




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.
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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.
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Hotel Odjo d'agua sits right on the sand of Praia de Santa Maria, with part of the building set out over the water. Guests 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.
Guests score it 8.5 out of 10 — the average across the 4 hotels we list on Sal is 8.7.
- The hotel stands right on Santa Maria beach, with part of the building set out over the water, so the sand is a few steps from the rooms.
- The infinity pool looks straight out to sea, with a sun terrace and garden around it.
- Odjo d'agua is an older building than the newer resorts along Santa Maria's coast, and it feels traditional rather than contemporary.
- Rooms differ noticeably between categories, so it is worth checking the room type and view before booking.
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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
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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
Photos provided by GoogleWhat guests say
Reviews from Google“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.”
“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!”
“Hier is de aangepaste review: We stayed here for several nights, and to be honest, it was a bit disappointing overall. The one real highlight is the hotel’s location, which is excellent. The rooms are decent, but the shower only had cold water. We reported this several times, and each time we were told, “It’s fixed, sir, you can take a warm shower now.” Unfortunately, that was never the case. The staff at the reception seemed uninterested and not particularly welcoming. On the other hand, the breakfast staff were very kind, friendly, and made a much better impression. The food in the restaurant was also quite disappointing. Most of the dishes lacked flavor and didn’t live up to expectations. The only exception was the pizza, which was actually very good. Overall, it’s an outdated hotel in a great location.”
“It’s not often that I write reviews, but I really wanted to recommend the Odjo d’Agua restaurant. I didn’t stay at the hotel but couldn’t find a specific place to leave a review just for the restaurant. The food was amazing, and the location couldn’t be better—you’re sitting right over the ocean. The staff were very kind, and the live music created a beautiful atmosphere. I ended up going there twice for dinner. Truly amazing!”
“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”
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 Amílcar Cabral Airport (SID)?
Hotel Odjo d'agua is approximately 16.8 km from Amílcar Cabral Airport (SID) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
How do guests rate Hotel Odjo d'agua?
Hotel Odjo d'agua is rated 4.4 out of 5 on Google, based on 1,215 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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Right now: 27° air · 28° sea
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Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde





