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Riu Funana

4.0 of 5
Cabocan Lote A2, A3, Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde
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Riu Funana
Ranked #4 of 17 hotels in Santa Maria
4.0 of 5 stars 1001 Reviews
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  • Cape Verde(53)
  • Very good(39)
  • Turtle shack(37)
  • Pool area(23)
  • Main restaurant(22)
  • Beach bars(19)
  • Entertainments team(18)
  • Sun bed(11)
  • Hotel staff(10)
  • White sand(7)
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Walsall, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
3
people found this review helpful

Stayed here June/July 2011, and had a fantastic holiday. First time at a Riu Hotel.......and will definitely stay in their hotels again. The hotel complex is massive, beautifully presented and well maintained. Welcome/ check in was excellent, greeted with a lovely, refreshing cold drink.Very well organised and over in no time at all. Directed to our room, which was in... More

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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
6
people found this review helpful

Came back from one week chilled out at the Riu Funana on thurs 24th May 2012. We loved every minute of it. Totally ignore the grumpy old sods who have left the bad messages they defo have a chip on their shoulder. Moanin about the wind you read about that before you go. Don't book it then!!! It's very well... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012
13
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Before we left we read the reviews here and although there are plenty of positive ones the odd negative did worry us a bit. Well, we spent many an evening on holiday laughing at the points in the negative reviews we read! This hotel is fantastic, the staff are friendly, location is perfect, facilities are great and the food is... More

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Lisbon, Portugal
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Riu Funana and Riu Garopa belong to the biggest resort in Sal, Cabo Verde. Usually, you can get there through travel operators offering "all inclusive" packages. This meaning that when you are there, you prepaid your stay and you just don't need to worry about common stuff like accommodation, food or beverages. Only spa, shopping, internet access and outdoor activities.... More

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Durham, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
3
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my hubby and 2 friends just got back today having enjoyed 2 lovely weeks here an email to reception before travel washonoured to have our rooms next to each other . as expected of the riu chain no probs with hotel beach fab but got to be a strong swimmer elvis sousa and devlin down on the beach are the... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
4
people found this review helpful

This hotel complex is simply wonderful - great drinks, great accomodate - super food (the best all inclusive I have been so except the Maldives) and I would love to return! Hopefully over tourism will not ruin this super place. The little town is pleasant enough for a walk around - we walked down the beach and back along the... More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
4
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2nd May - 9th May - for one weeks holiday, this resort offered great value for money. The hotel is spotlessly clean and a good standard of decor. The food was great with plenty of choice and there are also four themed restaurants for which you have to book three days in advance. For what we paid for a week... More

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Nuneaton, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
10
people found this review helpful

Read all the reviews, and must say i was a little apprehensive.We travelled 1st may 2012 .Flight was cramped, arrived at our room about 8 oclock at night ,cases delivered to your room,When we opened the curtains next day ,what a view. White sand and blue sea.Only problem we had with food was it was a cold, plenty of choice,icant... More

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Halifax, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
4
people found this review helpful

I dont know why people moan about the food,drinks, wind and sea at this hotel , if you read up about the holiday you would know before you went what to expect Food, yes it is self service and yes similar every day, but then they were catering for over 6 different nationalities so dont expect english food. Yes at... More

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chichester
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
5
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Just returned from the Riu Funana hotel on Sal and cannot fault it, they cater for everyone , food was the best all inclusive i have ever had , lots of choice and did not get bored with it at all, i work in hospitality and i was so impressed with the food, the service and most of all the... More

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Address: Cabocan Lote A2, A3, Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde

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