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Melia Tortuga Beach And Spa, Sal

If you are looking for a paradisiac oasis of tranquility and pristine luxuriousness, the Melia Tortuga Beach will be the best place for you to stay.

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Why you'll love windsurfing with Melia Tortuga Beach And Spa!

Perfect spot to escape the summer crowds

Two large resort pools with swim up pool bar

Amazing kids club and separate children's pool

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Melia Tortuga Beach And Spa, in detail

Overview Of Melia Tortuga Beach

If you are looking for a paradisiac oasis of tranquility and pristine luxuriousness, the Melia Tortuga Beach will be the best place for you to stay. From the moment you enter the bonteous lobby, you can enjoy the overwhelming view across the entire resort, including the most impressive perspective of the Atlantic.

Just off the coast of West Africa, the Cape Verde Islands are a wonderful holiday destination with plenty to offer anyone looking for great beaches and lots of wonderful sunshine. The year-round climate makes Cape Verde an ideal holiday destination, perfect for winter sun and also the place to go to escape the summer crowds of the other destinations. Sal Island is the place to go for white sand beaches with great water sports, diving, snorkelling, big game fishing and even whale watching. Marine life around the coast of Sal and the rest of the archipelago is high with countless species including flamboyant tropical fish, dolphins and turtles.

Located in the south west of the island, just 15 minutes from the airport and a 5 minute taxi ride from Santa Maria, Melia Tortuga Beach & Spa is the perfect choice for couples and families looking for an oasis of tranquility on the sun-drenched Island of Sal in Cape Verde. It is a little bit of paradise offering a mix of adult facilities plus separate children’s pool and mini club providing activities to be enjoyed throughout the day. In a stunning beachfront location, 4km to Santa Maria, 18km to the airport, the hotel is a few steps away from Ponta Preta beach.

Accommodation At Melia Tortuga Beach

The resort comprises 286 luxurious Hotel Suites, Apartments and Villas situated throughout the Resort. All villas have their own private garden and plunge pool and all the apartments have terraced areas. All accommodation has been designed and furnished to a very impressive standard.

Villas & Suites -
Suite -Large one bedroom Suite for 2 persons (double bed) with bathroom and spacious living area.Exterior terrace or Balcony.

2 Bedroom Suite - Large 2 bedroom suites range in style and layout, all offering a large bathroom, fully fitted kitchen and spacious living area. Comprising of 2 separate bedrooms (1 double bedroom with King Size bed and 1 twin room), Main living and dining area, fully fitted kitchen, Full bathroom with bath and shower and Exterior terrace or Balcony.

Family Suite - Large apartment style suites range in style and layout, all offering a large bathroom, fully fitted kitchen and spacious living area. Comprising of 1 or 2 separate bedrooms (1 double bedroom with King size bed and 1 twin room), Main living and dining area, Fully fitted kitchen, Full bathroom with bath and shower and Exterior terrace or Balcony.

3 Bedroom Villa - Two-story villas have 3 bathrooms, private pool, garden and large sun terrace on the first floor. Comprising 115 sq. metre total floor space, 2 double bedrooms and one twin bedroom, Fully fitted kitchen and utility room, 3 bathrooms, including one en-suite, Open plan living and dining area and Sun terrace, garden and private pool.

4 Bedroom Villa - Spectacular beach front location, with a private garden and pool, as well as a fully fitted kitchen and dining area. Comprising 153 sq. metre total floor space, Master bedroom with dressing area and en-suite bathroom, 3 twin bedrooms, Fully fitted kitchen and utility room, 3 bathrooms, including one en-suite, Open plan living and dining area, Sun terrace, garden and private pool.

Room facilities, all rooms have -

  • Full en-suite bathroom with shower and bath
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Direct dial telephone
  • Individual control air conditioning
  • In room internet access
  • Mini-fridge
  • Safety deposit box
  • Local charges apply
  • Balcony 
  • Terrace
  • Hairdryer 
  • Flat screen satellite TV
  • Fridge
  • Standard rooms have a double bed.
  • local charges apply

Room Upgrades for families -

  • 1 bedroom suites, Family rooms and 2 bedroom suites.
  • 1 bedroom suites have a double bed, lounge and sleep up to 2 adults and 1 infant in cot.
  • Family rooms have 1 double bedroom and 1 twin bedroom, 2 bathrooms and a kitchenette.
  • 2 bedroom suites have 1 bedroom with twin beds and lounge area, 1 bedroom with a double bed and sleep a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4, plus a child in a cot.

Drink & Dine

  • Spices Restaurant - International cuisine from all over the world.
  • Aqua Italian - Gourmet à la carte restaurant Mediterranean style cuisine and the finest wines recommended - reservation required.
  • The Sway Lobby Bar - Any time of day or night, tantalizing cocktails as well as wide range of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks.
  • O Grille Beach Club Bar & Grill - Located right on the beach, it has a delicious menu of fresh fish and meat from the grill, as well as the finest seafood on the Island.

Nightlife -

  • The Late Bar - Is the first and only Champagne Bar in Cape Verde. Opening from 10pm every night with Live DJ sets and dancing till late. There is also a VIP area for private parties and the best champagne.
  • Live music plays a huge part in Cape Verdean culture and is often performed live in various bars in Santa Maria during the evening.
     

Spa & Wellness

The YHI Spa offers an exclusive spa service with innovative new treatments for the purification of the body, balance of the mind and cultivation of the soul. A total experience for the 5 senses. within the hotel.
YHI Spa offers a range of purifying and rejuvenating treatments from our Regeneration Body and Face Facial to our YHI Beautiful Skin all over treatment and massage.

Facilities And Services

Please note that access to swim in the sea (Algodoeiro Beach) is only possible via a floating pontoon , which can only be used in calm sea conditions (typically in the summer months). You can have direct access to the sea via Ponta Preta beach, a 10 minute walk south along the beach.

A full range of  facilities -

  • The YHI Spa, with beauty treatments, massage, whirlpool bath, sauna and steam bath
  • Fully equipped gymnasium
  • Kids club and separate children's pool
  • Activities programme for the Kids
  • 2 large resort pools with swim up pool bar
  • Watersports
  • Diving
  • Walking & Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Daytime activities
  • Gym
  • Yoga
  • Aerobics
  • Dance lessons
  • Creole lessons
  • Introductory scuba diving lesson in pool/kite surfing lesson on beach
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach football
  • Water polo
  • Boogie boards
  • Boules on the beach
  • Board games

Other facilities -

  • 24hr reception
  • Library
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Watersports Centre and scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing
  • Pool table
  • Billiards
  • Internet access in Internet room
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Boutique
  • Hairdresser on request
  • ATM
  • Money exchange
  • Room service on request
  • Laundry service

For Families -

  • 2 separate children's pools
  • Miniclub for 4-12 years
  • Playroom
  • Mini-disco
  • Highchairs

Swimming pool amenities -

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Sun terraces
  • Sunbeds
  • Umbrellas
  • Pool and beach towels
  • Swim-up pool bar
  • Beach bar

Price guide

Hotel only is per room, per night. Package week is per person including flights from United Kingdom.

Month Hotel only room / night Package week pp incl. flights
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Feb £215 all inclusive £1,079
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May call for a quote call for a quote
Nov £198 all inclusive £1,022 Best value
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Guide prices only — windsurf services are additional, and we almost always beat them with our trade rates. See windsurf centre prices.

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