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Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
Praia do Forte, Bahia, Brazil
Five-Star·4.7
Vila Galé Marés
Five-Star·4.5

Scores at a Glance

Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do ForteVila Galé Marés
Overall
8.6
7.7
Beach
9.0
7.4
Food
8.4
7.6
Service
8.6
6.8
Rooms
8.1
7.0
Luxury
8.2
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Value
7.2
7.0
Romance
8.4
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

8.6
Overall Score
7.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (3,702)
Google Rating
4.5 (15,419)
From $185
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
45 min
Airport Transfer
60 min

All Scores

9.0
Beach
7.4
8.4
Food
7.6
8.6
Service
6.8
8.1
Rooms
7.0
8.9
Pools
8.8
8.2
Luxury
7.2
Value
7.0
9.1
Family
8.8
8.4
Romance
7.7
Quiet
8.7
Adventure
8.8
Wellness
6.9
Remote work
6.4

Vibes

Yes
Adventure
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Lively

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes

Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte

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

Vila Galé Marés

  • 6 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 60 min from SSA

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.

Pros · Vila Galé Marés

  • Official all-inclusive system.
  • Six restaurants and six bars.
  • Large family footprint with Nep Kids Club and water park.
  • Premium wing adds a stronger service and dining layer.

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.

Cons · Vila Galé Marés

  • Recent guests report room-condition and service inconsistency.
  • Beach/ocean experience can be less comfortable than the resort photos imply.
  • Crowding appears to affect food and service during busy periods.
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