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Hotel Benalma Costa del SolvsTivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
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Hotel Benalma Costa del SolTivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
Overall
8.0
8.6
Beach
8.0
9.0
Food
7.6
8.4
Service
8.0
8.6
Rooms
7.7
8.1
Luxury
·
8.2
Value
7.8
7.2
Romance
·
8.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol | Measure | Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | Overall Score | 8.6 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.5 (3,686) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,772) (better) |
| (better)From $67 | Price / Night (pp) | From $185 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| – | Airport Transfer | 45 min |
All Scores
| Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol | Measure | Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | Beach | 9.0 (better) |
| 7.6 | Food | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.0 | Service | 8.6 (better) |
| 7.7 | Rooms | 8.1 (better) |
| 8.2 | Pools | 8.9 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 8.2 |
| (better)7.8 | Value | 7.2 |
| 8.1 | Family | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Romance | 8.4 |
| 7.3 | Quiet | 7.7 (better) |
| – | Adventure | 8.7 |
| – | Wellness | 8.8 |
| (better)7.0 | Remote work | 6.9 |
Of the 13 measures we call, Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol leads on 3 and Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte leads on 10.
Vibes
| Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol | Measure | Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol | Measure | Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
- Sea turtle conservation area
- Tropical coconut palm beach
- Eco-adventure excursions
- Brazilian cuisine & cocktails
Pros · Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- Beachfront Costa del Sol location.
- Flexible board basis with an all-inclusive option.
- Family pool, children's slide area, and adults-only pool support different traveler types.
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 · Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- All-inclusive inclusions are more limited than classic Caribbean-style all-inclusive resorts.
- Official room detail access was limited during research.
- Thin property-specific Reddit coverage keeps the record under review.
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.
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