Incredible and lively resort, all inclusive and recommended mainly for those traveling with children or who like animation. The hotel has 846 rooms spread over two floors. Family rooms with 2 bedrooms offer plenty of space. All include a balcony or terrace – plus air conditioning and Wi-Fi. Alternatively, double rooms and suites are available for 2, 3 or 4 people.
It shares the same location as Meliã Dunas, and its guests can enjoy the swimming pools, sun loungers, gym and entertainment they share with the Meliã Dunas hotel, although the reception (open 24h) is independent, as well as restaurants and bars.
Facilities included:
The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and 4 spectacular swimming pools for adults and children with a mini water park, an amphitheater for shows and theme parties, activities for children and teenagers of all ages, 2 tennis courts and a beach volleyball court. The complete facilities of the Yhi Spa, shops, the gym, aerobics and fitness classes are accessible at the hotel next to Meliã Dunas.
Tip: For night lovers, visit the GABI bar at night and then the night pub next to Meliã Dunas.
The Resort offers Night Shows (for children and adults) and Live Music.
Tip: The part of SOL DUNAS is more lively for children and for adults mainly at night, it has an amphitheater for shows and theme parties with a maximum capacity for up to 800 people.
FOR KIDS
Children’s area with baby club (from 6 months to 4 years old) and Kids & Co Mini Club (from 5 to 12 years old) with specialized monitors.
Club for teenagers (13-17 years old) with video games, billiards, mini cinema and specialized activities.
Thematic play area and daily and evening activities program for children
Sports activities: Waterpolo, Football.
Castle with attractions and kids’ mini water park
Mini disco
Watersplash with water slides (minimum height to enter: 120 cm)
Babysitting service (on request and paid separately).
Dining options
Dining options include the Spices restaurant with international buffet, the Italian restaurant Il Terrazo, and the Sol Grille cafeteria that serves snacks and salads. There is an elegant piano bar and 3 pool bars
Restaurants
· Spices: Overlooking the pool, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy meals outdoors (weather permitting). A children’s menu is available. Open daily.
Opening hours: Breakfas (6.30 – 10.30AM) / Lunch (12.30 – 3PM) / Dinner (6.00PM – 10PM)
· Sol Grille – This family restaurant-terrace specializes in barbecue (buffet and à la carte service) and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy meals outdoors (weather permitting). A children’s menu is available. Open daily.
Opening times: Breakfast (8pm to 11am), Lunch (12pm to 5pm) and Dinner (6.30pm to 10pm).
Il Terrazzo – This theme restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy meals outdoors (weather permitting). A children’s menu is available. Open daily.
Opening hours: Breakfast (8am to 11am).Lunch (12 midday to 5pm). Dinner (6.30pm to 10pm).
Rooms
The rooms have Wifi, Cable TV, air conditioning, minibar, safe, the bathrooms have towels, hairdryer and toiletries. Daily cleaning and housekeeping.
Tip: There are several apartments outside the management of the hotel that you can book directly from the owners, it is cheaper, and you continue to use the hotel facilities.
Services Paid separately:
Treatment and massages at the Yhi Spa, Dry cleaning, Laundry service (There is no dry cleaning), Ironing service, hairdresser, Pedicure / Manicure, Souvenir shops, Boutiques and various sales shops in the Boulevard area, on the Meliã Dunas side. And Medical services close to the Hotel (upon request).
Tip, the prices are much higher than those practiced in the city, so if you are moving to the city you should check.
YHI Spa see details at Meliã Dunas hotel.
The resort offers a 350 m2 divisible meeting room with a capacity to accommodate up to 500 people, multifunctional and multipurpose rooms with modern and elegant decor, conference call, video conference, work dinners, private cocktails. It incurs extra costs, ask for the budget in advance.
Do you accept pets?
Pets or guide dogs are not allowed.
Arriving / leaving
Check-in time from 3 PM to midnight
Check-out time is noon 12PM
Early Check-in and late check-out
You can check out after that time for a fee to stay in the room or just leaving your bags at the reception. In this second case there is no extra cost, you can enjoy the restaurants, swimming pools and other common facilities of the hotel and the hotel has common bathrooms where you can bathe and change before your departure.
If you plan to do an early check-in, you can do so at no extra cost by leaving your bags at the reception.
Prices
Prices vary based on length of stay and the type of room and service you book. Please consult the booking page and choose your travel dates.
PRICE RANGE
€ 115 – € 174 for two people (Based on average rates for standard rooms)
How to get there?
Transfer or taxi. Book a transfer or contact us to make your reservation and find out the special prices we have for you.
How much does transportation to downtown Santa Maria cost
3.50 Euros during the day and 4.50 Euros during the night.
There is free minibus transportation to and from the center of Santa Maria, with fixed hours, inform at the hotel reception.
How to get to know the city:
The best way to know the city: Free walking tour for our customers
What to do outside the hotel?
- Bikini Beach –beach club on Algodoeiro beach
- Excursions to the closest towns: Santa María
- Sal experience: Embark on an off-road adventure and discover the island’s hidden treasures with a local guide.
- Historic tour: Discover with a local guide the history and culture of the island and the facts that marked the history and development of Sal island.
- Cycling tourism routes: discover the different routes on your own bicycle
- Water sports on the Beach (Water Skiing, Kite Surfing, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, Surfing, Windsurfing, etc.)
- Fishing: enjoy a day of high sea fishing and learn the typical techniques for carrying out this type of fishing.
- Boat rental
- Kayaking
- Horse rides with a guide along the beach
Quality and service: Very Good.
Category: Family vacation and fun.