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Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.
A resort with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A covered outdoor seating area with thatched umbrellas, wicker furniture, and palm trees.
A bar area with a central counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative ceiling.
A buffet area with multiple food stations and chefs serving.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Cabocan Lote A2, A3, Sal
  • Place, Santa Maria Town Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Maria Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Maria Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Suite, Balcony

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Grand Double Room, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with red curtains.

Grand Double Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Standard Double Room, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 4 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive offers 500 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

A health club and a complimentary water park are featured at the property. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
During your stay at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive, you'll be within walking distance of Santa Maria Beach. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 4 restaurants, a coffee shop, a beach bar, and a swim-up bar
  • Splash around at the free water park or swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with massages at the spa
  • Amenities include a gift shop, a multilingual staff, and a terrace
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, volleyball, and kayaking
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Santa Maria Beach and a few minutes from Nazarene Church
Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 6 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This all-inclusive property also offers a complimentary water park, a health club, and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Sal property is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Promenade - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Kulinarium - This theme restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Sofia - This theme restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Santa Maria - This poolside theme restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
In-room liquor dispensers

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling
Surfing/body boarding
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball
Spa facilities
Limited spa services

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Access to onsite nightclubs
Onsite live performances

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 6 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar

Restaurants on site

  • Kulinarium
  • Promenade
  • Santa Maria
  • Sofia

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle storage
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Snorkelling

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CVE 276.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

ClubHotel Riu Garopa
Riu Palace Cabo Verde Resort Sal
ClubHotel Riu Garopa All Inclusive Santa Maria
ClubHotel Riu Garopa All Inclusive Sal
ClubHotel Riu Garopa Sal
Riu Palace Cabo Verde Resort
Riu Palace Cabo Verde Sal
Riu Palace Cabo Verde All-inclusive property Sal
Riu Palace Cabo Verde All-inclusive property
Riu Palace Cabo Verde
Riu Cabo Verde Inclusive Sal
Hotel Riu Cabo Verde All Inclusive Adults Only
Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive Sal

Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Remo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff the RIU offer and the location were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Silverio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could not praise the staff enough at this hotel - they are all so friendly, helpful and super attentive. The food options were excellent and the buffet meals changed daily (with a few consistent staples. Whilst I agree with some reviews that the rooms are a bit outdated - they were always cleaned properly. The rest of the hotel was not outdated (and who spends enough time in the hotel room to care about it being outdated) and had a good blend of natural elements to make every part of the hotel enjoyable. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicd property with good amenities!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice... staff went out of their way to help. Their service made the vacation enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was ok
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Alyssa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
AVOID. the food was absolutely disgusting every day. You won’t get a spot by the pool. Nothing great here. When you’re from the country and see corporations bringing awful hotel here I should’ve known.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Matthias

Liked: Staff & service
I was a little bit disappointed. It’s true it’s an all-inclusive, but the overall quality of food, drinks, entertainment and amenities did not fully satisfy me. I had better experiences in other RIU resorts
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the Kasbah fortified town architecture, the inner gardens, excellent accommodation and view from balcony. The bedding and pillows were so comfy... I slept extremely well. Food was fresh and abundant, coffee place aromatic. All staff worked hard and efficiently and the local musicians were present every night. An amazing stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fine for a night's rest for a Sal stopover

Excellent value for money, a great place to stay if you just want to disengage your brain for a night. Food is excellent, and there's lots going on... but remember it's an institutionalised environment with everyone behind a fence (it's hard to even glimpse the beach), so can feel a bit like boarding school rather than a hotel at times. Very friendly staff, lovely entrance area and nice pool (even if a little crowded).
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ivette

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a place to lay your head then sure. But I would say customer service at the resort is sub par. Wouldn’t recommend this location at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Accomodation was showing wear and tear with ongoing work. Total refurbishment block by block is probably required.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ariella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best beach holidays!

The hotel was absolutely beautiful, our room was modern and clean and very comfortable. The bed was a dream. Staff was super friendly and the all inclusive buffet was excellent with a huge variety for all meals and also possibility to grill your own meat or fish. It was one of the best holidays we ever had! The beach is very close and gorgeous with plenty of chairs available and a gorgeous palm grove to get out of the sun a bit. In summary, we had an amazing stay at Riu Cabo Verde and would definitely recommend it and book here again! Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Amenities
Should not be 5 star. The food was fine, pretty much same standard AI as you normally get. The pool is huge and very lovely if you are quick enough in the morning to get a sunbed. The rooms need updating, comfy bed but old, cheap furniture not 5 star quality. We went into town 5 nights out of our 7, it takes about 15 mins to walk and we did it during the day and after dark no problem at all. Taxi option is also very easy. So much better than staying in the hotel, I wish I had gone B&B. The beach is much better near town as well as the waves are crazy near the hotel. If I went back I would not return here.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Felipe

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice but we needed to change rooms due to the moldy-distinctive smell that got one of us sick. For the most part, the staff food, entertainment, amenities were solid but this is not a place i would stay again. Overall 3.8 out of 5
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice and vibrant environment, Lovely staff and fantastic customer service. The grounds are beautiful and spacious. Food was great...the salad, shrimps and fruit made me ill so i will avoid eating those foods on the cape verde island not just at the Riu. Next time i will book directly with Riu hotels online instead of through expedia. As Expedia charged my account and then said I had cancelled the booking. I was charged in addition to paying at the riu property on arrival. There was no cancellation i thorougly enjoyed my stay. So this was disappointing to know expedia had done this. Then sent a cancellation email as a resolution 3 days after i highlighted the addition payment it to them.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Séjour incroyable au Riu Cabo Verde ! L’hôtel est magnifique, très propre et parfaitement entretenu, avec un personnel toujours souriant et aux petits soins. Le gros point fort : le all inclusive, qui est vraiment au top ! Beaucoup de choix, des plats de qualité et un service impeccable du matin au soir. Chambre hyper confortable, et très belle rien à redire/ Les animations sont super, l’ambiance est géniale, et il y a même une boîte sur place pour profiter des soirées. Sans oublier la plage, juste magnifique, avec un cadre paradisiaque. Franchement, une expérience parfaite du début à la fin, je recommande à 100 % !
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

ronald alan

Les prestations annoncées
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Equipe
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicolò

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spiaggia molto bella, zone comuni curate, personale molto gentile e disponibile. Posizione isolata ma a pochi minuti di taxi da Santa Maria. Animazione presente e di buona qualità, senza essere invasiva. Cibo buono e ristoranti tematici di qualità. L’unica nota dolente è che le camere, nonostante siano ancora accettabili, sarebbero da ristrutturare, soprattutto poiché si tratta di un hotel 5 stelle.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon séjour
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pas de place sur les transats de la piscine.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon hôtel propre . Personnels sympathiques et accueillants
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

annabel

Liked: Cleanliness

Moyen

Séjour convenable Nourriture européenne On se lasse vite
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Yahya

Disliked: Amenities
Il est impossible de trouver un transat et les transats même à la plage quand il y en a ils sont vieux, dégradés, et pas confortables ! Les chambres mériteraient une rénovations. Aussi je souhaite vous faire part de notre mésaventure au retour l’avion qui devait nous ramener à Lisbonne est arrivé avec 1h de retard ce qui a occasionné l’annulation de notre vol en correspondance vers Paris et une 2ème annulation de Paris à Lourdes non remboursable!! Ce désagrément nous a terni les vacances !!!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

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