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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 Forte | Measure | Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Overall Score | 8.6 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (13,773) (better) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,731) |
| From $128 (better) | Price / Night (pp) | From $185 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| 60 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min (better) |
All Scores
| Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte | Measure | Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Beach | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.1 | Food | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.0 | Service | 8.6 (better) |
| – | Rooms | 8.1 |
| – | Pools | 8.9 |
| – | Luxury | 8.2 |
| – | Value | 7.2 |
| 8.8 | Family | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Romance | 8.4 |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| – | Quiet | 7.7 |
| – | Adventure | 8.7 |
| – | Wellness | 8.8 |
| – | Remote work | 6.9 |
Vibes
| Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte | Measure | Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte | Measure | Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte
- 5 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from SSA
Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
- Sea turtle conservation area
- Tropical coconut palm beach
- Eco-adventure excursions
- Brazilian cuisine & cocktails
Pros · Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte
- 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.
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 · Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte
- 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.
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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