Scores at a Glance
Costao do Santinho ResortGalley Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.4
9.0
Beach
8.5
9.2
Food
8.3
9.0
Service
8.1
9.0
Rooms
·
8.8
Value
7.7
·
Romance
·
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.4
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (42,756)
Google Rating
4.7 (471)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
25 min
All Scores
8.5
Beach
9.2
8.3
Food
9.0
8.1
Service
9.0
–
Rooms
8.8
8.6
Pools
8.0
7.7
Value
–
9.0
Family
–
–
Romance
9.4
7.2
Quiet
9.3
8.4
Adventure
–
–
Wellness
8.4
–
Remote work
7.0
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
Costao do Santinho Resort
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from FLN
Galley Bay Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from ANU
Pros · Costao do Santinho Resort
- True all-inclusive resort on Santinho Beach.
- Strong family programming and large activity inventory.
- Multiple included restaurants and broad resort infrastructure.
Pros · Galley Bay Resort & Spa
- Adults-only boutique all-inclusive.
- Three-quarter-mile beach and many rooms directly on the sand.
- Strong food and service reputation.
- Included Hobie Cats, kayaks, paddleboards and snorkeling equipment.
Cons · Costao do Santinho Resort
- Large resort footprint and group business can reduce quiet-resort feel.
- Some premium drinks, tours and spa services cost extra.
- Beach swimmability can vary with Atlantic surf.
Cons · Galley Bay Resort & Spa
- Premium dining can carry a supplement.
- Beach conditions can be rough at times.
- One main pool, so pool lovers may want a larger resort.
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