Having stayed in the adjoining hotel the Funana in Nov 2009 we new exactly what to expect from the Garopa. We weren't disappointed. Good quality accommodation, large selection of restaurants for lunch and dinner, excellent food. My wife almost overdosed on fruit and salad. Evening entertainment brilliant. Good pools, lovely beach. What more could you want. The local town, Santa... More

Have just got back yesterday 23 May after another 2 weeks of absolute rest and sunshine. Have been 5 times in all and it never fails to please us - food superb, weather superb and staff friendly and also call us by our names so do remember us. Don't hesitate to go to either Funana or Garopa as they are... More

We have just come back from 7 nights at the Garopa. This all inclusive package is the first we've taken as we normally travel independently and to destinations with a bit more to see and do, however we went fully prepared with relaxation in mind and knowing that there may not be much to do while Cape Verde is still... More

ClubHotel Riu Garopa - Didn’t Know what to expect but a good Holiday! Just returned from the Garopa in Sal and to be honest I was a bit apprehensive about what to expect after reading the reviews. So here are the facts! The flight is a nightmare!, it is 6 hours on a cramped 757 with no entertainment. You are... More

Firstly remember 5 star isnt 5 star but saying thay its as good as any other european 5 star. Flight - paid for extra leg room so no problems also had free food, have to pay for drinks though. Hotel - clean, linked to the funana so its a big complex so you get a map or you still get... More

Just back from 2 weeks at the Garopa, had a wonderful time. The down side the flights ok so you get a light meal, but wheres the drink to go with it? You have to purchase one also no film or music would happily pay an extra £10 each and get a drink and film on the flight. The hotel... More

If you book late for best price, if less than 8 days prior to travel, assume you will have to pay the Visa fee yourself - E25 each. Thomson will pay this on return to UK, otherwise this is included in holiday cost. Food on plane most acceptable airline food for years! Surprisingly cramped for a 6 hour journey. But... More

Went for one week 9th-16th May,Garopa. Can't see the problem with being cramped on plane .Maybe if you are really tall or very over weight it might be a problem,but this can happen with other flights too. No in flight entertainment but we had an ipad and watched a couple of things,and listened to music. They now do a meal... More

My husband and I have just returned from Santa Maria, staying at The Riu Garopa for 2 weeks (2nd May – 16th May). We’ve had an absolutely fantastic time. Having read previous reviews about the flight, hotel and food we were a bit unsure. Our flight was quite comfortable, we had plenty of leg room and a complementary meal. We... More