Hotels near Sal Rei Islet, Sal Rei

First time visiting the RIU karamboa and what a experience it was. From checking in to leaveing the staff have been nothing but friendly, the cleaners, receptionists, bar staff, entertainers etc..... All very polite, happy going people. The food is amazing, such a variety aswell. Food I've never had and it was spot on. The pool bar staff are the most entertaining people you will ever meet, bar opens at 10:30am and from opening to close they are always smiling, laughing and singing to the music, they just make you feel so welcome. The hotel it self is 5* rated and we've had a 5*service throughout, amazing 10 days we've had and will definitely be returning when the new refurb has happened. Obrigada :)

Having just returned from a week’s holiday staying at the Touareg, hears my honest review. As other reviews state, it is in the middle of nowhere, there is literally nothing around the hotel, nowhere to walk to apart from a stroll along the beach. First the hotel is massive, 1100 rooms so it’s your after a quiet stay maybe this isn’t the place for you…. We were told the hotel wasn’t full, I’d of hated to see it when it was full….. Check in was smooth and bags delivered to outside of room and left there while we were getting food… we were told the rooms are been updated starting with the left side of the complex ( this is where we stayed, and the opposite end to the adult only area) the room was lovely, great air con, beds super comfy, our room was on the third floor with a great view of the infinity pool and the beach. The negatives of the room was the towels are on the small side ( were not big people). When flushing the toilet the smell was awful but guessing that might be a water conservation thing. Plenty of tea/coffee and bottled water. Maid service every day, who don’t get enough credit for the job they do. We stayed around the infinity pool mostly, even thought there is about 150 + plus beds you never seemed crammed in, and no rush to grab a bed, you can leave your towels to reserve a sun bed, but in the first day we did have our towel peg pinched. You can get fresh pool Towels daily at the pool. There is a bar, but nowhere to get any food unless you walk to the restaurant ( would be great if they added a snack bar where you could Grab a sandwich or toasties or Something like that). The main pool was a lot more busy/ hectic, it’s where all the pool activities happen, and the swim up bar , so most people congregate around there. The beach is just amazing and there is plenty of sun beds under the palm trees, but if you want to use the toilet or get a drink you have to come back to the pool. The sea can be very rough with a very strong undercurrent so the red flag Is up most the time. The food was nice with a good choice, you have to be a fussy eater if you can’t find something you like, yes it gets a little monotonous but it is what it is. I fell ill while there ( nothing to do with the hotel) I visited the onsite medical room, ( booked at reception) I saw a nurse who was lovely and very thorough who then rang a Dr to discuss, who then prescribed antibiotics, it was €60 for the consultation and € 20 for the antibiotics, which I was happy to Pay. The entertainment was good and was on every night. Three bars around the main square/evening entertainment area. Plenty of seating but does get very busy. Over all we had a pleasant stay but wouldn’t return due to the size of the place. I must say the staff were amazing and can’t do enough for you.

All I can say is AMAZING! First time to Cape Verde and this hotel and will definitely return. Staff are so friendly and helpful, rooms are immaculate, as is the whole resort. I felt so well looked after by all the staff and nothing was a problem. The beach is stunning! Had a fantastic private day tour with Imanuep from the beach and explored the island, paddling with sharks, blue eye, salt lake! The staff here deserve a huge amount of credit as they make the experience feel luxurious and enjoyable! They work so hard and always with a smile! Well done to all!

Was worried with all the negative reviews, however, we have had an amazing time Staff, food and cleanliness are fabulous I asked for a low floor quiet room and this is what we got No problems with getting a subbed around the pool and on the beach

The best hotel in the whole island of Sal, except for Riu, is Hilton. Unfortunately, there is no Riu at the time of booking, but Hilton is very new, the decoration is very beautiful, and the facilities in the room are very modern. The hotel swimming pool is very large, the beach is outside, the greening is very good, the photo is beautiful, but the room is a little far from the beach, only half of the sea view room.

One of the best hotels we’ve stayed in. True family hotel with roots in the community stretching back generations. The restaurant was fantastic (breakfast did get busy) but the staff were brilliant. The beach bar was so chilled out. The live music was a real treat and each night was live and felt very special. But the setting….omg. I challenge anyone to sit in the bar / restaurant and look around you and not be in love with your surroundings….. There are some really Kak reviews on here about this place. If you like your big corporates with rows of deck chairs, expensive restaurants and looking down your nose then don’t bother. On the other hand, if your a lover of trying quality local food, kicking back with a view to die for and feeling the vibe of ‘no stress’ around the pools then try it….