I stayed here with my wife and two daughters (10 and 7) on an all-inclusive basis. We were transferred from the Djadsal (where we originally booked) due to overunning building works on the pool there (please see my review of the Djadsal for more details). We have travelled quite a lot and usually organise our holidays independently so our expectations... more

We were a bit apprehensive before going to Vila do Farol hotel as we had just read the reviews about the language issues with it being an Italian hotel, we should not have worried. The hotel staff speak various languages and hand signals work well. There is 2 English speaking reception staff so if you have any problems or queries... more

My husband and I read all the site reviews after we booked our holiday! Oh my God what are we going too? we tried to change hotels but they were all booked (this was a last min cheapo deal) so we left the UK with no illusions as to how fab this hotel was not going to be. We had... more

We have just come back from a one week holiday in Cape Verde. Whilst we both had a relaxing time, we left wondering why the media hype about these newly developing islands does not really live up to reality. It might be to attract property investors perhaps? We started our stay at the Bravo Vila Do Farol (which we had... more

My husband and I together with our two grown up children booked a holiday at this hotel in June. We knew from the brochure that it was Italian owned and that was fine. However when we arrived we quickly learned that unless we spoke Italian we would have problems. Only one member of reception staff understood English - everyone else... more

If you can' t speak Italian, then don't go to this hotel. Only a few of the staff understand any english. We were the only two english guests there at the time. All the entertainment was is italian, so didn't have a clue what it was all about. The hot food was barely warm most of the time. Although the... more

The staff are charming and despite previous posts both Italians and Cape Verdean can speak good English to those whom they do not take a dislike to. The food is nicely made fresh Italian pizza and pasta and you are able to buy drinkable, if Italian wine, unlike th got rut served for free at most other AI hotels in... more

Just returned from a two week stay at the Farol. It was a bit noisy, generated by the animation team. They were enthusiastic and Italian but seemed to be appreciated by the Italian guests and had no problem in getting them involved, good family fun really. We didn't try and get involved but I'm sure we would have been made... more

Advertising in the UK is a bit of a liberty.... it is an Italian owned and run hotel, for Italian holiday makers, in Italian - no exceptions... In fact, you will find barely anybody who speaks any English. I wouldn't have minded this if I'd known, but it is advertised to brits too. Loud music (and I mean loud) blares... more