Best Hotels in Sal Rei, Cape Verde

A lovely family holiday. We just spent a week at the hotel and have come back feeling very relaxed. The resort is huge, we were one room away from being the furthest room in the whole hotel which was fine for us but could be an issue for some. The is also no lift so do request a room on the ground floor nearer the main parts if you have mobility issues. Our room was slightly worn around the edges but the staff kept it wonderfully clean and our huge bed was beyond comfortable, our little one slept on the large sofa bed which was also very comfortable. As mentioned in other reviews there is a sewage smell around the toilets, as long as we kept the toilet door shut it wasn’t an issue. There were plenty of pools and sunbeds, although you did have to put your towels out on the way to breakfast to guarantee you could all sit together. Restaurants were super busy around 730 so try to go before or after. The beach was beautiful but there were red flags the whole time we were there so we weren’t allowed to swim. We did play in the waves, we stayed on the beach and let them splash up our legs. We saw some people just knocked over by them and struggle to get up so do be careful. Overall a lovely holiday.

With a stay at Oásis White Hotel in Boa Vista, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Estoril Beach and Praia de Cruz. This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Praia da Chave.Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center.You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Oásis White Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.Make yourself at home in one of the 67 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

When you stay at Hotel Dunas de Sal in Sal, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Nazarene Church and Santa Maria Town Square. This eco-certified hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Santa Maria Beach and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 68 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains.

The airport pick up worked well, as did the check in. Sleep quality is very good with rooms to any side of the hotel. The hotel as a whole is very tatty. The lift was dirty, the walls are marked everywhere and the very basic room furniture is also scratched, well used. it would all need a deep redecoration. The TV did only have 2 channels, none with English news. This is fine for a 2 night stay but a holiday, rather not. the b'fast was basic too. The entire location of Sal Rei is in decay due to large travel companies having luxury resorts established way out of town, where people have all inclusive. Few tourists come into Sal Rei. This has the benefit that local restaurants are for the locals and offer great food, notably the Te Manche, about 400 m along the beach from this hotel.

Located in Boa Vista, RIU Palace Boavista - All Inclusive is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Estoril Beach and Praia de Cruz. This luxury property is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Praia da Chave and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, and karaoke. Additional features at this property include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Grab a bite to eat at Africa, one of the property's many dining establishments, which include 4 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wind down with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges or 2 poolside bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 505 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items) and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes.

All I can say is AMAZING! First time to Cape Verde and this hotel and will definitely return. Staff are so friendly and helpful, rooms are immaculate, as is the whole resort. I felt so well looked after by all the staff and nothing was a problem. The beach is stunning! Had a fantastic private day tour with Imanuep from the beach and explored the island, paddling with sharks, blue eye, salt lake! The staff here deserve a huge amount of credit as they make the experience feel luxurious and enjoyable! They work so hard and always with a smile! Well done to all!

Not a 5* resort overall. It may be “5 stars” in comparison to other hotels in the area but it’s no where close to the universal version. The hotel is very open plan which means there is very little air con anywhere. This means there is no respite from the humidity except to hide out in the bedroom. You obviously come away for the heat and sunshine so sounds silly to say but sometimes it can become overbearing and you need a respite of cool air especially when sitting to eat or have a nice cold drink: you won’t get that here. The food is tasty and hot and lots of variety from salads to pasta and so on but it’s very very repetitive. Almost the same menu every lunch and dinner. We ate in all the restaurants. The steakhouse was no such thing and just a smaller version of the main buffet. The Asian was nice also a buffet but was so unbearably hot in there we couldn’t finish our meals. The kulinarum is delicious and worth a visit but gets booked up exceptionally fast. You will see flies on the food in the restaurant which is why people get ill and there are no fresh cookings stations so all food is sat out with flies on it - no eggs made to you liking at breakfast or pasta etc. The cocktails are rubbish. They only have 4 or 5 and they’re mostly pre-made and sat around all day being diluted with ice and then served. Lots of self service stations for sodas, juices, coffee, beer which is good but the sodas are mostly flat or out of syrup. The pool bar and self serve doesn’t open until 10.30 which feels quite late as people are out and around the pool by 8 most mornings. There is no waiter service anywhere - not like normal 5*. The pool is lovely and refreshing and they clean the pool daily but the floor area around the pool is filthy so your feet get muddy just getting into your sunbed. There are flies EVERYWHERE. They are relentless. There are cleaners who look after the toilets and they are there all day so these are always clean. The rooms are in serious need of tlc. The beads acting as wardrobe are dusty and musty, the shower is a slip hazard, the beds are not the comfiest. There is a kettle provided and bottled water topped up when needed. A few English Tv channels as well. The maid comes daily and does a nice job. Only 2 small shops, one selling clothes and the other Nick naks with a few snacks. There is no shops close by but can get a taxi into Santa Maria but I heard mixed reviews about what’s there so bring everything you need. All the staff are lovely, friendly and greet you. Entertainment team is lively and always something going on. They host the usual Riu Neon and White parties in a Friday but then neighbouring hotels also come here. Didn’t make it to the beach as was a little bit too far away for us to walk due to have disabilities within the group so can’t comment on this. Nice relaxing get away with lots of sunshine which is what we waited, overall a good trip but definitely not a 5*.

Great service from taking our cases from our transport to returning to our transport on our departure. Nice rooms refurbished to a high standard. Great buffet restaurant with wide variety of food and most freshly cooked in front of you. All staff were friendly and helpful. Only fault was no shower cap and the coffee/creamer in the room was not topped up. The mini fridge was though and there were optics with spirits. One of us has mobility issues and uses a walking stick and got about as normal. We were well looked after. Just the odd guest decided to ignore the signs reserving tables for the disabled. The hotel appeared to be wheelchair friendly though we didn't use. We plan to return.

First time visiting the RIU karamboa and what a experience it was. From checking in to leaveing the staff have been nothing but friendly, the cleaners, receptionists, bar staff, entertainers etc..... All very polite, happy going people. The food is amazing, such a variety aswell. Food I've never had and it was spot on. The pool bar staff are the most entertaining people you will ever meet, bar opens at 10:30am and from opening to close they are always smiling, laughing and singing to the music, they just make you feel so welcome. The hotel it self is 5* rated and we've had a 5*service throughout, amazing 10 days we've had and will definitely be returning when the new refurb has happened. Obrigada :)

Great holiday. The hotel complex offers you everything you need: pools, restaurant, bakery, supermarket etc. Reception is friendly. Its a twenty-minute walk into Santa Maria, but there are also free shuttle buses, or a taxi at 4 euros.