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Melia Tortuga Beach

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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  • Ponta Preta
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Santa Maria Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Santa Maria Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (4 Adults)

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2 Adults 2 Children)

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (3+1)

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool

  • 1238 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool | Terrace/patio

Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool

  • 1636 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Family Suite (3+1)

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

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

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool (4 Adults + 2 Children) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

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

  • 1238 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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About this property

Melia Tortuga Beach

5-star Sal resort with 5 restaurants
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 5 restaurants.
Melia Tortuga Beach offers 270 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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.

Melia Tortuga Beach is an all-inclusive resort. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite 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.

Sit back and relax on the beach with cabanas (surcharge), umbrellas, and sun loungers. 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.

Dining is available at one of the resort's 5 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's 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 center, and a garden. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Melia Tortuga Beach has designated areas for smoking.

Spices - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Aqua Nikkey - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Secret Garden - This restaurant specializes in barbecue and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Pasta Nostra - This poolside restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
La Cabana - This beachfront restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All inclusive details

This resort is all-inclusive. Onsite 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 beverages included
Dining and beverage availability limited at one or more venues

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball
Kids club

Lessons/classes/games

Pilates
Water fitness
Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances
Theme parties

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Snorkeling

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.
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 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

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: 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

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

Property payment types

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
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

Melia Tortuga Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 208 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

6/10 Okay

Maria Elisabetta

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
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kristina

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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.