Curral Velho Hotels with Bars

I first visited this hotel 8 years ago and loved it, I thought I would give it another go?. The second time around was disappointing, the clientele has changed since our last visit ,football shirts a plenty and guests rocking up for evening meals in what they were wearing around the pool ? If it's a 5 star hotel then rules need to be in place and they are not. Food in the main buffet was traumatic to say the least. the food was great with good selections on hand .. the problem was getting to it the amount of people all trying to feed at the same time was carnage. We loved the staff we loved the ALa carte restaurant on Valentine's evening they really made a fuss and the food was sublime. Yes the rooms are outdated and yes the handles come off the drawers the hotel is showing its age, but currently is good value for money hence attracting the majority rather than the minority. Give it a go after all it is a paradise.

First time visiting the RIU karamboa and what a experience it was. From checking in to leaveing the staff have been nothing but friendly, the cleaners, receptionists, bar staff, entertainers etc..... All very polite, happy going people. The food is amazing, such a variety aswell. Food I've never had and it was spot on. The pool bar staff are the most entertaining people you will ever meet, bar opens at 10:30am and from opening to close they are always smiling, laughing and singing to the music, they just make you feel so welcome. The hotel it self is 5* rated and we've had a 5*service throughout, amazing 10 days we've had and will definitely be returning when the new refurb has happened. Obrigada :)