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Hotel Riu Funana ***** All Inclusive Mealplan PONTA DA PRETA, NEAR SANTA MARIA

Opened in October 2006, this 1000 room hotel is set in vast gardens adjacent to the beach. Several two storey wings house the bedrooms each with en-suite shower room, Hairdryer, telephone, central air conditioning, ceiling fan, mini-bar, satellite TV, safe and balcony or terrace. Superior rooms, rooms for the disabled and suites (some with Jacuzzi) are also available.

Facilities include complimentary sun loungers on the beach, a Beach Bar, Lobby bar, Lounge bar, non-smoking restaurant with terrace, Theme restaurant, Games room, Wellness Centre with different treatments, beauty salon and massages (additional charge) also a complimentary gym, jacuzzi and sauna, Gift shop, boutique/kiosk, Hairdresser and the "Pacha" night club.

Activities include Swimming pool and childrens swimming pool (heated in winter), complimentary sun loungers, parasols and towels by the pool area, a poolside snack bar /restaurant and a poolside bar with swim-up bar and Sun terrace. Daytime entertainment programme for children aged 4 to 12 (daily), Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily), Activities programme at the Hobby Club (six times a week), Live music, shows or Riu evening programme (daily).

There are Special Evenings, a Theme buffet twice a week, Optional dining and a Grill room offering Seafood specialties.

The Fully Inclusive service offers unlimited local beverages (alcoholic and non-alcholic drinks), available at both hotel bars and restaurants until midnight (at the night club until 2:00 a.m.), entrance to "Pacha" night club (open six nights a week) and features Sports and activities such as: Table tennis, workout, shuffleboard, airgun shooting, Beach volleyball, floodlit tennis court, Gym, jacuzzi and sauna, Windsurfing, kayaking, body boards, snorkelling equipment and 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool

Our Opinion

A huge hotel, but undoubtedly five star (except for the  lack of a silver service restaurant and room service) and typically Riu in its slightly zaney architecture, attention to detail and quality control.  An all inclusive resort with many alternatives for eating.  Facilities outside are numerous, undoubtedly the highest quality hotel in the Cape Verde Islands so far. 

Rooms are large and (unusually) have an en-suite shower (without a door), a separate toilet and a wardrobe is behind a beaded curtain.

As there is little necessity to venture beyond the Hotels grounds, many guests do not come to appreciate the real Cape Verde.