Santa Maria, Cape Verde

VOI Vila Do Farol Resort

Name: VOI Vila Do Farol Resort
Address: Praia Santa Maria Sal, Santa Maria, 4111
Telephone: +3906398061
Rating: 8.2

8.2

Excellent56 reviews

WiFi availableFree WiFiRestaurantSwimming poolOutdoor poolPool bar

Check-in / Check-out

From 03:00 PM · Until 10:00 AM

Amenities

Fitness facilities, WiFi available, Free WiFi, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Fitness center

Location

Santa Maria, Cape Verde

Beachside Paradise

Luxurious Accommodations: Each room at VOI Vila do Farol Resort is equipped with modern amenities, including a TV, air conditioning, and a private bathroom for your comfort and convenience.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a buffet breakfast daily at the resort's restaurant, and savor snacks at the beachfront bar while enjoying picturesque garden views.

Convenient Location: Located just steps away from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows and Nazarene Church, with Funana Casa da Cultura and Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra nearby, VOI Vila do Farol Resort offers the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration.

Book now to experience the ultimate beachside getaway at VOI Vila do Farol Resort!

Loading rooms and rates...

Location

How to Find Us

Praia Santa Maria Sal

Santa Maria, Cape Verde

+3906398061

Policies

Good to Know

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 03:00 PM. Check-out by 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms vary by rate. Flexible rates allow free cancellation up to 24–48 hours before arrival. Non-refundable rates cannot be canceled or modified.

Payment

Prices include the taxes and fees paid when you book. Some hotels charge a resort, city or service fee on arrival; where they do, the amount is shown with each room and at checkout. A valid credit card is required at check-in.

Important Information

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A deposit may be required at the property.

Why Dyme

Travel Smarter. Make an Impact.

Every trip you book through Dyme funds renewable energy projects around the world. Same hotels, better prices, real change.

Save up to 35%

Exclusive member rates on 2M+ hotels worldwide

Fund Clean Energy

Your booking directly finances renewable electricity

Price Guarantee

Find a lower rate anywhere and we'll match it

Stay in the loop

Travel deals, sustainability updates, and no spam. Ever.

Santa Maria, Cape Verde

VOI Vila Do Farol Resort

8.2

Excellent56 reviews

WiFi availableFree WiFiRestaurantSwimming poolOutdoor poolPool bar

Check-in / Check-out

From 03:00 PM · Until 10:00 AM

Amenities

Fitness facilities, WiFi available, Free WiFi, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Fitness center

Location

Santa Maria, Cape Verde

Beachside Paradise

Luxurious Accommodations: Each room at VOI Vila do Farol Resort is equipped with modern amenities, including a TV, air conditioning, and a private bathroom for your comfort and convenience.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a buffet breakfast daily at the resort's restaurant, and savor snacks at the beachfront bar while enjoying picturesque garden views.

Book now to experience the ultimate beachside getaway at VOI Vila do Farol Resort!

Loading rooms and rates...

Location

How to Find Us

Praia Santa Maria Sal

Santa Maria, Cape Verde

+3906398061

Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

8.2

Excellent

56 reviews

Highlights

+Nice staff
+Great food
+Good drinks

Could Improve

–Limited amenities
–Poor room quality
–High price

Cleanliness3.5

Mixed reviews on cleanliness. Some guests found the room not clean, while others appreciated the nice animation.

Service7.7

Varied opinions on service. Some guests appreciated the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, while others found the pool bar staff not friendly.

Location8.1

The hotel's proximity to the beach and landmarks was a highlight for guests.

Room Quality4.8

Issues with room doors, cleanliness, and amenities like TV and coffee were reported by guests.

Amenities5.7

Concerns raised about the lack of basic amenities like Wi-Fi in rooms and inconsistent provision of bottled water.

Value for Money4.4

Many guests felt that the high price of €2000 a week did not match the quality of services provided.

Food and Beverage7.7

Positive feedback on the quality of food and drinks, with some guests mentioning the delicious fish.

Overall Experience7.9

Mixed reviews on the overall experience, with some guests mentioning pleasant stays and friendly people but others criticizing the lack of luxury.

tobiasg837

Family · Apr 2025

Room for improvement

Liked:The transfer and the check-in was good, fast and with a nice little welcome drink. Our ”bungalow” was more like a cabin among chained cabins and it had the structural integrity somewhere between a wonky garden shed and a tent. That made the rooms noise-sensitivity go through the roof. Not only can you hear your neighbor cough and fart, you can actually FEEL your neighbor correcting his pillow against his beds headboard through the wall onto your headboard. There was a really nice patio in front of the ”bungalow”. The bed was ok, the AC was good and most importantly, the room was always very clean. An interesting quirk was that you lock your room with a key from the inside and outside and you only get one key. So, when I decided to sleep in while my wife and daughter went for an early morning walk on the beach, they locked the door from the outside i.e locking me in when they left. This ment that I had to climb out the window like a catburglar to get to the patio. The hotel turned out to be an Italian province. Everyone and everything here is Italian. The guests, the food, the music, the hosts. Everything here is made to replicate Italy. I like Italy but I didn’t go to Cabo Verde to experience Italian food and music. It would be nice with some local elements. The food is probably as good as it gets in an all inclusive hotel. Pretty good variation and there’s always something you like even for me as a picky eater. There are no sauces whatsoever. I would have liked a bearnaise sauce, a red wine sauce or some barbecue sauce. And for the love of god, season the food! At least make a station with spices. The only spices available are a salt shaker on every table, some ground pepper and chiliflakes in bowls by the pasta. The pool area was really nice. There were enough chairs and places to get shade. I think all pools feels like going through a hole in the ice but this pool was perfect for me. There are steps in it so you can get in gradually. Perfect! And the pool isn’t cold, it’s just me being a wuss. But, the pool area is never quiet. If the Italian hosts aren’t shouting into the microphone of the PA-system, there’s Italian music playing. Once a day, the Bravo hosts did a little dance by the pool. They looked as if they might have been a little tired of doing the same dance every day for god knows how long except for Eduardo. He went all in, every day. I think it was the highlight of his day. His energy was contagious. The snack bar by the pool is more like the leftover bar. Cold fries and whatever is left from the breakfast. Didn’t look nice at all. Very worn down and wonky. The pool bar is ok. A bit understaffed sometimes but ok. They should get some new glasses though. The ones they have are pretty worn out. The lobby bar is the best one. A nice place to sit and sometimes there’s no music! Here you can sit in peace and quiet and play cards and enjoy the view. The local beer is really nice. The gin and tonic is by far the best drink. In the lobby bar you sometimes get your drink in a chilled glass but mostly in plastic glasses. All bars give you your drinks to go in a soggy paper cup. It feels like drinking out of an envelope after a while. If you leave the hotel to explore the surroundings, beware of the hustlers. Hustlers are smooth and everywhere. They come up to you and say something like ”- Hello Mr. You stay at Vila do farol yes?”. When you say yes they say that they work at the hotel cleaning the pool or garden or whatever. I don’t know if they really work at the hotel but they do know that you’re staying at the hotel. Then they say that you have to visit their mom’s shop. DO NOT go with them! Support the local economy by shopping in a supermarcado or something instead. Most of the hotel staff are, well, not exactly rude but they sure aren’t happy to see you either. When we checked out, the guy behind the counter said ”- You must pay tourist tax! €35.”. Ok ,fine. After I paid he gave me a receipt, didn’t say a word just walked away. Maybe a ”- I hope you had a nice stay.” or ”- Come again.” would have been nice? Not all staff are like that. Fatima in the bar was nice. All the cleaning staff were amazing. They don’t just clean the rooms and the hotel, they clean the outdoors too! They sweep and mop every boardwalk and they do it smiling. Tip your cleaning lady.

ninanN9569US

Friends Getaway · Mar 2025

Pleasant bungalow vacation😊

Liked:Pleasant place. Nice pool area. Close to/on the beach. Huge good bed!🤩 Clean and nice staff. As Norwegians we didnt understand alot, because EVERYTHING is in French or Italian.😅 But we loved not meeting our neighbours.😋 Nice drinks/wine and good food. Great fish🤩 All in all worth what we payed for all inclusive. 💖

781jirik

Family · Mar 2025

Was amazing

Liked:Was amazing stay with my family and with mainly my kids. People were really friendly and helpful. Once we will return. During our stay we used the service of MAX - full name SUPER MAX - the really nice an friendly guy that you can met on the beach and the trip with his colleague next day was really good.

Soraya

· Nov 2024

Liked:very good hotel , staff very friendly just miss coffee in the room

Policies

Good to Know

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 03:00 PM. Check-out by 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms vary by rate. Flexible rates allow free cancellation up to 24–48 hours before arrival. Non-refundable rates cannot be canceled or modified.