CLUBHOTEL RIU FUNANA-GAROPA, All-inclusive Clubhotel, Ponta Preta,
Sal Island, Cape Verde
All-inclusive complex set at the south west corner of Sal
at Ponta Preta, 1.5 Km from the edge of Santa Maria, the Riu club
hotel was officially opened in October 2005. It is Sal's largest
5* hotel, with 2000 occupants. There is a central building, and
a variety of two storey buildings built in Moorish style. Transfer
time from Sal airport is approx 15 minutes by taxi/bus.
It is about 5 minutes taxi ride from the centre of Santa
Maria, where there is a wide choice of restaurants and bars, many
by the beach and the water's edge.
Guide Prices inclusive of taxes and known supplements
Whenever possible, we show total prices inclusive of all airport
taxes, local taxes and any additional charges. Prices are
in £ sterling, based on 2 sharing a room. Because they are
all inclusive, they may appear more expensive than other superior
hotels in the Cape Verdes, for which we show prices for bed
and breakfast only.
CLUBHOTEL RIU FUNANA GAROPA
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Prices are based on double occupancy, on an all-inclusive (AI)
basis as defined by the Riu Group. 3 in a room, suites, large
rooms, superior rooms, 2 week stays, euro pricing contact us. Bed
and breakfast, half and full board are not available, as it's all-inclusive.
All prices are subject to change.
Accommodation at the Riu Funana and Riu Garopa
The Riu Funana and Riu Garopa have different reception areas, but
apart from that they share the same facilities throughout the complex.
500 rooms with in room safe, private shower room, hairdryer, telephone,
air conditioning, ceiling fan, mini-fridge, satellite TV, balcony
or terrace. Rooms with connecting doors, larger double rooms, suites
with bath and bidet, sofa or sofabed in adjoining living room. All
double rooms can accommodate up to 2 adults and 1 infant. Maximum
occupancy in one room is 3 people or 2 adults and 2 children in
large double room or suite with bath.
Dining - eat and drink all day long - all inclusive
Everything is buffet style. Help yourself to as much food as you like
throughout the day in a variety of settings. Breakfast is from 0730
to 1030. Continental breakfast and snacks are served from 1030 to
1230. Lunch is from 1300 to 1530. Light fare is at the pool snack
bar from 1530 to 1730. If you have any room left, you can choose dinner
in a variety of restaurants; the Grill and Cabo Verde theme restaurant
both require reservations. There is a theme buffet dinner twice a
week. There are a variety of bars too, and under the all-inclusive
regime you can have free local drinks too. At the restaurants there
are soft drinks, including carbonated drinks as well as choice of
pink, white or red wine, and a local beer. It is not possible to purchase
better wines.
Facilities for children at Riu Hotel
There is an external baby sitting service. This is chargeable and
can be ordered from reception. For those requiring special baby
food, please bring this with you. A Spanish doctor visits the hotel
every day, between 10 and 11 am and from 2000 to 2200.
Comments on Riu all inclusive
The Riu Hotel is the latest hotel to open on Sal Island. There
are already several established hotels on Sal and which are in Santa
Maria which are within easy walking distance of the many restaurants
and bars, offering food and drink at affordable prices (about 1
euro for a beer, about 7.50 euros for a main course). The Riu is
the hotel that all the huge European tour operators are selling.
For those seeking a true package holiday in the sun without knowing
you are in the Cape Verdes, this is the place. It is Sal's first
five star all-inclusive clubhotel (Cape Verde government star allocation)
and this is attracting a new class of visitor. We estimate it is
some 400 m to the beach from the perimeter fence at the closest
exit point. Depending on how much you calculate you can eat and
drink whilst on holiday, this could be the deal for you. The hotel
guests we spotted come mainly from Germany, Belgium and France.
The second phase, Riu Garopa opened in November 2006, with another
500 beds. Check out time is at 1100, after which guests may use
facilities, including a locker room with shower for changing until
1800. For those wishing to eat dinner before late flights, there
is a charge of 15 euros per person for those that have not kept
their room until late.
Guest comments
We had a fantastic holiday, Sal was everything I imagined it would
be and the beaches and sea were out of this world... This is our
3rd Riu hotel we have stayed at and it was everything we expected
and more. The food was excellent, the rooms clean, staff friendly
and the beach was 2 mins walk from the hotel we couldn't of asked
for more. We could eat and drink for free from 7.30am until 2.00am,
even bottled water was free. H from Dudley.
Thomson Flights
Book the Riu on-line direct with
a UK tour operator
Thomson Holidays - click here
http://www.tkqlhce.com/email-2872518-10431035?url=http://www.thomsonfly.com/en/offers.jsp?destinationAirportCode=BVC&originAirportCode=LGW
Gatwick to Sal click below for flight prices
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