it is a really great riu hotel and wespend there a very good holiday at the beach (2 weeks). after 20 minute transfer from airport,we got tothe hotel, wich is on a very large area and mayn things to do there. especially the food at the main restaurant (breakfast and dinner) was awesome!!!

My partner and I stayed at the Riu Garopa from 29th May - 13th June. We booked it through the Holiday Hypermarket website with Thomson as a late deal. First things first, before you go please make sure you apply online for your Visa - others didn’t and were made to pay approx. 20 euros on arrival at Sal airport.... More

This was my first AI holiday in over 20 years of being an independent traveller all over the world so I was a bit sceptical about package holidays. I tried to arrange the same holiday myself with flights, accommodation etc. and the Thomson package was much cheaper. We wanted a relaxing holiday and that is exactly what we had. The... More

RIU Garopa : SAL :Cape Verdi Hotel 4 star: Staff 4 star : Food. 4 star: Rooms 3.5 - 4 star First things first, Thank you to all the couples that we met here , a friendly atmosphere at this hotel. Anyway I try to avoid using Thompsons due to their poor customer service, but as I wanted to try... More

We arrived late at night after a considerably delayed flight and when we saw the queue at the reception gloom enveloped us...but...the queue was swiftly dealt with and a couple of drinks cheered us up. Reception is excellent. In fact the whole Hotel is excellent, a little worn looking perhaps but the rooms are fine, the staff are brilliant and... More

First time to Cape Verde & pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Garopa, especially the food and the all inclusive service. Not too many downsides really, the rooms might be considered a little tired looking but they are perfectly comfortable. The swimming pools do resemble a scene form "Benidorm" at times, a bit crowded & over party-party, but that... More

My girlfriend and I booked a week in Cape Verde via Thomson's online from 29th May 2013 to 5th June 2013. This was our first trip to Cape Verde and our second time at an all inclusive resort (previous was the Blau in Varadero, Cuba). This review will probably be a bit long winded so feel free to skip but... More

This review is slightly long so please do not be put of by the jargon it has some relevant and interesting points for you, Thank you. I visited Capo Verde in mid May for 7 days. I was not really to keen on going to Capo Verde as I knew from friends and family visiting the island that it is... More

this is our 3rd visit to the Garopa and although we did have a nice time, overall we didn't feel it was as good as previous times. maybe its because our child is older but we noticed more this time that theres not much for kids to do in the pool area apart from swim - having a shallow area... More