Hotel Riu Palace Boavista

Hotel Riu Palace Boavista is set directly on Praia das Dunas, a stretch of sand facing the Atlantic on Boa Vista's coast. The island's dune fields and volcanic terrain lie within easy reach, along with fishing villages that predate the resorts built up around them. Rooms are air conditioned, with satellite television, Wi-Fi and a fridge; some open onto private swim-up pools that run straight into the shared water. The hotel keeps three outdoor pools in total, plus a swim-up bar and a separate pool for children. Dining runs to themed restaurants, including fusion and Japanese kitchens, alongside several bars serving cocktails through the day. A gym, spa and nightclub round out the indoor facilities. Guests can kayak or play volleyball on the beach itself, and staff arrange excursions into the surrounding dunes and villages. It is a straightforward beachfront stay, built for full days outdoors and long evenings after. Check-in runs from 3pm and checkout at noon, standard for the group's properties on the island. The setting does the heavy lifting: sand steps from the rooms, open Atlantic water, and a coastline still shaped more by wind than by building.