5* Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria

5* Hotel Riu Palace

Sal, Cape Verde

Star Rating: *****

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria takes up a prime beachfront spot on the island of Sal in Cape Verde.

There’s a waterpark with different slides to whizz down, as well as six pools. Two come with an adults-only swim-up bar, meanwhile another hosts in-the-water exercise classes.

The hotel’s built on a sandy sweep of beach, so there’s plenty to do by way of watersports. Think coastal kayaking, windsurfing and body boarding. Elsewhere, you’ll find a spa and five restaurants.

What's Included:

• Return flights from Bristol
• 7 nights accommodation
• All Inclusive

Operator: TUI

Facilities

Food and Drink

• Buffet restaurant
• Daiquiri lobby bar with terrace
• Sports bar
• Cimboa lounge bar
• Italian restaurant
• Pepe's Food Grill
• 2 swim-up bars
• Steakhouse restaurant
• Japanese restaurant
• Capuchino patisserie

• Krystal fusion à la carte restaurant

  Pool

• Splash Water World
• 6 outdoor pools
• Pool towels
• Indoor relaxation pool

• Kids' pool with slides

  Sports & Activities

• Playground
• Beach Volleyball Court
• Snorkelling
• Kayaks
• Windsurfing*
• Daytime activity programme
• Watersports*
• Bodyboarding

• RiuArt*

  Entertainment

• RiuLand kids' club
• Live sport screenings
• Evening entertainment programme
• Live music

• Riu Party

  Spa & Beauty

• Massage*
• Renova Spa*
• Hairdressing*
• Gym
• Steam bath

• Fitness classes

  Other Facilities

• Gift shop*
• Free Wi-Fi zones
• Reception area
• Safety deposit boxes

• Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally

Accommodation

Rooms come with a balcony or terrace, air-con, a TV, a safe and a minibar. Family rooms and adult-only swim-up rooms are also available. All rooms also come with an in-room drinks optic – meaning you’ll have your very own branded premium spirits on tap in your room. The drinks can vary but usually include brands such as Smirnoff vodka and Bacardi rum.