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Riu Funana

Riu Funana

Riu Funana

Riu Funana nestles by a golden stretch of sands on the outskirts of Santa Maria.

This Cape Verde all-inclusive hotel boasts chic guest accommodation, daytime and evening entertainment, tasty dining options, and a friendly atmosphere making it the perfect place for both families and couples.

Why Book Riu Funana?

  • £75pp deposit
  • Interest free monthly payments available
  • Close to the beach
  • 2 large pools
  • A choice of 7 bars, 4 restaurants
  • Includes 20kgs of luggage per person and return transfers
  • Add Travel Insurance from £53pp 

Kick back on a sun lounger by the water's edge, while younger guests have fun in their own pool, kids' club, and playground. Get active on a windsurfing board or join in a fitness session. Escape to the tranquil spa for an invigorating massage and to relax in the whirlpool or steam bath.

Make yourself at home in your guest room or suite; where an attractive decor and a wealth of modern touches set the scene. View a film on the flat-screen satellite television, surf the Web, and choose a drink from the mini-fridge to drink on your balcony or terrace as the sun goes down. 

Relish Esparagos' serve-yourself buffets, show cooking, and themed events; Mandalay's Asian-inspired cuisine, Kulinarium's gourmet fare, and Mambana's grilled poolside dishes. The seven bars serve the drinks and the vibrant line-up of shows, live music, and dancing add to the ambiance.

From
£1,169pp
  • Guests: 2 Adults
  • Duration: 7 Nights
  • Board: All inclusive
  • Departing: Selected UK Airports
  • Offer Date: 3rd June 2026

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Property Facilities

Riu Funana offers plentiful facilities, including: two outdoor swimming pools with hydro-massage areas, children's pool, sun terraces with sun loungers and parasols, four restaurants, seven bars, stage and dance floor, disco, spa wellness centre with a menu of treatments, beauty salon, massages, gymnasium, whirlpool bath, steam bath, and hairdresser; boutique/kiosk, complimentary Wi-Fi in common areas, and a 24-hour reception. NB: Some amenities, services, and activities may incur a charge.

Sports and activity-wise, you'll find: a RiuLand kids' club, children's playground, RiuArt atelier, beach volleyball court, daily group fitness sessions at the RiuFit area, water sports including windsurfing, kayaking, body boards, and snorkelling equipment; and also access to Riu Palace Santa Maria's Splash Water World water park 100m away. You can also play golf at a course within 4km.

Room Facilities

This Cape Verde hotel has a total of 572 modern guest units across six categories; ranging from Double Rooms with Balcony through to Suites. Double Rooms with Balcony are kitted out with a king-size bed or twin single beds, bathroom with shower and hairdryer, telephone, ceiling fan, centrally-controlled air-conditioning, mini-fridge, complimentary Wi-Fi, electric kettle for coffee and tea, flat-screen satellite television, safe, and balcony or terrace.

Food, Drink & Entertainment

Esparagos main restaurant serves buffet-style meals with local and international flavours and features a terrace, twice-weekly themed buffets, and show cooking stations. The three themed restaurants include Mandalay restaurant for Asian-inspired cuisine, Kulinarium for gourmet fare, and also Mambana for grilled dishes by the poolside.

You'll also discover seven on-site bars, each serving a wide selection of hot and cold drinks and cocktails - Santo Antao lobby bar, Abacaxi lounge bar with terrace, Sports Bar, Mindelo poolside bar with swim-up bar, Batucuda plaza bar with terrace, Sal beach bar, and Barracuda Bar with stage and dance floor. The evening entertainment includes live music, shows, and complimentary access to Pacha discotheque with drinks; plus the weekly RiuParty themed parties.

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