About Hotel Santantao Art Resort
Considered an art vernissage, Santantao Art Resort offers holiday accommodations with half and full board options. The hotel offers a complimentary buffet breakfast and free onsite parking. Pet-friendly rooms are also available upon request.
All rooms are air-conditioned, and boast balconies, most featuring spectacular sea views. Additional amenities include Wi-Fi, satellite TV with international channels, and a hair dryer. Some rooms also have a personal safe and a minibar.
Santantao Art Resort features an outdoor pool, tennis courts and a sauna. Guests can lounge in the library on out at the garden with BBQ grills. Young guests can enjoy the children’s club while adults can enjoy the live evening entertainment and the onsite nightclub. In addition, 24-hour reception and a gift shop is available.
The onsite restaurant serves a varied menu with French, Italian, and local cuisine. Room service is also available.
The resort is located 12 miles from the Presidential Palace, and 22 miles from Ribeira Grande Beach.
Positive Reviews
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Island Getaway
Situated on the beachfront, the Santantao Art Resort is remotely located near the Porto Novo harbour. It is a large resort, with a spacious swimming pool, and tennis courts. Guests were also very impressed with the hotel's well-kept grounds and the beautiful landscaping. In addition, there is a variety of local art all over the property and all of it is for sale.
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Dining Delight
Overall, guests were pretty pleased with the complimentary breakfast and the dining options at the hotel. The dinner menu features a variety of European cuisines with a mix of local flair. With restaurant options limited in the area, guests say the half and full-board options can be a good deal.
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Happy Hospitality
The staff at Santantao Art Resort are attentive and seek to provide excellent service. Guests said that everyone they encountered was very helpful. From tours to day trips, the front desk will swiftly and happily organize everything for you to make your trip a breeze.
Negative Reviews
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Dated Decor
Though most guests were pleased with their rooms, some thought that the décor is a bit outdated, though others thought it all fit in with the vintage charm of the island. Still, some cosmetic attention would significantly brighten the space.
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Noisy Nightclub
The Santantao Art Resorts boasts a busy nightclub onsite, that is also very popular with the locals. However, on select nights, the live entertainment and party goes on into the wee hours of the morning. If you're concerned about noisiness, you may want to request a quiet room ahead of time, and bring earplugs along with you, just in case.
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Slow Internet
Some guests found the Wi-Fi a bit slow, but for most it wasn't a problem.