Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort

Thomas Lyngsdal

We stayed here for a week in december 2025. I do never orden all-inclusive so I cannot say anything about the buffet. We had bed & breakfast neither the room or breakfast was bad. Room was a little worn but clean and was cleaned every day, one day we did not have towels so I went to the staff cleaning and got 2, no problem. The breakfast was continental and good, with local specialitet. Small birds were dancing around on the tables waiting for food, hey they donthe same at Mallorca, Napoli, Palermo er where ever you go...5 star hotel or not. Staff was helpful with our questions and remeber the Cabo Verde motto "no stress" if it takes an hour for a burger...it takes an hour...and stop eating what you eat at home and go Explorer the local food :) I will come back to this hotel...for sure.

Ben Heywood

Room - Booked King suite with pool and sea view nearly 12 months prior to arriving. Only to find when I arrived that I was placed on the ground floor with no view of the pool or sea, and due to the hotel being sold out as a conference was more important than high paying guests nothing could be done to fix this room wise, was given discount on a meal. Also I’ve stayed and worked in Hilton’s and to have my full room rate charged at check in is very strange. Then on check out to here that because another guest is a higher tier member than myself they did not have room rate taken. Service - the islands motto is ‘No Stress’, if visiting take that very literally as you will wait on end to be served and once served you will more than likely have to chase where your food and drink is. Multiple times waited over 30 mins. A number of times throughout our 11 night stay food arrived before drinks and had to ask where drinks were after food has arrived. Location - Can not really fault the location of the hotel it is right on the beach with easy access to Santa Maria town and well connected with taxi services and excursions, but due to all of the other problems listed above was not able to fully enjoy this holiday. Overall, this hotel lets the Hilton brand down, last few days at breakfast buffet wasn’t replenished as often and overall quality was lower than first part of the holiday, and after settling my extra room service charges the day before check out and paying directly on card for my final dinner at the bounty beach restaurant for the hotel to also charge this to my room and try and make me double pay at checkout. I chose this holiday for our first family holiday with our son and a milestone in mine and partner’s relationship. It’s safe to say I won’t be returning or recommending any friends or family to visit this hotel.

Farha C

We have had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Hilton Cabo Verde. All the staff have been so hospitable and the most accommodating. It was my mother’s 80th birthday and they looked after her in every way… and really made us feel welcome. As people of colour, and Muslims, with a lot of European tourists around us, we stood out but the staff made us feel very special, and looked after us so well. I thank every single staff member.. but special shout outs to Stenio, Nuno, Isaias, Lamia and Sheila. There was also a waiter at breakfast who was so so lovely and kind (I can’t remember his name). I wish them all well. Food There were lots of great food choices-the pastas were amazing, lobster and lots of food options for us. Though we stayed for 10 days so the food options did become slightly repetitive. But as we stayed bed and breakfast we also went into town to eat too. The mocktails were also great! Facilities The sea…. Oh the sea, absolutely breathtaking and one of the best bits for us. Especially because the lifeguards were brilliant. My mum is addicted to sea swimming but the water was a bit rough. One of the female lifeguards watched mum for a bit and realised she wanted to go in. So she guided her in and stayed with her while she swam. It was so so kind and she really gave mum confidence. The spa is A-MAZING, we went several times for treatments and I don’t think I’ve felt so relaxed… my mum loved it too! The gym was also excellent, and so there was no excuse not to use the facilities.. I actually managed to get there most days! I would definitely come and stay again, and would highly recommend this hotel if you’re coming to Sal.

Sanica Menezes

Good but overpriced for what you get! Rooms are good but a little tired. Buffet breakfast and dinner are nice but a bit samey. Service is good, staff are lovely but bit reactive (room cleaned after 5 pm/ on asking, forgotten water/towels, AC wasn’t working but had to ask to switch rooms when it couldn’t be repaired!)- which are small misses that take away from the experience expected for the 5-star prices! Property overall is beautiful, comfortable and tucked away from the main crowds which is nice. Short walk to town centre and restaurants. I’d skip hotel meals for local fare!

Joe C

The Hiton Cabo Verde is a nice hotel. The staff is excellent and always willing to help. The only issue was I requested feather free pillows 2 days before my stay and my room had feather pillows on my late 00:30 arrival and the front desk said it was all set when I checked in. I was able to fix the pillow situation myself as no one answer the front desk phone for over 15 minutes. Everything else was nice with room. The breakfast buffet is nice. There are alot of choices and the omelet was delicious. The dinner buffet needs work. The choices where nice but the quality of steak and lamb was poor. The fish was better. The precooked lamb and paella where dry and not very good. The staff was friendly and helpful in the restraunt as well.