The most convenient and budget friendly way to get to Cabo Verde is by the TiuFly Company (from Germany) and by its subsidiary companies like Thomas Cook (from the Great Britain).
Locals say that it makes sense to use ferry boats only from November to February when propeller plane stop flying due to sand. Other than that, you can take flights; they are faster and not very expensive.
At Cafe relax in Santa Maria there are two rooms on the second floor, you can rent them. The fee is very low. You can also enjoy café’s tasty bakery food.