Melia Dunas ResortSanta Maria, Cape Verde

The stylish Melia Dunas faces the ocean and has a boulevard brimming with places to eat and drink. This resort leads down to the white sands of Algodoeiro Beach. It’s huge and is surrounded by tropical gardens. Santa Maria is just a few minutes' drive away, too.

Interior designers here are going for something completely contemporary, so expect rooms and public spaces dressed in neutral, earthy tones, and accessorised by plants and wall art.

LOCATION

Set within a large complex shared with another hotel

5 minutes' drive from Santa Maria

25 minutes from Esparagos, the island's capital

POOL AREAS

2 outdoor pools - The Melia Dunas offers up a pair of pools, one of which is exclusive to those staying in the adults-only The Level rooms.

Kids' pool

Splash park - You'll find this at the Sol Dunas.

FOOD & DRINK

One of the resort’s best features is a palm-hemmed boulevard. Here, you’ll find a selection of first-rate restaurants and bars.

Mosaico buffet restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Atlantis buffet restaurant. This is an international buffet with show-cooking, which specialises in seafood.

A la carte dining. A la carte dining is available at the Indian, grill and Italian restaurants. One visit per restaurant per week is included during your stay.

Aqua - Italian à la carte restaurant. Opening Times: [Breakfast- 06.30-10.30, Lunch- 12.30-15.00, Dinner- 18.00-22.00].

Sahel - Indian à la carte restaurant. Opening Times: [18.00-22.00]

Rancho - grill à la carte restaurant. This place serves breakfast exclusively to those staying in The Level suites between 8am and 11am.

Rendez Vous bar. Opening Times: [12.00-23.00]

Machiatto bar and coffee bar*. Opening Times: [10.30-18.00]. This bar has a range of worldwide coffees and pastries.

Manhattan bar*. Opening Times: [19.00-23.00]

RJ's champagne bar*. Opening Times: [20.00-23.00]. Champagne and long drinks are on the menu here.

Gabi Beach bar. Opening Times: [11.00-24.00]. With sunset parties.

Odissey lobby bar. Opening Times: [10.00-02.00]

Velvet disco bar. Opening Times: [23.00-03.00]

Brava bar. Opening Times: [10.00-18.00]. Hosting regular shows, just by the pool.

SPORTS & LEISURE

Beach football. Beach volleyball.

Scuba*. Fishing*

Table tennis*. Billiards*. Games room*

SPA & BEAUTY

YHI Spa*. With a range of pampering treatments, the YHI spa comes with 9 massage cabins, 3 of which are for couples. Guests staying in The Level rooms get discounts at the spa.

Gym - Part of the YHI Spa.

Yoga. Pilates

Hairdressing*

CHILDREN’S FACILITIEDS

Baby club - The hotel-run baby club caters for ages 8 months to 4 years old. Located in the Sol Dunas hotel area.

Kids' club - The hotel-run children’s club caters for ages 5-12 years. Located in the Sol Dunas hotel area.

Hotel-run teens club - For ages 13-17 years. Located in the Sol Dunas hotel area.

Play area

OTHER FACILITIES

Souvenir shop

Boutique*

Laundry service*

Free Wi-Fi zones

Shuttle bus - You can pick up a free shuttle bus into Santa Maria in the mornings if you're looking to explore the town.

ENTERTAINMENT

Daytime activity programme - Some activities have an extra charge.

Evening entertainment programme - There’s a bar for every night of the week here, including a venue that specialises in Champagne*.

The amphitheatre hosts the evening entertainment, with live shows and theme nights taking centre stage. Located in the Sol Dunas hotel area.

*Local charges apply

Melia Dunas Resort is located in Santa Maria, Cape Verde. Accommodation rating is the operators own rating and may not be the official rating. Hotel details correct at 23/05/2022