At Melia Tortuga Beach - All Inclusive, turquoise waters meet white sand beaches. Enjoy cocktails at the swim-up bar and international dishes at four on-site restaurants. The YHI SPA offers relaxing body treatments, while beachfront dining comes with ocean views that guests love.
Located in Sal, Melia Tortuga Beach is in a rural area and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Santa Maria Municipal Market, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Ponta Preta and Santa Maria Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Sal travel guide
Urbanizacao da Cabocan ZDTI Ponta Preta, Santa Maria, Sal
What's nearby
Santa Maria Beach
5 min drive - 4.0 km
Ponta Preta
14 min walk - 1.3 km
Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo
18 min walk - 1.5 km
Santa Maria Town Square
4 min drive - 3.6 km
Santa Maria Pier
5 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.)
18 min drive
Restaurants
Pool Bar
4 min drive
Restaurante Espargos
4 min drive
Melia Dunas Spices Restaurant
8 min walk
Melia Dunas Piano Bar Odyssee
8 min walk
Aqua
7 min walk
About this property
Melia Tortuga Beach
Luxury all-inclusive resort by the ocean
At Melia Tortuga Beach, you can look forward to a swim-up bar, a beach bar and a poolside bar. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining and beach cabanas. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a manicure/pedicure or a body wrap at Yhi Spa, the on-site spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include fishing, scuba diving and horse riding. Concerts and live shows, a terrace and shopping on-site are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
4 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and beach towels
A gift shop, massage treatment rooms and beach umbrellas
Room features
All 270 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as dining tables and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and bidets
32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges
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
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Ecostars – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
4 bars/lounges
5 restaurants
A beach bar
A poolside bar
A swim-up bar
Restaurants on site
Aqua Nikkey
La Cabana
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
Living room
Playground
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
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
Hot tub
Hydrotherapy
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Sauna
Spa open daily
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.
Lift (120 centimetre wide door)
Tile flooring in room
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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2 floors
Built in 2010
Designated smoking areas
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
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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: anytime
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 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, and 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
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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
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.
Optional extras
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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
We should mention
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Melia Tortuga Beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Melia Tortuga Beach?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melia Tortuga Beach on 25 Mar 2026 start from ฿9,620, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Melia Tortuga Beach pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Melia Tortuga Beach?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Melia Tortuga Beach?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Melia Tortuga Beach?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Melia Tortuga Beach provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 30 per vehicle applies.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Melia Tortuga Beach?
Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Food and drinks are included (with some restrictions), and activities include volleyball, water fitness classes, pilates classes and more.
Where is Melia Tortuga Beach located?
Located in Sal, this beachfront resort is on the boardwalk and within 1 mi (2 km) of Ponta Preta and Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo. Santa Maria Beach and Shark Bay Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Reviews
Melia Tortuga Beach Reviews
8.0
Very good
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The staff were really friendly, especially Erica who went above and beyond — she was just so lovely and welcoming. We paid extra for birthday decorations for our mum’s room, and the team really went the extra mile to make it look beautiful, which made her day feel so special. I wouldn’t class the hotel as a 5*, more of a solid 4*, but I honestly couldn’t fault it and would definitely stay again if I came back to Cape Verde!
Was a lovley stay very friendly staff couldn't want for nothing cheers to all staff, rooms very spacious little dated but dont let that put you of it was a lovely stay
The hotel grounds were lovely as were the staff. However the hotel is very outdated and will look slightly different to the photos. We also had ants all over our bed when we first arrived so had to get the covers changed twice and the shower towels sometimes did not appear clean.
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
RAMALINGAM
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
4/10 Poor
Nazim
7 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Didn’t realise our room would be next to building site. Staff nice, food and drink nice. Hotel looked dated and felt ‘not quite finished’. Blood stain on one of the blanket throws on the bed. Felt we were here for too short a stay (3 nights) to change rooms as we were told we could only change rooms the following day. Despite this we loved our short break.
Nazim
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Maria Elisabetta
6 Jan 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Check-in problems
When we arrive at 2 o'clock in the morning we discovered that we had no room there,even if we had booked in April and we had to go to another Melia resort in the nearby. we were very disappointed also for the standard of the premises that it is not at all a 5-star hotel, as you can see from the picture. We had to argue all the time with the respinsables to have 2 roomkeys (not available we had just one ), to enter the spa and to reserve restaurants. Luckily all the ordinary staff was very kind and available to help and find solutions.
The other Melia Dunas has more facilities than Tortuga and the beach is fantastic.
Overall holiday was nice but for sure there is a lot to improve
Maria Elisabetta
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Paul
26 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Room facilities were basic but good value for money.
We were sad that La Cabana didn't have Calamari and Spinach Crockettes. Also some of the food like pasta was cold that should have been hot at the Spices. We would have liked to have seen some pizza at the buffet.
Not 5 star as sold, at most 3 star and very disappointing.
Andrew
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
6/10 Okay
Joshua
20 Nov 2022
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.
Wenn man gerne Party mag, kommt man auf seine Kosten. Für ruhigen Urlaub ist das Melia nichts. Eher bisschen ballermann Atmosphäre, liegt aber an den Kurzurlaubern aus Spanien und Portugal. Das Essen ist meistens abgekühlt, von der Auswahl aber gut. Es wird sich um viel Abwechslung bemüht und es ist alles da. Zimmer werden täglich geputzt, Sauberkeit ist trotzdem so ne Sache, es ist halt nicht wie in deutschen Resorts gründlich gesäubert. Die Anlage ist sehr schön und weitläufig, drumherum allerdings eher unsauber und ungepflegt. Das Personal ist ohne Ausnahme super nett und hilfsbereit!
Insgesamt ok aber nicht wiederholenswert. Für den Preis bekommt man anderswo mehr Qualität
ho viaggio in coppia non abbiamo soggiornato al tortura ma al melia dunas mi sono trovato benissimo suite super confortevole, pulizia eccellente un giorno si uno no ci cambiavano biancheria letto e bagno, ristoranti super ottimi, con servizio eccellente ma devo veramente fare un super elogio alle tre ragazze della recpsion Eidimara, Arabella e Patricia per la loro gentilezza e disponibilità infatti al secondo giorno del mio arrivo ho rotto il telefono e loro mi hanno supportata egregiamente prestandomi il loro telefono personale x chiamare what.sup mio figlio in italia e sono veramente state tre angeli x me, assieme alla rappresentate LOKEA sig. Serena che è stata favolosamente disponibile ,infatti hai potuto nonostante il disguido godere di una magnifica vacanza, consiglio sia l'hotel Melia Dunas che il Tortura sono veramente eccellenti e tutto il personale compresi i camerieri dei ristoranti molto gentili e disponibili, consiglio vivamente questi hotel e ritornerò sicuramente a Capo Verde a SAL.
Letizia
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Carla
25 Nov 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Molto piacevole
Carla
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Jeanette
9 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Trevligt boende, sämre mat
Bra läge och mysigt område med härlig grönska mellan husen. Miserabel Wi-Fi bara på 3 ställen på området, inget Wi-Fi i lägenheten. Fina poolområden. Bufferestaurangen var väldigt bullrig och maten var smaklös, fisk o kött var torrt och segt. Bokning krävdes för middagsrestaurangerna. Där var maten något bättre men långsam service.
Trevlig personal men begränsad engelska.
Rummen var trevliga men dåligt påfyllt med tvål m.m.
Jeanette
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
29 Feb 2024
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nie wieder!
Die miesesten 5 Stunden unserer bisherigen Reiseerfahrung!
Nicht zu empfehlen!
Wir kamen um 13 Uhr ins Hotel, vor 15 Uhr wurde uns kein Zimmer zur Verfügung gestellt. = 2 Stunden warten. Aus Prinzip.
Im Fitnessraum funktionierte keines der Geräte.
Internet gibt es auf den Zimmern nicht.
Personal unfreundlich.
Connexion internet déplorable. Ce n’est pas un 5* mais plutôt un petit 4*. Le personnel n’est pas formé pour un 5*. Les suites sont très bien. A la plage les parasols sont tous à refaire mais autrement c’est très agréable. Nourriture très bonne à part au Pasta Nostra, décevant.
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.