Hotels Near Ponta do Sinó Lighthouse in Santa Maria

Just returned today after a week at the Funana. There appeared to be an increasing number of negative reviews shortly before our arrival. We found the hotel to be clean throughout, the room was large and kept clean each day. The food was of a high quality and experienced only one issue with undercooked beef at the pool side bar. Drinks were fine, not watered down. Yes the wine is not fantastic quality but when it’s available on tap that’s to be expected. I’d agree this is a 4 star and perhaps requires a little upgrading however we would happily return. Pool was busy but was never impossible to get a bed. The beach is quieter and beautiful, especially at sunset. Staff were friendly and work very hard. It’s advisable to do your research and go prepared in terms of mosquitos etc. this is not the fault of the hotel, any experienced traveler should expect this and take precautions, same as the upset stomach. I don’t believe the food to be at fault, more likely an adjustment to the climate as opposed to poor hygiene or contaminated food. My partner suffers IBS and had no issues at all. We’d highly recommend this hotel.

We arrived for a 2 week stay over Christmas and new year. We had over an hours wait in the airport due to a technical problem and everyone had to pay their visa £31 each again before we could leave .. We were really happy with our room, clean and spacious. We went down to the restaurant for something to eat, the restaurant was empty and didn’t open for another 10 minutes so we got a drink sat down and asked for a menu, along came this girl and told us we couldn’t sit there, we pointed to our wrist bands but no we had to move out of an empty restaurant. So up to reception. Some 20 minutes later we were seated still in an empty restaurant. The food was poor and they put down bread which we didn’t ask for and then charged us for it! And so it went on! Sun beds are changed for and are not exclusive to the hotel, so In short you can’t get one ever.our room was so damp we both came home with chest infections. No sun on the balcony at any point of the day. No hot water. We complained to reception and 2 days later we had a letter from our rep which we had asked to see as they never were where they were suppose to be at the time stated 11am . Warning us on our behaviour. This is what happens if you ask to see your rep. At reception. So we went to the Tui office!!! Closed. 3 times went for lunch and the restaurant was full of none residents so like many other people we were turned away. On leaving we checked our time for pickup. No where did it state that you’re pick up was from a different hotel!!!!! So we had to get a taxi to the airport. £5000.00 for a holiday from HELL . This is the worst hotel we have ever been to. The gap in the patio doors let in mosquitoes and the room was constantly full of them, not helped by the damp and a pond out side the room. On the up side we did enjoy watching the locals steal the fish out of the pond. Does make you wonder about the security in the rooms.

Super clean hotel with the most amazing staff. Breakfast didnt have a lot of vegetarian options but it was okay. The hotel is situated in a local area which was amazing. Thank you for making our stay amazing! Hope to see you again in the future! 3 girls from Holland :)

The official rating of this hotel is 4 stars, and with a bit of cosmetic upgrading and better staffing in the kitchen, I could see it reaching that level (it seems like it may have once been a real 4 star). As it was, the room quality itself was more 3 star, and the outside area was 4 stars. We had a 'deluxe sea view' with no terrace. There was lots of rough paintwork and lack of maintenance on the small details in the rooms, but overall it was fine, with a huge comfy bed and a nice shower and a lovely view out the window. Unfortunately the entry was at the street side of the hotel which was our smoking area, and that view was just the dirt road and some houses. Overall we would stay here again as the room was fine, the staff were great, the pool area was amazing, nobody had any screaming kids (very quiet and peaceful, great for couples) and while the beach required stepping over rocks, it also had the best snorkeling area with the most fish. Another sandy beach with less fish and two beach bars is a 3 minute walk away, and the main ***** with the main beach is a 10 minute walk (that one is useless for snorkeling but great for swimming). Besides snorkeling, it's also a preferred spot for wind surfing. We happened to try the hotel restaurant on a really bad night apparently, we waited an hour for our seafood paella which was average quality but double the price of the ***** restaurants. However, according to the other patrons who did all inclusive, the service was usually much faster. and the food usually much better. We did also have burgers for lunch one day, and those were expensive but very nice. Breakfast was included in our stay and it had an extensive and delicious continental selection, plus hot eggs and bacon on order, always very fast. The staff were super attentive and completely on their game, absolutely fantastic service. We got a great deal on a package holiday with LoveHolidays, so for the price we were very happy and would definitely stay again.

The complex are blocks of apartments that are mainly for self catering. It was quite a distance from airport costing 20 euros by taxi. Check in was a lengthy process with little info on the resort surrounding area, apart from shuttle bus time table. There was no local public bus information regarding destination and timetable, which would have helped us a lot. We were very impressed with the spacious suite of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen and through lounge with large balcony to the rear, overlooking the pool and another large balcony to the front. Ironing board and iron, hairdryer, showers were effective with good temperature control, air conditioning units. Everything spotless, clean towels when needed, towels for pool supplied. Free shuttlebus service to town, capital city or the beach. There is a bank on site as well as a supermarket, coffee shop, restaurant and small bar. We were half board basis and were very disappointed with the choices of the buffet dinner each night plus the food was cold. We did report this after our first meal but nothing was done - still cold each night!. Breakfast had the same choices each morning but was ok. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout. Overall, our stay was enjoyable with impressive suite of rooms but was marred by the dining experience.

Melia Hotel is divided into Melia Dunas and Sol Dunas, both of which belong to Melia. In the same place, the facilities are shared one after the other, but Sol guests can go to Melia for dining and vice versa. The hotels are all white. There are no descent, it can be said that almost all the hotels in Cape Verde are like this, and most of them are white elderly couples, not many young people, singles are not, and you do n’t need to think about looking for a chance. The room is large and comfortable, the disadvantage is that there are many mosquitoes. After check out, you can still enjoy all the facilities and have a bathroom and a dressing room. One price all-inclusive buffet type is OK, not a lot. The service is very good, you have to answer questions. More recommended hotel near Santa Maria Beach in the south, it's so beautiful!

I had a few initial issues with the electricals in the room which the manager Miguel sorted quickly, lovely guy. The staff were very friendly and the free shuttle bus into Santa Maria meant could enjoy a nice sandy beach. Quiet location with restaurant and bar and nearby mini market.