Clubhotel Riu Funana

An introduction to Clubhotel Riu Funana

Your first impression of the ClubHotel Riu Funana is that of a majestic, Moorish sand palace. Step inside and you'll find yourself transported to an impressive oasis of cool elegance. A stylishly landscaped open air square sits at the centre of the spacious lobby, encircled by Mediterranean-style tiled flooring, cushioned wicker chairs and Arabesque chandeliers. Reminiscent of a magnificent conservatory, it's laced with boutiques and souvenir shops and spills outside onto a bar terrace. Just around the corner, a world of tempting cuisine awaits you, from the inviting buffet restaurant to the more intimate Cape Verdian specialities restaurant, the Cabo Verde, serving both local dishes as well as international fare. Spend lazy days at the lagoon-style pools, complete with swim-up bar so you can sit and sip fruity drinks. Just a few steps away is probably Sal's most breathtaking strip of beach. Flanked with sun beds, umbrellas, pagoda-style shaded areas and a decked bar area, these sweeping shores slide into turquoise seas, idyllic for swimming, snorkelling and windsurfing. With a strong emphasis on fun here, there are hosts of organised activities, from beach volleyball to scuba diving trial in the pool and little ones are catered for at a smiling turtle shaped kids' club building with its own outdoor play area and pool. If you prefer to do your own thing, why not treat yourself to an indulgent treatment or two at the Moroccan-inspired 'Renova Spa', complete with atmospheric lighting and calming candles. Take advantage of its complimentary gym, sauna and stunning mosaic-design open-air whirlpool bath. Spacious, sophisticated rooms with splashes of Aztec colour and large bathrooms only add to the palatial flavour of this complex. With all this on your doorstep and use of the facilities at the Clubhotel Riu Garopa next door, you're never short of things to do. In fact, the only problem you'll have is deciding what to do first.

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Clubhotel Riu Funana reviews - what customers thought

Thomson Web Reviews

Based on 61 reviews

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Written on 01/07/2007, Jan Connolly said...

Riu Funana hotel is very large and situated on a large beach with good snorkellingsadly tinkers selling wooden carvings and jewellery were a nuisance each day. If you dont mind mass catering and are not expecting to have relaxed intimate and sophisticated... more on this review

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Clubhotel Riu Funana details

Hotel features

Swimming pool

2 swimming pools with adjoining whirlpool, 1 heated in winter
Sun terrace with sunbeds, umbrellas and pool towels
Botafogo pool and swim-up bar
Sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach
Sal Beach Bar

Meals

Ponta Preta non-smoking main restaurant with terrace
4 themed restaurants including Santa Maria poolside and barbecue themed restaurant, reservation required for all theme restaurants
Lobby bar
Bar plaza
Lounge bar
Guests also have use of the restaurants at neighbouring ClubHotel Riu Garopa

All inclusive option

24-hour All Inclusive
Full board
Snacks
Unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Activities as listed
Entertainment as listed
Other facilities as indicated
Guests may use the facilIties at neighbouring ClubHotel Riu Garopa
Facilities that are not part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges – please see the A-Z Guide.

Entertainment

Daily entertainment programme
Live shows, music or RIU entertainment in the evening
Entry to Pacha nightclub
Daily entertainment programme for children aged 4 to 12 years

Activities

Activities programme
Gym
Aqua gym
Aerobics
Beach volleyball court
Multipurpose sports pitch for tennis, mini football and basketball
Windsurfing, kayaking, body boards, snorkelling equipment
Introductory scuba diving lesson in pool
Beach volleyball
Keep-fit workouts
Airgun shooting
Shuffleboard
Table tennis

Exclusivity

Exclusive to Thomson Group customers in the UK

Location

On the beachfront
1.5km to Santa Maria

Room facilities

Air-conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Telephone
Ceiling fan
Mini-fridge
Safety deposit box
Standard rooms with open plan bathrooms can take up to 2 adults and 1 child up to 12 years
Family rooms with open-plan bathrooms available with twin beds and sofa bed for up to 2 adults and 2 children, 12 years and under, or 3 adults
Double rooms with open-plan bathrooms available for up to 3 adults
Suites available with separate living room with a sofa
Junior suites available with adjoining living room with a sofa bed and a bathroom with a bathtub and have a maximum occupancy of 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children aged 12 years and under

No. of rooms

500

Other facilities

Sauna
Whirlpool bath
The following facilities do not form part of your All Inclusive package:
Courses at PADI-certified professional scuba diving school under separate management
Surf Zone, professional surf school
Billiards
Hairdresser
Gift shop
Internet access