Amazing relaxing stay - nothing but perfection. this is a large and palatial complex right on the beach, 5 mins from the airport (no noise from planes)... All needs catered for (we are a family with 3yo and 8yo). there were about 6 Pools altogether (prob over 100m in total length) and all were freshwater (important for kids) - rooms were spacious and cleaned impeccably, (decor is a little bit dated) fantastic variety and quantity of food and drinks - esp my favourites: fish, seafood & salads. plus pastas, chips and pizzas for the kids. Its a marvel considering the difficulties of import in that area... I dont personally drink alcohol but there was plenty on offer including soft drinks and non alcoholic cocktails Fantastic entertainment team - daily wellness/ aqua sport/ kids show, evening entertainment. the crowd were largely british and very friendly chilled out types. Well located for island tours also - we particularly enjoyed the south tour to Santa Monica beach. whlae watching was good but not for the faint hearted in choppy waters. We would come back in a heartbeat. good value aswell Only possible considerations could be to add a shaded area in the main pools perhaps with a thatch from old coconut leaves, update the colour of the room blankets to a more fresh colour, and repair the missing tiles in the pool. NONE of this would detract from the fact we loved every part of our holiday here - and THANK the team massively for our much needed family getaway

Amazing relaxing stay - nothing but perfection. this is a large and palatial complex right on the beach, 5 mins from the airport (no noise from planes)... All needs catered for (we are a family with 3yo and 8yo). there were about 6 Pools altogether (prob over 100m in total length) and all were freshwater (important for kids) - rooms were spacious and cleaned impeccably, (decor is a little bit dated) fantastic variety and quantity of food and drinks - esp my favourites: fish, seafood & salads. plus pastas, chips and pizzas for the kids. Its a marvel considering the difficulties of import in that area... I dont personally drink alcohol but there was plenty on offer including soft drinks and non alcoholic cocktails Fantastic entertainment team - daily wellness/ aqua sport/ kids show, evening entertainment. the crowd were largely british and very friendly chilled out types. Well located for island tours also - we particularly enjoyed the south tour to Santa Monica beach. whlae watching was good but not for the faint hearted in choppy waters. We would come back in a heartbeat. good value aswell Only possible considerations could be to add a shaded area in the main pools perhaps with a thatch from old coconut leaves, update the colour of the room blankets to a more fresh colour, and repair the missing tiles in the pool. NONE of this would detract from the fact we loved every part of our holiday here - and THANK the team massively for our much needed family getaway

Absolutely amazing hotel and staff. Nothing too much trouble for them, the entertainment team are the best I’ve ever seen .. so professional and interactive with everyone, bar staff friendly and quick, maid service thorough .. reception staff polite and welcoming.. have been here twice already this year and just booked to return in December after the refurbishment ❤️

What a wonderful stay! Staff were so friendly and eager to keep you happy. Excellently maintained and in a beautiful location. Would definitely recommend

Would recommend to anyone who want a gate away as a second honeymoon

There could be some improvement on alcohol offered. The resort was beyond our expectations.

There could be some improvement on alcohol offered.The resort was beyond our expectations.

Lots of amenities to fully enjoy the holidays (swimming pools,bars, restaurants, evening shows ,excursions). Unfortunately for there isn't much choice for people who don't eat pork as most of the meals have pork in them. I was also disgusted to see coackroches in the halls and even in my room.

Lots of amenities to fully enjoy the holidays (swimming pools,bars, restaurants, evening shows ,excursions). Unfortunately for there isnt much choice for people who dont eat pork as most of the meals have pork in them. I was also disgusted to see coackroches in the halls and even in my room.

Everything was perfect, was the best vacation experience ever in cape verde. They doing a great job at the hotel

I love it everything was good nothing to complain

I love it everything was good nothing to complain

AWESOME

The only things I didn’t appreciated are that all entertainment shows where in English and none of them in Italian avrò if there where many Italians. Second was the food that was quite good but nothing seems fresh but was frozen. In other resorts I have been the fish was fresh.

Very nice Hotel, nice pool, beautiful beach, comfortable rooms, nice food with a lot of choices...One negative point , No wifi in the room, it was something really annoying...

Cheesy hotel 3 real stars. No wifi, no towels. Cabo verdean people are great at work but the hotel has not a good standard of quality. They need to improve! For 3 days we didn't have a swimming towel!! And the food, although plenty of buffets, of low quality. Room is small. Overall design is very cheesy and lame marrocan taste in Cabo Verde.

Cheesy hotel 3 real stars. No wifi, no towels. Cabo verdean people are great at work but the hotel has not a good standard of quality. They need to improve! For 3 days we didn't have a swimming towel!! And the food, although plenty of buffets, of low quality. Room is small. Overall design is very cheesy and lame marrocan taste in Cabo Verde.

The true asset of Riu Karamboa is the staff. Everybody, from the reception, restaurants, ground keeping, etc. were very professional. The hotel grounds are very well maintained. The beach, where I spent most of my time is very clean and safe. There are no local merchants, or passers-by. I took long walks in the morning and around sunset. The water in the ocean (in July) was warm and clean. Perfect for swimming. I do recommend the hotel.

The place was the best everything was perfect

I had a great time!