All Inclusive Holidays
All inclusive is the easiest way to do Cape Verde: flights, transfers, hotel, meals and drinks in one ATOL-protected package. Nearly all all-inclusive resorts sit on the two beach islands, Sal and Boa Vista – both just six hours’ direct flight from the UK, with white-sand beaches and sunshine all year. Here are the resorts worth knowing, from great-value four-stars to adults-only and five-star.
Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Cape Verde
Here you will find a larger selection of hotels that meet a wide range of requirements.
For example, facilities that are only open to guests over 18 years of age or hotels that cater specifically to families.
Guide prices per person for 7 nights, two sharing, based on selected departures. Prices change daily.
What Is Included in an All-Inclusive Holiday?
In Cape Verde, an all-inclusive package usually covers return flights from the UK, airport transfers, your room, all meals (buffet plus a number of à-la-carte dinners), local drinks and most hotel activities.
What differs between resorts is the detail: how many à-la-carte restaurants you can book, whether premium spirits and bottled water are included, and whether the minibar is restocked daily. It is always worth comparing this before you book – see the points below.
Sal or Boa Vista – Which Island for All Inclusive?
Sal is the busier of the two. Santa Maria is a real town with restaurants, bars, dive centres and excursions, so you can easily step outside the resort. Choose Sal if you want variety and nightlife within walking distance.
Boa Vista is quieter and wilder, with vast empty beaches and resorts that are more self-contained. Choose Boa Vista if you mainly want peace, space and long beach walks. Both islands have direct UK flights and near-identical weather.
When to Book Your All-Inclusive Holiday
Cape Verde works all year round, but the peak season for UK travellers runs from November to April, when the islands offer 25 °C while it is cold at home. Christmas, New Year and February half-term are the most expensive weeks and sell out first. For the best value, look at September, October or May. Booking a few months ahead usually gives the widest choice of resorts and room types.
Best All-Inclusive Deals in Cape Verde
On-site support
What most hotels that offer an all-inclusive Cape Verde holiday have in common is that there are regular tour guide teams on site to help you with any questions and also give tips for excursions and other leisure activities. This ensures that you are looked after at all times, by telephone if necessary.
Direct beach access
You will definitely feel at home in the hotels on Sal and Boa Vista. The hotels offer all the necessary comforts. There are differences in the details. Many of the hotels are located directly on the beach or are close to it. This is ideal for those who simply want to relax and swim in the crystal clear water. Moreover, the all-inclusive hotels in Cape Verde often have several pools.
Food and drink
You should compare the individual offers more closely, especially with regard to the aspect of “food and drink”. Sometimes there are buffets in the mornings, at noon and in the evenings, which you can help yourself to free of charge as an all-inclusive guest. Sometimes you have the option of making reservations in different speciality restaurants or bars, where you can look forward to the country’s typical cuisine.
All Inclusive Cape Verde – FAQ
Which island has the best all-inclusive resorts?
Sal and Boa Vista have almost all of them. Sal offers more to do outside the hotel, Boa Vista is quieter with bigger, emptier beaches.
How much does an all-inclusive holiday to Cape Verde cost?
A 7-night package from the UK typically starts around £700–£800 per person in low season and rises to £1,200 or more for five-star resorts in peak weeks, including flights and transfers.
Are drinks included?
Local drinks are included in virtually all resorts. Premium spirits, some cocktails and bottled water are sometimes charged extra, so check the hotel’s all-inclusive terms.
Are there adults-only all-inclusive hotels in Cape Verde?
Yes – several resorts on Sal are adults-only, which makes them popular with couples looking for a quieter stay.
How long is the flight from the UK?
About six hours flying direct, to Sal (SID) and Boa Vista (BVC).
All inclusive is just one way to experience the islands – see all Cape Verde holidays, from island-hopping round trips to hiking tours and excursions.