Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach

Property class: 4
Beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Maria Beach

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Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach is a great choice for your beach stay in Sal, putting you near activities like snorkeling and windsurfing. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages. The coffee shop/cafe is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. Other features include a poolside bar and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the outside.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a table, and a window with a view of palm trees and the ocean.

Double Room, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the beach and ocean through large windows.

Double Room, Terrace, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the ocean through large windows.

Suite, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the ocean through large windows.

Suite, Ocean View (2 adults + 1 child)

  • Ocean view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a wall-mounted artwork, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Economy Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Praia Antonio Sousa, Sal, 4111

What's nearby

  • Santa Maria Municipal Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Maria Town Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nazarene Church - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Maria Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Maria Pier - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 25 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar de Praia - Oasis Atlantico - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angulo Beach Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Papaya - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Porto Antigo Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪LobStar - Enjoyable Seafood Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach

  • Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach is a great choice for your beach stay in Sal, putting you near activities like snorkeling and windsurfing. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages. The coffee shop/cafe is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. Other features include a poolside bar and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was varied, tasty, and exceptionally extensive with good quality food. (9 reviews)
  • The restaurant served excellent food and the staff were very attentive and friendly. (9 reviews)
  • The pool was described as magnificent, superb, and lovely with sea views and comfortable sun loungers. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with great views and friendly staff. Big rooms with stunning setting.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a beautiful stay at Budha Beach enjoying the views, the food, and the friendliness of the hotel staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved my stay at the Budha. Lovely location. Great staff ( especially Stefani at reception and Cindi in the bar/restaurant. Will definitely be back on my next visit to Cape Verde.
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay

beautiful property well maintained at the quiet end of the beach. a short walk from town and main beach. quiet, restful with excellent staff - very attentive friendly and accommodating. we loved our stay
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing and went out of their way to help me. The restaurant was excellent.
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8/10 Very good

The staff were always happy and willing to help. In particular the staff in the restaurant were so helpful and worked very hard to ensure the best experience possible. The hotel is out of the way which is nice if you like the peace and quiet however if you want to walk into the town and to the beaches then it is about a 10 minute walk. No issues with the breakfast which had been noted on some reviews and the half board menu was not as bad either.
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8/10 Very good

Lovely resort hotel away from the crowd. Clean room, very hot water (be careful!), and comfortable bed. Easy access to the beach, but no sun loungers on the beach, just access. Lovely lounger set up around the (unheated) pool. Tasty breakfast and lunch options, but expensive (breakfast is included). Very nice reception staff and polite and responsive dining staff. Overall a tranquil oasis for relaxing.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is located quite far away from the center of Santa Maria. As such, it is very quiet and the only noise you can hear in the night is the waves’ one. The staff is very kind and professional. Few cons: no buffet breakfast, no conditioner in the showers and the street to get there is not ideal.
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8/10 Very good

very nice place, a little disappointed in the room

this is a very nice quiet hotel, but there are a few things useful to know.....avoid room one which has no aircon working and is a bit dark. most rooms don't have a sea view and the road is a bit dirty. book well in advance as they get busy. the restaurant is great and the staff are very attentive at all times.
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful peaceful oceanfront hotel

Beautiful setting. Huge spacious room with brilliant ocean view. Comfortable bed. All plumbing works consistently well. Great location with lovely walk into town. Gripe: many ‘rules’ and rather unfriendly staff largely detract from notion of hospitality. Breakfast food often ran low, selection somewhat uninteresting.
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6/10 Good

Overall, the hotel is ok. The rooms were clean. The food was average. The coffee was bad. The front desk staff were good. The cabanas were good. The pool is good, but closes early. The hotel has no beach. All the activity, including beach, restaurants and shops are in the centre of Santa Maria, about a 20 minute walk. But biggest problem for me was that for every purchase at the restaurant or bar I have to pay each time, with cash or credit card. I would be happy to prepay or pay for the charges at the end of my stay.
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2/10 Poor

The exterior of the hotel is beautiful, but the rooms are low quality. Very old decor with bits of the wall & ceiling filled in with filler. The air conditioning didn't work. There were exposed wires. Rusty handles. Bathroom shower water temperature was irregular. Bedsheets were old, unironed and they weren't changed regularly. Swimming pool isn't cleaned and hotel guests rarely go in the pool. We had to sometimes ask for towels. The manager says the rooms are fully booked and say they can change the next day, but it didn't happen. This was the same opinion of another guest. Hotel staff are generally nice. The breakfast is decent. The dinner is also good. The hotel food overall is good quality. Santa Maria is around 15 mins walk from the hotel. The road to the hotel is sandy. The environment around the hotel is like a building site. Santa Maria beach is 20-25 minutes walk.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, food and hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly and welcoming staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very quite, perfect no stress-location!
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10/10 Exceptional

"Budha" is a right name for the hotel , its a very quiet nice place , a bit away from big beaches and town crowds but within walking distance from all the "life", so we enjoyed a lot the calm chilling afternoon near the pool after busy days . People in the hotel are very nice , the manager Armanda was the top, she always was welcoming, warm and helpful whenever we needed. Loved the place and recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hele lieve bediening
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10/10 Exceptional

Stay in Cape Verde

We had an incredible 12-day stay at Hotel Buddha beach in Cape Verde! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm hospitality and outstanding service. The hotel was impeccably clean, with our room being tidied up perfectly every day. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our comfort, always friendly and accommodating to our needs. The location was perfect, offering beautiful views and easy access to local attractions. The amenities were top-notch, and the food was delicious with a variety of options to suit all tastes. The pool area was well-maintained, providing a relaxing atmosphere to unwind. Overall, Hotel Buddha Beach exceeded our expectations in every way. We highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Cape Verde and look forward to returning in the future. Thank you for making our stay so memorable!
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2/10 Poor

ANGRY

I would love to be able to review this hotel but after booking the hotel with you upon my arrival I was informed that the hotel was overbooked and I couldn't stay there. I will never book that hotel or use your website for future stay in Sal Cape Verde
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8/10 Very good

Quiet and comfortable hotel

Comfortable hotel at the opposite end of Santa Maria to the big resorts, by the windsurfing beach and 10 mins walk to the centre of town (don't let that put you off as well lit and safe). Room was big. Hotel and room kept spotlessly clean. Breakfast choice is ok but might become boring if there longer than a week, evening meal we tried was delicious (and always some live music in the evening which is nice). Pool was pretty cold at the end of Feb but didnt stop me from having a daily dip. Great cocktails poolside! Staff we're clearly getting ready for summer repainting and deep cleaning every part of the hotel over the week we were there. They really work hard to keep it in good appearance.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fine hotel with great staff.

We stayed in a suite which I measured to be about 15x5.5 meters. Simply huge. The breakfast was great and the staff in the restaurant was just so friendly and kind. At the reception we had the pleasure to talk with all the people on duty. Great people. Special thanks to Armanda for her unique way to interact with the guests. If you’re considering this hotel, don't let the 800 meters to the center of Santa Maria keep you from booking it. The distance is easily walked or a taxi can pick you up or take you for 2-3 euros. The small beach behind the hotel has a lot of rocks, but the one 200 meters away by the fitness equipment is great. All in all a great experience and I highly recommend this hotel.
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8/10 Very good

Overall, I really enjoyed my stay at the hotel. I only had one issue during my stay and a couple of suggestions. First, the shower in my room never worked properly, I put in a service request to have the shower fixed, and even after it was serviced, it never worked correctly. So there was never an opportunity to take a hot proper shower. Also the pool closes at 1800 every day which is a bit inconvenient being in a tropical area. The breakfast each morning was good, However, breakfast is only served from 8 AM to 10 AM. I wish they could add about a half an hour at the beginning and the end for more time especially considering some days you may want to get going early for tours and other days you might want to sleep in a bit. However, all of that being said, I enjoyed my stay and definitely would consider staying there again as the overall feel of the place is nice and the staff is very helpful.
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6/10 Good

Sono capitata in questo hotel dopo aver sbagliato una prenotazione… hotel è carino, ma credo che ho strapagato per una suite che ha lasciato a desiderare… Il personale è stato impeccabili, gentilissimi, forse l’unica nota positiva!
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10/10 Exceptional

Très bel hôtel dont l’éloignement du centre-ville est compensé par la gentillesse du personnel, la beauté r la plage et la qualité des équipements…