Picolo recommends · Hotel in Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Robinson Cabo Verde
No children's pool, a sail ready on the beach and a programme that runs from morning Pilates to dinner, all for grown-ups.
The wind that makes some Sal beaches hard work is the whole point here. Robinson Cabo Verde is a club hotel for adults only, a short walk from the beach at Santa Maria, with sailing and windsurfing in the price alongside Pilates, a gym and a full fitness programme.
After the sport there is a spa, a beach bar and three restaurants, so you rarely need to leave. Robinson is the German club brand known for its sociable style, and it shows: guests mix at the bar and at dinner, and the days settle into a rhythm of their own.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Robinson Cabo Verde
We named it our romantic pick, because a resort without children changes the mood entirely. You get calm evenings, the sand a short walk away, and enough to do in daylight that a week never turns into the same day repeated.
Club life is social by design. If you want to keep to yourselves, skip the shared tables and the activity schedule, or choose a hotel where nobody expects you to join in. Families with children cannot stay here at all.
What you get
- Sailing and windsurfing included
- Spa
- Three restaurants
- Beach bar
- Pilates and fitness classes
A day at Robinson Cabo Verde
- Morning
- A Pilates class before breakfast.
- Midday
- A windsurfing lesson while the breeze is steady.
- Afternoon
- The spa, then a drink at the beach bar.
- Evening
- Dinner in one of the three restaurants, at a shared table if you like.
Location
Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde
Open in MapsQuestions about Robinson Cabo Verde
Is Robinson Cabo Verde adults-only?
Yes. The club does not take children, which keeps the pools, restaurants and evenings calm. It suits couples and groups of friends travelling without kids.
What is included at Robinson Cabo Verde?
Meals in the three restaurants, the beach bar and a wide sports programme with sailing, windsurfing, Pilates and fitness are part of the stay. There is also a spa on site.
Is Robinson Cabo Verde close to the beach?
Yes, the beach at Santa Maria is within walking distance, and the town's restaurants and pier are close enough for an evening out when you want a change.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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