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Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

5.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property - evening/night
The Level, Presidential Suite | Terrace/patio
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Rua Andrade Corvo, Santa Maria, Sal, 4111
  • Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo
    15 min walk
  • Ponta Preta
    17 min walk
  • Nazarene Church
    4 min drive
  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.)
    15 min drive

Room options

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, ping pong

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, ping pong

The Level, Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Villa, 3 Bedrooms (4+2)

  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

The Level, Deluxe Room

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, ping pong

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (3+1)

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room (2+1)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, ping pong

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms (3+1)

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, ping pong

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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The Level, Junior Suite, Sea View

The Level, Junior Suite, Sea View

  • 86 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Level, Presidential Suite | Living room

The Level, Presidential Suite

  • 115 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms (4+2)

32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, ping pong

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms (4+2)

  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Sal

When you stay at Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive in Sal, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Ponta Preta and Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo. .This all-inclusive property is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Santa Maria Municipal Market and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Nazarene Church.

What's nearby

  • Ponta Preta - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Maria Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Santa Maria Pier - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Kite Beach - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Shark Bay Beach - 24 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Cabo Verde Riu Funana - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Espargos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Melia Dunas Spices Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Dubliners - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bikini Beach Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Luxury property on the beach, with 4 outdoor swimming pools
Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive offers 526 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

2 outdoor tennis courts and a complimentary water park with waterslides are featured at the property. 4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or spa tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Yhi Spa has 12 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 526 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 4 outdoor swimming pools, a nightclub, and a complimentary water park. Additional features at this property include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and a hair salon. Guests can get around on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 5.00 km.
This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Grab a bite to eat at Atlantis, one of the property's many dining establishments, which include 6 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 7 bars/lounges.

Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Atlantis - Overlooking the ocean, this seafood restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Rancho - This steakhouse serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Aqua - Overlooking the ocean, this family restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Sahel - This restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Mosaico - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included
Dining and beverage availability limited at one or more venues

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis
Volleyball
Kids club

Lessons/classes/games

Pilates
Water fitness
Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free off-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free local area shuttle up to 5.00 km

Food and drink

  • 6 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 7 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Atlantis
  • Rancho
  • Aqua
  • Sahel
  • Mosaico

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/games room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness centre
  • Free water park access
  • Full-service spa
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free water park access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water slide

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.49 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or spa tub
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Melia Dunas Beach Resort SANTA MARIA
Melia Dunas Beach Resort
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Melia Dunas Beach Resort Spa
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Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 88 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Assiatou

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are great and professional. The food and the drinks could be a little better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justino

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Admilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
My phone did not work for the duration of my stay and they never fixed it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely experience
Lots of positives. The hotel was spotlessly clean. Our bedroom recieved a thorough clean each day and we received fresh towels each day. Lots of food choices including a buffet and several a la carte. We were here 1 week amd had no problems booking a different restaurant each night by going to the booking service at 1030 in the odyssey bar ( next to the piano). Food was excellent. Hotel has several pools and direct access to the beach. No problems getting a sunbed. No mosquitos but bring your spray just in case.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Julian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a large and well maintained hotel complex on a stretch of excellent beach. We loved the location, the weather of course, lots of wildlife, birds, turtles and butterflies. The staff are mostly young in age and very friendly and helpful. Service in the bars, restaurants and poolside are all very good. The housekeeping for our room often didn't turn up until 6pm and on the last 2 days we were there they didn't turn up at all. This was despite our leaving the 'please clean our room' notice on our door for them to see. I phoned down to reception a couple of times but reception did not answer. That wasn't very good and not what we would expect from a 5-star hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virgil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel. Staff was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Larissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Lizete

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Lizete

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very disappointed with Josimar front desk staff he was unprofessional with us he don’t know how to treat the customer...but I appreciate you Stephanie for the great service keep doing what you do to make us happy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jean

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE. PLEASE AVOID. Shower water is yellow, the resort is absolutely understaffed, employees were hiding. it was CHAOTIC. Restaurant are already fully booked when you arrive, and food (restaurant or buffet) is just horrible. We ended up taking a cab to eat in Santa Maria. Wifi does not work, dirty everywhere. People around me were as much horrified as me. A lot of very upset people. How come this rating is so high ? Are the other reviews fake ???
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This complex is ok but the beaches or very rocky impossible to swim. There’s not shuttle to the airport. The reception staff are completely slow like your a number and all the want is to get more money out you . I’ve been to many Melia ressort this one is a no go for me...
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny, Belfast

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Dunas resort is divided in two, SOL Dunas and MELIA Dunas. We stayed on Melia side - which was more adult/couple suitable and the Sol side more family or younger family orientated. The complex was clean and well kept. The pools and facilities (such as communal toilets) were spotless. Our room was large and clean, with fridge and good air conditioning, there was also kettle and hairdryer and a free to use safe for valuables. The food buffet was great and we loved having 4 restaurants to book for dinner if we wanted something more formal. There are also many bars to grab that late night drink or nightcap ! The Gabi beach bar and the beachcomber bar provided drinks at the beach and there were swim up pool bars for refreshments (drinks) poolside! Drinks really were all inclusive- spirits(local but extensive) wine, beer, cava, Prosecco, and cocktails- we had zero addition spend! The only downside is the 6 hour layover in Lisbon outward , but we survived! We will definitely be going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eguono

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we stayed here for 4 days and it was nothing short of perfect. We wished we had stayed longer. The ambience was great, even better than the pictures. Food was great too and literally all inclusive, meaning you don’t have to pay for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even drinks. Everything is covered in the cost of the room. Totally amazing! The pools are relaxing and great too.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

AndrewMario, Sal CV

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The biggest resort I ever been on. Very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very disappointed with this hotel. Booked as a 5 star hotel, and for a €200 room per night, the deluxe room we stayed was very dirty, shower in the suite in terrible conditions, damaged furniture, poor food (canned fruit for example), etc... Fortunately the local staff with their incredible hospitality and friendless made it bearable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Urielpereira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Marie, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great rooms poor food
The hotel is nice, nice rooms, swimming pools and bars. It is clean. We could put 5 stars, but the food is really not good, that's why we give 3 stars.