Set just a short stroll from Sal’s famous Santa Maria Beach, the Dunas De Sal Design Hotel is an ideal pick for those seeking a relaxing break amidst great facilities. With less than 50 rooms and a host of welcoming staff, it’s also a great choice for a ‘small and friendly’ style experience.

The hotel is approximately 400m from the beach. The hotel is approximately 18km from Sal’s Amilcar Cabral Airport.

The property features 49 well-appointed guest rooms, with a choice of single, double and double superior accommodation. Each room includes comfortable beds with orthopaedic mattresses, along with a mini-bar, safe and laundry service for a local charge. For an extra taste of luxury, you can also choose the superb Master Suite, which comes with a toasty private hot tub.

In the main restaurant, Salt and Pepper, there’s a feast of both local and international cuisine on offer, including a range of Cape Verdean specialities. At the friendly pool bar, you can also try out the island’s famous ‘Capigrogue’, a traditional local tipple made from sugar-cane.

As well as two spacious, sparkling outdoor pools, the Dunas De Sal Design Hotel offers a sun terrace furnished with loungers and parasols, along with a spa with a range of treatments for a local charge. There’s also a well-equipped yoga and fitness centre, complete with a gym and complimentary yoga lessons – and the diving centre offers a choice of PADI-accredited courses and snorkelling experiences. Wi-Fi access is free in the restaurant and bar area, and pre-payable vouchers are available for access elsewhere in the hotel, including the rooms.

The hotel has a good level of accessibility for guests with disabilities, and offers two specially adapted rooms. Wheelchairs are also available for use around the resort and in the local area.