"Went to the Karamboa for a week in July on a good deal. We usually stay next door at The Palace but wanted to try here. We always get a taxi from airport, 3 minutes away €10. Lovely massive hotel. Friendly check in. Did email prior to coming for a ground floor room which we were allocated. Even though ground floor, it was still down two lots of steps or long way round down the slope and through gardens. The porter did take our cases for us as with all guests. (Give tip they are worth it) It was in a perfect area just at the side of the main Restaurant and bars. The room was a good size, separate loo and shower. Two big beds, 2 sinks, big wardrobe and mini bar stocked with soft drinks, beer, water. Also optics on wall. Tea coffee, no milk, had a glass from the bars every day. I do take my own teabags. Fridge was refilled every other day. TV.. not much available for English guests. Please note there is no iron in the rooms, reception did lend us one for 2 hours. Nice outside area overlooking the lovely gardens and the sea. Room was cleaned every day. Sometimes forgot the shower mat so had to use a hand towel. The main restaurant was lovely, inside with aircon or lots of seats outside. Nice staff, some friendly than others. Food was plentiful and hot. One gripe that I have was when the Chefs were making omelettes, they added the ingredients (ham, mushrooms etc) using their hands!! No no, need to use utensils. Did put me off the omelettes which I normally like for breakfast. Ate some lunchtimes at the Las Dunas restaurant as it was near the Beach. Ok in there, not as nice as the Mogambo main restaurant. Bars are good, the Morabeza bar was good, nice staff especially Elizabeth. So friendly and professional but funny as well. Remembered our drinks after 2 days. Main reception and the bar areas can get very hot, no aircon in there, needs to be upgraded with it. We had a four hour plus flight delay coming home and it was so hot in there. We hit on the Friday neon 🥳. (One week neon next week white party) We have been twice before when we stayed at The Palace. It is such a wonderful night. All the staff work so hard and are so friendly. Mixing with the guests and chatting. Balloons, bubbles, great music and great atmosphere. Never too old to enjoy. Try it its fantastic. The beach is stunning. Loads of sunbeds at all times of day. Palm trees for shade. The sea is georgous. Have a 5 minute stroll to the huts there so friendly. The sellers on the beach that some reviews mention are no trouble. If you dont want to buy just say no thank you and they will move on. Only trying to earn a bit. Watch out for the donkey that strolls up and down! He must have smelt my bread in my bag for the sparrows and decided to rest his head on my shoulder....made me move quick! 🫏 Lots of pools, plenty sunbeds. Didn't take to the swim up bar. Very busy with folk that seemed to hog it all day, can't imagine what the water is like, yuk! The nightly ent"

"Superb villa in front of the sea, we started on line 2, Cristina and Fabienne upgraded us on the villa in front of the sea, superb villa, desert beach and bar 5 minutes along the beach, really 5 stars"

"Have loved this hotel. Reading some of the negative reviews I really feel like we stayed in a different place. We had an amazing trip. We had a lovely room which was quiet looking out on to gardens. It was spotlessly clean and was kept so daily, with some amazing towel art. The staff from the welcome at reception to the gardeners was always happy, hard working and pleasant. There are some rude customers (no need to this) who speak down to the staff which is not needed but a Big shout out to carlene who made me smile daily at breakfast and lunch after I watched a customer be rude to her yet she kept her cool (not sure I would have). Drinks were fab, never too long a wait. Wide selection of food Including a good variety for us veggies ! Lovely meals in all three additional restaurants, and love that the steak house also accommodates for vegetarians. We mostly stayed by the middle pool or the beach. Daytime activities are good and I like that the staff don’t pester you. They walk past and say what’s on then leave you, this lets you really relax and not feel that you have to join in. Shout out for junior and precious who ran fab classes. Also don’t miss out on the waterpark even as an adult. Well worth a go on the drop slide! I have two slightly negative comments. One the sports bar smells funny ! And two, the evening entertainment isn’t the best but they try ! The live music is always good and the white party, well get there early is all I would say so you don’t miss out on the amazing live singer and entertainment. Amazing trip with a hotel I would definitely not hesitate to return to. The beach is beautiful 🤩 don’t miss out on this. We saw turtles yesterday right outside the hotel !"

"Very very good experience. Nice relaxing holiday by the beautiful sea. Staff work tirelessly for your comfort and enjoyment. Yes the building is tired and needs updating but that certainly doesn't reduce your enjoyment. The food is varied, good quality and the pasta is without doubt some of the best ive had anywhere. Drinks are good quality including the soft drinks which in.some hotels are horrible but not here. Cocktails are nice. Had a lovely massage while I was here, would recommend. Overall we had a great weeks holiday! Thanks very much Occidental boa vista beach."

"The hotel is predominantly Italian people, I was I think the only English person! However the staff are friendly and the location fabulous! A short walk to the fabulous beach (uphill on the way back) but not that strenuous. Rooms are basic but good they have everything you need and it was quiet. Pool area is lovely and clean. Nighttime entertainment is low key it’s a place to relax. Food is plentiful and of a good standard. Overall a pleasant stay."