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DOURADA Studios

2.0 star property
Apartment near Santa Maria Town Square in Sal

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Staircase
Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Studio | Living room | Flat-screen TV
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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2431 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Desert view

Explore the area

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rua Santiago, 22, Santa Maria, Sal, 4111
  • Santa Maria Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Santa Maria Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Kite Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sal

Close to the beach.You'll find Santa Maria Town Square and Santa Maria Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Sal apartment. Santa Maria Pier and Kite Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Maria Town Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Maria Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Maria Pier - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kite Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Shark Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Criol - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Porto Antigo Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Angulo Beach Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cam's Merceria Gourmet - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cape Fruit - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

DOURADA Studios

Apartment near Santa Maria Town Square in Sal
As a guest of this apartment, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of this apartment was completed in December 2019.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sal apartment.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2009
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Smoking in designated areas
This apartment offers 9 accommodations. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Limited-hour front desk

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • 9 units
  • Built in 2009
  • Property does not allow children
  • Renovated - December 2019
  • Soundproofing
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at this apartment

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December. The rest of the year they are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed from January to December.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Dourada Studios Apartment Santa Maria
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Frequently asked questions

How close is DOURADA Studios to the airport?

This apartment is 10.9 mi (16-min drive) away from the Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does DOURADA Studios have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is DOURADA Studios to the beach?

This apartment is a short 12-minute walk from Santa Maria Beach and 0.9 mi (5-min drive) from Kite Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does DOURADA Studios offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at DOURADA Studios?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at DOURADA Studios?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at DOURADA Studios?

This apartment offers free self parking.

Does DOURADA Studios have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does DOURADA Studios have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is DOURADA Studios to downtown Sal?

This apartment is 0.6 mi away from Santa Maria.

DOURADA Studios Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 65 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities
Its cheap and in a good location close to the shops beach and very safe.I was able to go out and come in quite late
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Adriana

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Quite bad

Not at all clean and no staff available upon our arrival. Would not recommend, despite the cheap rates. The area however is safe and quiet, but a bit «off» but ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

barry, normanton

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

basic on a budget

not the best looking location set in the local population you have to accept the noise music/children/dogs ,it has the municipal market on the doorstep large supermarket within walking distance security not a problem keys for front door and room both have solid doors , cooking very hard with only basic equipment
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Non

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

Satisfaction guaranteed

Enjoyable stay , basic & simple , just the way I like it , and reasonable too , right amongst the locals

10/10 Excellent

rici, bradford

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

because cheap i can rate it 5*

value for money.. this place i found best for me.

2/10 Terrible

C.B., London

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

Don't stay there

The room on ground floor is noisy, dark, the bed is broken, very unpleasant to sleep on. On arrival we have been promised to move to the 1st floor on the day after, but it never happened. If you want fresh towels or fresh sheets or your room to be clean you have to ask for it, otherwise will never happen!!The shower is rusty, and the shower curtain is very dirty! I don't recommend to stay at Dorada studios.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Nice apartment close to Santa Maria beach and shop

I enjoyed staying in Santa Maria having access to all the places I wanted to visit

2/10 Terrible

Afshin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our booking was clearly indicated that there would be 2 double beds with a ocean view terrace. They first showed us a room with one double bed, which were didn't accept, they there was a room with no lights and finally we were given a room with 2 double beds with a 1x1m terrace which was 1m away from another tall building with no view. The beds were unconfortable and broken and the sheets were not clean.

4/10 Poor

Robert, Chingford

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money but very, very basic! Room only attended once, no change of linen or towels, toilet paper not replenished, glad I took my own but had no room for sheets and pillowcases!!

6/10 Okay

Joanna, Poland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

OK

OK for this money. Paula - very nice and helpful lady.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

best price-performance ration and geniality ever

Paula, you have been the best host so far! Thank you very much for everything!!! I will be back and can't wait to see you and your lovely family again. Cheers Frank

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
j’aurais du me méfier des commentaires agressifs du propriétaire. Oui je sais que le Cap Very est un pays modeste, et que l’île de Sal peut être onéreuse par rapport à d’autres îles de l’archipel. certes la nuitée pour Sal est bon marché, rien à redire dessus. mais quel endroit horrible. Les serviettes sales, le lit inconfortable, les draps douteux.... la personne de la réception est serviable et gentille.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Ravidson

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Giorgio, Trento

Traveled with partner
Il rapporto qualità prezzo è molto buono. La struttura è spartana ma andava bene così. La signora Paola molto gentile e disponibile.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Jean-luc

Liked: Staff & service
Endroit sympa mais pas de moustiquaires !! Robinetterie a re oit sale de bain Éclairage pas toujours au top Bonne literie Appartement vaste et bien situé .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Rein

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Dourada

There are no wifi connections also on the evening time wasn't water at all. That was bad point cause we took a full day quad trip and after we couldn't get a shower. The good point - Lady on the reception was very kind and nice she make us feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Sébastien

Bon rapport qualité prix.

Il s'agit d'un 2 étoiles au Cap vert donc il faut s'attendre à un 1 étoile côte européen. Studio spacieux, manque de quoi cuisiner mais avec tt ce qui se trouve ds les alentours cela pose pas de problème. Il n'y à pas d'accueil mais le joignable par contact téléphonique a tout moment. Bref. BON SEJOUR !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

El apartamento está bien en relación con su precio. La persona que te recibe, Paola, está siempre pendiente y dispuesta a ayudar en lo que necesites. Yo he estado muy a gusto.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dåliga sängar Balkongdörr som var svår att öppna Arbetare som störde Inga bra kök/kokmöjligheter
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Ville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018