Name: Meliá Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Address: ZDTI Algodoeiro, Santa Maria, Cape Verde, Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde
Rating: 7.4

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7.4

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Based on 134 verified reviews

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Reviews of Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive describe a large, family focused beachfront complex with multiple pools, many activities, and friendly staff, but with frequent service frustrations, dated rooms, and hit and miss food and drink.

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4

Ellen

11 Apr 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

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

8

Adam

5 Apr 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

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.

4

Peter

25 Feb 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

Room was dated. TVs dud not work. Room was never cleaned. Towels never changed, Beds never made! Too many kids!

2

grzegorz

7 Feb 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

4

Andrew

22 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

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

ZDTI Algodoeiro, Santa Maria, Cape Verde

Location

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. This all-inclusive property is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Ponta Preta and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Santa Maria Municipal Market.

Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo(0.8 Miles)

Ponta Preta(1.2 Miles)

Nazarene Church(2.1 Miles)

Santa Maria Pier(2.1 Miles)

Santa Maria Beach(2.1 Miles)

Santa Maria Town Square(2.2 Miles)

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From 15:00 to 23:59

Before 12:00

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Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Yes, breakfast is included in the all-inclusive package.

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a surcharge of EUR 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3). Guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Guests are encouraged to contact the property for specific accessibility needs.

The property is located on the beach and is within a 5-minute drive of Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo and Nazarene Church. It is 1 mile (1.6 km) from Ponta Preta and 2.1 miles (3.3 km) from Santa Maria Municipal Market.

Yes, the property features 4 outdoor pools, including a children's pool. The pools are available seasonally and operational hours may vary.

Yes, children are welcome at the property. There is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

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