We stayed here for our honeymoon last year, it was amazing. Beautifull weather, locals were lovely and certainly don't pester you like some people say they do. We found this hotel great for couples, and there were loads of familes with children too which were all enjoying themselves. Loads of pools which were really clean, entertainment was great and the... More

We arrived at the impressive looking Riu on a beautiful day and checked into our room without any trouble. Lovely pool area and grounds. Thoroughly enjoyed going All Inclusive for the first time! Made the most of all the restaurants - the Chinese was particularly amazing, like getting a free takeaway! All food was really good, lots of fresh bread... More

Me and my partner stayed here from 4th July to 11th July . I would just like to say the hotel was spotless the staff were very friendly,catering staff were always on hand to get you drinks while you were eating even though it was self service,a great variety of food on offer band plenty of it,was nice the fact... More

We stayed in this hotel at the end of May 2013. It was our first visit to Cape Verde and chose the Riu because we had stayed in them before. The hotel itself is fine, clean, rooms comfortable enough, good location, nice grounds, good swimming pools etc. However, we found the standard of food not so brilliant. It was varied... More

it is a really great riu hotel and wespend there a very good holiday at the beach (2 weeks). after 20 minute transfer from airport,we got tothe hotel, wich is on a very large area and mayn things to do there. especially the food at the main restaurant (breakfast and dinner) was awesome!!!

My partner and I stayed at the Riu Garopa from 29th May - 13th June. We booked it through the Holiday Hypermarket website with Thomson as a late deal. First things first, before you go please make sure you apply online for your Visa - others didn’t and were made to pay approx. 20 euros on arrival at Sal airport.... More

This was my first AI holiday in over 20 years of being an independent traveller all over the world so I was a bit sceptical about package holidays. I tried to arrange the same holiday myself with flights, accommodation etc. and the Thomson package was much cheaper. We wanted a relaxing holiday and that is exactly what we had. The... More

RIU Garopa : SAL :Cape Verdi Hotel 4 star: Staff 4 star : Food. 4 star: Rooms 3.5 - 4 star First things first, Thank you to all the couples that we met here , a friendly atmosphere at this hotel. Anyway I try to avoid using Thompsons due to their poor customer service, but as I wanted to try... More

We arrived late at night after a considerably delayed flight and when we saw the queue at the reception gloom enveloped us...but...the queue was swiftly dealt with and a couple of drinks cheered us up. Reception is excellent. In fact the whole Hotel is excellent, a little worn looking perhaps but the rooms are fine, the staff are brilliant and... More