When you stay at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria in Sal, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Nazarene Church and Santa Maria Municipal Market. This all-inclusive hotel is 1. 9 mi (3. 1 km) from Santa Maria Town Square and 2 mi (3. 2 km) from Ponta Preta. Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're 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. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. 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 hotel's 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. 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. Bathrooms feature showers, hair dryers, and bathrobes.