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Costao do Santinho Resort
Costao do Santinho Resort
Five-Star·4.8
Ocean Blue & Sand
Ocean Blue & Sand
Five-Star·4.6

Scores at a Glance

Costao do Santinho ResortOcean Blue & Sand
Overall
8.4
8.4
Beach
8.5
8.2
Food
8.3
8.0
Service
8.1
8.2
Rooms
·
7.9
Value
7.7
8.4
Romance
·
8.0
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
4.6 (17,614)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $103
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
30 min

All Scores

8.5
Beach
8.2
8.3
Food
8.0
8.1
Service
8.2
Rooms
7.9
8.6
Pools
8.5
7.7
Value
8.4
9.0
Family
8.5
Romance
8.0
Nightlife
8.6
7.2
Quiet
7.3
8.4
Adventure
Remote work
6.8

Vibes

Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
Romance
Yes
Lively
Yes

Activities

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

Ocean Blue & Sand

  • 2 pools
  • 9 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 30 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 · Ocean Blue & Sand

  • Large review base and strong recent overall ratings across official, Tripadvisor, Expedia, and other sources.
  • Direct beachfront setting with two large pools and a swim-up bar.
  • Good family infrastructure, including Daisy Club, Teenclub, sports area, bowling, and nightly entertainment.
  • Dining variety is broad for the price point, with two buffet restaurants, seven themed restaurants, coffee shop, and 11 bars.

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 · Ocean Blue & Sand

  • Seaweed and beach-maintenance variability are recurring issues.
  • Rooms can feel dated or damp in some buildings.
  • Food and drink quality is inconsistent across restaurants and guest sources.
  • Sales-pitch pressure, sunbed competition, and service inconsistency appear in recent guest feedback.
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