Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria

The facilities at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria include: six outdoor swimming pools including two pools with swim-up bar; children's pool with water slides, water park with water slides for ages 12 years+ (open six days a week), sun terraces and private beach with loungers and parasols, six restaurants, six bars, patisserie, spa with gym, steam room, relaxation pool, hairdresser, beauty salon, and a menu of treatments; complimentary Wi-Fi throughout, boutique/kiosk, and 24-hour reception.

Sports and activities comprise: RiuLand kids' club with entertainment programme, kids' playground, beach volleyball court, group fitness sessions at the RiuFit area, an introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool, kayaking, body boards, snorkelling, pedaloes, and water sports (weather permitting). You can also enjoy an activities programme at RiuArt atelier several times a week; PADI scuba diving courses at Scuba Caribe; and also kite and windsurf hire and lessons at Kite&Tonic professional surf school - all at an additional charge.

This Sal Island hotel has a total of 1001 modern guest units across five categories; ranging from Double Standard Rooms through to Grand Double Rooms and Double Rooms with Private Pool (Adults Only). Double Standard Rooms are equipped with two 110cm x 200cm beds, sitting area with sofa, bathroom with shower, double wash basin, special make-up mirror, and hairdryer; telephone, complimentary Wi-Fi, central air-conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar, liquor dispenser, electric kettle for coffee and tea, flat-screen satellite television, electronic safe, and balcony or terrace.

Palmeira Main Restaurant is your daily port of call at mealtimes for local and international buffet-style dishes, three-times-weekly special themed dinner buffets, and the option of dining on the terrace. Tuck into tasty grilled fare just steps from your poolside sun lounger at Pepe's Food Grill. Visit Capuchino patisserie for delicious sweet treats and freshly-brewed coffee and tea. Optional dining (reservations required in advance) includes: Krystal with a menu of fusion fare; Japanese style dining at Dorayaki; authentic Italian flavours at La Pappardella; or the finest cuisine from the grill at Praia poolside restaurant/steakhouse.

Murdeira and Espargos Poolside Bars with Swim-up Bars serve up hot and cold drinks and a menu of tropical cocktails in and out of the pool. Relax on Daiquiri Lobby Bar's terrace with a drink in-hand or watch sports on screen as you sip your favourite beer at Sports Bar. Unwind with a glass of wine on Plaza Bar's alfresco terrace or take your seat in Cimboa Lounge Bar to socialise, savour your favourite tipples on the terrace, and watch live entertainment and shows on stage.