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Costao do Santinho Resort
Costao do Santinho Resort
Five-Star·★ 4.8
Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte
Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte
Five-Star·★ 4.8

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

Costao do Santinho ResortMeasureIberostar Selection Praia do Forte
8.4Overall Score8.4
5-starStar Rating5-star
4.8 (44,353)Google Rating4.8 (13,971)
(better)From $159Price / Night (pp)From $195
NoAdults OnlyNo
ListedKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
60 minAirport Transfer60 min

Costao do Santinho Resort

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Official and guest sources emphasize children's programming, recreation and activities for all ages. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 8 people in one accommodation. Luxo 3 Bedrooms. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Costao do Santinho Resort

Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Available with limits. Room service 11:00-23:00, not 24h; Star Cafe open around the clock
Dining reservations
Reservations required: Novecento, Mai Tai, Maresia, Odoiá, Do Lago. Confirmed walk-in: Pelô. Other reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Novecento: Hotel reservation required. Specialty dining is included; premium items and exact supplements remain unverified. Mai Tai: Hotel reservation required. Specialty dining is included; premium items and exact supplements remain unverified. Maresia: Hotel reservation required. Specialty dining is included; premium items and exact supplements remain unverified. Buffet lunch changes to Mexican specialty dining at dinner; confirm meal-specific booking arrangements. Odoiá: Hotel reservation required. Specialty dining is included; premium items and exact supplements remain unverified. Do Lago: Hotel reservation required. Specialty dining is included; premium items and exact supplements remain unverified. Child-age restrictions apply: saved English evidence says 8 and older, while the current Portuguese page says over 8. Confirm eligibility for an eight-year-old before booking. Official page lists six restaurants and eight bars. Specialty restaurants Novecento, Mai Tai, Maresia, Odoiá and Do Lago require hotel reservations; Pelô buffet does not. Do Lago allows children aged 8 and older. Star Café operates 24 hours; included room service runs 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Selected Star Prestige suites offer priority specialty reservations, subject to availability. All-inclusive also grants access to facilities and restaurants at Iberostar Waves Bahia.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
See supplier details at Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte

Costao do Santinho Resort

Highlights

  • 7 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 60 min from FLN

Why choose it

  • True all-inclusive resort on Santinho Beach.
  • Strong family programming and large activity inventory.
  • Multiple included restaurants and broad resort infrastructure.

Keep in mind

  • 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.

Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte

Highlights

  • 5 pools
  • 6 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 60 min from SSA

Why choose it

  • 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.

Keep in mind

  • 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.

All Scores

Costao do Santinho ResortMeasureIberostar Selection Praia do Forte
8.5Beach8.5
(better)8.3Food8.1
(better)8.1Service8.0
8.6Pools–
7.7Value–
(better)9.0Family8.8
–Nightlife7.8
7.2Quiet–
8.4Adventure–

Of the 4 measures we call, Costao do Santinho Resort leads on 4 and Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte leads on 0.

Vibes

Costao do Santinho ResortMeasureIberostar Selection Praia do Forte
YesQuiet–
YesAdventure–
–LivelyYes

Activities

Costao do Santinho ResortMeasureIberostar Selection Praia do Forte
YesSpaYes
YesGolfYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes
–NightlifeYes
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