Scores at a Glance
Costao do Santinho ResortGrand Bávaro Princess
Overall
8.4
8.2
Beach
8.5
8.7
Food
8.3
7.3
Service
8.1
7.8
Rooms
·
8.2
Value
7.7
8.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Costao do Santinho Resort | Measure | Grand Bávaro Princess |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.4 | Overall Score | 8.2 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (43,343) | Google Rating | 4.4 (12,199) |
| From $150 | Price / Night (pp) | From $82 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 60 min | Airport Transfer | 20 min (better) |
All Scores
| Costao do Santinho Resort | Measure | Grand Bávaro Princess |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Beach | 8.7 (better) |
| (better)8.3 | Food | 7.3 |
| (better)8.1 | Service | 7.8 |
| – | Rooms | 8.2 |
| (better)8.6 | Pools | 8.4 |
| 7.7 | Value | 8.2 (better) |
| (better)9.0 | Family | 8.8 |
| – | Nightlife | 8.2 |
| 7.2 | Quiet | 7.4 (better) |
| 8.4 | Adventure | – |
| – | Remote work | 6.3 |
Of the 11 measures we call, Costao do Santinho Resort leads on 6 and Grand Bávaro Princess leads on 5.
Vibes
| Costao do Santinho Resort | Measure | Grand Bávaro Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Costao do Santinho Resort | Measure | Grand Bávaro Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Costao do Santinho Resort
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from FLN
Grand Bávaro Princess
- 3 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from PUJ
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 · Grand Bávaro Princess
- Beautiful beachfront setting with strong recent beach and grounds sentiment.
- Very spacious room formats, including Bungalow, Platinum, Family Club, and honeymoon-style options.
- Large restaurant and bar footprint with international themes and several buffet/snack options.
- Good fit for families who want activities, wildlife, pools, beach, and a large resort environment.
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 · Grand Bávaro Princess
- Wi-Fi is a weak point compared with other resort features.
- Food quality is inconsistent across guest sources.
- The resort scale means shuttle waits and walking distances can affect the stay.
- Humidity, mosquitoes, and room dampness appear repeatedly in recent guest feedback.
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