Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa
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Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa
ZDTI Algodoeiro, Santa Maria, Sal 4112, Cape Verde
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Highlights
Ideal location
Free parking
Lots to do
Delicious breakfastAmenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach Volleyball
Diving
Snorkeling
Surfing
Horse Riding
Hiking
Sauna
All amenities
Property Description
Meliá Dunas Beach is an all-inclusive resort situated at the majestic Santa Maria, and is just a 15-minute drive from the Sal International Airport. This luxurious five-star hotel boasts four swimming pools for adults and two for kids. All accommodations have contemporary designs. There are beautiful paintings on the walls, the floors are covered with tiles, and the sheets have high qualities. In addition, the rooms are equipped with small fridges, big LCD televisions, and balconies. Yhi Spa offers relaxing massages, thermal showers, and aesthetic treatments. It features a heated indoor pool, sauna, and fitness centre. Moreover, complimentary Wi-Fi is available at the public areas of the hotel. There are six eating spots at the hotel namely Aqua, Sahel, Rancho, Atlantis, O’ Grill, and Spices. From Meliá Dunas Beach, the Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra and Santa Marilha Horse Excursions can be reached within a five-minute drive.
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7.4/10
Nice hotel big and service is good..!!!
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Surroundings
Airport: Amilcar Cabral International Airport
(15.7 km)
Landmarks: Sealife Experience Turtle Watching
(340m)
Landmarks: Monster Truck Cabo Verde
(700m)
Landmarks: Viveiro Golf & Country Club
(780m)
Landmarks: Pachamama Eco Park - Viveiro Botanical Garden
(860m)
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Rooms
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Services & Amenities
Policies
4
Premium Room
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Towels
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3
Junior Suite
Has window
Non-smoking
Sofa
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6
the Level Room
Has window
Non-smoking
Sofa
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7
the Level Three-Bedroom Villa
2 Single bed or 1 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
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8
VILLA WITH 5 BEDROOMS
1 Double bed and 8 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
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7
Three-Bedroom Villa
2 Single bed or 1 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
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8
Family Two-Bedroom Suite
1 Single bed or 2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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4
Three-Bedroom Suite
2 Single bed or 1 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
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10
Deluxe Room
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bathtub
Refrigerator
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4
Deluxe Room (2+1)
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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6
Presidential Suite
1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
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Guest Reviews
7.4/10
53 reviews
- Cleanliness7.4
- Amenities7.4
- Location7.4
- Service7.4
Average for similar properties in Santa Maria

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Service Quality: Guests frequently praise the friendly and polite staff, which contributes to a welcoming atmosphere. Despite some service challenges noted, the staff's pleasant demeanor is a highlight for many visitors.(based on 1 review)
D.Lopes
January 9, 2025
Mooie hotel groot en service is goed..!!!
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Guest User
May 26, 2025
Fantástico!
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Hasti
June 26, 2025
Where do I start? Holiday from hell... The website online was very deceiving. All inclusive 5 star hotel - no, not at all. More like a 2 star at best. The island believes in 'No Stress' yes this is true for them but it was very stressful for us. In our group we had 4 strict vegetarians (that ate eggs) but the restaurants including the buffet did not cater for us. Throughout our stay, we had to eat chips and pizza everyday for every meal. What made matters worst was they have a so called booking system for their a la carte restaurants, but you can never find a booking online...
When we managed to get a booking for the restaurants and asked if some of the main courses could exclude the meat option and just have the standard vegetables, we were told no. One of the restaurants Rancho, had a vegetarian taco starter and when we asked to order 2 per person, as each dish only had ONE taco, we were told no, this can't be done. There was no apology or alternative offered except a chuckle from the waitress 'oh you're vegetarian, hahaha'.. DISAPPOINTING!
The website and ******* both state an indian cuisine restaurant, Sahel (which you'd assume can cater for vegetarians as this cuisine is mainly vegetarian) but when we arrived, this restaurant did not exist - how shambolic! It was a meat restaurant of African cuisine.
The staff are not helpful at all, they act like it's a chore to speak to you.
The hotel is infested with mosquitos and we were bitten alive by them - be warned.
ian
May 14, 2025
Music was very loud and the food in the buffet was atrocious. The food wasn’t covered in the level lounge and the flies were all over the food. The hotel furniture and rooms are very tired. The staff were lovely and very helpful so much so we moved hotel! The sand flies and mosquitos were quite bad, plenty of deet needed!
Alessandro
April 15, 2025
Rooms to far from the beach and resort stuff not very professional,,,,the food was just decent
Adanna
March 31, 2025
This is not a 5* hotel. It is very obvious that the hotel does not maintain a large proprotion of their facilities. I had to change rooms 3 times due to a balcony door that would not shut, no working phones in the room (which meant having to walk back and forth to reception in a massive resort) and general uncleanliness of the rooms (mold in the bathroom, and walls stained with squashed insects by previous guests). I also complained about my air conditioning blowing hit air which took more than 24hours to fix. The food options were very poor and some food items I was served were inedible. The poor service also extends to the staff, though some are polite on approach, they are very indifferent and issues are not sorted in a timely way. I would not stay here again. My stay was so poor I checked out early to stay in a different hotel.
Emanuela
March 14, 2025
The rooms are old furnished, with broken tiles and litteraly full of mosquitoes as there are no mosquitoes nets at the windows. The bathroom has a bath tub with a non-inviting colour and some mold and not even an handle for the hand-towel next to the sink. Very bad isolation as well.
The food quality is really poor (a la carte gets a bit better, but not always).
The staff is not well trained and gives continuously wrong information and directions.
When at the beach, you get endlessly asked to buy souvenires and you can't really bathe in the sea because of the rocks.
Not a 5 Stars Resort. A nightmare. Never again.
Cassia
February 26, 2025
Me and my family stayed at this resort for three days and the overall experiencing was good.
Staff is very friendly every-time you ask any questions they are more than happy to answer. If you have kids this resort is for you, they have a children’s pool, children’s club and activities throughout the week. The food in general if your not a picky eater it’s good, they have the main buffet and three other restaurantes you can reserve for lunch/dinner.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Additional charge
Beach Volleyball
Diving
Off-site
Snorkeling
Off-site
Surfing
Off-site
Horse Riding
Off-site
Hiking
Off-site
Sauna
Additional charge
Spa
Additional charge
Massage Room
Fitness Room
Parking
Free
Car Rental
Bar
Tennis Court
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Multi-Function Room
Children's Pool
Children's Playground
Water Park
Free
Kids' Club
24-Hour Front Desk
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa
Fitness Room
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Children's Playground
Water Park
Kids' Club
Restaurant
Restaurant
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More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Parking
Free
Transportation
Car Rental
Business services
Multi-Function Room
Wedding Service
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Front desk services
24-Hour Front Desk
Languages spoken
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Food & drink
Snack Bar
Bar
Public areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Garden
Elevator
Health & wellness
Spa
Additional charge
Surfing
Off-site
Diving
Off-site
Beach Volleyball
Tennis Court
Horse Riding
Off-site
Hairdressing and Beauty Center
Fitness Room
Massage Room
Sauna
Additional charge
Kayaking
Off-site
Body Care
Hiking
Off-site
Snorkeling
Off-site
Foot Bath
Activities
Public Beach
Water Park
Free
Beach Umbrella
Game Room
Fishing
Off-site
Cleaning services
Clothes Dryer
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Additional charge
Facilities for children
Children's Playground
Children's Desktop Game/ Jigsaw Puzzle
Children's Meals Available
Kids' Club
Children's Toys
Children's Pool
Accessibility
Stair-Free Property Entrance
Safety & security
Security Alarm
Smoke Detector
First Aid Services
First-Aid Kit
Security Personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–03:00 the next day
Check-out: Before 12:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the hotel
Property Description
- Opened: 2014
- Number of Rooms: 732
Phone:+238-2422340
Email:melia.dunas@melia.com
Meliá Dunas Beach is an all-inclusive resort situated at the majestic Santa Maria, and is just a 15-minute drive from the Sal International Airport. This luxurious five-star hotel boasts four swimming pools for adults and two for kids. All accommodations have contemporary designs. There are beautiful paintings on the walls, the floors are covered with tiles, and the sheets have high qualities. In addition, the rooms are equipped with small fridges, big LCD televisions, and balconies. Yhi Spa offers relaxing massages, thermal showers, and aesthetic treatments. It features a heated indoor pool, sauna, and fitness centre. Moreover, complimentary Wi-Fi is available at the public areas of the hotel. There are six eating spots at the hotel namely Aqua, Sahel, Rancho, Atlantis, O’ Grill, and Spices. From Meliá Dunas Beach, the Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra and Santa Marilha Horse Excursions can be reached within a five-minute drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the check-in and check-out times at Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa?
Check-in at Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa is from 15:00-03:00 and check-out is by 12:00.What are the check-in and check-out times at Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa?
Does Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa have a swimming pool?
Yes, Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa has a pool.Does Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa have a swimming pool?
Are pets allowed at Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa?
No, pets are not allowed at Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa.Are pets allowed at Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa?
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Which airport is closest to Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa?
The nearest airport is Amilcar Cabral International Airport, just about 17 mins from hotel by car (15.7 km) away.Which airport is closest to Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa?
What is the cancellation policy for Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa?
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About This Property
| Nearest Airport | Amilcar Cabral International Airport |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 15.73KM |
| Average Price From | DKK3957 |
| Hotel Star Rating | 5 |














