Cabo de Santa Maria Island hotel guide. Highgate Independent hotel in Cabo de Santa Maria Island, Portugal

"Lovely resort style hotel. Pools, hottub were gorgeous. Excellent breakfast. We travelled around the area a lot, so we didn’t try the other restaurants. Great location near Old Town and Beach. "

"Great hotel in the heart of Faro "

"Excellent hotel, great to be so close to the beach and marina, but still peaceful. The pools are amazing and staff were extremely helpful. Would definitely recommend and come back for longer!"

"Amazing place and reminds me so much of 5 star hotels in Dubai. "

"Amazing place I’m definitely going back next year You need a car but it is worth everything I loved it "

"I felt I should write a review after reading lots of bad reviews about this hotel, as I had a very pleasant stay. The hotel is very basic and doesn't have air conditioning but I knew this before booking. My room didn't get a lot of sun and the temperature was fine. It is clean and there were cleaners working all the time. There are a lot of steps in it but I didn't have a problem with that, there is an elevator. All the photos the hotel provides are exactly how it is. There is a lovely view from the pool and breakfast area. Breakfast was basic, as expected but enjoyable due to the lovely views. It is in an elevated position above the old town, so I would usually walk to the town, which isn't far and get an uber back, which was €4. The lady at reception was very pleasant. Overall, I knew what I had booked before I arrived and I didn't expect five star facilities at a two star hotel. Also I was travelling on my own and felt safe. "