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Cape Verde: 5* Beachfront Adult-Only All-Inc Resort & More - Save 25%!

Experience excellence at RIU Karamboa with incredible service, facilities and a stunning beachfront location. This deal comes with a twin room with balcony or terrace and all of your flights and transfers and luggage included!

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Discover paradise at Hotel Riu Karamboa on Boa Vista, Cape Verde. This adults-only, all-inclusive resort sits right on the gorgeous Praia das Dunas beach, where you’ll find turquoise waters, white sands, and year-round sunshine - as well as her sister resort Riu Palace Boavista.

Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast before diving into one of the five pools. Sip a drink at the swim-up bar or unwind on a lounger. Fancy a beach day? Stroll to the ocean for a swim with stunning dune views.

When all those good times lead to hunger again, Karamboa, Cape Verde, offers food and drinks from international buffets to gourmet à la carte dining, all delivered on a comprehensive and generous 24/7 all-inclusive approach. There’s plenty to keep you entertained, too, with daily activities, water sports, and the exciting Splash Water World. At night, enjoy live music and shows, or just chill at the spa.

Whether you’re looking for adventure or pure relaxation, Hotel Riu Karamboa, Cape Verde, offers the perfect escape on the beautiful island of Boa Vista!

  • Gorgeous beachfront location on Boa Vista
  • Benefit from 24-hour all-inclusive services
  • Choose from a host of on-site restaurants including an authentic Cape Verdean speciality restaurant
Overview

At a glance

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Awards

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2024

  • Travelers Choice Best of the Best - AllInclusive
  • Travelers Choice

2023

  • Travelers Choice 2023
  • Travelers Choice

2022

  • Travelers Choice 2022

2021

  • Travelers Choice 2021

2020

  • Certificate of Excellence 2020
  • Travelers Choice 2020

2019

  • Certificate of Excellence 2019

2018

  • Traveler's Choice - All-Inclusive
  • Certificate of Excellence 2018
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Accommodation

Marvel at the sights of beautiful Boa Vista from the luxuries of your room at Riu Karamboa. The resort boasts 921 beautifully appointed rooms each offering a relaxing and comfortable space to lay your head after another day of adventures or relaxation.

Room Amenities at Riu Karamboa

  • Bathroom with shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Telephone
  • Central air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Mini-fridge
  • Satellite TV
  • Electronic in-room safe
  • Balcony or terrace

Room Categories at Riu Karamboa

  • Double Standard
  • Double Room with Sea View
  • Double Room Swim-Up
  • Triple with Sofa Bed
  • Suite

Double Standard

  • 26 sqm
  • Double or twin beds
  • Private balcony
  • Garden view
  • Max occupancy: 2 adults

Double Room with Sea View

  • 26 sqm
  • Double or twin beds
  • Private balcony
  • Sea view
  • Max occupancy: 2 adults

Double Room Swim-Up

  • 26 sqm
  • Double or twin beds
  • Private balcony
  • Pool view
  • Max occupancy: 2 adults

Triple with Sofa Bed

  • 30 sqm
  • Double or twin beds & a sofa bed
  • Private balcony
  • Garden view
  • Max occupancy: 3 adults

Suite

  • 55 sqm
  • Double or twin beds
  • Private balcony
  • Sea view
  • Max occupancy: 3 adults
Dining

Restaurants at Riu Karamboa

Explore a range of flavour combinations with the choice of three buffet restaurants facing you. Plus, when you're fancying a more elevated experience for dinner, the Kulinarium awaits for a la carte eats.

Discover everything from local African-inspired cuisine to delights from the Far East, Riu Karamboa has something for every holidaymaker.

Morabeza

  • Buffet
  • Cuisine: International
  • Main resort restaurant
  • Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner

Las Dunas

  • A la carte
  • Cuisine: International
  • Poolside restaurant with terrace

Toscana

  • Buffet
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Open for breakfast & dinner
  • Reservations required

Kazumi

  • Buffet
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Open for dinner
  • Reservations required

Pepe's Food

  • Buffet
  • Open for lunch
  • Reservations required

Kulinarium

  • A la carte
  • Cuisine: International
  • Open for dinner

Bars

  • Morabeza - The hotel's lobby bar
  • Lambada - Relaxing lounge bar
  • Praia - Quaint poolside bar
  • Brava - Plaza bar
  • Mogambo - Karaoke bar
All-inclusive

All-Inclusive at Riu Karamboa

Meals and snacks

Breakfast

  • Varied buffet and live cooking stations
  • Continental breakfast

Lunch

  • Buffet with live cooking stations and assorted desserts
  • “Pepe´s Food” Grill

Dinner:

  • Buffet with live cooking stations and assorted desserts
  • Special evenings: twice a week
  • Optional dining (reservations required in advance):
  • 'Kulinarium' restaurant (à la carte)
  • Italian restaurant (buffet)
  • Asian restaurant (buffet)
  • Appropriate attire required for dinner.
  • Snacks (outside mealtimes)

Beverages

  • Local beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) 24 hours a day
  • Regularly restocked minibar and liquor dispenser

Sports and activities

  • Beach volleyball court
  • Group fitness activities in the RiuFit area (daily)
  • Gym
  • Water park 'Splash Water World', open 6 times a week
  • Kayaking, snorkelling equipment, pedaloes and body board
  • Watersports are only available when weather conditions allow

Entertainment

  • Daytime entertainment programme (daily)
  • Live music, shows or Riu evening programme (daily)
  • 'Riu Party', theme parties (once a week)
Facilities
  • 24-Hour reception area
  • Gift shop
  • Kiosk
  • Money exchange
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Splash Water World
  • Currency exchange
  • Laundry service (£)
Leisure

Sports & Leisure

  • Outdoor Pool
  • 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in pool
  • Kayaking
  • Pedaloes
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing
  • Gym
  • Whirlpool bath
  • Renova Spa & Sauna
  • Group fitness activities in the RiuFit area (daily)
  • Racquets and tennis balls (deposit required)
  • Two floodlit hard-surface tennis courts
  • Beach volleyball court

Some activities may incur additional charges.

Spa & Wellness

Renova Spa

Uncover a magical experience in the Hotel Riu Karamboa’s spa. Renova Spa offers a tranquil environment with nourishing, rejuvenating, relaxing or energising therapies available to help your mind, body and soul.

Whether you're seeking complete indulgence or just a few moments of peace away from the everyday. This oasis of calm is the perfect place to find yourself. Relax in the sauna or steam room or take things up a notch with a restorative massage treatment.

The Revona Spa comes replete with five-star services and facilities.

Spa Facilities and Services (£)

  • Sauna
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Waxing
  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • Aromatherapy
  • Hairdressing
  • Jacuzzi
  • Messages
  • Beauty Salon
Faqs

Resort FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about Riu Karamboa:

How much does it cost to stay at Riu Karamboa?

The cost of your stay at Riu Karamboa will depend on a number of factors including when you go and which room type you book. However, you're guaranteed to see the best prices anywhere by signing up to access our Subscriber Exclusive offers.

What are the check-in/out times at Riu Karamboa?

Check-in at Riu Karamboa is from 15:00. Check-out is until 12:00.

How far is Riu Karamboa from the airport?

Riu Karamboa is less than 2km from Aristides Pereira International Airport. So you can expect a super short transfer when you touch down.

Is Riu Karamboa an adult-only resort?

Yes. Hotel Riu Karamboa is an adults-only escape on the beachfront of Boa Vista.

Why Choose Riu Karamboa, Cape Verde?

Hotel Riu Karamboa in Cape Verde’s Boa Vista defines the benefits of an adults‑only retreat. By limiting access to only guests 18 and over, it guarantees a serene beachfront setting where lovers can savour 24‑hour all‑inclusive service across five pools and a swim‑up bar without any intrusion. Guests can also enjoy free water‑park access for playful bonding. The on‑site Renova Spa and complimentary fitness facilities deliver targeted wellness experiences, while six diverse restaurants offer intimate dining under starlit skies. The location invites couples to explore Boa Vista’s windswept dunes and crystalline waters by kayak or snorkelling, creating memories in privacy and comfort.

Riu Resorts

Riu Hotels make 5-star holidays accessible to everyone, with over 100 hotels worldwide in beautiful destinations that include the Mexican-Caribbean and Cape Verde. Attentive service, excellent facilities and an extensive all-inclusive programme make Riu Resorts a great choice for holidaymakers looking to try a destination for the first time.

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