The Resort Group is an award-winning hotel and resort development company that was founded by Rob Jarrett in 2007. Under Mr Jarrett’s visionary leadership, The Resort Group has gone from strength to strength, helping to establish Cape Verde’s thriving tourism industry and opening the world’s eyes to the country’s breathtaking natural beauty. This article will look at the Club Lagoon VIP Upgrade package, an option that elevates the guest experience by granting access to a range of exclusive perks and amenities, including four stunning 5-star beachfront resorts.
Situated on Sal Island, a beach lover’s paradise where sandy beaches are lapped by azure waters, The Lagoon consists of four luxury beachfront resorts and spas, offering an impressive range of amenities in an idyllic location that guests will be reluctant to leave.
Melia Dunas Beach Resort and Spa enjoys a prime location on Dunas Beach, and it is a favourite choice for families, couples and groups. A wide range of amenities are available within walking distance of the resort, which boasts its own on-site boulevard of shops. Melia Dunas Beach Resort and Spa presents a host of other facilities for guests to enjoy, including a 650-seat amphitheatre, where guests can immerse themselves in live entertainment. There is also a splash park as well as a spa, with the resort offering something to keep guests of all ages and tastes entertained.
Melia Llana Beach Resort and Spa is an adults-only affair, presenting fine dining options, live entertainment and unparalleled service. Guests can choose from a variety of accommodation options, including duplex apartments and properties with swim-up rooms, with all options boasting fabulous views.
Popular with couples and families, Melia Tortuga Beach Resort and Spa is set within lush, immaculately maintained gardens. The resort offers excellent dining options and spa and gym facilities, along with the recently refurbished La Cabana beachfront restaurant, presenting the perfect venue to enjoy amazing panoramic sea views.
The Lagoon’s Premium VIP Upgrade package enables guests to elevate their stay, unlocking access to all of the resorts at the lagoon, where guests can enjoy several resorts in one with an array of world-class amenities at the Melia Llana, Melia Tortuga and Melia Dunas beach resorts. The VIP upgrade includes premium benefits that redefine what it means to relax, unwind and enjoy. From as little as €50 per adult per day and €30 per 10–16-year-old per day, guests can enjoy all of these additional benefits, with access to over 27 restaurants and bars and upgraded accommodation. The package is also completely free for all children aged under 10.
Located within the sea at the front of the resorts, the iconic Bikini Beach Club has played host to a variety of celebrities, including Tinie Tempah, Jason Derulo, Basement Jaxx and Kelis. Offering extensive sea views, luxurious Bali beds, gourmet dining and a stunning pool, the VIP package provides guests with a daily €50 per person spend on delicious food such as premium steaks and the renowned Sunday brunches, as well as weekly shows, enabling holidaymakers to enjoy the vibrant music, late-night parties and more.
Nami Restaurant is an à la carte dining experience showcasing the best in Japanese cuisine, mesmerising patrons with its extraordinary Teppanyaki cooking shows and a brand-new tasting menu with wine pairing. VIP guests also enjoy a €50 per person daily spend here too, with booking being essential due to popular demand.
Concessions are also available for VIP guests at the famous Lineker’s Sports Bar on Dunas Beach, a venue renowned as the ultimate spot for sports fans to enjoy the game, presenting an extensive selection of cold beers, ciders, premium spirits and wines. Lineker’s Bar, a franchise of Lineker’s Bar in Puerto Banus, Spain, opened its doors in December 2024 and has hosted all of the major sporting events in Sal, providing a fun and immersive atmosphere for hotel guests. There is also Bar Marley located right on the beachfront, offering live music and an open fire pit, and The Late Bar to choose from, with the latter venue being a champagne bar located on Tortuga that offers VIP guests unlimited access to its vibrant nightlife.
For VIP guests seeking rest and relaxation, the upgrade entitles them to a free 25-minute spa treatment at any of the resort’s four YHI Spas, as well as access to the spas’ water circuits – the ideal venue for adults seeking a refuge to unwind, reconnect and relax.
The Resort Group is proud to offer an unparalleled experience that is not available anywhere else on the island, granting VIP guests access to all four of the Lagoon’s hotels. Carefully curated by the company’s chairman, Rob Jarrett, the Lagoon Premium VIP Upgrade is available at a 10% discount for guests booking direct via The Lagoon Resort website.