Royal Decameron Boavista

Cape verde is a ex-colony of Portugal, the oficial language is portuguese but this dont realy work in this hotel, where everything is written in italian or french, no official languange and no english. We expected to experience the cape verdian culture but the only thing we did was eat italian food and listen italian music. They told us that once we are not italian or french we gonna be DISCRIMINATED by those who worked there being the "animation people" and it was true. First the bracelet that they gives you is to show your nacionality,... more

We booked our holiday via Holiday Options. The fight was from Manchester and the Airtours aircraft felt cramped. The Hotel itself is 10 minutes from the airport although we were not bothred by the noise. The Resort itself is run by an Italian Company http://www.ventaclubresorts.com/english/properties/boa_vista/ approximately half of the holiday makers were Italian and the other half French booked with Lookea Voyages<br... more

The tittle says everything Bad Hotel Service Bad Intertainement, only for Italien and French guests Is not "All Inclusive" - water, some drinks and a Regional Restaurant have to be paid.

I have stayed with my husband in Ventaclub Boavista in Cape Verde last summer to celebrate our 5 years wedding anniversary. Every year we make one or two trips alone or with friends. Our stay in Ventaclub Boavista was the worst holiday we have ever had. This was not due to Cape Verde (we had already stayed in Sal island and it was great) but only to the conditions of the hotel. I summarize here our "adventure" with the hotel: - When we arrived the air conditioned of our room was broken (very important when we consider that it was around... more

Having not long returned from 2 weeks in Cape Verde, we (4) of us would say that if the Ventaclub had been our 2nd week we would have demanded a flight home. If you want to spend your time being ignored by 99% of staff, not included in the entertainment, cold food STRAIGHT from the kitchen, sunbeds reserved from Italy with warm wine - this is the hotel for you. I kid you not. Don't go there. All this rubbish about going whilst it is unspoilt - what about the basics of hot food when it should be hotel, the views and the nice hotel... more

Unless you enjoy a scramble at the buffet, relentless Italian pool side entertainment, have low expectations in terms of accommodation quality- then you will be disappointed. This is not a 4 star hotel, this is definately 3 star. Food quality is ok, but the greed of fellow holiday makers meant that it was admired from afar, but when you got to the front of the queues there was nothing left. The language was also an issue, Italian is spoken by staff and 99% of guests. There is hardly any Portugese or English. w¬hen we were... more

We have just returned from The Venta Club on Boa Vista. I was redirected there due to building work at my chosen hotel. I was very wary due to reviews that I had read. I t was great! We had a junior suite by the beach with stunning views of a fabulous beach. Yes the food was Italian food but very good. Mario the food and beveage manager did his upmost to ensure that everyone felt welcome. Easter Sunday was a credit to all of the restaurant staff both in displays and food, and it was done twice at lunch and dinner. Everyone at this hotel... more

We just returned from Venta Club (family of 4 inc. 2 kids 6 & 9), after reading so few and quite mixed reviews I thought I would add mine view. Firstly we booked with Holiday Options, flights were with Astreus from Manchester. The journey deserves its own review so I will concentrate on the Venta Club. It was very new looking and clean on arrival. We had a Junior Suite that was close to the beach restauarant and had a sea view. I agree with other reviews that it did have a useless fridge/hob/microwave, but it was clean and well... more

Just got back from spending 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year in this hotel, then spent another week in Morabeza hotel, Sal. If you are happy knowing that most entertainment is in Italian, then this is currently by far the best hotel on the island because - 1) Cleanliness 2) Pools 3) Position on the beach 4) Choice and variance of food over a two week period. 5) Quad biking trips, i did both the 3.5 hour trip and the quad fishing trip, superb, got to see the island and what it has to offer. 6) Knowing there... more

I felt compelled to write an honest review of this hotel and our hoilday for the benefit of any UK (or indeed any non italian speaking) travellers that may be lured to Ventaclub, Boavista. Its an easy trap. On paper its by far the nicest hotel on the island and possibly in the entire archipeligo....4 star, multiple pools, all inclusive, evening entertainment, plenty of sports facility's, gym, spa, great rooms.... etc etc. The photo's look great too............(I have several that I took myself which I will post if anyone is... more