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DOURADA Studios

2.0 star property
Apartment with free parking, 9-minute walk to Santa Maria Town Square

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Studio | Living room
Studio | Private kitchen
Property entrance
Staircase
Located close to Santa Maria Town Square and Santa Maria Pier, DOURADA Studios has plenty to offer.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 240 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Desert view

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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 with free parking, 9-minute walk to Santa Maria Town Square
Express check-in, express check-out and free self-parking are available at this apartment building. The apartment features a balcony and a kitchenette with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. A flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Limited housekeeping is available.
This apartment offers 9 accommodations. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Kitchenette

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

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 lift
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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

No pets or service animals allowed

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted from January to December
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Dourada Studios
Dourada Studios Apartment
Dourada Studios Apartment Santa Maria
Dourada Studios Santa Maria
Dourada Studios Cape Verde/Ilha Do Sal - Santa Maria
Dourada Studios Apartment Sal
Dourada Studios Sal
DOURADA Studios Sal
DOURADA Studios Apartment
DOURADA Studios Apartment Sal

About the area

Map
rua Santiago, 22, Santa Maria, Sal, 4111

What's nearby

  • Santa Maria Town Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Maria Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Maria Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kite Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ponta Preta - 13 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Criol - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Porto Antigo Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Genuine Grill & Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cam's Merceria Gourmet - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Cafe - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is DOURADA Studios pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at DOURADA Studios?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at DOURADA Studios?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at DOURADA Studios?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DOURADA Studios located?

Situated near the beach, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Maria Town Square, Santa Maria Beach and Santa Maria Pier. Kite Beach and Ponta Preta are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Giorgio

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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 traveller

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 traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Sober but clean and friendly

We had a hard time finding the place, because of electricity fall out in Sal and we travelled by night. No phone number was mentioned and we made the complaint about this. The kind people stayed awake for us until 1.30 AM or a little later and gave us an extra room for comfort. The room was very basic, but it has everything you need and it was very clean. I would recommend the place if you want to save money and have a comfort stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rapporto prezzo qualità sconveniente

Rapporto prezzo qualità sconveniente In quanto al medesimo prezzo si possono trovare appartamenti più centrali e più confortevoli (divano letto con materasso scomodo e lenzuola usate)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sal (Santa Maria)

Très sympa. J'ai bien aimé.

6/10 Okay

J, Fin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Sufficient and affordable

Getting out from the taxi, I was facing a locked door with a small sign above. Clearly this is not a hotel, but an apartment hotel as promised. After knocking for a while, across the street a neighbour directed me to the next building. There I continued to knock on doors and another neighbour finally showed me who the owner was. She let me in and started cleaning. After about an hour the room was ready and that was the last I saw of her (stayed one week). I could find basic stuff (water, sun block etc..) from a Chinese corner shop within 5 min walking distance. There is also fresh fruit sold on the big market right next to the hotel and that building also serves as a good landmark. There are very few tourist around this area, mostly just local people living in the surrounding blocks. It can be quite noisy in the room -- you can hear people talking (shouting) in the streets and the corridor. Earplugs recommended if you want to go to bed early or sleep late. I did not cook, so I can't comment the stove. Water and electricity worked fine. If you just want a place where you can sleep, shower and use the toilet but spend time looking for everything on your own, this can be a good place. This hotel met my expectations, which were quite low to begin with.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Estadia Ruim

Com muita dificuldade (minutos) conseguia-se abrir a porta de acesso geral. As fotos no site não têm nada a ver com a realidade. Os mobiliários são obsoletos com destaque para a cama que é dum desconforto impressionante. A casa de banho emana vapores de esgoto. Dormi/Paguei o 1º dia e as 10h30 saí e fui para outro local.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

2/10 Terrible

EDUARDO

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

Horrible

Zona peligrosa, habitación con cucarachas... y no nos devolvieron el dinero.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 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

6/10 Okay

Rudi, München

Einfach aber ok

Wir hatten App 2 & 3 gemietet für 2 Nächte, die wir als Segler Station auf Sal machten. Das Haus ist am Rande der Stadt Richtung Norden zu den Salinen und dem doch weit entfernten Strand der Profi-Kiter. Die Räume waren groß, boten Küche und Tisch. Die Matratzen waren leider viel zu weich und als dicker Federkern auch wenig komfortabel für uns verwöhnte Deutsche. Die Handtücher waren dünn und hart, unsere eigenen daher deutlich angenehmer. Die Dusche in App3 funktionierte, der Duschvorhang aber hielt das Wasser nicht in der Duschwanne. App2 war deutlich besser, mehr Plattz, bessere MAtrazen, besser Dusche.

10/10 Excellent

Maria , España

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

Estudio muy tranquilo

Estuvimos muy bien. El estudio es muy limpio y se encuentra a 10 minutos de la playa. Relación precio calidad exelente.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ubicación buena

l llegar al hotel y entrar en la habitación número 2, muy mala sensación, y al examinarla mas a fondo fatal, sabanas sucias, cocina eléctrica con los cables por fuera, en general bastante sucia, y lo de menos fue las cucarachas correteando por la cocina.

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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

ALEKSANDR

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Слегка проблемный отель.

К сожалению мы не получили тот номер, который оплатили. И не только мы. Нам был выделен номер площадью меньше и без балкона. В номере не было уборки и проблемой была вода в душевой. На кухни видели огромного африканского таракана. Один раз вечером вырубилось электричество. Но тем не менее сам городок и Кабо Верде нам понравилось.

6/10 Okay

Lori, Amsterdam

Prima, goedkoop

Het is een goedkope studio, en dat merk je ook. Er is een keukentje bij, maar de pannen zijn niet te gebruiken. Het bed is geen top kwaliteit. Maar wij waren daar ook niet naar opzoek, dus wij hebben het heerlijk gehad. Wel geluidsoverlast, maar als je een diepe slaper bent is dat ook geen probleem.