in Sal, Cape Verde
Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort
Updated 1 July 2026
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This is Sal's freshest five-star address, opened recently right on the calm end of Santa Maria beach and a short walk from town. It pairs a genuine kids club with three pools, warm shallow water on your doorstep and enough polish for a proper winter-sun treat, without ever feeling too grown-up for children. All-inclusive is available and popular, and the walkable location means you are never stuck inside the gates.
Our verdict
If you want the newest rooms and five-star comfort with a kids club and a walkable base, this is the standout on Sal. Book a sea-view family room and use the town on foot.
The rooms
The newest big-name resort on the island, with bright contemporary rooms and family rooms, most with a balcony and many facing the sea. Family rooms and suites give you room to spread out, and connecting rooms are worth requesting for four or more.
At a glance
- Pools
- 3 pools, one for kids
- Kids club
- Included, younger ages
- Beach
- Calm Santa Maria sand
- Board
- All-inclusive available
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Three outdoor pools including a dedicated kids pool
- Kids club for younger children, included
- Direct access to the calm Santa Maria beach
- Short flat walk into Santa Maria town
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:00
Breakfast facing the sea
Early is calmest, and the light on the water is lovely.
- 10:00
Beach and kids club
Paddle while the wind is low, then hand over to the club.
- 13:00
Poolside lunch
The kids pool has shade nearby for the quiet after-lunch hour.
- 17:30
Walk into town
Flat stroll to the pier for the fishing boats coming in.
Family things to do nearby
Morning on the calm beach
The shallow, gently shelving sand in front of the resort is perfect for first swims and sandcastles before the wind picks up.
Glass-bottom boat from the pier
Walk into town and hop on a short glass-bottom or catamaran trip from the Santa Maria pier to spot fish and turtles.
Spa hour for parents
Drop the little ones at the club and book the spa or the quieter adults pool for an hour of calm.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Cots on request and quiet shaded corners, though the resort is large so expect some walking with the pram.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
The shallow kids pool and the calm beach in front are ideal for this age, with a hand kept close near the open water.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
The kids club, pools and easy town walks keep this age happily busy all day.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Teens will like the watersports on the beach and the buzz of town, though the club itself skews younger.
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Parents also ask
Is it all-inclusive?
All-inclusive is available and widely booked, but you can also stay on a half-board or bed-and-breakfast basis and eat out in town, which is an easy walk.
Is the beach in front safe for young children?
This is one of the calmer, shallower stretches of Santa Maria beach, good for paddling, though as with any open ocean you should keep children within reach.
How far is the airport?
Amilcar Cabral airport is only about 15 to 20 minutes away, one of the shortest resort transfers in the Atlantic.
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