Dear Trip Advisor reviewer. My wife and I were unfortunate enough to believe the hype and visit the Cape Verde Islands 18 months ago - it has taken us until now to reach a balanced conclusion with regard to the experience. Firstly, the Hotel Odjo D'Agua was the worst we have ever stayed in. for the following reasons. 1. It... more

We have just returned from one weeks stay at the Odjo D'agua, and would return tomorrow if we could! Hotel simply has the best location of all hotels on the island. Sea lapping right up against the restaurant. Our room was a simple room in the courtyard area, we could have upgraded to a sea view, but figured it wasn't... more

Located on the beach in the heart of Santa Maria, the Odjo d'Aqua is the oldest hotel in town. I was last here in 2000 and Santa Maria and Sal have changed a lot. The rooms are basic but clean. Try and ask for a sea view - it makes a big difference. Food is good - helps if you... more

The hotel looks a little dated – we were in room 408 – on the ground floor at the far end of the courtyard. The room is very shaded, with little sunlight, backing on to staff quarters/laundry area – hence could be noisy with local chatter at times. No charge for the Air con/TV (no English speaking channels). Full bathroom... more

hotel basic but clean deffinetly not 3 star as stated in brochure, hotel directly on nice sandy beach, restaurant menu limited fish, fish more fish .if veggie and dont like fish no chance as rep said i did struggle for 2 weeks .staff very friendly and helpful. problems begin when you leave hotel .santa maria no more than shanty town,... more

Good hotel on edge of Santa Maria on the beach. Clean, friendly staff and welcoming. Good beach bar and plenty of sunbeds. Food monotonous if you don't like fish, but large helpings. The Cabo Verdeans are nice, welcoming people but Santa Maria is dirty, full of stray dogs and Senegalese flogging watches etc. The brothel next to the hotel and... more

We stayed here in June 08. From the moment we turned off the main road I knew we were going to hate it. Santa Maria is like a spaghetti western town, dust ,rubbish,half finished builds, lots of dogs and undesirable characters. The restaurant has a good position overlooking the sea. The fish was very good. My partner had the worst... more

Well i don't know why i worried about going to this hotel, i read the reviews on it but it was too later i had already booked it and they didn't look good, i thought o my god what have i booked here. Why did i worry !!!!!!! We was in room 412 in the main reception square with all... more

Just back from two weeks in this very pleasant hotel. We were in room 101 which had a lovely view over the pool to the sea, the room was next to a gate to one of the entrances. The room was very cleane with good maid service, it was a good size and well appointed. The food in the hotel... more