Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive

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RIU Hotels & Resorts
7.9 (205 reviews)
Cabocan Lote A2,A3 , Santa Maria , cv

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Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, warm and helpful staff
Excellent location with beautiful beach and close to town
Clean hotel and rooms; comfortable beds
Good facilities: large pool, entertainment and bar service
Some strong individual service experiences (specific employees praised)
Cons:
Food/buffet often repetitive, bland or variable in quality
Value perceived as low by some guests (prices high)
Room issues reported: humidity, AC leakage and some electrical/socket problems
Buffet labeling/mixing (vegetarian vs meat) and some hygiene/serving inconsistencies
Coffee shop hours and inconsistent coffee/cappuccino service; some pool bar staff reported as unfriendly

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Multiple reviews describe the hotel and rooms as impecable and very clean; a few isolated issues (e.g. water from AC in one room) but overall cleanliness is praised.
Service
8.8
Staff repeatedly described as warm, friendly and helpful across reviews (receptionists and specific employees praised); some pool/bar staff noted as grumpy on occasions but overall service is a strong point.
Location
8.8
Location consistently praised: beach is beautiful and hotel is close to town/centre, easy to walk to local attractions and good beach access.
Room Quality
7.6
Rooms often described as spacious, comfortable beds and nice views, but there are reports of humidity, a leaking/defective AC in at least one room and some electrical/socket issues that lower the score.
Amenities
8.6
Good facilities reported: large pool, beach access, entertainment and bar service; some operational negatives (insufficient patio seating, coffee shop opening hours, occasional poor coffee/coffee-service execution) but amenities are generally strong.
Value for Money
6
Several guests mention high prices for what is offered and some disappointment (e.g. not fully adults-only in shared areas), leading to below-average perceived value.
Food and Beverage
6.5
Food receives the most consistent criticism: repetitive buffet, bland seasoning, variable meat quality and buffet labeling/mixing issues; some positive notes about desserts and certain outlets but overall F&B is a weakness.
Overall Experience
8.4
Many guests report a very good or magnificent stay (friendly staff, great location, comfortable rooms), tempered by recurring F&B issues and occasional service/operational annoyances — resulting in an overall positive experience slightly above the target.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 03:01

Property Description

Luxe All-Inclusive Experience
Boasting an outdoor pool, fitness center, and water park, Hotel Riu Cabo Verde offers a premium, adults-only retreat in Santa Maria.

Entertainment and Relaxation
Indulge in nightly entertainment at the on-site nightclub or unwind in the sauna. Plus, enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast every morning.

Prime Location
Situated just 1.1 km from Praia da Ponta Preta beach, this hotel is the perfect base for exploring Santa Maria's top attractions.

Ready to experience the ultimate adult getaway? Book your stay at Hotel Riu Cabo Verde now!

Important information:

Appropriate dress is required for dinner.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SID

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 205 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Marina • couple • gb
10
Perfect..quiet...adults only..food delicious..bed super comfy
Pros:

Room was so beautiful beach view and so quiet.. fabulous facilities

Cons:

Wish the coffee shop opened earlier... fabulous coffees !

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Ophélie • extended_group • fr
10
Pros:

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. Le personnel est très chaleureux et accueillant. L’hôtel est impeccable, tout comme la chambre, qui était spacieuse, très belle et d’une propreté irréprochable. L’emplacement est également idéal : à seulement quelques pas du centre-ville, ce qui permet de tout faire à pied.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Allavelli • couple • it
9
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Dinis • couple • pt
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Marc André • solo_traveller • ch
6
Mittelmässig bis gutes Hotel.
Pros:

-Nettes Personal
-Schöner Strand
-Sehr bequemes Bett
-Grosses Buffet

Cons:

-Grösster Kritikpunkt ist das Essen. Für meinen Geschmack leider vieles sehr zurückhaltend gewürzt, vereinzelt sogar sehr fad. Qualität von Schweine- und Kalbfleisch schlecht, viele Sehnen und teilweise knorpelig, nicht schön zu essen. Hühnchen war ok. Dessert gibts gute und schlechte, manchmal schmecken Cremen etwas "künstlich."
-In meinem Zimmer war die Klimaanlage defekt und es tropfte bei meiner Ankunft Wasser auf den Boden. Als ich die Tür öffnete, Stand ich in einer Pfütze.
-Einige Steckdosen halten nicht in den Wänden, deshalb kann man auch reinsehen und stellt fest, dass die Elektroinstallationen echt abenteuerlich sind in den Zimmern.

Schade ist aber, das es offenbar kein vollumfängliches "Adults only" Hotel ist, zumindest was den Strand und den Party-Bereich betrifft. Ein Teil des Geländes teilt man sich mit dem RIU Funana, dessen Gäste mit Kindern den selben Strand nutzen.

Alles in allem werden für das was hier geboten wird, kräftige Preise aufgerufen.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • couple • us
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Dylan • family_with_children • es
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Cécile • solo_traveller • es
7
Pros:

Le personnel et service était vraiment super

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Beatriz • solo_traveller • pt
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Sajgál • solo_traveller • hu
10
Pros:

Környezet, ételek, staff

Cons:

Nem volt

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Rita • couple • pt
8
Muito boa, deu para aproveitar!
Pros:

simpatia dos empregados; espectaculos; rapidez; limpeza eficaz; higienização de espaços; serviço de bar bom!

Cons:

quarto tinha bastante humidade e comida repetitiva

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Dorna • couple • gb
9
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Emmanuelle • solo_traveller • be
10
Magnifique séjour
Pros:

Tout

Cons:

Rien

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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federica • couple • it
9
Relax
Pros:

Camere grandi, belle piscine, comodo salottino bar, pasti buoni, anche la parte della cucina italiana non era male, sempre migliorabile

Cons:

Tavoli insufficienti nel patio al bar, servizio caffetteria al Capuchino discreto, se chiedevi qualche variazione non erano in grado di capire, cappuccino e irish coffee non eseguiti bene
Il buffet ristorante era buono ma gli ultimi 3 giorni si trovavano le stesse pietanze in più postazioni , meno vario

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Francisco • couple • pt
10
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Malvina • couple • bg
9
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Vagner • couple • cv
7
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Lina • couple • be
9
Le personnel est incroyable!
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
A
Allavelli • couple • it
9
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Good place. Great location beautiful beach.

Cons:

Soft drinks you have to ask for them. Food almost this same every day. Entertainment boring. White party ( Friday night) great!!! Holiday for one week but no longer.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee