in Sal, Cape Verde
Oasis Salinas Sea
Updated 1 July 2026
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A modern, mid-sized all-inclusive with a genuine soft spot for families, Oasis Salinas Sea sits right on Santa Maria beach with a curvy pool complex, a splash area with slides and a kids club. It is more compact than the mega-resorts, which parents of toddlers appreciate: less walking, easy sightlines and a friendly feel. The beach in front is one of the calmer central stretches, and the town is a manageable walk or short taxi away.
Our verdict
A lovely middle option: slides and a kids club without the sprawl, on a calmer beach near town. Ideal for families with toddlers and young kids.
The rooms
Bright rooms and family rooms in a modern beachfront resort, many with sea or pool views. Family rooms sleep four, and the layout is compact enough that little legs are not walking far.
At a glance
- Water play
- Splash area with slides
- Kids club
- Included, daily programme
- Beach
- Calm central Santa Maria
- Feel
- Compact and family-first
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
- Splash area with kids slides
- Compact, easy-to-navigate beachfront layout
- Kids club with a daily programme, included
- One of the calmer central beach stretches
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:30
Breakfast by the pool
Easy sightlines to the water even at breakfast.
- 10:00
Splash pool
Slides are quietest before lunch.
- 15:00
Kids club
A short walk to hand over, then a lounger for you.
- 18:00
Stroll into Santa Maria
Ice cream by the pier as the boats come in.
Family things to do nearby
Splash pool and slides
The kids splash area with its small slides is the day-long favourite for younger children.
Turtle talk in season
In nesting season from June to October, guided beach trips explain the loggerhead turtles to curious kids.
Walk into town
It is a manageable walk along the front into Santa Maria for the pier, shops and ice cream.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
The compact layout and calm beach make baby days easier, with cots on request.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
The shallow splash pool and short distances are a real plus for toddlers.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
Slides, kids club and the walk into town keep this age content.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Teens have watersports on the beach and the town within walking reach.
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Parents also ask
Is it walkable to town?
Yes, it is one of the more central beachfront resorts, so Santa Maria is a manageable stroll or a very short taxi.
Is it too big for toddlers?
No, it is one of the more compact all-inclusive resorts on Sal, which means less walking and easier sightlines with very young children.
Are the slides suitable for little ones?
The splash area has small, gentle slides aimed at younger children, with the calmer central beach a few steps away.
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