Académico do Sal
Espargos Zona Centro
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Why people book this hotel
“The hotel is basic, clean good bead, good location, nice staff quiet at night go…”
“I liked very much the stuff, specifically Kátia the manager - she's a hard worke…”
“staff”
“The staff were really lovely”
“The bed was good, but nothing much else to mention”
“The room is very good and with lot's of light from outside because of the window…”
“The room is clean, and its good that there is a pool”
“A decent sized room (very clean), comfortable bed and adjoining bathroom with sh…”
“The pool was amazing, I swam several times a day”
“Great swimming pool”
“I met several other single women travellers using this hotel and all recommended…”
“Close to the airport ( 5 mins) so if you need a last minute short stay this was …”
Overview
Set in Espargos, 700 metres from Monte Curral, Académico do Sal offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool. The accommodation provides an ATM and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hostel, all rooms are equipped with a desk, a balcony with a mountain view, a private bathroom, a TV, bed linen and towels. The units feature a wardrobe. Académico do Sal offers a children's playground. The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at the accommodation. Pedra Lume Salt Crater is 8.2 km from Académico do Sal, while Buracona the Blue Eye is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Amílcar Cabral International Airport, 1 km from the hostel.
Traveller reviews
Giedrius
solo_traveller
March 28, 2026
“I would think twice before my next visit..”
The bed was good, but nothing much else to mention
Piotr
solo_traveller
March 20, 2026
“It was not easy to find the entrance door ;)”
AMARIE
couple
March 14, 2026
I love the environment but the receptionist is very little mine not cheerful with clients
Isabel
couple
February 20, 2026
“A bit pricey for the condition of the place”
Flexibility to check in, as we booked last minute. Check out showed at 8pm. The room is clean, and its good that there is a pool.
Gudmundur
couple
February 7, 2026
“Thanks, you have better bead than many 4 star hotels …”
The hotel is basic, clean good bead, good location, nice staff quiet at night good shower. Perfect for us
Alves
solo_traveller
February 4, 2026
I liked very much the stuff, specifically Kátia the manager - she's a hard worker with smiles - very good location and quite. The room is very good and with lot's of light from outside because of the window and also inside the room.
Nicholas
couple
January 30, 2026
“Basic with a pool”
Bed was comfortable
324winnie
solo_traveller
January 26, 2026
“Recommended”
Good location
Parkhurst
couple
January 24, 2026
Wonderful.staff
Anna
solo_traveller
January 23, 2026
“Loud clanking all through the night”
The staff were really lovely
Fraser
solo_traveller
January 14, 2026
“The best budget hotel I've stayed in”
This was a budget hotel with excellent features. A decent sized room (very clean), comfortable bed and adjoining bathroom with shower.room was cleaned at your convenience and fresh towels on request. Also in the room; fan, tv, fridge with free wifi available. The staff were lovely; helpful and friendly. The pool was amazing, I swam several times a day. I met several other single women travellers using this hotel and all recommended it for it for price, amenities and security. The buses to Santa Maria were a short walk away and lots of little supermarkets within a few minutes walk.
Elisabetta
couple
January 10, 2026
The staff have been very kind and helped us with reserving the taxis, and gave good recommendations for dinner.
Catherine
couple
January 10, 2026
“Good value for an overnight between flights.”
Great swimming pool. Basic, clean and functional. A short walk from the town, which was friendly and had a few bars and cafes.
Michal
solo_traveller
December 31, 2025
“Convenient if you have a flight next morning”
Simple but clean room 5 minutes from the airport (by taxi).
Dina
couple
December 31, 2025
The ladies here were so nice and accommodating to everything we need. They cleaned our room so nicely even sorted out our things for us in the room made everything so organised. The people working here were definitely my highlight of this place
Omotolani
solo_traveller
December 27, 2025
“Value for money”
It's very close to the airport. What you see is what you get, exactly like photos
Beatrice
solo_traveller
December 20, 2025
The reception staff was nice
Sarah
solo_traveller
December 14, 2025
“I booked very last minute because I had an issue with flight! Accommodation booked and got a response immediately that i”
Close to the airport ( 5 mins) so if you need a last minute short stay this was a good place to come to and taxi is of reasonable cost. Good hot water and pressure. There is a large pool more so for swimming than sunbathing.
Iga Cze
solo_traveller
December 11, 2025
Friendly staff (very nice lady) . Nice swimming pool.
Hakeem
solo_traveller
December 9, 2025
“Nice”
Friendly staff. Very hospitable. Swimming pool nice and clean. Location in the heart of esparagos
Facilities
Activities
Children's playground, Billiards, Hiking, Indoor pool, Indoor pool (all year)
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Entertainment and family services
Indoor play area
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Snack bar, Bar, Restaurant, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Picnic area
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Private parking, Street parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Kids' pool, Swimming pool, Pool bar, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
ATM/cash machine on site, Private check-in/check-out, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Meeting/banquet facilities, Business centre, Laundry, Ironing service, Car hire, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying
Budget Double Room
The double room provides a private entrance, a wardrobe, a balcony with pool views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Economy Twin Room
The twin room offers a private entrance, a wardrobe, a balcony with pool views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
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