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Atlantic Sal Hostel

Property class: 2
Enjoy the free parking at this Sal hostel

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Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Exterior
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
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Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Rua da Policia ,100, Santa Maria, Cape Verde, Sal, 4111
  • Place, Santa Maria Town Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Maria Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Maria Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Gallery Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Sal

Near the airport.You'll be steps from Santa Maria Municipal Market and within a 10-minute walk of Nazarene Church. Santa Maria Town Square and Santa Maria Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Maria Municipal Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nazarene Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Maria Town Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Maria Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Maria Pier - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Criol - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪restaurante Américo's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Calema - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cape Fruit - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sal Grosso - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Atlantic Sal Hostel

Enjoy the free parking at this Sal hostel
As a guest of Atlantic Sal Hostel, you'll find a rooftop terrace, express check-out, and a television in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Atlantic Sal Hostel also features a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Atlantic Sal Hostel was completed in January 2024.

This Sal hostel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Atlantic Sal Hostel offers 5 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and fans. Rooms open to balconies. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 7 for adults and EUR 5 for children

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • 20 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Fan
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.49 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 7 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Xamedu Sal Hostel SANTA MARIA
Xamedu Sal SANTA MARIA
Xamedu Hostel
Xamedu Sal
Xamedu
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Xamedu Sal Hostel Sal
Sal Xamedu Sal Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Xamedu Sal Hostel
Xamedu Sal Hostel Sal
Xamedu Sal Hostel
AH Xamedu Sal Hostel
Atlantic Sal Hostel Sal
Atlantic Sal Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Atlantic Sal Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Sal

Frequently asked questions

How close is Atlantic Sal Hostel to the airport?

Atlantic Sal Hostel is 10.8 mi (20-min drive) away from the Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Atlantic Sal Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Atlantic Sal Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 20 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Atlantic Sal Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 9-minute walk from Santa Maria Beach and 1.2 mi (6-min drive) from Kite Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Atlantic Sal Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Atlantic Sal Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 7 for adults and EUR 5 for children. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Atlantic Sal Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Atlantic Sal Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Atlantic Sal Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Atlantic Sal Hostel have a pool?

Atlantic Sal Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Atlantic Sal Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Atlantic Sal Hostel to downtown Sal?

Atlantic Sal Hostel is 0.4 mi away from Santa Maria.

Atlantic Sal Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 27 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ismail

Liked: Staff & service
It’s was good hostel nice people working there
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mar

Disliked: Cleanliness
Calidad precio inmejorable, falta de limpieza en los baños y gente manteniendo sex en la habitación
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Manuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No drinking water! No bathroom! I slept on the kitchen floor! No respond to my messages! I only stayed one night.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our host Lucia and her Senegalese friend were extremely friendly and helpful, and they made our stay in Sal great. The first night we slept in a shared dorm which was a bit cramped and didn't have enough electric outlets to comfortably charge devices. It was also hard for everyone to keep the shared bathroom floors clean from sand and dirt with only mops as the showers frequently splashed lots of water. The second night we got a smaller room that we shared with two other people and that night was a lot more comfortable. The top floor shared spaces and kitchen were superb. The breakfast was great! Muito obrigado to both of you! :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Tasha

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was awful there was no water for 2 days so couldn’t shower the room was filthy and so was the bathroom with a terrible lingering smell constantly. Met some fantastic people though and bonded over our misery of the hostel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zach

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Where to begin… I show up around 1800 and am told they overbooked the hostel 150% and me and three other guests don’t have beds. After them reshuffling people around for over an hour and a half, they “find” me a bed. Turns out I am sharing a double bed with a random dude. This was the only option they could provide me. But they promised I would get a bed the next night. So I sucked it up and slept next to this strange man. The next day rolls around, I go to the reception to ask for my new bed. Guess what? No beds available still. They want me to share the bed again. After throwing a fit, they “find” me a new place 100m away. I don’t even think this is part of the hostel, just the worker’s personal house. What is wrong with this place? How does it have 4.6 stars on google???? Cheapest place in Santa Maria, but not worth it. Better off getting a blanket and sleeping on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Marina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I booked a mixed shared room, paid a bit of a higher price to stay in rooms that in the photos show having 4 or 6 beds. When I got there was put in a small room crammed with bunk beds, it is now a 10 people room, plus and adjacent room with 4 more beds, all sharing just 1 toilet-shower. When I asked about why the booking photo looks so different, was told that they couldn’t do anything, and left me no option just to stay there. Mattress was comfy but too many people in the room made it impossible to sleep properly. The kitchen and breakfast are good, there is a little terrace too, the staff is very nice. The issue is the crowded room, little or no storage space, and the toilets of course should have more cleaning due to the amount of people and usage. It’s a pity that they have crowded the rooms like that as it ruins a bit the experience and it feels like they just want to make money and forgot about hospitality, it also felt deceiving that they don’t put a proper photo of how the room actually is.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Sunday

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joaquim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

anamaria

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit of hair in the sink and no hot water. Other than that good to sleep for a night. Stuff extremely friendly and helpful. Good area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ujammiugaq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic, clean and cosy

Great stay, if you want to travel alone, meet new people and feeling welcomed by a cute couple and their staff - it’s clean, they’re friendly and would help with what they can and the night watch is entertaining
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Beata

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok frukost. Tack Lucia och Abai för en fantastisk vistelse på Cabo Verde🇨🇻❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raúl

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETRUS

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Fabrice

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Le personnel et top
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ett prisvärt boende på Sal

Ett hostel är ett ställe där man kan träffa andra budgetmedvetna resande. Här var det centralt lokaliserat, rent, tyst och med en restaurang. Många sängar men bara en toalett.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for price

Susana, the owner, will do her best to assist you in any way, serving a nice breakfast with homemade, fresh bread every morning and with eggs cooked especially for you - tea and all possible different coffee too. Clean and spacious rooms with good beds; would highly recommend 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Birgit

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten zu zweit ein vierbettzimmer mit Doppelbett und Stockbett. Es gab zwei kleine Kästchen für die Kleidung, da wir zu zweit waren ging es. Wir mussten durch ein Zehnbettzimmer zu unserem Zimmer. Alle teilten sich ein Bad. Ganz oben ist die Küche und Dachterrasse. Es gibt einen Kühlschrank im Zehnbettzimmer und in der Küche. Lage…. Von der Polizei Richtung Süden die zweite Strasse links und gleich wieder rechts. Für den günstigen Preis war es gut. Für das Zehnbettzimmer benötigt man gute Ohrstöpsel….. Männer schnarchen gerne….
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Düsseldorf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth Liné

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed my stay at this hostel. The hostel is in walking distance to the main street and beaches in Santa Maria. When I arrived I was taking good care of by the lady who works there, Lucia. It was clean sheets on the bed and a towel. There are smal lockers to put you're valuables. The hostel is nearby many local resteurants with great food, to a nice price. The hostel has a seperate kitchen and dining area on the top floor, with a balcony. There is also free wifi. I loved my stay at this hostel, and gives you a great opportunity to get new friends. I was travelling alone and I always felt safe. You can also order breakfast everday, with freshed baked bread. I really liked the people who worked there, even when they from time to time was a bit stressed, they provided super service. I can really recommand this hostel.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Theis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hostel.

This is a newer hostel . Remark it is a hostel and not a hotel, but it is a nice hostel . There were a large kitchen at the top floor with roof top terrace, new common fridge/ freezee. The host were friendly and the coffee great and the location in the outer side of town were authentic and then only 400 meters from the main street. For direction ask for police station and then head 1 block east then it is right up a side street on a corner . The average age of the guest my week I guess were mid 30, so no noise and drunk teens. This is africa and the population are friendly and you must know there is alot going on on the streets at night, children playing, adults lostening to loud music etc but I had no problem sleeping at all. Common showers and toilets, two on each floor
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

stayed two weeks in Xamedu hostel and would gladly come back. Welcoming management and staff really do all they can to ensure guests are enjoying their stay. Really sweet people. The climate on the island is pleasant at night so no need for air condition. The internet works upstairs, which is the common areas. So you can't help but get to know everybody staying there. There's room for about 30 ppl. Cozy kitchen, fridge, good coffee machine. Two balconies. A living room. And it's very clean. Also quiet, it's central but not located in a main street or by any disco or bar. Restaurants, the beach, grocery stores, everything in short distance. I am thankful for the experience and recommend xamedu to anyone.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018