Riu Palace Boavista

Tasty dining, excellent leisure amenities, and chic guest accommodation add to the mix to create your dream holiday. Daytimes lead to tanning by the trio of pools or at the beach, pampering yourself with a facial at the spa, and upping the tempo with a gym workout, fitness session, pedalo ride, or a game of volleyball. The kids' club, mini-pool, playground, and water slides add the fun factor for younger guests.

Chill out as day turns to evening in your contemporary guest room with its colourful decor and modern features. Catch up on the news on social media and the flat-screen television and create a cocktail at the liquor dispenser to sip as you watch the world go by on the balcony or terrace. Africa offers buffets, live cooking, and evening events. Sal Rei restaurant hosts alfresco dining and a Steakhouse for freshly-grilled specialities. Book a table at the Mitsuki Japanese or Krystal Fusion eateries. Five bars, a patisserie, nightclub, entertainment, and more add to the lively vibe.

Africa main restaurant is your daily go-to at breakfast, lunch, and dinner for local and international buffet-style fare and live cooking stations plus twice-weekly special evening events. The poolside Sal Rei restaurant comes with an alfresco terrace and a Steakhouse where you can reserve a table to enjoy a la carte freshly-cooked specialities from the grill. Book in advance to dine at Mitsuki Japanese eatery with its delicious a la carte oriental flavours or to savour a varied a la carte menu fusing cuisines from around the globe at Krystal.

Relax with your favourite speciality coffee and sweet treats at Capuchino patisserie. Pontchi and Grogue poolside bars each feature a swim-up bar and a menu of refreshing drinks. A wide selection of hot and cold drinks, cocktails, spirits, and more are served at Sports Bar and the Kizomba lounge bar and Muscat lobby bar with terraces.

Evenings bring shows and fun with the entertainment team at the outdoor stage, karaoke sessions, and a nightclub for late-night music; plus the chance to dance to the rhythm of top DJs and be carried away by the shows and performances at the weekly Riu Party for adults (Riu Karamboa).

Riu Palace Boavista has a total of 505 modern guest units across four categories and the main building and gardens; ranging from Double Standard Rooms through to Family Rooms (2 Bedrooms). Double Standard Rooms are kitted out with a king-size bed or two single beds, sitting area with sofa, a bathroom with rain shower, special make-up mirror, hairdryer, bathrobe, and double washbasin; telephone, complimentary Wi-Fi, central air-conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar, electric kettle for coffee and tea, safety deposit box, minibar, liquor dispenser, flat-screen satellite television, electronic safe, iron/ironing board, and either a terrace or balcony.