Rating8.4
Rating8.0
Rating8.1Adults OnlyGood
Based on 4.5k reviews
Exceptional Dining
Guests consistently praise the variety, quality, and abundance of food across all dining venues, from magnificent buffets to themed restaurants.
Outstanding Service
The staff's friendliness, attentiveness, and helpfulness are frequently lauded, contributing significantly to a positive guest experience.
Comfortable Accommodations
Rooms are highly regarded for their spaciousness, cleanliness, and modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Prime Beachfront Location
The resort's direct access to the stunning Praia das Dunas, coupled with picturesque views, is a major highlight for guests.
Comprehensive All-Inclusive
The extensive 24-hour all-inclusive program, covering meals, drinks, and activities, is widely appreciated for its value.
Spa Facility Quality
Some guests report the spa facilities, particularly the jacuzzi and Turkish bath, are subpar or inconsistently maintained and do not meet 5-star expectations.
Ocean Conditions
Strong ocean currents often make swimming in the sea challenging, despite the beauty of the adjacent Praia das Dunas.
Evening Entertainment
The evening entertainment program is sometimes described as limited, repetitive, or not engaging enough for all guests.
Windy Climate
The island's consistently windy conditions are a frequent mention, which can impact comfort during outdoor activities or beach visits.
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Platinum Collection
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Green & Fair Hotel
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Guest Satisfaction Leader
Rated #1 in Boa Vista on TripAdvisor, 'Superb' on Booking.com, 'Excellent' on Expedia
Guest Reviews/Platforms
Hotel Riu Palace Boavista opened in 2018 on Boa Vista, one of the less-developed Cape Verde islands. The location is the defining characteristic — Boa Vista is not a typical resort destination. It's flat, windy, and sparse, which makes for extraordinary sand dunes and isolated beaches but limited off-property activity. Guests who book here are committing to resort life; there isn't a vibrant town to explore or nightlife to access independently. For travelers who want that self-contained isolation, it's genuinely appealing.
The most specific differentiator in the room lineup is the adults-only swim-up double rooms — rooms with direct private pool access from the ground floor. These aren't shared pool rooms; they're individual in-pool access points, which is more unusual than it sounds in the all-inclusive category. The Renova Spa backs this up with five dedicated massage rooms (specified, unlike many properties that list spa offerings without detailing capacity).
At 1.5–2km from Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC), this is among the shortest resort transfers in any destination — 8–10 minutes. Guests arriving late or leaving early benefit significantly from this.
Kids are catered for through RiuLand (ages 4–12, six times a week) and Splash Water World access at the adjacent Riu Karamboa. The beach at Praia das Dunas is the main attraction — direct access to a wide, fine-sand beach with Cape Verde's characteristic trade-wind backdrop.
