Riu Funana ClubHotel, Sal, Portugal
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Inaugurated October 2005. Situated on the island of Sal in the Cape Verde Islands. Main building and 2-storey annexes. Situated on the beachfront together with the ClubHotel Riu Garopa. 1.5 km to Santa Maria, 15 km from the airport. loading...
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Riu Funana ClubHotel Reviews
- Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
Submitted By: BONDKITTEN
Stayed at this hotel and travelled with Thompson Holidays from the 19th Sept - 3rd Oct 2008.
I got severe stomach cramps and the runs from day 3 for the rest of the holiday. My fella got it a few days after me and he is Mr Iron Guts! Two nights I... read more
I got severe stomach cramps and the runs from day 3 for the rest of the holiday. My fella got it a few days after me and he is Mr Iron Guts! Two nights I... read more
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We knew that these islands are just... "
Submitted By: Mrs G Seed
We knew that these islands are just starting out in the tourism trade but we were still not prepared for the basic lack of any ammenities on this island. The local people were very friendly but you are very aware of how poor they are and how much we...
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" My Partner & Myself have just... "
Submitted By: Mr CHI Porter
My Partner & Myself have just returned from our stay at this resort & I'm very sad to say that we are still suffering;
We went for a weeks holiday & I managed to catch 'The Bug' 2 days in. Thomson will deny there is... read more
We went for a weeks holiday & I managed to catch 'The Bug' 2 days in. Thomson will deny there is... read more
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" The holiday lost its shine even... "
Submitted By: Mr J Broom
The holiday lost its shine even before the 18 hour delay on the return flight!
On arrival the hotel looks really nice, once settled in though you can start to see the cracks in the 5 star facade. The pool in our part of the hotel was shut for... read more
On arrival the hotel looks really nice, once settled in though you can start to see the cracks in the 5 star facade. The pool in our part of the hotel was shut for... read more
- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
" This Hotel is classed as 5*, it’s... "
Submitted By: Miss M Ataria
This Hotel is classed as 5*, it’s more like 2*, the staff were rude and miserable; this was mainly down to the sheer volume of people on one complex. The rooms were very basic, the smell from the sanitation was overwhelming and if you wanted fresh...
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- Date of Holiday:Feb 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We went to sal in early march 2008... "
Submitted By: Mr C Taylor
We went to sal in early march 2008 for 14 nights and found it a very enjoyable stay. There were myself and my fiancee who are both in our mid 20's.
Flights - We flew from gatwick although there are now flights from manchester also with the... read more
Flights - We flew from gatwick although there are now flights from manchester also with the... read more
- Date of Holiday:Mar 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We went to the Rui Funana in Sal in... "
Submitted By: Mrs Christine Burgess
We went to the Rui Funana in Sal in January 2008. When we landed we had to wait ages to get through passport control but eventually through, our rep met us and directed us over the road towards the buses. Beware here as men pounce and take your...
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- Date of Holiday:Jan 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Lovely hotel and staff! Some comments... "
Submitted By: Mrs S Monteiro
Lovely hotel and staff! Some comments above said it was a bit windy but that depends on the time of the year that you go. We went in June and it wasn't as bad, in fact the lovely breeze make the heat bearable and I ended up having a sun burn in my...
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Just returned from a week at the Riu... "
Submitted By: Mr S Nicholson
Just returned from a week at the Riu Funana – a first class hotel on a windy desert island.
The hotel is very impressive & is actually 2 Riu hotels (Funana & Garopa) on one site with facilities of either hotel open to... read more
The hotel is very impressive & is actually 2 Riu hotels (Funana & Garopa) on one site with facilities of either hotel open to... read more
- Date of Holiday:May 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" An excellent holiday, the hotel room... "
Submitted By: maddog41
An excellent holiday, the hotel room was very spacious and very clean.
The hotel food was great but did get a bit samey towards the end of the week. We had champagne breakfasts most mornings. There are speciality restaurants but book as... read more
The hotel food was great but did get a bit samey towards the end of the week. We had champagne breakfasts most mornings. There are speciality restaurants but book as... read more
- Date of Holiday:May 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We stayed at the Riu Funana for 11... "
Submitted By: Mrs C Mathews
We stayed at the Riu Funana for 11 days at the beginning of April.
Hotel Rooms – We’d booked a suite so we (2 adults, 2 children aged 13 & 9) could stay in the one room. Our room was clean and spacious. Most rooms only have a... read more
Hotel Rooms – We’d booked a suite so we (2 adults, 2 children aged 13 & 9) could stay in the one room. Our room was clean and spacious. Most rooms only have a... read more
- Date of Holiday:Apr 2006
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Holiday Options
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Advice: Cape verde is a must, see it now before it gets to commerical!
Activities: Mandalay restaurant at riu Funana
Good for: Beach