Cabocan Lote A2, A3, Santa Maria, Ilha do Sal 4111 Cape Verde
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#8 of 28 hotels in Santa Maria
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El Hotel Riu Cabo Verde Todo Incluido 24 horas abre todo el año y está situado directamente en la playa más hermosa de la isla de Sal. Su ubicación es ideal por su proximidad al aeropuerto de Sal SID (15 km) y Santa María (1,5 km) e invita a explorar el entorno volcánico. El hotel dispone de 500 habitaciones acogedoramente amuebladas con WiFi gratuito y ofrece numerosas comodidades. Relájese en la zona de spa del vecino Hotel Riu Funana o, póngase en forma, en nuestro gimnasio. Dos piscinas al aire libre, una piscina infantil. Animación diurna y nocturna, Discoteca Pacha en nuestro hotel vecino. Para los amantes de la gastronomía, ofrecemos estaciones de cocina en vivo en el restaurante principal, italiano, restaurante Krystal Fusion y Steakhouse, así como 5 bares y nuestra Cappuccino Patisserie & Ice Cream Parlor.
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Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
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Diving
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Public wifi
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Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fitness / spa locker rooms
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Sauna
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Poolside bar
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Away for a short sunny break. Very nice resort, several restaurants and bars, pools lovely but very busy - not enough sun beds but plenty at the beach. Very clean everywhere. Food plentiful and varied however we were concerned regarding staff hygiene, handling food with no gloves especially as we had received info from UK Government re Shigella outbreak. Staff generally good although Receptionist (female) was rude and unwelcoming on arrival. Nevertheless we had a pleasant holiday and can tick Cape Verde off our list.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from RIU Hotels and Resorts, Owner at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde
Responded 2 days ago
Dear Mark S, Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for choosing Riu Hotels & Resorts! In RIU our main objective is to make your vacation as perfect and memorable as possible. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Hotel Riu Cabo Verde Online Reputation Manager
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Just got back from staying at this hotel. I absolutely loved it. Cannot fault anything.. Room was spotless with plenty of space.. food so much variety. Pools were perfect especially with the pool bar.. Everywhere was kept clean in the hotel.. Entertainment team were amazing . Their dancing was fantastic.. Lovely and friendly. Staff was very good. The party nights neon and white were outstanding. Best night ever. I could of stayed another week!! Didn't want to go. Went on trip around the island such a beautiful place. Will certainly be back.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Even though the tour is a long day. Its so worth doing. Seeing the beautiful places and finding...
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Response from RIU Hotels and Resorts, Owner at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde
Responded 3 days ago
Dear Tracey J., It is wonderful to learn that you really liked our hotel and our beautiful staff made your experience more pleasant and enjoyable. Thank you so much for choosing us. It has been a pleasure hosting you and we cannot wait to do it again. Have a great day! Best wishes! Hotel Riu Cabo Verde Online Reputation Manager
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Third visit to this hotel. Our last visit was March 2020 and since then the hotel has definitely been down graded. Consequently the little extras have been removed, no cava, no branded drinks, no automatic waiter service, no automatic snacks. The rooms are still spotless and a good selection of food still available. Lots of flies especially in the Santa Maria restaurant. Would we go to the islands of Cape Verde again? Yes brilliant place for some winter sun. Would we go to this hotel again? Not necessarily this would very much depend on price.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from RIU Hotels and Resorts, Owner at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde
Responded 3 days ago
Dear Denise R., Thank you for your sharing your kind review. We are very happy to learn that overall, you had a pleasant stay. Nonetheless, we take into consideration your observations. We wish to welcome you again. And we wish you a beautiful day! Loving Regards, Hotel Riu Cabo Verde Online Reputation Manager
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Great hotel but not as good as previous visits. Ordered drinks but they kept getting them wrong. Mini bar not topped up. Staff excellent but definitely overworked and most under trained . Shame because it's great place to stay. Short staffed at pool bar sometimes only one serving with a queues of 16 waiting. Please management don't let this go as in previous visits no problems
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from RIU Hotels and Resorts, Owner at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde
Responded 3 days ago
Dear Footprints823276, We appreciate your feedback! It is wonderful to know that you enjoyed your stay with us so much! We are looking forward to hosting you again soon. Greetings, Hotel Riu Cabo Verde Online Reputation Manager
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GOOD POINTS OF THE HOTEL ARE THE SURROUNDING, THE FOOD IS JUST AVERAGE THE ROOMS ARE VERY TIRED AND IN NEED OF A SPRUCE UP. THE DINING AGAIN IS TIRED WITH DIRTY WALLS AND WALLPAPER COMING OFF, COMPLAINED ( 6 ) TIMES DURING 21 DAY STAY AS NO WORKING TELEVISION IN ROOM THIS WAS REGISTERED WITH TUI REP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, SPOKE TO SERGIO THE DUTY MANAGER WHO MANAGED TO GET IT WORKING FOR THE LAST 3 DAYS OF HOLIDAY THERE IS A LOT BETTER VALUE FOR MONEY THAN THIS HOTEL, WOULD NOT BE RETURNING.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from RIU Hotels and Resorts, Owner at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde
Responded 3 days ago
Dear BIGLOL999, Thank you very much for staying at Riu and for sharing your feedback with us. As service is one of our key values, we regret that your stay was not perfect and that you weren't completely satisfied with your recent experience due to the inconveniences that you had suffered. You may rest assured we will share all your comments with the responsible department to take corrective measures where necessary with the purpose of improving our service we give our guests and we sincerely hope we will have a chance to welcome you again in one of our Worldwide destinations soon. Kind Regards, Hotel Riu Cabo Verde Online Reputation Manager
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Generally an excellent hotel. Superb cuisine and friendly staff.. Only two complaints 1) Bath towels in the room were so thin you could almost see through them. 2) the pool was noisy and overcrowded with sunbeds but even so it was impossible to get a bed after mid-morning. There were no other places to sunbathe and get some peace and quiet. There were plenty of large open spaces around the grounds and it would have been nice to be able to have some sunbeds away from the pool.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from RIU Hotels and Resorts, Owner at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Banananose24, Thank you for your words, they are very stimulating and show us that we are working in the right direction. We sincerely hope that you will visit us again soon at one of our facilities and that you will enjoy a stay that will be as good or better than the one you have just experienced. Yours faithfully, Yours faithfully, Hotel Riu Cabo Verde Online Reputation Manager
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My only disappointment was not being able to book us into the alternative restaurants available. I also think waiter service around the pool would reduce the amount of queueing for everyone. The hotel was very very clean!
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from RIU Hotels and Resorts, Owner at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde
Responded 1 week ago
Dear JulieW000000, It is wonderful to know that you enjoyed your stay with us so much. It was a pleasure hosting you and thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay. We hope we see you soon again! All the best, Hotel Riu Cabo Verde Online Reputation Manager
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Pros: good food in themed restaurants, nice and efficient service, very good drinks, good quality alcohol. On Sundays, proseco is served with breakfast. The hotel is very well maintained. Cons: the amphibian bar is very different from those in the facility.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from RIU Hotels and Resorts, Owner at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde
Responded 1 week ago
Dear AnnaMaria_Warsaw, Thank you very much for your positive feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our company. We hope you will continue to consider us in the future to welcome you again. We look forward to welcoming you with open arms! Yours faithfully, Hotel Riu Cabo Verde Online Reputation Manager
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service quality of food there. is nothing o could complain about. the specialty restaurants were great just a bit repetitive but the food was good l. would rather go there every night than the dinner hall(buffet).
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from RIU Hotels and Resorts, Owner at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde
Responded 1 week ago
Dear akerr2012, Thank you very much for your kind words and positive feedback. We are very happy to have received your visit, and, above all, we are pleased to know that you left with those pleasant feelings. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and hope to offer you a very pleasant experience. Yours faithfully, Hotel Riu Cabo Verde Online Reputation Manager
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We have previously visited this hotel twice in 2019, once in Feb for 1 x week and once in Sep/oct for 2 x weeks. This time we went for 11 days and noticed a distinct fall in the service provided in the Promenade Restaurant. Going for breakfast, lunch and dinner each time any free tables were full of dirty crockery, when sitting and waiting for someone to come and clean away, this too up to 10 mins. The wait staff were also quite rude, were avoiding making any eye contact, and generally just an overall poor service. This wasnt our opinion in 2019 when the service was first class. There were Managers on the door at the time and the staff were pleasant, couldn't do enough for you and everything was clean and tidy. My husband did speak to the Manager over a week into our holiday - first time we'd actually seen one in the restaurant at dinner service. Unfortunately he disagreed with my husband (a first in the service industry to actually argue a point with a guest who was giving their opinion of one aspect of the hotel), we had no complaints for any other part. We did receive a bottle of 'fizz' and a rui gift in our room. Some of the staff had mentioned that they were short staffed hence the problems but this is for the Hotel to sort and not for guests to experience - especially as we were still paying for a 5 star service. I probably wouldnt have even complained apart from the fact it happened every time we went to sit down in the Promenade Restaurant. …
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Date of stay: February 2023
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$186 - $268 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
riu funana santa maria
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Hotel Riu Palace Cabo Verde
LOCATION
Cape VerdeIlha do SalSanta Maria
NUMBER OF ROOMS
500
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Riu Cabo Verde
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Riu Cabo Verde?
Nearby attractions include Projeto Biodiversidade (0.3 miles), Casino Royal (0.5 miles), and Daiquiri (0.5 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a pool view, and a sofa.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Riu Cabo Verde?
Conveniently located restaurants include By Valeria, The Bounty Beach Restaurant, and Restaurant Ponta Preta.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Hotel Riu Cabo Verde have airport transportation?
Yes, Hotel Riu Cabo Verde offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and German.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Riu Cabo Verde?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Paroquia de Nossa Senhora das Dores (1.2 miles) and Nazarene Church (1.2 miles).