Scores at a Glance
Costao do Santinho ResortIberostar Selection Praia do Forte
Overall
8.4
8.4
Beach
8.5
8.5
Food
8.3
8.1
Service
8.1
8.0
Value
7.7
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.4
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (42,756)
Google Rating
4.8 (13,687)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $159
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
8.5
Beach
8.5
8.3
Food
8.1
8.1
Service
8.0
8.6
Pools
–
7.7
Value
–
9.0
Family
8.8
–
Nightlife
7.8
7.2
Quiet
–
8.4
Adventure
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Costao do Santinho Resort
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from FLN
Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte
- 5 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from SSA
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 · Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte
- Strong family facilities, Star Camp, golf, spa, and multiple dining venues.
- Beachfront nature-reserve setting with broad resort infrastructure.
- Large review base across TripAdvisor, Booking, and Expedia.
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 · Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte
- Some guests report service inconsistency and maintenance issues during peak periods.
- Large layout may feel inconvenient for some travelers.
- Food receives broad praise but also recurring comments about inconsistency.