Occidental Boa Vista Beach, Rabil
About the Hotel
Occidental Boa Vista Beach is a 300-room mid-range hotel located on the tranquil west coast of Boa Vista, Cape Verde. It features a private beach area and two outdoor swimming pools, providing a serene environment for relaxation. The hotel’s architecture includes low-lying stucco buildings in shades of red, cream, and clay, reflecting the local landscape. With a variety of dining options and excellent service, this hotel caters to both leisure and business travelers.
Location
Located approximately 3 miles from Rabil, the hotel is positioned in a somewhat remote area that offers a peaceful retreat. The nearby port provides ferry services to other islands like Santiago, Sal, and Maio. Guests can explore local attractions and the unique landscape, including flat sandy beaches and occasional sightings of wandering goats and donkeys.
Rooms
Each of the 300 guestrooms is equipped with air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower, and either a terrace or balcony. Amenities include free bottled water, safety deposit boxes, and flat-screen TVs. The room decor combines wood-laminate furnishings with bright accents, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. All rooms are designed to ensure comfort and convenience during your stay.
Eat & Drink
The hotel offers multiple dining venues, including a well-reviewed buffet restaurant known for its variety of cuisines such as lamb, prawns, and sirloin. In addition to the buffet, there are two a la carte restaurants and a snack bar available. Guests can also enjoy a selection of beverages from the three bars on the property. The culinary offerings aim to cater to diverse tastes.
Leisure & Business
Amenities at Occidental Boa Vista Beach include a full-service spa, various recreational options such as a health club, and multiple pools including a relaxation pool and an activity pool with a bar. The property also features a discotheque and an open-air theatre with evening shows. For business travelers, meeting rooms and a business center are available.
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Facilities
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Private beach
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Barber shop
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Water sports
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Yoga class
- Aerobics
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Bicycle rental
- Laundry
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Paid babysitting/ Child services
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Saltwater pool
- Outdoor heated swimming pool
- Beach chairs
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach towels
- Night club
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness center
- Massage
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel is wonderful with spacious and modern rooms and a convenient location next to the beach. The staff is friendly and the facilities are great, though the dining options were a bit limited. The value for money is excellent, but Wi-Fi comes at an additional cost.
The hotel offers a comfortable stay with great service and a convenient location near the beach. The rooms are spacious and well-equipped with a huge bed but lacking AC. The restaurant provides excellent service, but there are issues with the price for laundry services. However, the hotel's location near a supermarket and by the beach makes up for it.
This hotel offers a great stay with its comfortable rooms and exceptional service. The location is perfect with easy access to the beach and nearby shops, but the dining options could be improved. The facilities are top-notch, making it a worthwhile choice for a memorable vacation.
The hotel is perfectly situated by the beach, offering a great location for island adventures. The rooms are spacious and modern with a huge comfortable bed, and the staff provides exceptional service with a smile. However, the dining options are limited, and the price could be more budget-friendly.
The hotel's location on a huge beach with white sand is stunning, and it's convenient to have a nearby supermarket. The rooms are spacious and modern, with a wide comfortable bed. The service, especially at the restaurant, was excellent with great smiling service. However, being in the desert might not suit everyone's preference.
This hotel is a true gem! It's located right on a beautiful beach and conveniently close to various dining options. The rooms are impeccably clean and boast a wonderfully wide and comfortable bed. The staff goes above and beyond, especially at the restaurant where their exceptional service shines through with big smiles. The only downside is the lack of varied dining choices, although the nibbles available are enjoyable. On the bright side, the facilities are top-notch and well-maintained, making it a great value for money.
The hotel is ideally located by the beach, offering a great stay with some minor drawbacks. The rooms are spacious and modern, with friendly staff providing excellent service. The dining experience is satisfactory but could be improved with more variety.
The hotel offers a spacious and modern room with a huge, comfortable bed but lacking air conditioning. The service, especially at the restaurant, was fantastic with hardworking and smiling staff. The location is ideal for beach lovers and island explorers, though the surrounding area is somewhat desert-like. Dining options are limited but the soup was a highlight. The facilities are well-maintained and convenient for a pleasant stay.
The hotel is perfectly situated by the beach and close to a variety of dining options. The rooms are spacious and come with wide comfortable beds, making for a great night's sleep. The service, especially at the restaurant, is exceptional with attentive staff. However, the dining options are somewhat limited. The hotel offers convenient airport shuttle and dry cleaning services. Overall, a great value for money stay.
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The huge comfortable bed in the room was just amazing, and the AC made it even better. The service was exceptional, especially at the restaurant where the staff worked hard to provide a great smiling service. The location was perfect, right on a huge beach with white sand and close to a supermarket for convenience. The dining experience was delightful with sweet biscuits served. The facilities were top-notch, making my stay truly comfortable and enjoyable.
I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The location is unbeatable, right on the beautiful beach and close to great restaurants. The rooms were incredibly clean and had a wide, comfortable bed. The service was top-notch, especially at the restaurant where the staff worked hard and provided a friendly, smiling service. The only downside was the limited dining options, but everything else more than made up for it. The facilities were fantastic, and the price was definitely worth it for the experience.
Staying at this hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms are spacious with a huge, comfortable bed and effective air conditioning, but the price could be better. The service, especially at the restaurant, was top-notch with friendly and helpful staff, though some additional services came at an extra cost. The location is ideal, right on a huge beach with white sand, although being in the desert might not suit everyone's taste. Dining was a delight with signature dishes, but slightly overpriced. The facilities were modern and convenient, offering a great overall stay.
The hotel is conveniently located on a huge beach with white sand, offering a great view. The rooms are spacious and modern, with huge comfortable beds. The service was impeccable, especially at the restaurant where the staff provided excellent smiling service. However, the dining options were limited, which was a downside. The facilities were top-notch, catering to all needs.
My stay at this hotel was fantastic, with prime location next to a breathtaking beach and surrounded by lovely restaurants. The rooms were spotless and cozy, and the staff was exceptionally warm and welcoming. However, the breakfast choices left something to be desired. The pool area was impeccably maintained and a joy to relax in. The price was fair, but the Wi-Fi required an additional fee.
The hotel is a gem tucked by the beach, boasting clean and comfortable rooms and incredibly friendly staff. While the dining experience lacked variety, the well-maintained pool area added to the overall enjoyment. The value for money is fair despite separate Wi-Fi fees.