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Meliã¡ Dunas Beach Resort & Spa

Cape Verde · Cape Verde

Zdti AlgodoeiroView location

7.2/10Very good204 Reviews
Cleanliness7.8/107.8
Service8.0/108.0
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition7.6/107.6
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Amenities7.2/107.2
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About Meliã¡ Dunas Beach Resort & Spa

Those staying at this property may surf on the internet thanks to the Wi-Fi access ready to use on public areas. There is no 24-hour reception. Additional fees may apply for some services.

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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 Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo and Nazarene Church. Make yourself at home in one of the 639 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions.

Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 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.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Bar/Lounge
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Beach services
Smoking areas
Childcare
Banquet facilities
Transportation services
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available By ocean Professional property host/manager Ecostars Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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.

  • You need to know
    • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Special 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. 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. 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.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    Portuguese

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Ponta Preta 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Nazarene Church 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Santa Maria Pier 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Santa Maria Beach 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Santa Maria Town Square 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Santa Maria Municipal Market 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Shark Bay Beach 4.8 km / 3 mi
Kite Beach 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Serra Negra Natural Reserve 8.8 km / 5.4 mi
Monte Curral Viewpoint 18.3 km / 11.3 mi
Pedra de Lume Salt Crater 23.6 km / 14.6 mi
Buracona 27.1 km / 16.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Double or Twin DELUXE TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • DELUXE TWO BEDSDBT.2B-DX

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    Double or Twin DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBT.2B-DX

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • SINGLE PREMIUMSINGLE • PREMIUMSGL.PI

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    SINGLE PREMIUM

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    PREMIUM

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    Room code: SGL.PI

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  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    RUN OF HOUSE

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    Room code: ROO.RO

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX

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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: DBL.DX

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Room code: SUI.ST

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  • JUNIOR SUITE STANDARDJUNIOR SUITE • STANDARDJSU.ST

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    JUNIOR SUITE STANDARD

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  • SINGLE DELUXESINGLE • DELUXESGL.DX

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    SINGLE DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: SGL.DX

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  • FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDROOMSFAMILY ROOM • TWO BEDROOMSFAM.B2

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    FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDROOMS

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    TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room code: FAM.B2

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  • Double or Twin LUXURYDouble or Twin • LUXURYDBT.LX

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    Double or Twin LUXURY

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    LUXURY

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    Room code: DBT.LX

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  • DOUBLE PREMIUMDOUBLE • PREMIUMDBL.PI

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    DOUBLE PREMIUM

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    PREMIUM

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    Room code: DBL.PI

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: FAM.ST

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  • SUITE QUEEN SIZE BEDSUITE • QUEEN SIZE BEDSUI.QN

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    SUITE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: SUI.QN

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  • DOUBLE SINGLE USE PREMIUMDOUBLE SINGLE USE • PREMIUMDUS.PI

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    DOUBLE SINGLE USE PREMIUM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 1
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    DOUBLE SINGLE USE
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    PREMIUM

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    Room code: DUS.PI

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  • VILLA STANDARDVILLA • STANDARDVIL.ST

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    VILLA STANDARD

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    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
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    VILLA
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: VIL.ST

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  • SUITE THREE BEDROOMSSUITE • THREE BEDROOMSSUI.B3

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    SUITE THREE BEDROOMS

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    SUITE
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    THREE BEDROOMS

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    Room code: SUI.B3

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  • VILLA THREE BEDROOMSVILLA • THREE BEDROOMSVIL.B3

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    VILLA THREE BEDROOMS

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    THREE BEDROOMS

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    Room code: VIL.B3

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  • Double or Twin PREMIUMDouble or Twin • PREMIUMDBT.PI

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    Double or Twin PREMIUM

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    PREMIUM

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    Room code: DBT.PI

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  • JUNIOR SUITE SEA VIEWJUNIOR SUITE • SEA VIEWJSU.VM

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    JUNIOR SUITE SEA VIEW

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    JUNIOR SUITE
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    SEA VIEW

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    Room code: JSU.VM

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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Room DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: ROO.DX

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  • Room PREMIUMRoom • PREMIUMROO.PI

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    Room PREMIUM

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    PREMIUM

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    Room code: ROO.PI

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  • VILLA FIVE BEDROOMSVILLA • FIVE BEDROOMSVIL.B5

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    VILLA FIVE BEDROOMS

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    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
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    VILLA
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    FIVE BEDROOMS

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    Room code: VIL.B5

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  • SUITE PresidentialSUITE • PresidentialSUI.6S

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    SUITE Presidential

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    Presidential

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    Room code: SUI.6S

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  • SUITE TWO BEDROOMSSUITE • TWO BEDROOMSSUI.B2

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    SUITE TWO BEDROOMS

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room code: SUI.B2

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Meliã¡ Dunas Beach Resort & Spa

7.2
Very good
204 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.8 /10
Service
8.0 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
7.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Amenities
7.2 /10
75 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Ana
Nice place
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jul 2026
Brian
The bathroom was not clean in any of the 3 rooms. Towels were taken and not replaced. Air conditioning wasn’t working and had to ask 3 times before it got looked at
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Emma-Jayne
Lovely place, lovely staff great selection of food etc
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2026
Ridwan
Honestly one of the best resorts I’ve stayed at. The food was amazing with so much variety. The scenery and beaches were beautiful, making the whole experience even more relaxing. The staff were also incredibly friendly and always willing to help whenever needed. I’ll definitely be visiting again!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2026
Jean-Claude
Hôtel EXCELLENT à tous niveaux, je n'ai rien trouvé de négatif!!!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2026
Maria Estefania Caeiro
Overall really good.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
Leon Anthony
The whole experience was very good.
4/10
Poor
11 Apr 2026
Ellen
Did not use the spa
The pools needed refurb many tiles missing around the pools. Fountain feature broken didn’t see much pool maintenance going on.
Sun beds on the pool areas and beach were the most uncomfortable beds I’ve ever used.
Pool towels were threadbare and not readily available for change
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Apr 2026
Adam
After the room was cleaned, we had to request clean towels several times. The housekeeping staff never brought clean towels to the room.

During meals at the buffet, we often had to wait for drink cups or silverware.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
25 Feb 2026
Peter
Room was dated. TVs dud not work. Room was never cleaned. Towels never changed, Beds never made! Too many kids!
Self
2/10
Poor
07 Feb 2026
grzegorz
untrained staff, hard to communicate (lack of english). al a cart restaurants were awful food wasn't fresh, tasteless, difficult to book in. No glasses at the bar, it was a mission to get a beach towel, and the room was very basic for a 5 star hotel. I would rate the hotel maximum 3 start.
Partner
4/10
Poor
22 Jan 2026
Andrew
1) long queues to book any restaurant
2) too big and crowded although we had a nice room
3) breakfast poor - cold eggs and coffee dreadful
4) housekeeping dreadful - never had room towels replaced properly and cleaning sketchy
5) ATM didn’t work
8/10
Excellent
14 Jan 2026
Maritza
The staffs very friendly, and amenities are super.
Self
2/10
Poor
09 Jan 2026
Rosemarie Caroline
Please don’t book. Only a 3star hotel that can’t cope with capacity of guests. Rooms not cleaned. Staff rude. Food poisoning. Save your money and go to the Caribbean where you’re welcomed.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jan 2026
Marcus
Our experience at the resort was mixed, but we made the most of what was an uneven experience. The room was clean and reasonably comfortable. The food was decent, although not exceptional.

The staff were generally pleasant, but were reactive and not proactively ensuring things were in place, delivering on the service promise. For example, there were no facial tissues in the room, despite there being an empty dispenser in the bathroom. Each time I went to the gym, there were no towels for the guests and had to chase staff to replenish. Also, we went days without housekeeping checking in to see if buns needed emptying or if we needed more water for the room. This too had to be requested.

The resort did not have a secured facility to hold luggage for guests waiting to check in. Our flight arrived late morning which meant that we had to wait four hours with our luggage until we could check in at 3pm. We were told that we could leave our bags outside in the corner of the front entrance and that it was safe, but this is unacceptable.

Also, when we arrived, we stood in a long queue to book the specialty restaurants for the week, only to find that they were fully booked up to the night before we departed. We later learned that there was an online booking tool for the restaurants, but this was never offered up front. We were able to put our names on a waiting list and, on the following day, offered two bookings for a couple of nights. Have more to say, but out of space
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Dec 2025
Patrice
Informations fournies à l'arrivées par différents membres de l'hôtel insuffisantes et souvent contradictoires et inadaptées
Partner
2/10
Poor
22 Nov 2025
David
Waited in a queue for an hour. Once at the reception desk, they didn't give us a towel card, didn't explain our benefits for level, over charged us on taxes and generally rude.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
20 Nov 2025
Vanessa
I hope to never return to this place. Glad i only stayed 1 night here. I thought i would spend a nice afternoon and evening but this feeling was replaced with dissapoitment, anger,andwondering how are these people charging this much money for a place like this. Here are the things that occured:
Room not ready at 3 pm. Had to wait 40 minutes. went through process with FOUR people at the reception to do the check in to learn about the hotel and what they have and the restaurants and then qr codes for the different menus, then transfer to another reception to pick up the key to your room (a second person) a third person at this other reception to tell me again about the restaurants which full disclosure at this point i told them enough as i had already heard that there are four restaurants. Then a fourth person to show me in the me where my room is. And then a fifth person went to bring me my luggage in my room. none of the 4 people during all the process mentioned rsvp ends at 4pm. Tried calling from room to rsvp for dinner and phone is broken. So i went all the way to the reception. They said yah all phones are broken. after complaining someone went to ask for a table for me to eat at one of the restaurants. restaurant was horrible. Maybe 10%full from 6:30 - 7:30 so not sure what the big deal was in the first place.The menu bad. The food bad. No drink selection at the ranchos restaurant. Dirty glass bc they said they grabed it with dirty hands. Left my plate walked and out
2/10
Poor
26 Oct 2025
David
Worst stay in 30 years. Never again. Service, food, property all F- /1 star . Rude staff at the bar. It was all inclusive including the bad service ,food and drinks. I will be asking expedia for all my stay back. Full refund without apologies.
Business Self
2/10
Poor
24 Oct 2025
Antonio
Rooms in the ground floors are full of mosquitos which tormented our family during the entire stay.
Bath tub/shower does not have the proper set up so every time you shower the water goes all over the floor which made it extremely unsafe. My family slipped and fell couple of times. Water comes up on the tub while showering because the drain systems are all messed up and dirty leaving gross residue in the bath tub while still in showering. The facilities never had towels in the pool. If 100 people needed towels they only had towels for 20. I personally could never get pool towels our entire stay. Everyday was the same excuse. They ran out of towels.
House keeping came to clean rooms only after we complained. Most of us went 3 days without housekeeping services or towels. Upon arrival the floors were filthy black. It was never washed between guests.Telephone in the room never worked for us to call the front desk or anything else. There were about 70 of us throught the resort on a family wedding and majority experienced similar issues. Rooms does not have iron and when you asked for one they take it back before you even get to use it.
Hair dryer is the oldest and most dysfunctional I have ever used.
THEY MESSED UP OUR ROOMS ASSIGNMENT SO BAD, PLACING US IN ONE ROOM, BUT RECORDED US IN A DIFFERENT ROOM CAUSING CHAOS DURING CHECKOUT.
The resort is huge and beautiful, but it lacks management and services terrible. So many young workers with NO SUPPLIES AND DIRECTIONS
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2025
HELDER AUGUSTO
There was no
8/10
Excellent
21 Oct 2025
Susan
Loved the pools, and level service worth paying the extra. Breakfast was amazing at the atlantis only thing mini bar not filled, check in was late and rancho restaurant steak un edible
4/10
Poor
18 Oct 2025
Tatiana
Meu quarto tinha cheiro de mofado e a banheira estava entupida.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2025
melanie
Without a doubt, one of the best holidays we’ve had. We travelled as a group of friends with children 2 to 18 years old, and there was truly something for everyone. The hotel exceeded our expectations. It was huge and full of activities that after a full week, we still hadn’t explored it all!

The buffet restaurants were outstanding. The variety and quality of food were impressive, and the service was exceptional. A special mention must go to one of the waitresses, 'Miraculous', who was incredibly kind and patient with our lively group of children. Her warm and friendly nature made our visits a pleasure.

The pools were consistently clean, and the variety from kids’ pools to more relaxing area meant we always had something to enjoy. One day, during a temporary power outage, the slides at the water park weren’t working, but the lifeguard kept the kids entertained, which was appreciated.

The beach was breathtaking clean, beautiful, and easily accessible. The facilities nearby were convenient, and even the vendors offering excursions were great to deal with. 'Victor', in particular, was friendly, helpful, and never pushy. 'Jose' from VIP Guest Services also deserves recognition. Despite us not being VIP clients, he was incredibly attentive and helpful throughout our stay.

The only slight disappointment was with restaurants we booked. Unfortunately, the staff there were quite rude and the food didn’t meet the same standards as the buffet.
Was still a 10/10 holiday however!
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
26 Jun 2025
Uchechukwu
Great family friendly resort.
2/10
Poor
26 Jun 2025
Hasti
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.



Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
24 May 2025
Christopher
Too big. Too noisy
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
14 May 2025
ian
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!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 Apr 2025
Alessandro
Rooms to far from the beach and resort stuff not very professional,,,,the food was just decent
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
30 Mar 2025
Adanna
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.
2/10
Poor
19 Mar 2025
Natalie

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!


Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2025
Cassia
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.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2025
Akida
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.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2025
Osvaldina
We loved everything can’t wait to come back
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Jan 2025
Verified traveler

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.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2025
Janito
The best I love two day bust really good thank you very much
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2025
Frederic-Yves
Fantastic stay at a great resort with great facilities, thoughtful and responsive staff, on a fantastic island with loads to do.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
27 Nov 2024
Martin
Theres was no stay, Thea did not have a Rom for us and we have for it.
2/10
Poor
27 Nov 2024
Helle Løkke

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.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2024
Claudia
Staff was friendly. Very big property. Beautiful beach scenery. I wish there were more snack/food areas if you missed buffet time slots.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Oct 2024
Verified traveler
It was very good but if you want to try other restaurants on site you have to book them from day one ( mistake we've made).
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Aug 2024
Cristina
In general was a really good experience, our room was nearby the pool ans the restaurant. We couldn't enjoy the A la Carte restaurants for dinner as they were fully booked, we were hiven the lunch option but we didn't take it. The food in the buffet we really good and the variety from lical food to international cuisine.
Only issue was the towels in the room, the moment they take it to replace you suffer to get new ones has they only bring it by dinner time, and if you were lucky to get one. I had to call housekeeping 3 times on the same night to get one.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
marisa
The staff are great and professional. The food and the drinks could be a little better.
6/10
Pleasant
31 Mar 2024
Maria
My phone did not work for the duration of my stay and they never fixed it.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2024
carol

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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Jan 2024
Julian
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2023
Virgil
Awesome hotel. Staff was amazing.
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jan 2022
Lizete
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
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
01 Jan 2022
Jean
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 ???
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
08 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
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...
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2020
Jenny
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!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2019
Eguono
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.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2019
AndrewMario
The biggest resort I ever been on. Very comfortable
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
05 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
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.
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
20 Nov 2016
Marie

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.
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
Joel
Sehr nettes und aufmerksames Personal. Tolles Ambiente und eine Top infrastruktur. Nach umserem Geschmack war die Musik und Unterhaltung etwas zu laut und zi viel. Aber es hatte ja andere Pools um auszuweichen. Danke an Melia Dunas
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2026
MIGUEL
Great location, less than 5 minutes drive from Santa Maria and 15 from the airport. Wide variety of restaurants, bars, environments, pools. You don't get bored! Very comfortable bed, spacious room and bathroom. Staff was always very kind and helpful. If you arrive long before your check in time as I did, you can use one of the many courtesy rooms where you can have a shower and get changed before you start discovering the island and the beach.
Business
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2026
kati
Siisti paikka ja ihanat uima-altaat.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2026
Anabela Da conceicao
Tout parfait
Friends
8/10
Excellent
25 Mar 2026
Irene
Das Essen in Hauptrestaurant könnte etwas umfangreicher sein.
Brotauswahl könnte besser sein, statt nur Toast und weiße Brötchen.
8/10
Excellent
15 Feb 2026
paulo
La chambre moyennement propre,
Le personnel au petits soins 👌
8/10
Excellent
26 Dec 2025
Bill Tore
Hyggelig og imøtekommende personal. Bassenget og området rundt var perfekt for både voksne og barn. Mye aktiviteter å delta på på området. Maten var bra og det var nesten i overflod mye på all inclusive. Bra renhold på rommene daglig. Området er veldig stort og har alt fra frisør til supermarked.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Nov 2025
Felix
Die Zimmer reinigung war besonders schön da es immer wirklich Professionel gemacht wurde und darauf geachtet wurde das nur gereinigt wird in der zeit in der ich nicht im Zimmer war.

Der leere Strand war auch sehr angehnem aber dem geschuldet das viele am Pool geblieben sind.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
02 Nov 2025
Marine
Tout dans l’ensemble est d’une prestation très en deçà de ce que l’on peut attendre d’un groupe comme Meliá : qualité de la nourriture (surtout au buffet) et des boissons (servies sans gaz, tiède, vins de très mauvaise qualité,…) chambre faite tous les 2 jours avec oublis fréquents des serviettes, frigo qui ne fonctionne pas à l’arrivée, impossible de joindre la réception avec le téléphone, personnel dans l’ensemble peu impliqué (on nous toujours « oui » « no stress » mais on attend encore)…
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
28 Oct 2025
Sandra
Péssima …
Não há toalhas , não há espreguiçadeiras, limpeza dos quantos aterradora e só de dois em dois dias , quantos degradados , comida de má qualidade fraca animação ..
Resumindo.. Três estrelas é demasiado , não aconselho .
Partner
4/10
Poor
20 Oct 2025
Jose
Personnel très gentil
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2025
Verified traveler
Excellent very nice
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
02 Aug 2025
Eric

Bon séjour

Formule all inclusive très rentable.
Complexe très grand et très frequenté mais finalement on ne se marche pas dessus !
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
02 Aug 2025
Petteri
Olisipa jotain parempaa ruokaa…
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2025
samia

Sejour paradisiaque

Super sejour
Appartement tres spacieux
Plage et mobilier de plage excellents
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2025
Brice
Top
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2025
Dominique Paule Michelle Le
Hotel fonctionnel, propre. Taxi à proximité
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2025
ALESSANDRO
Ho scelto questo resort per l'ottima offerta prezzo-condizioni, confidando poi nel nome della catena, il Melia appunto. La scelta si è rivelata ottima, dalla camera(un mini appartamento), al cibo di qualita'e quantita', all'offerta di ristoranti alla carta, al wifi sempre presente fino ad arrivare alle bevande in all inclusive,servite come si deve. consigliatissimo
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
19 Mar 2025
Fernando

Meliá Dunas Hotel caro e sem qualidade

Quartos com mobiliario velho, usado, gasto. Não ha candeeiros de leitura. Tv não funcionava. Maq cafe avariada. Casa de banho com pouca luz.
Comida no restaurante buffet, péssima qualidade.
Landscape muito bom, piscinas optimas, localização do resort excelente.
Qualidade muito má
Business
4/10
Poor
14 Mar 2025
Verified traveler
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.
Leisure Self

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Zdti Algodoeiro, Santa Maria, Cape Verde

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