Property Location With a stay at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive in Sal, youll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Santa Maria Beach and Nazarene Church. This all-inclusive hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Santa Maria Pier and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Shark Bay Beach.Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Santa Maria Pier - 2 km / 1.2 mi Santa Maria Beach - 2 km / 1.3 mi Nazarene Church - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi Santa Maria Town Square - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi Ponta Preta - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi Santa Maria Municipal Market - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi Kite Beach - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi Shark Bay Beach - 7.3 km / 4.6 mi Buracona - 29.9 km / 18.6 mi The preferred airport for Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive is Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 18.6 km / 11.5 mi Amenities Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. Youre sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 5 outdoor swimming pools, a complimentary water park, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.Business Amenities Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 1001 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items). Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes.Dining This hotel is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Grab a bite to eat at Palmeira, one of the hotels many dining establishments, which include 5 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. Wind down with a drink at one of the 5 bars/lounges or 2 poolside bars.