Ribeira Grande hotels from HK$327

"Positives: The room was spacious and generally clean, The view of the ocean is good. The central atrium was nice and the staff were friendly The proximity of the small supermarket The choice of drinks and juices for breakfast Negatives: The hotel is run down and not at all like the photos. There is a general air of disrepair, beyond reception and the atrium. There is an extension/conservatory next to the breakfast area that had significant leaks. The breakfast itself was limited, the pastries of poor quality/bland. Due to outbreaks of shigella and Salmonella in Cape Verde (I am not suggesting this was in the hotel) , public health advice is not to eat prepared fruit or fruit that is not washed and peeled, further limiting the selection. The ham was of poor quality, there was no toaster, only a sandwich making. The cereal was stale. There was no hot food, there was a plate with previously fried eggs on only 2 mornings, these were cold. The pool area was ok, but the water was cold. There are only a few sunbeds The bed was hard and the bottom sheet scratchy. There was a leak under the sink, with a bowl to catch water and therefore mould. The blind in the bedroom was badly broken and therefore I was unable to let in any natural light. The window did not open. There was no TV reception. The shower had a build up of scum and mould. The shower trap had a build up of debris and did not drain properly. My room was not cleaned during my 6 day stay. The wifi was very poor."

"Great stay with breathtaking views. Excellent staff."

"Room was nice and view was great, but the shower was clogged and they don't provide drinking water, which is a bit crazy. Breakfast was decent, but a bit crowded and the pools were pretty tiny."

"Helpful staff! Included breakfast, good and local. Dinner and lunch available but at a cost. Nothing too expensive! Place is relaxing, 15 min walk to get there but you can get help with suitcases if you want. If you are not mobile, not the place for you. People go there often to hike. But the place allows relaxation too. It’s got a bar as well if you fancy that! The hotel can organize transport but you must organize your own tours. If you speak a bit of Portuguese you’ll find that very rewarding but either way, you’re in for a treat on this island! "