Apartment 2 bedroom modern self catering on 5 star Tortuga Resort on the beach
We have a luxury modern and spacious self catering apartment available for holiday rental called the Blue Lagoon which is located in the 5 star Tortuga Beach Resort & Spa in Cape Verde which opened in May 2011. Our apartment has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with 2 leather sofas in the living room. It is only approx 10 minutes drive from the airport in Sal. Tortuga Resort is in a quiet beach front location within easy walking distance of the town of Santa Maria which is the main tourist town on Sal. By night Santa Maria boasts a lively atmosphere with a good choice of bars and restaurants. Our apartment is a spacious 2 bedroom apartment with 2 bathrooms has a fully equipped kitchen and it is situated on the top floor with a large balcony and partial sea views. It differs from other apartments on the resort as it is a deluxe apartment with additional facilities and personal touches. For example while the other apartments are furnished identically we have decorated our apartment with unique and interesting artwork sourced by the owners from local artists. This helps to create a relaxing ambience and a feel for the local culture. We have also purchased a second leather sofa for the living room to ensure that there is ample comfortable seating. Normally there is just one sofa provided but we felt this was insufficient for our guests. The Blue Lagoon is also unique in that we have a large balcony. Additional touches include vanity mirrors with shelving in the bedrooms there are fly screens on every window and patio doors and we have a water filter tap in the kitchen providing you with safe drinking water. There is a carefully prepared welcome folder which details important local information such as emergency numbers, local restaurants The resort includes a 5 star Sol hotel with full facilities which can be used by our guests. The fantastic Tortuga facilities include 2 freshwater swimming pools, 4 restaurants including a Mediterranean / Italian brassiere, sports restaurant, spa and beach club bar and restaurant The Tortuga Beach Resort has 4 bars including the lobby bar, sports bar, beach bar and swim up pool bar. There is also a children’s pool and children’s mini club, a luxury spa, gym with state of the art equipment, regular evening entertainment, 24hr reception / concierge and a variety of shops. PLEASE NOTE
OCCUPANCY -maximum 4 guests THE WEEKLY PRICE QUOTED IS FOR 4 PEOPLE -
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Sal
Located in Sal, this apartment is on the waterfront. 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 jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Santa Maria Town Square - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Santa Maria Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Santa Maria Pier - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Pool Bar - 4 min drive
Restaurante Espargos - 4 min drive
Melia Dunas Spices Restaurant - 12 min walk
Melia Dunas Piano Bar Odyssee - 12 min walk
Aqua - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Apartment 2 bedroom modern self catering on 5 star Tortuga Resort on the beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Apartment 2 bedroom modern self catering on 5 star Tortuga Resort on the beach?
As of 2 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apartment 2 bedroom modern self catering on 5 star Tortuga Resort on the beach on 12 Jan, 2027 start from S$187, including 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 Apartment 2 bedroom modern self catering on 5 star Tortuga Resort on the beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Apartment 2 bedroom modern self catering on 5 star Tortuga Resort on the beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Apartment 2 bedroom modern self catering on 5 star Tortuga Resort on the beach?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Apartment 2 bedroom modern self catering on 5 star Tortuga Resort on the beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Apartment 2 bedroom modern self catering on 5 star Tortuga Resort on the beach located?
Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ponta Preta and Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo. Nazarene Church and Santa Maria Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our stay was fabulous. The apartment was as described had everything we could have needed and more and on a lovely resort complex a two min taxi ride or 20min walk into nearest town if you wanted bur also restaurants and bars close by if you didnt want go far from apartment. Highly recommend. Great communication from owners. To get a real feel explore the island its amazing!
Ishbel W.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Nicolas Z.
7 Jan, 2017
Lovely apartment in a hotel complex in Sal's best area
We have just spent Christmas week in this spacious and well looked after apartment. It was three of us and there was plenty of space, including a nice balcony. The apartment is within the Melia Tortuga hotel, so we could access all the pools, bars and entertainment. The hotel restaurants are also accessible, although the quality is average and prices are a bit on the high side, so we preferred to either cook, or eat out, either at the local beach restaurant or in Santa Maria where there are many good options. All in all it was a great week and the apartment's owners were very helpful.
Nicolas Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review your holiday at our apartment on Tortuga Beach Resort and Spa in Sal Cape Verde
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and had a great holiday and we would like to welcome you back at any time
Clyde and Anne Hughes
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ren Chamberlain
21 Nov, 2018
The property exactly matched the description: it was roomy, elegant and extremely well-furnished
We had a great time and really enjoyed our holiday. The flat was very comfortable and well-equipped. The African art deco was impressive. The terrace was a big bonus, as we were able to eat outside. It was an advantage being on the Tortuga complex, as we were able to use all the facilities of the hotel. The beach and ocean are amazing. We did a tour of the island which has spectacular scenery.
There's a lot of info in the flat, left by Clyde, which we found very useful, regarding places to visit, eat etc. Clyde was very quick to reply to our mails, and the couple of minor problems we had in the flat (broken kettle!) were remedied promptly.
If you want to eat in, the kitchen has everything you need. If you want to eat out, the hotel restaurants are good, but not cheap by CV standards. There's a great restaurant on the beach at Ponta Preta - fantastic fresh fish. If you phone they'll pick you up and return you to the hotel for free. It's walkable during the day, - just along the beach from the hotel - but not in the evening.
The walk into Santa Maria is a bit of a trek (at least for people of our age): best to get a taxi for 3 euros. But it is worth visiting the town.
I think what we'll remember most about the holiday were the people: everybody was so friendly, helpful, smiling and happy. It was great!
Ren Chamberlain
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
jane a.
21 Apr, 2018
A lovely spacious apartment.
The apartment was lovely. Spacious living and dining area and 2 nice rooms.The complex was very pleasant too and the beach was beautiful.We would have liked morning sun on the balcony but you can't have everything ! We had some minor problems with the property which were very quickly sorted out by the owner.Santa Maria had some very nice restaurants which was fortunate as eating in the hotel is very very expensive.The evening entertainment was loud but it finished at 10 pm so that was perfectly fine.It's definiltely a beach holiday as there is not much else to do on Sal.Weather was very nice.
jane a.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Martin M.
24 Feb, 2018
Well appointed apartment
Other than a poor spell of weather, which can't be blamed on the owners, we had just about an absolutely perfect holiday. People were really friendly and helpful and the location was spot-on.
Although slightly further from the beach than I would have liked, the walk through the complex was very pleasant and often amusing. The apartment itself was excellent, with everything we could have needed. Lunches and breakfasts were easily prepared, but ease of travelling (taxis available from reception) and a wide variety of choice in Santa Maria meant eating out was never a chore.
Although there were numerous smaller café/bars serving enjoyable local produce at very reasonable prices, fine dining was also available around the pier and beachfront. The only disappointment in all this was the lack of desserts, although on the bright side, it does help the figure.
As mentioned by the owner, Ponta Preta is well worth a visit. A 20 minute walk along the beach, the view itself is worth the walk, this small restaurant, has a great atmosphere, a great view and a well-priced menu and the staff are friendly and attentive. If you go nowhere else, please visit Ponta Preta.
All in all we had a thoroughly enjoyable stay, although as stated, the weather was pretty poor, cloudy and very windy and we would recommend this apartment as a great base.
Martin M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review
and that overall you enjoyed the holiday.
We hope that we can welcome you back in the future
Archival
10/10 Excellent
clyde h.
15 Jan, 2017
Lovely spacious apartment in Cape Verde
This is my apartment to which I travel to on my own as the resort and island of sal are very safe.
I eat out at the local restaurants in the town of Santa Maria which offer good quality food at reasonable prices.
I enjoy the walk along the beach to the town and the weather has always been good.
I love watching the sunset from the balcony ..This is a great place to relax and unwind as the island has a relaxing energy .
clyde h.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Lovely spacious apartment. Peaceful tranquil island .Friendly people.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
clyde h.
10 Mar, 2016
amazing apartment. and butiffull resort.
I had a fantastic holiday at Blue lagoon apartment. On tortuga beach resort.
The apartment has everything you need to make your holiday special it is truly 5 star .very comfy with two lage leather sofas and all local artwork on the walls .the resort is very special with tropical gardens and fresh water pools and it is built on the beach..and only 3min taxi drive to santa Maria the local town were there
Are loads of little bars and restaurants.
When I was there I had two full weeks of sun which was very relaxing in Nov.
clyde h.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thank you for sending a review we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at the blue lagoon apartment on melia tortuga Beach Resort and spa . And I hope to welcome you back to our apartment soon
About the host
Hosted by Clyde Hughes
Hello and welcome I live in Swansea South Wales with my wife Anne and with numerous animals I am a alternative therapist and a karate instructor and my wife is a yoga teacher/yoga therapist and karate instructor. We have been lucky enough to travel to many lovely destinations over the world , but fell in love with island of Sal 15 years ago, and we travel back and fo to the island of sal as often as we can. The people are really friendly. My wife often travels on her own as the island is very safe . There are many restaurants and bars with new ones opening all the time . If you are looking for a relaxing break with guaranteed sunshine this Is the best. If you love waterspouts Diving snorkeling kite surfing ,surfing sal is brilliant. There are lots of activities you can do Full island tours .salt mine .zip wire. Electric bikes .Electric scooters. Beach buggies horse riding and golf . Beautiful sandy beaches . If you are thinking about visiting you won't be disappointed As experienced hosts we can give you so much information to make your stay welcoming. Please get in touch if you have any questions
Why they chose this property
It differs from other apartments on the resort as it is a deluxe apartment with additional facilities and personal touches. For example while the other apartments are furnished identically we have decorated our apartment with unique and interesting artwork sourced by the owners from local artists. This helps to create a relaxing ambience and a feel for the local culture. We have also purchased a second leather sofa for the living room to ensure that there is ample seating for a group of up to 6 people. Normally there is just one sofa provided but we felt this was insufficient for our guests. The additional sofa converts to a comfortable double bed if required. The Blue Lagoon is also unique in that we have balcony seating for 6 people rather than the standard 4 seats. Additional touches include vanity mirrors with shelving in the bedrooms. The owners have also carefully prepared a welcome folder which details important local information such as emergency numbers, local restaurants and ideas for days out and excursions.
What makes this property unique
A Large modern penthouse apartment Spacious 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom apartment that is fully furnished and tastefully decorated with Two leather settees in the lounge area with large balcony Linen provided Towels provided Excellent location