Adorei estar na ilha da Boavista e principalmente o hotel, o espaço muito acolhedor e sempre tudo muito limpo e arranjado, o staff muito simpático e acolhedor, sempre pronto para animar os hóspedes e ajudar no que fosse preciso. Muita diversidade de restaurantes e comidas típicas, sempre tudo muito saboroso e com muito bom aspecto, senti-me sempre em segurança e andei sempre a vontade. A piscina é enorme e bem localizada mesmo em frente a praia.

I can not fault this hotel. It is absolutely amazing. Where do I start. The restaurants are unbelievable with every variety of fresh and cooked food available. You can not go hungry. The drink is second to none and you can order just about any drink. The evening entertainment is fun and keeps you entertained, after the show you can head to the karaoke bar and sing a song, after that head to the night club until 2 in the morning. The pool area is fantastic with a swim up bar and the bar staff are excellent. The beach area is beautiful and less than a minutes walk to the pool bar. All the staff from the cleaners, to the animation staff are all warm, friendly and welcoming. If you want to go somewhere to relax and forget everything for a couple of weeks, this is the place. I will be coming back again and again....

Great food selection, good service, nice room, fantastic beach, lively pool area. Plenty of space around the complex, and quite areas around the hotel to relax in the evening. One day we walked up the coast to the village, took about 40 mins, the azure blue water and white sand are amazing. After a cool drink and relax at the first bar we took a quick swim in the bay then ambled through the village. Villagers were very friendly with many local crafts on display. It was a 10 min taxi ride back.

O staff muito simpático, animação 5* a comida muito boa, o quarto limpo e a cama confortável. Adoramos, tudo muito bom.

Muito agradavel. pode-se passar boas fèrias . O cardàpio jà esteve melhor.

The staff is the best of all, full of energy, always smiling and willing to help. The restaurants are ok but I stay with the buffet (changes the types of food every day). Recommend to take cash in euros because any extra activity (quads, pickups, kite surf, surf, etc) requires a deposit in euros and credit cards are not always accepted. If you want to rent a car, do the paperwork the day before so the day after you just pick up the keys and do whatever you want. Also, for sun creams, afyer sun and any other similar, buy it in your country of residence because here will cost a fortune.

This was advertised as a 5 star hotel but was more like a 3 star at max. The hotel ground, location and rooms were nice and there were no complaints there. The big problem was the way the hotel was run and the staff. This is an all inclusive hotel which use the smallest plates and glasses so you have to constantly spend your time going up to bars and getting food. The mini bar in the room had nothing but water so you had to walk half a mile to the closest bar and bring drinks back to the room in tiny half pint (If that) glasses. Staff would not speak, were very rude and most of them were slow. I think the most helpful staff were the Housekeeping staff who helped us with bags. This could all be down to the lack of competition on the island but hopefully as more hotels open they will have to up their game. I would love to go back to Boa Vista but I would not want to go to a RIU hotel.

This was our first holiday to Cape Verde and also with RIU. We were not disappointed. We flew with TUI in an all exclusive package for one week and pick up was easy and swift directly from outside of the airport. A short 2-3 minute coach journey from the airport sees you arrive at the vista that is Karamboa. (There are only two flights in and out of the airport every day so there is no worries about aeroplane noise)As you enter through the grand entrance you are met with a cold fruit drink from a friendly member of staff who takes your cases and directs you to the check-in desk. We were greeted by the check-in staff and asked to pay for the Cape Verde mandatory Tourist Tax. For a week this cost the two of us around €32 euros from memory. You are then asked which room you would like and advised as to the layout of the hotel through a handy map. This map also includes all opening times of bars and restaurants within the complex in 4 different languages.We had a twin room with balcony tucked away to the far end of the hotel (still within a 2-3 minutes walk to the centre of the complex and the pool). Room was super clean and had everything you would expect from a modern hotel. All rooms come with Aircon and a ceiling fan as standard.The pool area is situated in the centre of the complex towards the sea. It has three main pool areas, a jacuzzi and a bar in the water should you want a drink from the cool of the water. The pool is not heated however, so be aware it may be a shock from the heat outside it.The beach is beautiful and stretches for as far as the eye can see. Standing on the beach with the hotel behind you; to your right along the beach leads you to the town, to the left leads you out away from civilisation - great for a romantic stroll, especially when the sun sets. As the island is relatively isolated in the Atlantic it can get very windy. This leads to inevitably rough seas, with flag systems in place within the lifeguard supervised areas. The red flag is no joke however as waves can easily reach 6-10ft as they break, tossing you aside if you are not a confident and competent swimmer. Be wary if you want to swim in these conditions. If the flag is not red however, you will be blessed with crystal clear waters and fish around your feet, even in the shallows. Another thing to also be aware of is the 'street sellers' who will roam the beach pressuring you to buy things from them. Be wary, they wander in groups and will often haggle until a deal is done. They surrounded my fiancé whilst I was away getting us a drink to which I returned to find two sellers pushing items in front of her. Politely asking them to leave often works but be wary of their persistence.Food wise you are spoilt. There are 3/4 specialist restaurants available for booking (no fee) at the reception and we would recommend the Asian restaurant. The main, non-booking, restaurant is centre of the complex and features a large dining area inside and out with large buffets cycling every cuisine you could think of or indeed want. Most food is different every night and I guarantee you will be spoilt for choice. The freshly cooked joints of meat hand carved in front of you was a particular favourite of mine.As well as the beach and pool there are many other activities. Tennis and shooting can be booked at the reception and there is a wellness centre featuring gym, spa and paid massages and facials. Whilst on the topic of money, Cape Verde accepts Euro's, but will convert anything you purchase into their own currency by multiplying it by 110 so be aware.One thing we could not fault at any point in the holiday was the staff. They are so helpful and really bend over backwards to offer anything you could want. They are also multi linguists so whichever language you speak there will always be a member of staff at hand to speak to you fluently. They were also super helpful when our flight out had engine troubles and we had to stay longer at the hotel, putting us up in a room for no extra cost.Best holiday ever!!!!

I’ve just returned from a week away at this hotel and I really did enjoy my stay here. The rooms are clean, the grounds are well manicured, the staff are very polite and friendly and the food is good! If you are looking for somewhere to relax, then this is the place for you. The Spa offers some lovely treatments if you like to pamper yourself (I had a fabulous 80 minute massage). The beach is lovely too.... Lots of sun beds to use and parasols for shade should you want it. There’s a really nice sea breeze which keeps you cool while you tan and the kite surfers are so entertaining to watch! My only gripe here is some smokers leaving their cigarette butts on the beach!!! The people who live on the Island often use the saying “No Stress”.... and it’s absolutely true here. There is no stress! I felt very relaxed and would return for another holiday.

What a beautiful hotel this is! Right from the moment you arrive, you are looked after. Suitcases are taken to your room while you check in, staff greet you with a drink, rooms are spotless. Bottled water is left in your room each day. The hygiene and cleanliness at this hotel are above average. The toilets by the pool have a permanent cleaner, there is antiseptic hand gel in all areas of the hotel. For those of you that like your food, there is something for everyone and plenty of it. The restaurants are well staffed from chefs, waiters, to any spillages on the floor being swept up straight away. There is an ample assortment of drinks, alcoholic and non alcoholic. The staff here are always smiling. Everything about this hotel is positive. The only down side is some of some of the guests. Guests who use the toilet and don't wash there hands. The hotel do everything in their power to keep this hotel clean, some of the guests need to appreciate that and think about their own hygiene. Well done Riu Karamboa. I hope the company regularly reward their staff for the super work they are doing.

Apenas achei que os quartos podiam ser mais recentes de resto gostei de tudo. Entrada linda,pessoas fantasticas no atendimento quer Receçâo quer Restaurante ou as pessoas da limpeza Praia boa mar bom Que mais sepode querer para uma semana de férias Recomendosim , Vou voltar sim

Um espetaculo de resort. Só nao dou 5* por causa da comida que não era boa nem má. O staff está de parabens!

Real 5 Star Hotel and Resort! It was amazing here, the weather was beautiful the sand was pearly white and the sea was stunningly blue. There is a huge pool with a few different bars right next to it. There is 2 tennis courts which are in a very great condition, there is also a toddlers, kids, and teens area which has its own private pool and a ping pong table. There is over a 1000 rooms, the rooms are also in a great condition, the cleaners may not speak very good English but thats alright as they are very nice. The staff here is amazing, I have never met happier and nicer staff anywhere else. Overall these 5 stars are deserved.

Brilliant... Very relaxing, plenty of different foods to eat...Very clean , the staff are friendly and helpful. Hotel lovely. Rooms are clean and the showers work great. Pools are clean and well maintained ( no suntan lotion on the surface) lots of sun beds and shade. Numerous activities and things to do IN the hotel... The SEA is very rough with undercurrents , be very careful. ( lifeguards/ coloured flags) Great holiday will definitely go again.

Macro hotel con excesiva gente. Pero muy limpio, las habitaciones muy buenas y el personal amabilísimo, te proporcionan todo lo que pides e intentan hacerte la estancia lo más agradable posible. El restaurante principal, tiene todo tipo de comida bien cocinada, y nunca falta un detalle ni en el servicio ni en la comida. La playa es inmensa, pero si tienes bandera roja no te puedes meter, es bonita para dar largos paseos por sus dunas. Hay mejores playas en la isla, la playa de Santa Mónica, la de Estoril. Lo que menos me gustó fue la zona de la piscina, con niños incontrolados en el bar de la piscina tirando todos los restos de los vasos por el agua, olía la piscina a alcohol al final del día. No me gustaba bañarme allí. Si en otras zonas más tranquilas. El restaurante de la piscina, como en casi todos los hoteles, tiene una calidad bastante pobre. Lo que menos me gustó fueron las bebidas, no puedes hacerte un cubata decente, y el vino de grifo es un matarratas, que no debería estar permitido servirse en una cadena española de hoteles. El café, con lo bueno que está en cabo verde, imbebible en el desayuno y en las máquinas. Hemos estado en hoteles con las mismas máquinas y tienen un café excelente. Eso tendrían que mejorarlo. Pero en general la estancia buena y la cena de los restaurantes temáticos buenísima, sobre todo en el caboverdiano, el pulpo estaba exquisito. Y muy buen servicio. Contestar a la dirección del hotel y decirle, que aunque pedimos bebidas de lo más normalitas, como un ron decente, Brugal, Cacique, Capitán Morgan, Bacardí, no tenían ninguno. Los combinados, no tenían ninguna bebida alcohólica decente para hacerlos. Y el vino es un verdadero matarratas, por favor......

Excelente atendimento e muito boa disposição de todo o staff. 🏆🔝 Boa qualidade nos quartos e nos restaurantes. No stress Cabo Verde ❤

Muy buen hotel, como todos los Riu.

Wuauu. Es precioso! Parece un castillo entre dunas. Lugar super espectacular. Mucha gente.

Es un resort pequeño, por lo cual me gusta, buena limpieza y personal muy atento en general, pero ahí va lo malo, las instalaciones son antiguas y hay muchos desperfectos, sobre todo en las piscinas. Tienen comida elaborada, pero la calidad del producto es horrible y los chefs poco pueden hacer con eso. Hay casi siempre lo mismo. La plata del hotel parece buena, pero cuando te metes está llena de piedras y no te puedes bañar a gusto, por lo que tienes que andar hasta encontrar algo decente. Cuidado cuando cae el sol, se llena todo de mosquitos. Hay playas muy buenas en la isla, pero hay que coger taxi (Santa Mónica) y te cobran 60€ por pasar el día. Recomendable esa excursión!!

Este hotel é Excelente. Os funcionários são super simpáticos e prestáveis. Se tiver de pedir alguma coisa garanto lhe que a equipa só não faz se não conseguir. Foi o hotel que escolhi para as minhas férias e certamente será novamente a minha escolha no futuro.

Faz bem até a alma !!!🥰

Perfect place if you want to relax in the sun stress free. We returned yesterday but the memory still lingers of the wonderful time we spent on holiday at the Riu Palace. The hotel and the staff are excellent the entrainment both night and day will keep you occupied if you so desire. Plenty of variety of food and drink. The  beach is few minutes walk from the room, if you want a swim in the sea this is not the place for you the red flag is always flying. As they say on the island 'No Stress'

Paradise at an affordable price. For all inclusive the food is very good and fresh. Hotel staff were superb and there’s plenty of entertainment for the kids. The excursions were a little pricey but what you saw was exotic and worth the money really. If you want a relaxing week whilst the kids play it’s the ideal place.

Hotel de categoría muy inferior a lo que publicita. No admiten mascotas pero hay gatos por todo el hotel. Las habitaciones huelen a humedad son viejas, los baños tienen cortinas llenas de moho y los colchones de las camas muelles que se clavan. La comida muy corriente y repetitiva. Todo sabe igual o está muy pasado e incluso frío. Café horrible y el vino sale de máquinas como los refrescos. La categoría es de un 3 estrellas maloespañol como mucho Terrible!

Remanso de paz y tranquilidad. Arena, sol y playa.

Lugar fantástico , para familias y viajeros. Paisajes bonitos y actividades para todos.

Es una hoteltodo incluido, linda playa, piscinas limpias y bonitas, la comida tipobufet muy buena . si deseas puedes reservar cenas en ambiente asiatico, africano, en donde regularmente hay musica en vivo y la comida propia del area que visitas.Me gusto encontrar una variedad de gatos en el resort que son muy cariñosos.

Stayed here Jan 2019 very nice hotel and location on the beech with a nice cooling breeze as it was very warm. On a ravel it was a little busy but you where given a welcoming cool drink and the...

A great hotel. Great location. Superb and friendly staff. Good selection of food. Amazing weather. No negatives at all. Cape Verde is the best place to go for a holiday. I was never bored. The hotel...

we was here for 2 weeks in Feb/ March. we have been coming for many years and was a little disappointed in 2019 but gave it another go hotel a little tired but the staff all bars reception cleaners...

Just spent two weeks at our favourite hotel 5th time. Waited two long years to return. Well worth the wait. As always staff hardworking friendly helpful. Their COVID procedure are excellent. Gel...

Very little to fault about this hotel really. Value for money is outstanding. Yes, it's probably not premium 5 star but it's never in that price bracket. My only two gripes were that the coffee...

Had a wonderful week in this lovely hotel. Staff were amazing. A credit to the company. Good selection of food at every meal. The pizzas are great! Try the coconut ponche from the bar. There is...