Hotel Riu Funana

“Rui Cabo Verde”

This is our third visit to Rui Cabo Verde as the weather, ambience, staff and facilities suit us down to the ground. The choice of food is excellent and the service by the staff is superb who are extremely well trained. The people of Cape Verde are so nice, in fact the nicest people we have met in … more

This is our third visit to Rui Cabo Verde as the weather, ambience, staff and facilities suit us down to the ground. The choice of food is excellent and the service by the staff is superb who are extremely well trained. The people of Cape Verde are so nice, in fact the nicest people we have met in over 40 years of travelling. A truly wonderful 4 star hotel for couples of all ages to holiday. Our thanks to Mr Enrico Scotuzzi and his staff for meeting our request for a lovely room in block 4 (4134) close to the pool and beach. All the pool bar staff are exceptional and very hard working and Freddy for the Aqua fitness in the pool. Don’t miss the Friday white party and the Neon party which are excellent, look them up on Utube. The beach is amazing, with beautiful sand even when the waves are quite high it’s great to sit and watch. The turtle conservation is incredible, if you’re lucky enough to see the conservation staff hatching the baby turtles for release back to the sea. Looking forward to our next visit.

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“Quite good”

Can’t complain about the staff or the cleanliness of the resort. The food left a lot to be desired it was awful it was served warm at best ! Lots of upset tummies around mine included! The food inspector was in attendance so things improved slightly!! Having stayed at the funnana last year I tho… more

Can’t complain about the staff or the cleanliness of the resort. The food left a lot to be desired it was awful it was served warm at best ! Lots of upset tummies around mine included! The food inspector was in attendance so things improved slightly!! Having stayed at the funnana last year I thought the food was much better than the Cabo Verde. However I will still go back as the rest of our stay was wonderful.

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“RIU Cabo Verde October stay”

Overall a really nice stay. First visit to Cape Verde. Nice hotel in good location. Service was good and food good quality as well. Steak House not as good as I expected. Rooms were quite basic but clean. Beds not that comfy. 5 star here is not the same quality as 5 star elsewhere but still a nice … more

Overall a really nice stay. First visit to Cape Verde. Nice hotel in good location. Service was good and food good quality as well. Steak House not as good as I expected. Rooms were quite basic but clean. Beds not that comfy. 5 star here is not the same quality as 5 star elsewhere but still a nice hotel and great short break in the sun

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“All in all a nice week in the sun”

All in all a nice week in the sun at a resort where you need to manage your expectations. Who this is good for: those looking for some sunshine, good beach, nice pool, and a no hassle/frills all inclusive break. Who this is not so good for: those who want a quieter resort, more relaxed, and fin… more

All in all a nice week in the sun at a resort where you need to manage your expectations. Who this is good for: those looking for some sunshine, good beach, nice pool, and a no hassle/frills all inclusive break. Who this is not so good for: those who want a quieter resort, more relaxed, and finer dining experiences. (Generally we prefer this option) Some of the good points: the staff are friendly, kind and helpful; it’s a nice place to get some sun - the pool is nice (but busy) as is the beach (quieter in places but loungers tired and some broken); the food has a good variety (including for veggies) though mixed quality, drinks variety good; the entertainment is a little hit and miss - the white night was good fun - but note children from the adjoining hotel are welcome; there are places to enjoy a quieter drink but these spots can also be quite popular. The rooms are not grand but they are clean and the shower is good - we can’t complain about the service here with room service several times a day; the spa treatment was nice and we made the most of the weekly offer they had available; there are also some good activities offsite at a reasonable charge if you want to mix things up. A few things to improve: flies and wasps at steakhouse; better segregation between smoking and non-smoking would be welcome; some of the facilities are tired but they function; the tv in the room didn’t have the best sound / reception; the beach loungers need an upgrade as many are tired / broken; a few quieter areas and activities through the day (away from the pool) would be nice as the grounds are large and well kept. A few hints and tips if you visit: The pool gets busy so you need your get a bed early; remember to book the restaurants early in your stay; dining at the main restaurant during the day is nicer than the steakhouse; if you want to use the spa remember to book; eat later to avoid the mad rush; remember your white outfit if you want to join in white night; pop to the beach (though not adults only) as the bar there is nice and a welcome mix up from the more popular pool area.

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