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Co-working in Sal

How many coworking spaces are there in Sal?

Coworking spaces listed

5

Updated July 2026

No Soho House-style private membership club exists on Sal; only one genuine coliving-hybrid space (with an on-site work area) was found in the nomad-relevant area (Santa Maria).

Typical monthly desk
CVE 27,495
Typical day pass
CVE 1,000

Range CVE 1,000–CVE 1,103

Overall3.5/10Weaker coworking than about 70% of cities

Good to know

Good to Know

  • GoHub Sal's own site currently signals the Santa Maria location may be scaled back or paused ('into hibernation') pending more coworking demand in Cabo Verde, while other GoHub locations (e.g. Boa Vista) keep operating — confirm current opening status directly before planning around it.
  • Ocean Café and Branco are lower-cost, informal café-style coworking hybrids rather than dedicated silent offices — expect background noise, especially at Ocean Café which becomes a bar with live music at night.
  • Cash-only payment has been reported at at least one Santa Maria coworking space, so it's worth carrying local escudos as backup even where card payment is advertised.
  • Internet speeds across Santa Maria's coworking spots are generally workable for calls but can dip during peak tourist hours or with heavy video conferencing — a local SIM or e-SIM as backup is a common nomad workaround.
  • Prices quoted by venues are often set in euros (Cape Verde's escudo is pegged to the euro) — figures above have been converted from the euro/escudo amounts venues actually publish.
  • Sal does not have a Soho House-style private members' club — if you want that kind of curated work+social+amenities experience, you won't find it here; the island's work culture is far more casual and small-scale.
  • Casa Pau is a coliving guesthouse, not a formal coworking operator — it's best suited to nomads who want a communal, surf-and-work lifestyle rather than a dedicated desk setup, and you should book/inquire directly since pricing isn't listed as a fixed public rate.
  • If you need a proper dedicated desk with fast, stable internet, the standalone coworking spaces in Santa Maria (covered separately) are a better fit than the coliving-hybrid option.

Coworking Spaces

Traditional and Hotel-Based Spaces

  • GoHub Sal
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Central Santa Maria, a short walk from Santa Maria beach
    Monthly Price
    CVE 27,495
    Vibe and Amenities
    The most established dedicated coworking option in Santa Maria. Reviewers describe it as a well-equipped, air-conditioned space with plugs at every desk, free filtered water and coffee, and staff who walk new members through logins and payment plans. Downsides noted by reviewers: advertised 60Mbps internet doesn't always hold up, hours are limited (roughly 8am–5pm), there's no dedicated conference room yet, and at least one reviewer found cash was the only accepted payment method.

    Day Pass Price

    • Thrive Bar Stool (Grid Desk, Bar Stool, 8am–5pm)
      Thrive Bar Stool (Grid Desk, Bar Stool, 8am–5pm)
      CVE 2,199
    • Thrive Premium (Private Desk, Ergo Chair, 24" Monitor, 8am–5pm)
      Thrive Premium (Private Desk, Ergo Chair, 24" Monitor, 8am–5pm)
      CVE 2,749
  • Ocean Café
    Type
    Hotel-based coworking
    Neighborhood
    Heart of Santa Maria, facing the town's historic square
    Monthly Price
    Not published — Ocean Café is primarily marketed as a day-pass workspace rather than a monthly membership; contact venue directly for any longer-term arrangement.
    Day Pass Price
    CVE 1,103

    Quoted by sources as a €10 day pass that includes lunch; CVE figure converted at the official euro peg.

    Vibe and Amenities
    A restaurant and bar in front of Santa Maria's historic square that doubles as a coworking hub during the day, reverting to a lively pub with live music at night. Functions as a coworking hub by day (day pass includes lunch) and a lively bar by night, though internet speeds can be lower — better suited to email than heavy video calls.
  • Branco Coworking Space
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Santa Maria, Sal
    Monthly Price
    Not published online — described as a pay-per-visit setup rather than a formal monthly membership; contact owner directly for extended arrangements.
    Day Pass Price
    CVE 1,000

    For only 1,000 CVE you get high speed wifi, plugs, drinks and some snacks.

    Vibe and Amenities
    A relaxed, small-scale space where you can work while sipping coffee. Reviewers highlight reliable wifi, air conditioning, plenty of plug access, snacks/drinks included, and attentive staff — positioned as a quiet option for calls without distractions.
  • Work Sal Coworking Space
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Santa Maria, Sal Island
    Monthly Price
    Not published in available sources.
    Day Pass Price
    Not published in available sources — pricing not listed; contact venue directly.
    Vibe and Amenities
    Described as newly opened and good for hot desks and community events, positioned as one of Santa Maria's newer coworking options alongside GoHub.

Membership Clubs and Co-living Hybrids

Context Note
No named Soho House-style private members' club (combining work, social, dining and amenities under a paid membership) could be verified in Santa Maria or elsewhere on Sal. Sal's work-focused venues are either straightforward pay-as-you-go coworking desks or café/bar hybrids, not curated private clubs.

Clubs and Hybrids

  • Casa Pau (Listed Via Coworksurf)
    Type
    Co-living / co-working hybrid
    Neighborhood
    Santa Maria, Sal
    Vibe and Amenities
    A small, eco-conscious guesthouse-turned-coliving space run by hosts Berta and Rui, built from recycled materials. Using recycled material your hosts Berta and Rui have converted a private house into a super cosy ecofriendly guesthouse and coliving space. It leans social/community rather than corporate-coworking: communal dinners in a shared kitchen, board game nights in the living room and after-work surf sessions together, with the handful of rooms facilitating a community vibe. There is no dedicated desk-and-office-chair coworking room; instead there's no dedicated cowork space with office chairs yet, but there are plenty of different spaces where you can get work done , including a dining table, indoor sofa lounge, and patio lounge chairs. Wi-Fi is modest by nomad-hub standards — usable for calls but not high-bandwidth work.

    Pricing

    Note
    No fixed room-rate or membership fee is published on the operator's site; pricing is quoted on request/booking. We are not fabricating a figure — contact the operator directly for current rates.
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