What We Think
The Morabeza remains our most popular hotel in the Cape Verde Islands – and with good reason! It’s family run and friendly, has great facilities and restaurants, and is located just a few steps from a glorious white sandy beach.
Morabeza is a local word meaning ‘hospitality’ - a term which the hotel more than lives up to. It’s the longest established hotel on Sal, and was originally the home of a Belgian family. The fact that it’s now run by the original owners’ granddaughter (one Sophie Marcellesi) adds a real sense of continuity and provides the unique family atmosphere. It has developed into a very attractive and much sought after hotel, particularly with the addition of a new block housing a second pool area with superb executive rooms and suites, that have proved extremely popular with our guests.
The grounds of the hotel are lush and extensive with a broad range of superbly furnished room types and with excellent facilities at every turn: a large quiet pool area with a bar, tennis courts and mini-golf, a well stocked play room with games, a pool table and table tennis, archery and a gym. All this and yet the hotel never feels overly busy, it absorbs everything into its air of peace and calm. There is also the superb ‘Le Beach Club’, which is right on the beach and has a reputation for being the perfect spot for lunch or a refreshing drink.
A popular way to explore the hotel’s excellent restaurants and themed evening meals is the Bon Appetit dining option. With this, you get dinner in the 'Les Palmiers' restaurant on the first and last night of your stay and the Saturday barbecue buffet. Plus you’re free to venture out into Santa Maria to try the local bars and restaurants.
Local Rating: 4*
