Hotel Riu Karamboa

Overview

Hotel Riu Karamboa is a stunning all-inclusive resort located on Boa Vista Island, which honors its name's meaning with beautiful views. Perched right on Praia das Dunas, guests will have easy access to the beach's sprawling white sand and clear waters. The five-star facility is sure to delight visitors with 750 spacious balcony rooms, a massive swimming pool with a built-in whirlpool and swim-up bar, and much more! Children will enjoy their time at the special kids club, while adults can stay fit with the RiuFit program or pamper themselves with special treatments at the Renova Spa. With a variety of restaurants, bars, activities, and entertainment, Hotel Riu Karamboa is a perfect destination to satisfy everyone!

Resort Highlights

All Inclusive

Relax without worrying about incurring too many additional expenses at this all-inclusive resort. All meals, snacks, and beverages (local alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are complimentary, and guests will also enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the resort! Hotel Riu Karamboa’s All-Inclusive promise also provides access to a gym, tennis and beach volleyball courts, water sports, and multiple swimming pools. Plus, everyone can kick back and enjoy live music and shows that run every night. Adults ages 18 and over can also party at the Pacha nightclub, open six nights a week with entry and drinks included.

RiuLand Kids' Club

Hotel Riu Karamboa is also a perfect destination for kids! This family-friendly resort will keep children occupied with the RiuLand Kids' Club. Available for ages 4-12, this program breaks off into two groups (4-7 and 8-12) to participate in fun activities such as face-painting, team sports, and much more. There’s also a special children’s pool (heated in the winter) and a separate baby pool.

Restaurants and Bars

Enjoy delicious food during your stay at Hotel Riu Karamboa. The main restaurant caters to all palettes with buffets and live cooking stations serving a variety of cuisine. There’s also a specialty Asian buffet open for dinner, a poolside buffet that serves African food at night, and a sit-down Cape Verdian restaurant serving authentic regional gastronomy. There are also five bars at Hotel Riu Karamboa, each offering a different laid-back experience. Grab a drink at the 24-hour lobby bar, get a nightcap while enjoying live entertainment at the lounge bar, or enjoy a cocktail at the swim-up bar (restricted to guests ages 18 and over) without leaving the pool. Plus, guests can let off steam and at karaoke night! With so many options, you'll never go hungry or thirsty at Hotel Riu Karamboa.

Hotel Riu Karamboa Facts

Here are the details we're most often asked about this resort. Please let us know if there are any other details that you'd like to know:

Location: Lote HO-1, Urb. Morrinho De Baguincho, Praia de Boca Salina (Rabil), Cape Verde

Inclusivity Type: Always All-Inclusive

Adults-Only: No

Minimum Check-In Age: 0

Check-in Time: 3:00 PM

Check-out Time: 11:00 AM

Resort Built Year: 2008

Guest Accommodations: 750

Closest International Airport & Distance From It: Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC): 1 miles

Restaurants: 4

Bars: 4

Pools: 2

Whirlpools: 1

Spa: Yes

Fitness Center: Yes

Business Center: No

Free Parking: Yes

Casino: No

Wifi Included: Yes

Resort Location

Hotel Riu Karamboa is located at Lote HO-1, Urb. Morrinho De Baguincho, Praia de Boca Salina (Rabil), Cape Verde. Check out the map below. You can zoom in, zoom out, and view the surrounding area:

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Accommodations

Hotel Riu Karamboa Restaurants

Hotel Riu Karamboa features four excellent restaurants. Along with a buffet with a terrace view that serves a variety of options throughout the day, guests can also go to a specialty Asian buffet or book a dinner reservation to savor regional Cape Verdian or African cuisine. Opening and meal times are subject to change. Select one for more details:

Santiago
Main Restaurant

Santiago

The main restaurant at Hotel Riu Karamboa serves a bountiful buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There are various choices for all taste buds, including live cooking stations, hot and cold buffet starters, vegetarian options, and assorted desserts. There are also two themed buffets per week.
Barlovento
Cape Verdian Restaurant

Barlovento

Barlovento serves a sit-down dinner with a starters and dessert buffet. It opens in two seatings, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. A reservation is required.
Buda
Asian Restaurant

Buda

The Asian buffet is open for two dinner seatings from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m and 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Las Dunas
African/Poolside Restaurant

Las Dunas

Las Dunas serves a continental breakfast from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., a lunch buffet with live cooking stations and assorted desserts from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and afternoon snacks, cake, and coffee from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. At night, it re-opens as an African theme restaurant with two sittings from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m and 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. A reservation is required for dinner.

Activities at Hotel Riu Karamboa

There's a wonderful variety of activities to enjoy at Hotel Riu Karamboa. Select one for more details:

Gym
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Gym

Stay in shape at the fitness center at Hotel Riu Karamboa. Use of gym is restricted to guests 18 and over, and sports shoes are required.
RiuFit
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RiuFit

Have fun while keeping active by participating in group sports and activities as part of the RiuFit program.
RiuLand Kids' Club
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RiuLand Kids' Club

The RiuLand kids' club is a daytime program available six days per week for children ages 4-7 and 8-12. Kids will partake in supervised activities such as drawing, face-painting, and team sports. There's also a children's pool and baby pool.
RiuArt
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RiuArt

Unleash your creative side by taking an art workshop. Additional charges may apply for materials.
Tennis
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Tennis

Work on your serve on the two floodlit hard-surface tennis courts at Hotel Riu Karamboa.
Beach Volleyball
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Beach Volleyball

Head to the beach right outside Hotel Riu Karamboa to play a friendly game of volleyball on the sand.
Water Sports
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Water Sports

Enjoy water sports such as kayaking, bodyboarding, and snorkeling. Scuba diving lessons are also available through a local provider, depending on weather conditions, for an additional charge.
Spa
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Spa

The spa offers a variety of treatments such as massages, as well as a beauty salon and hairdresser. Guests ages 18 and over can also relax in the sauna or whirlpool bath. Additional charges may apply.
Karaoke
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Karaoke

Belt out your favorite songs at the karaoke bar, starting at 10:30 p.m. Mogambo opens earlier (7 p.m.) as a sports bar and is used as a meeting room during the day.
Entertainment
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Entertainment

Enjoy live music, entertainment, and shows at the Lounge Bar.
Pacha Club
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Pacha Club

Adults aged 18 and over can experience vibrant nightlife at the Pacha club, open six nights per week from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Entry and drinks are included.