Adults-only island escape
Please note that from Monday 12th October 2026, Melia Laguna Beach Resort and Melia Llana Beach Resort & Spa will become one hotel – the Melia Llana. Booking for Winter 2026 or Summer 2027? Head to the Melia Llana page.
Pulled right up to the sandy shoreline on the coast of Sal, Melia Laguna Beach Resort deals in breezy beach breaks for a grown-up (16+) crowd. And it makes a great base for discovering Cape Verde's charm, as it's just five minutes' drive from the picturesque town of Santa Maria.
So, let’s talk facilities. There are two pools – one that’s all about activities, and a second spot that’s just about relaxing. Speaking of, the spa is all about the R&R, with a sauna, steam room, Turkish bath and Jacuzzi, plus a menu of massages that might just tempt you.
Four restaurants means plenty of choice on the foodie front. The main buffet spot dishes up spreads of international fare at mealtimes with show-coking and sea-views on the side. Elsewhere you’ll find an Italian eatery, a Mediterranean restaurant, and the jewel in the crown: the Teppanyaki joint. There’s a snack bar pitched up by the pool, too, and a pair of other watering holes to ensure you’re never too far from a cocktail.
Before you fly to Cape Verde, you must register your details and pay an airport tax. It’s around €31 per person and you need to do this at least seven days before you go. You can do it at https://www.ease.gov.cv/ or find out more at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/entry-requirements. If you don’t, there could be long delays at passport control when you arrive, causing you to miss your transfer. And if you miss your transfer because of this, easyJet holidays won’t be liable. We strongly recommend registering and paying before you travel to ensure a smooth start to your holiday.
What Melia Laguna Beach Resort has to offer
Facilities
Food & Drink
- 1 international buffet restaurant
- 3 à la carte restaurants (Mediterranean, Italian, Teppanyaki)
- 1 poolside snack bar
- 3 bars (pool bar, lounge bar, and late bar)
Entertainment
- Entertainment programme
- Outdoor pool
Sports & Health
- Volleyball
- Gym
- Hot tub
- Massage
- Sauna
- Spa centre
- Steam bath
- Turkish bath (hamam)
Explore Santa Maria
Experience the good life
Fancy hearing more about the perks that come with upgrading to Melia's Club Lagoon Premium VIP? We thought you might. If you spring for the upgrade you can expect access to more than 26 restaurants and 23 bars across the five Melia resorts, VIP à la carte breakfasts, and a complimentary 25-minute massage.
There are exclusive lounges just for the VIP crowd spread across the resort, too, including an adults-only number over at Melia Llana – complete with private pool, premium drinks, and complimentary canapés. And there’s still more where that came from. Kick off the day with VIP breakfast at Melia Llana, hop over to Melia Dunas for a dinner at Signora Sassi Italian, and don’t forget to swing by the Bikini Beach Club, where you’ll be treated to free entry and €50 per person per day to spend on food and drink.