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Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte
Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte
Five-Star·★ 4.8
Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
Praia do Forte, Bahia, Brazil
Five-Star·★ 4.7

Scores at a Glance

Iberostar Selection Praia do ForteTivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
Overall
8.4
8.6
Beach
8.5
9.0
Food
8.1
8.4
Service
8.0
8.6
Rooms
·
8.1
Luxury
·
8.2
Value
·
7.2
Romance
·
8.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Iberostar Selection Praia do ForteMeasureTivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
8.4Overall Score8.6 (better)
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.8 (14,093)Google Rating4.7 (3,796)
(better)From $195Price / Night (pp)From $209
NoAdults OnlyNo
ListedKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontOceanfront
Mid-sizeResort SizeGrand
60 minAirport Transfer45 min (better)

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. Maresia meal/service tags now distinguish lunch buffet from Mexican dinner. The Portuguese official page supplies current evidence after English requests timed out. Existing room-service hours and child-age conflict remain qualified.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
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Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Costs extra. 24h room service available but not part of the half-board plan
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 5 people in one accommodation. Master Family. Adult limit unverified.
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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.

Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte

Highlights

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

Why choose it

  • 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.

Keep in mind

  • 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.

All Scores

Iberostar Selection Praia do ForteMeasureTivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
8.5Beach9.0 (better)
8.1Food8.4 (better)
8.0Service8.6 (better)
–Rooms8.1
–Pools8.9
–Luxury8.2
–Value7.2
8.8Family9.1 (better)
–Romance8.4
7.8Nightlife–
–Quiet7.7
–Adventure8.7
–Wellness8.8
–Remote work6.9

Of the 8 measures we call, Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte leads on 2 and Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte leads on 6.

Vibes

Iberostar Selection Praia do ForteMeasureTivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
YesLivelyYes
–AdventureYes
–QuietYes

Activities

Iberostar Selection Praia do ForteMeasureTivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
YesSpaYes
YesGolf–
YesWater sportsYes
YesNightlife–
YesKidsYes
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