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Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

5.0 star property

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4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Theatre show
7 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar, beach bar
Front of property – evening/night
Reception

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • All-inclusive
  • Parking included
  • Gym

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Rua Andrade Corvo, Santa Maria, Sal, 4111
  • Place, Ponta Preta
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Maria Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Maria Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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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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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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The Level, Junior Suite, Sea View

The Level, Junior Suite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms (4+2)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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

The Level, Villa, 3 Bedrooms

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

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

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 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
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 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
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 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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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, ping pong

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms (3+1)

  • 75 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 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 (3+1)

  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 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 - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Santa Maria Town Square - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Santa Maria Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Santa Maria Pier - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Kite Beach - 15 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪RIU Cabo Verde Restaurant Promenade - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pool Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Espargos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Britannia at Bailey's Cafe Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar Ponto - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Luxury property on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools
Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive offers 731 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, 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 hot 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 hot 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 731 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
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.
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 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. 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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: High-speed internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 6 restaurants
  • 7 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aqua
  • Atlantis
  • Mosaico
  • Rancho
  • Sahel

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free water park access
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 at the property
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 any questions, 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 hot 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
Melia Dunas Beach SANTA MARIA
Melia Dunas Beach
Meliá Dunas Beach Resort All Inclusive Sal
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Melia Dunas Beach Resort Spa
Meliá Dunas Beach Resort Spa All Inclusive
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Meliá Dunas Beach All Inclusive
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Reviews

Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 154 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nuno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Uchechukwu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family friendly resort.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hasti

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Expedia 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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher, Elland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too big. Too noisy
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alessandro

Travelled with family
Rooms to far from the beach and resort stuff not very professional,,,,the food was just decent
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Disliked: Cleanliness

Most Sever Food Poisoning Ever! AVOID AT ALL COST

The hotel is nice, a little tired but nice. Unfortunately on day 2 I got the most severe food poisoning ever - 24 hours of vomiting, Diarrhoea, fever, chills, nausea etc. and then went to see the on-site Dr. I spent 4 hours on a drip, and was discharged with medication for 3 further days - which cost me Euro430 The next few days, Thursday 13th to Saturday 15th, I was still under the weather, nausea and unable to eat properly, Sunday 16th, I still couldn't eat but felt a little better. It's now been a week (19th March) and I am still unable to eat properly and waiting to see my GP I spoke to Guest Services and they said "I can't prove I didn't leave the resort so they hold zero accountability" They wished me better but never said sorry - they also lied to me saying no one else got sick - I took a very bad turn on flight home and air stewards looking after me, said they had 3 others on the flight from the Melia Dunas with the same symptoms I spent 5 of the 7 days there sick, unable to eat more than white rice / bread rolls It's not a cheap holiday and zero apologies, just lies and the offer to "bring me food to my room" So angry!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Yung

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

PAULO, BROCKTON

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Impressed with the level of service. Avid traveler and this Resort exceeded my expectations. Please consider VIP upgrades to have the opportunity to visit other affiliate resorts for dinning.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Osvaldina

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We loved everything can’t wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

clean and friendly

I'm not a fan of resorts when I am on holiday but this was a very good experience. Cleanliness is the most important thing for me and the hotel was very clean, even the courtesy rooms. Buffett could do with some variety as there is a lot of pork. A map or tour of the grounds on arrival would prove beneficial so you know what the resort has available along with the entertainment itinerary.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janito

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best I love two day bust really good thank you very much
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederic-Yves

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay at a great resort with great facilities, thoughtful and responsive staff, on a fantastic island with loads to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Theres was no stay, Thea did not have a Rom for us and we have for it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Helle Løkke

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Do never book this hotel, you may not have a room

We booked and paid a hotel room for 3 persons from 24-25/11 through hotels.com and even though we had a booking confirmation, the receptionist told us that there were no rooms available. So we were standing late night without a place to sleep!. Unacceptable breach of trust and they failed to take just the slightest responsibility for their errors. Stay away! Do not put any trust in these people.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice up-grade

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liselotte

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024