Costao do Santinho ResortvsTivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte

Vibes

Activities

Costao do Santinho Resort

• 7 restaurants & bars
• Full-service spa
• 60 min from FLN

Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte

• Sea turtle conservation area
• Tropical coconut palm beach
• Eco-adventure excursions
• Brazilian cuisine & cocktails

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 · Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte

• Beautiful beachfront setting near coral reefs, natural pools, coconut groves, and Atlantic Forest reserves.
• Very strong family facilities, including Caretta Caretta Kids Club and programming for babies, children, and teenagers.
• Seven swimming pools, including dedicated children's pool facilities.
• Strong food reputation, especially breakfast and dinner buffet variety.
• Anantara Spa is a standout wellness feature and has recent award recognition.
• Walkable access to Praia do Forte village, Tamar Project, shops, and restaurants.

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 · Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte

• Food, drinks, spa, and resort extras can feel expensive by local standards.
• Some rooms and public areas are described as dated or affected by dampness in recent guest feedback.
• The resort is large and spread out, so some room locations involve longer walks.
• Buffet areas and family-heavy periods can feel noisy.
• Service is often praised, but a minority of recent guest feedback reports inconsistency.