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Hotel Pontao

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel with outdoor pool

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Hotel Pontao

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
View from room
Superior Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets
Breakfast served, local and international cuisine
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Hotel Pontao

Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Edificio Pontao, Santa Maria, Sal, 4111
  • Popular LocationSanta Maria Pier5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Maria Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Maria Town Square6 min walk
  • AirportSal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.)15 min drive

Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Sal

City center stay.Your stay at this Sal hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Nazarene Church and Santa Maria Pier. Santa Maria Beach and Santa Maria Town Square are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Nazarene Church - 5 min walk
  • Santa Maria Pier - 5 min walk
  • Santa Maria Beach - 6 min walk
  • Santa Maria Town Square - 6 min walk
  • Shark Bay Beach - 66 min drive

Getting around

  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar de Praia - Oasis Atlantico - 9 min walk
  • Criol - 8 min walk
  • Palm Beach Bar & Restaurant - 6 min walk
  • Odjo d’Agua Bar & Restaurant - 10 min walk
  • LobStar - Enjoyable Seafood Restaurant - 5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Pontao

3-star beach hotel with outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel Pontao. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Sal hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 79 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Pontao offers 79 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Pontao

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 14 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Pontao
Hotel Pontao Sal
Pontao
Pontao Hotel
Pontao Sal
Hotel Pontao Santa Maria
Pontao Santa Maria
Pontao Hotel Santa Maria
Hotel Pontao Cape Verde/Ilha Do Sal - Santa Maria
Hotel Pontao Sal
Hotel Pontao Hotel
Hotel Pontao Hotel Sal

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Pontao to the airport?

Hotel Pontao is 10.5 mi (16-min drive) away from the Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Pontao?

As of Apr 26, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Pontao on May 6, 2024 start from $61.42, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Pontao have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Pontao offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of EUR 14 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Hotel Pontao to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Santa Maria Beach and 1.5 mi (6-min drive) from Kite Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Pontao offer free breakfast?

Hotel Pontao does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Pontao?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Pontao?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Pontao?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Pontao have a pool?

Hotel Pontao features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Pontao have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Pontao have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Pontao to downtown Sal?

Hotel Pontao is 0.1 mi away from Santa Maria.

Hotel Pontao Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 91 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay and would like to visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Janice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff here are very pleasant and smiling. Hotel is very clean. Good breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Howard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast very good, choice of fruit, cooked eggs,always scrambled available and omelette or fried cooked to order. Choice of bread. Pancakes available. Room on ground floor had wifi with pool view. Limited sockets.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Robert, nice access to beach

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noisy room, without any hot water for a week
Firstly let me say that the cleaning and catering staff were great. Breakfast good and bed comfortable, unfortunately that's where it all ends. We paid extra for a superior room, although I'm not sure what that was for as the room didn't look the same or have any advantages. After repeatedly asking to change our room due to the noise (single glazed windows opposite a busy road and a nightclub) we were told there were no free rooms even though I saw several people vacate on many occasions. Apart from a TV with no signal, no In Room WiFi, terrible WiFi in lobby, a door opening straight out of the side of the building with a 6 foot drop (dangerous for children), the worst part was having no hot water for the entire stay. I can personally handle most problems but having no hot water on a winter holiday is a deal breaker I'm afraid, the excuse for this was that the hotel was full and people were showering at the same time (well its the hotels duty to ensure a full hotel is capable of dealing with the load) . So in conclusion I'd avoid as im sure there are better places for the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Round the corner from Santa Maria
Hotel staff are superb, paid for a deluxe room but I'm not sure what was deluxe about it as we had 2 joined single beds plus plenty of mould near bedside cabinet. Breakfast was more than enough for those not fussy like us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel, excellent breakfast choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There is no staff to help with baggages to go upstair.

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Small and basic but spotless, comfortable and convenient

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
OK for the price
Just 10 min stroll to the beach, breakfast is okay with usually eggs, bread, cereal etc. Reception lady helpful once she understands what you want. There was no working air con in 1st room we were put in so moved to another and the safe did not work, reception said they would get maintanence to look but was never fixed. Pool area nice and quiet and clean but needs attention to pool, lots of missing tiles.