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In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 25 guest reviews of Hotel Odjo d'agua. Guests in the sample highlight Location, Service & staff and Food & restaurants. The most common complaints: One guest described their room as dark, facing the street with a noisy corridor. One guest found the check-in staff member uninterested and unhelpful.

Sal, Cape Verde

Hotel Odjo d'agua

4-Star Hotel

Hotel Odjo d'água in Santa Maria offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, and an infinity swimming pool.

Rooms feature air-conditioning, balconies, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Family rooms and ground-floor units provide additional comfort.

The family-friendly restaurant serves African, Portuguese, seafood, international, and barbecue grill cuisines. Brunch, lunch, and dinner are available, alongside cocktails.

Guests can enjoy water sports, scuba diving, and evening entertainment. The hotel provides a pool bar, outdoor seating, and live music.

Located 18 km from Amílcar Cabral International Airport and a few steps from Praia de Santa Maria. Highly rated for its convenient location and excellent restaurant.

4-Star Hotel
Sal, Cape Verde
16.8 km to Amílcar Cabral Airport (SID)
Beachfront
2 swimming pools
Spa and wellness center
2 restaurants
Bar
Family rooms

Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews

Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 10 October 2026 · How we review hotels

Hotel Odjo d'agua is well rated by guests, and its location in particular draws some of the strongest marks on Sal. They praise the position on the sand, the Farolim restaurant and the sea views. It is an older building than Santa Maria's newer resorts, and rooms vary.

A four-star hotel built out over the water on Santa Maria beach, with two pools, a spa and two restaurants. Best for couples who want the beach and the town's restaurants on the doorstep.

Guests score it 8.5 out of 10 — the average across the 5 hotels we list on Sal is 8.6.

  • Directly on Praia de Santa Maria
  • Location rated 9.6 by guests
  • Two restaurants and a beach bar
  • Santa Maria's restaurants and bars within walking distance

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Should you book it?

Hotel Odjo d'agua is worth booking for beach lovers wanting direct access to Praia de Santa Maria — but pick somewhere else if you want a brand-new, freshly built resort.

Book it if you want

  • Beach lovers wanting direct access to Praia de Santa Maria
  • Travellers who want Santa Maria's bars and restaurants nearby
  • Families needing pools, a spa and family rooms
  • Guests prioritising location over slick, modern design

Pick somewhere else if

  • You want a brand-new, freshly built resort
  • You expect consistent room quality across all categories
  • You'd rather avoid an older-style building

Rooms & which one to pick

Our tip: Couples after a sea view should book the Standard Twin Room with Sea View or the Suite with Sea View, depending on whether you'd rather have twin beds or a full bed. Families or groups needing more space should look at the Junior Suite, which sleeps 4 across 2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds, or the Superior Suite/Standard Suite (full bed plus sofa bed, sleeps 3) if only three of you are travelling.

  • Double or Twin Room2 twin bedssleeps 2
  • Standard Twin Room with Sea View2 twin bedssleeps 2
  • Suite with Sea View1 full bedsleeps 2
  • Junior Suite2 twin beds, 2 sofa bedssleeps 4
  • Superior Suite1 full bed, 1 sofa bedsleeps 3
  • Standard Suite1 full bed, 1 sofa bedsleeps 3
  • Double or Twin Room - Disability Access2 twin bedssleeps 2

Room types as listed on Booking.com; availability varies by date.

Photos from previous guests

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What guests say

Reviews from Google
4 months ago
“Very nice hotel, all the staff and hard working and professional. Restaurant is fantastic. You need to know there is three different menu’s for two ares of the hotel. Bar menu noon until 6pm, after 6pm restricted bar menu only. Restaurant menu after 6pm only! I really loved the mixed grill in the restaurant, loved the homemade pizza from the bar in the afternoons and the Tuna wrap in the bar after 6pm! I would like to ask the hotel to add some chopped lemon with the bar snacks. I Will visit again soon”
— Dan Ward
5 months ago
“Good hotel in a very good location. Nice selection at breakfast and you couldn't ask for a better view whilst you're enjoying it. All sunbeds and pools are open to residents at no charge. An arm band is provided at check-in to stop confusion. We had a "sea view" room and weren't disappointed. The picture is taken from the chairs directly outside the room. The reception and bar staff are welcoming, speak many languages and are happy to help at any point through your stay. A big thank you to the cleaner's who provided fresh bedding, towels and everything else we needed every day, whilst being so subtle we hardly noticed them coming in and out. I'd happily recommend this hotel to anyone. Thank you for a lovely stay.”
— jolyon parr
4 months ago
“I had a fantastic stay at Odjo D'Agua Hotel! The central location made it easy to walk to shops and restaurants. The hotel features several well-maintained pools and direct access to a beautiful private beach. I always felt well taken care of, with attentive staff and multiple dining options. Safety is a top priority here, which added to my peace of mind. Overall, my experience was delightful, and I look forward to returning!”
— Stefania Valentino
6 months ago
“Super professional experience from start to finish. The space was spotless and very clean, which made me feel comfortable straight away. Tania took the time at the beginning to check for any allergies or sensitivities to products, which I really appreciated. The massage itself was excellent — I booked 30 minutes but it honestly felt closer to 45, without feeling rushed at all. At the end, she also gave thoughtful recommendations tailored to my needs. Great value for money (30€ for 30 minutes) and I would definitely recommend.”
— Natália Barbosa
3 months ago
“I really have nothing good to say about this hotel. The person who checked me in when I arrived (his name began with a G i think)really couldn’t be bothered. I honestly wanted to walk out, I was so miserable. The place was tired, run down and just plain dirty. My room was SO dark. The street was on one side so I couldn’t even open the curtains and on the other was a corridor where the cleaners like to chat in the mornings. I might as well have been in the cellar. I had furniture with drawers missing, towels with holes and cockroaches in my room. My fridge was barely cool and my tv didn’t work. Then there was the food. It was cold and would take forever to arrive. I ordered a salad in the restaurant just after it opened. It took nearly an hour. The worst part was the fact that, even though I was on half board (breakfast and evening meal) I still ended up paying! I was told that my particular package meant I had a 1900 credit towards the meal. I ordered a goats cheese salad, a Coke Zero, chicken in a some kind of sauce (freezing cold) and fried sweet potatoes (boiling hot). I finished with a dessert (no idea what it was because it wasn’t what I ordered). So even though I had paid for two meals a day, I STILL had to pay around 2500 escudos. This wasn’t mentioned on the hotels website or the travel company. I never went in there again for an evening meal. The staff seemed grumpy all the time and any request for anything was met with more grumpiness. Like they weee doing me a huge favour by even talking to me. Maria and another young lady who’s name began with a D were lovely though. I made her write down her name but I can’t understand her writing, sorry. Possibly Demilia? Anyway, these two were lovely. Everyone else was just rude and unwelcoming. If you’re back packing around the world, this place is ok. If you’re used to anything above a one star hostel, avoid.”
— Ade Evans

What guests actually say

Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 25 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.

The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.

Food & restaurants

  • +Delicious and varied breakfast praised by many guests
  • +Restaurant and bar offer good options (grill, pizza, wraps)
  • +Nice bar for sunset drinks
  • –Confusing system of different menus depending on time/venue
”I really loved the mixed grill in the restaurant, loved the homemade pizza from the bar in the afternoons.” — guest, translated

Service & staff

  • +Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and professional
  • +Multilingual reception and bar staff happy to assist
  • +Guests felt well taken care of throughout their stay
  • –One guest found the check-in staff member uninterested and unhelpful
”The reception and bar staff are welcoming, speak many languages and are happy to help at any point through your stay.” — guest, translated

Pools, beach & aquapark

  • +Private beach access right at the hotel
  • +Distinctive pool built into the sea
  • +Pools described as well-maintained and clean
  • –Beach described as a little rocky
”Several well-maintained pools and direct access to a beautiful private beach.” — guest, translated

The rooms

  • +Spectacular ocean views from many rooms
  • +Beautiful suites with sea/bay views
  • +Comfortable sea-view rooms confirmed as expected
  • –One guest described their room as dark, facing the street with a noisy corridor
”Beautiful room (suite with Ocean view) and great view of the bay.” — guest, translated

Condition & cleanliness

  • +Property and rooms described as clean and well kept
  • +Pools kept clean
  • +Spa area described as spotless
  • –One reviewer found the property tired, run down and dirty
”The place was tired, run down and just plain dirty.” — guest, translated

Location

  • +Excellent location right on Santa Maria beach
  • +Central position, easy walk to shops and restaurants
  • +Stunning ocean and bay views from the property

Noise levels and value for money are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Hotel Odjo d'agua from the airport?

Hotel Odjo d'agua is 16.8 km from Amílcar Cabral Airport (SID).

How far is Hotel Odjo d'agua from the centre of Sal?

Hotel Odjo d'agua is 14.7 km from the centre of Sal.

How do guests rate Hotel Odjo d'agua?

Hotel Odjo d'agua is rated 4.4 out of 5 on Google, based on 1,214 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 8.5/10 from 768 guest reviews.

How many stars does Hotel Odjo d'agua have?

Hotel Odjo d'agua is a 4-star hotel.

What amenities does Hotel Odjo d'agua offer?

Hotel Odjo d'agua offers beachfront, 2 swimming pools, spa and wellness center, 2 restaurants, bar and family rooms.

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