ClubHotel Riu Garopa

An introduction to ClubHotel Riu Garopa

There’s something a bit Star Wars about this hotel. With its sandstone colourings, it’s reminiscent of Luke Skywalker’s rock home.

Step inside though and the desert-rock look switches to full-on North African. Take the lobby. There are giant wooden columns on grand pedestals. Enormous tusk-shaped sculptures. And dark-wicker sofas and clay urns as finishing touches. It’s a similar story in the buffet restaurant. Here, bold mosaics adorn the walls and intricate kasbah-style lanterns hang above.

There’s a distinct African note to the rooms, too. Think candy-pink or blue wickerwork furnishings accented by warm neutrals. Add to that air-conditioning and balconies or terraces and they hit the mark.

Everything is rather smart outside, too. The hotel opens on to a colossal terrace dotted with palms, sunloungers and parasols. Nestled in the middle is the huge lagoon pool, crowned by a swim-up bar under a dramatic Sydney Opera House-esque roof. Peep in here and you’ll see it doubles as the Mambana restaurant - you can try out exotic African curries here in the evening to the sound of the waves.

Beyond all this, you’ve got the beach. A sweep of powdery sands, it features a beach bar and sunloungers. You can walk along the sands to Santa Maria, too - it’s just over a kilometre away.

One last thing. The hotel sits right next to its sister, the Riu Funana, and their grounds virtually merge into one. It means you can use many of the Funana’s facilities.

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ClubHotel Riu Garopa reviews - what customers thought

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Based on 181 reviews

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Written on 01/06/2009, Anonymous said...

The hotel should be 5 star in the Thomson marketing not a four star. This hotel was superb.The only problem was the trek to the beach, could be made better. The resort itself was very quiet not much to do, I know everything has to be shipped in but... more on this review

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ClubHotel Riu Garopa details

Hotel features

Swimming pool

2 free-form pools with adjoining whirlpool bath cocooned in a peaceful Moroccan-style hideaway, 1 heated in winter
Sunbeds, umbrellas and towels on terrace and beach
Mindelo swim-up pool bar
Sal Beach Bar

Meals

Espargos international non-smoking buffet restaurant with terrace
Show-cooking
Mandalay Asian restaurant
Mambana poolside theme restaurant - dinner is served as African Fayre
Lobby bar
Plaza Bar
Poolside swim-up bar
Use of the restaurants at neighbouring ClubHotel Riu Funana

Entertainment

Daily entertainment programme
Live shows, music or RIU entertainment in the evenings
Pacha nightclub, open 6 nights a week

Activities

Gym
Aqua gym
Aerobics
Multipurpose sports pitch for tennis, mini football and basketball
Beach volleyball
Watersports including windsurfing for experienced surfers, charged at Surfzone, kayaking, body boards
Snorkelling equipment
Introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool
Shuffleboard
Airgun shooting
Table tennis

Exclusivity

Exclusive to Thomson Group customers in the UK

All inclusive

24-hour All Inclusive
Full board and snacks, some restrictions may apply
Unlimited imported and locally produced alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Activities as listed
Entertainment as listed
Other facilities as indicated
Guests may also use the facilities at neighbouring ClubHotel Riu Funana
Facilities that are not part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges – please see the A-Z Guide

Location

On the beach
1.5km from Santa Maria centre

Room facilities

Telephone
Hairdryer
Mini-fridge
TV
Safety deposit box
Balcony/Terrace
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Standard rooms with bathroom have a maximum occupancy of 2 adults and 1 child up to 12 years of age
Family rooms with bathroom have twin beds and a sofa bed with a maximum occupancy of 2 adults and 2 children up to 12 years of age or 3 adults
Double rooms with bathroom and a maximum occupancy of 3 adults, available
Suites available with separate living room with a sofa
Junior suites available with hydromassage bathtub, adjoining living room with sofa bed and bathroom with shower - maximum room occupancy of 2 adults and 2 children aged 12 years and under
Interconnecting rooms available with a maximum occupancy of 2 adults and 3 children, 2 adults and 1 child in one room and 2 children in the second room