maria beach on Sal is simply stunning, offering four and a half miles of golden white sand. You can always find your own piece of paradise here, whether it be enjoying long romantic strolls along the shoreline and relaxing into the pure peacefulness, or hunting out the excellent water sports that the waters provides the perfect playground for.

SAL FESTIVALS

The following are just a couple of festivals that take place on Sal:

Nossa Sra. De Piedade (Our Lady of Pity) August - Mass, processions, swimming contests and music festival on beach with local musicians.

Santa Maria Festival (Municipality Day) September - Music festival

Facts about tourism

It's important to remember that tourism is still very much in its infancy in Cape Verde. There's ongoing development on the islands, so you may see and hear building works, so if there's work taking place in or next to your chosen hotel, we will advise if you we think it will affect your holiday. You may also encounter locals selling paintings and handicrafts, however they're quite harmless.

THINGS TO DO

WINDSURFING

With constant breezes the Islands don't disappoint for windsurfing holidays and the keenest windsurfer can pretty well count on being able to windsurf every day; however the seas and wind dictate that you need a fairly high level of competence and experience.

Due to their position within the winter tradewind belt, the Cape Verde Islands boast near perfect wind conditions from late November to June and so the Island of Sal has been a popular haven for windsurfing holidays for years.

On Sal, the main area for windsurfing is at the southern end of the island in Santa Maria. The bay here has a white sandy beach stretching for approximately 4km with a steep sand entry in parts.

For the more experienced, seeking the rush of some serious wave riding then a visit to Punta Preta, on the rougher west side, is a must. Waves here can reach up to 8ft running onto a stony shore break.

DIVING IN SAL

The Cape Verde Islands are a diver's paradise with wrecks to explore, rich tropical underwater flora and a massive array of fish including shoals of rockfish and bream, dolphins, turtles and sharks.

Cat sharks are frequently seen and with some luck you can also observe tiger sharks, lemon sharks, hammer-head sharks and mako sharks.

We are pleased to offer diving with Cabo Verde Diving based on the beach near the Meliá hotel in Santa Maria, Sal. Dives, courses and equipment hire can be arranged by your resort representatives or prior to your holiday.

Cabo Verde Diving offers dives every day in the morning and afternoon. Night dives and dive packages (6 or more dives) can also be arranged.