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Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront property near Santa Maria Beach

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Aerial view
Hot tub, steam room
Food court

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Balcony

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 WiFi

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Sal

Beachside getaway.You'll find Santa Maria Pier and Santa Maria Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this property. Nazarene Church and Santa Maria Town Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Maria Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Santa Maria Pier - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Nazarene Church - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Maria Town Square - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ponta Preta - 11 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Daiquiri - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Praia - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pool Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dorayaki - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Espargos - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive

5-star beachfront property near Santa Maria Beach
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.

  • 500 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 6 bars or lounges
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • 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

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
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 in guestrooms
  • 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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU).

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive to the airport?

Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive is 11.6 mi (17-min drive) away from the Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive?

As of Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive on Jun 13, 2026 start from CA $317, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive.

How close is Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive to the beach?

This property is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive offer free breakfast?

Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive?

No, there is no casino at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive?

This property offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive have a pool?

Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive have a restaurant?

There are 4 onsite restaurants, offering options like Italian cuisine, al fresco dining, and a poolside location.

Does Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive have a spa?

This property has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive to downtown Sal?

Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive is 0.8 mi away from Santa Maria.

Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 96 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

8/10 Good

Randolph

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Alexander

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

ronald alan

Les prestations annoncées
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vanessa

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

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

8/10 Good

Philippe

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

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

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

8/10 Good

annabel

Liked: Cleanliness

Moyen

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel RIU un bon rapport qualité prix
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
: Très bonne situation de l'hotel à côté de la ville de santa maria et de la plage de Praia, Repas excellents et diversifiés, excellentes animations en soirée, personnel polyglotte et très sympathique. -: Vins à améliorer, explications au spa un peu succins.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tutto perfetto
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023