Melia Tortuga Beach

5.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
On the beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun-loungers
Lobby
On the beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun-loungers

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • All-inclusive
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Urbanizacao da Cabocan ZDTI Ponta Preta, Santa Maria, Sal
  • Ponta Preta
    15 min walk
  • Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo
    4 min drive
  • Latitude Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.)
    15 min drive

Room options

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (4 Adults)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2 Adults 2 Children)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (3+1)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool

  • 115 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool

  • 152 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

Family Suite (3+1)

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool (4 Adults + 2 Children)

  • 115 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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About this property

Melia Tortuga Beach

Luxury resort on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Melia Tortuga Beach's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 4 restaurants.
Melia Tortuga Beach offers 270 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

YHI SPA has 4 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. 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.

During your stay at Melia Tortuga Beach, you'll be within walking distance of Ponta Preta. Enjoy features like free self-parking, plus 4 outdoor pools and 4 restaurants.
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine at Spices, one of the property's 4 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the 4 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to body scrubs, body treatments or aromatherapy at YHI SPA
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, volleyball and fitness classes
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Ponta Preta and a few minutes from Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Melia Tortuga Beach is an all-inclusive resort. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sunloungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas. At Melia Tortuga Beach, you can cool off in one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 4 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. This all-inclusive resort also offers a children's pool, a fitness centre and a garden. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Sal resort.

Spices – This buffet restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Aqua Nikkey – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Secret Garden – This restaurant specialises in barbecue and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Pasta Nostra – This poolside restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
My Bar Beach Lounge Area – This cocktail bar is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

This resort is all-inclusive. On-site 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 drinks included
Dining and beverage availability limited at one or more venues

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball
Children's club

Lessons/classes/games

Pilates
Water fitness
Yoga

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities
On-site live performances
Theme parties

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar

Restaurants on site

  • Aqua Nikkey
  • My Bar Beach Lounge Area
  • Pasta Nostra
  • Secret Garden
  • Spices

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • 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.
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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
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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Facilities fee: EUR 20 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; spa

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Melia Tortuga Beach offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Meliá Tortuga Beach All Inclusive All-inclusive property Sal
Meliá Tortuga Beach Resort
Meliá Tortuga Beach Resort Sal
Meliá Tortuga Beach Sal
Meliá Tortuga Beach All Inclusive Sal
Meliá Tortuga Beach All Inclusive All-inclusive property
Meliá Tortuga Beach All Inclusive
Meliá Tortuga Inclusive Sal

Melia Tortuga Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 201 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

susan alison

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAMALINGAM

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was kept clean with lots of food options and activities. Beach side was amazing with Turquoise blue water. All inclusive bars was amazing. A must for a sunny beach seeker
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not 5 star as sold, at most 3 star and very disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anabela

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The atmosphere and landscaping looks really great. However, we couldn’t make reservations for dinner because they were always full, minutes after opening time. It was nearly impossible to get hot water in our villa so we took cold showers every night. Lastly, none of the bars would make any drinks without alcohol. For being “all inclusive” they only mean for people who drink alcohol. We stayed in a hotel in Praia that had burning hot water and was a fraction of the cost. I won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Vince, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The property staff was not courteous nor helpful when I called ahead and told them I’d land early. Upon arrival, I had to wait 5 hours for an “early” check in. The food was not good. The redeeming quality is the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WiFi is only available in the bar or pool area, not in room. Weak WiFi reception whenever it was available. Long wait time (2 hours) for dinner although reservation was made. You are required to make a dinner reservation however there was no availability to even make a reservation in advance as all restaurants were completely reserved. Housekeeping cleaning was incredibly poor. Trash was not taken out for days, small bugs crawling everywhere, same unclean sheets were being used to make the bed even though requested for new clean sheets. TV cable and phone service stopped working. There is an extra charge for pool/beach towels even with all inclusive. Overall a poor experience and one of the worst hotels I’ve ever stayed at.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ola

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The layout, scenery, the food and drinks were all good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

MrsEdewor, Nigeria

Travelled with family
The hotel gives breakfast, lunch and dinner which is amazing
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay
Food was good but not great and the staff (with a few exceptions) weren't the friendliest. They weren't rude but some had a demeanor like they didn't want to be there or you were putting them out. The WiFi was terrible.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Racky, Northampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like all hotels there was good and bad..... but overall good value for a family of four: *Nice grounds, all buildings only 2 storey so felt homely and nice that there is a choice of a noisy or a quiet pool. Pools were a bit too cold but got in eventually. *Sunbed reservation/usage caused friction amongst the guests as there were not enough for all guests at peak times whilst others where reserved with towels but unused for hours. Think this needs to be resolved as lying in the sun is what a Cape Verde holiday is all about. *Aqua restaurant was lovely, Grill was good with nice setting, whilst the other 2 were fine with lots of choice - our teenage boys said best cooked meat ever! *Good drinks range - lovely cava, red wine and cocktails. Beer, white wine and rose not so good. *Used the gym daily but 3 of the 5 machines were broken for the whole time (reported this on day 1), however they are dependent on an external company coming to fix them. *Our air conditioning unit went wrong and they arrived within 10 mins of reporting it and fixed it soon after. *Very appreciative of the daily maid service who made our beds - thank you! Staff were mostly lovely especially the bar staff. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Cornwall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect family holiday
On arrival, we were greeted with fruit cocktails as we booked in. We were taken by buggy down to our accommodation overlooking the pool which was spacious, clean and well presented. We were travelling as a party of four with two adults and two teenagers. There was free wifi in the apartment which the teenagers were very pleased about and we could even get wifi on the beach! There were four restaurant, three of which you need to book for evening meal and we would recommend that you book for the week on the day you arrive. Our favourite was O'Grill, which was on the beach. Others liked Waterside restaurant and Aqua restaurant. Spices buffet restaurant always had plenty of choice and space and doesn't need to be booked. The food was very good quality and quantity. Drinks were always available from the main three bars and they make a lovely cup of coffee in the Sway bar by reception. If you want a good trip out then go and see Fransisco by the Beach Bar (He usually had a yellow top on and wooly hat). Island tour is a must although prepare for a few added expenses to get into some locations and for lunch. Takes pens, paper etc and anything for the children in the Shanty Town if you go there. There were always sunbeds available whether by the pool or on the beach which are included in the price but take pegs for your towels as it may be windy. The staff were always polite and helpful. We would love to go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Apartments nice with a kitchen (although no kitchenware available, except a few glasses). The beach is nice but rocky. Food is acceptable, but not exceptional.

8/10 Good

Ian, blackpool

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Short winter sun break
Good hotel location, good beach and several pools to use. Food excellent with very helpful and friendly staff. The accommodation whilst acceptable is of a UK 3star standard, basic comfort similar to a travel inn. The constant all year round wind that these islands are known for detracts from the glorious sunshine.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

jules0022, kent, uk

Don’t want to sound spoilt .. really needed a break, but disappointing food, service and accommodation - I’m sorry to say this.. I did relax .. and it was a welcome break. Not a 5* in my opinion. Take woolly jumpers, socks, blankets and waterproofs in February!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1st and last time in an “all inclusive” resort
- Ineffective cleaning, having found tables and shelves in the housing unit with layer of dust and areas to be cleaned under furniture; - Poor comfort, given that the beds were not ready for the coolest weather felt during our stay and one of the rooms had no AC unit; - Facilities not according to the advertised category of the hotel unit given the poor maintenance and already evident aging of the structure, without the existence of, for example, a full body mirror, in room tea and coffee facilities, and the existence of sheets with holes; - Employees, most of them cordial but not very active in customer service, and most of the times disorganized and with evident lack of training; - Low quality-price ratio, with the clear intention to show variety in detriment of quality, both in the quality of materials and spaces, and in its aesthetic treatment, and in the food and beverages available, where imported canned goods have almost taken over the place of fresh and local products, not to mention drinks included in the concept with indescribable quality; - Free Wi-Fi extremely unstable and unavailable for long periods; - Food in a 5* hotel cannot contain canned fruit, unnatural juices, industrial pastries, poor selection of bread and wines, table paths in poor condition and not replaced after each use, poorly cleaned tables with vestiges of food remains from previous users, dirty floors and impossible to sanitize (for example in dining rooms with floorboards with interstice slits)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Debra, Purfleet, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Close to a nice beach
The staff are very friendly and cheerful. The room is cleaned every day and clean towels are provided. The bedding seemed to be changed each day too. The room we had was a two bedroomed to bathroom apartment. It was spacious. There was a microwave and a cooker. But on arrival there were no cups or spoons or glasses. There was air con in the lounge and the double bedroom. I had the twin room and I was surprised to find I had no air con in my room. I wondered why I should not need it, I am an adult and the same as the guests in the double room. This meant I had to sleep with the window open, which was still warm, but the mosquitoes came to visit me. I was too hot with the window closed. The food was plenty in the main dining room called Spices. There were 3 other restaurants, which keeps the same menu all the time. We were there for 3 weeks, it gets boring, so mostly we used Spices Restaurant. The entertainment was dire. It was very repetitive and there was no variation to the type of entertainment. There were on just 2 occasions in the 3 weeks that we were entertained. The bars are nice and on the all inclusive band you can get cocktails. The beach was very nice, but the sunbeds were the most uncomfortable I have ever laid on, so I chose to lay on the sand. The beach towels are provided and they are good quality, soft and big. This place is perfect if you want to do nothing on your holiday.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mario, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Complete hotel, spacious with fantastic pools for the whole family, good food for all tastes.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Anne-Marie, West Midlands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Compact complex with great staff interaction
Just returned from Cape Verde. Island is very poor and appreciates a little extra in way of tips or sweeties/crayons/books for children. Tortuga Beach was wonderful. No stress is the catchword!! Unlike the neighbouring very large soulless complexes next door, this was a great little find. Still large enough to be quiet but everything to hand. Once the AI band is on -its enjoy yourself all the way. Very impressed the size of the rooms - had apartment 307 - upper floor right by reception but not noisy. 2 bed 2 baths and a kitchen. OK kitchen wasn't equipped, except for a kettle and a fridge - but why would you want to cook on an AI holiday!?! All kept clean by the ladies that do...!! Food was plentiful in all eating areas. Something for everyone and all tastes. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would certainly return to this hotel. But remember to take your midge repellents. They will try to eat you. Saw some terrible bites on people.. mostly bitten by the beach area of resort - which again is very picturesque. Great holiday. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice Place - Horrible service
Nice property. Nice Beach. Nice pools. Horrible service especially in the restaurants. Very average food. They need to get their act together. No wi-fi in the room unless you pay extra for the levels service (40 euros per person per day). This is do not disclosed when you book.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
charter holiday crowd
wifi cover was poor, many mosquitos. Food was very varied. There are not enough beds by pool or beach for the hundreds of guests and people try to park towel on bed for the entire day. The beach is perfect sand but rocks do not permit entry into the water. A charter flights all inclusive crowd with. The free alcohol is of poor unbranded quality. Staff are exceptionally nice and hard working and kitchen does an effort to vary food.

8/10 Good

lutz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
seaside resaurant GRILLO and pool Restaurant WATERSIDE are nice with good Ambiente and Service. Main Restaurant is too packed and loud

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cheap hotel and low level to be a Melia
No wifi in the room just in common areas Gym if you can call it gym machines old and broken Underpands hanging in a try in front of our window Food not nice We will not repeat