Costao do Santinho Resort
Last verified July 2026. Value is the weakest mark at 7.7. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in
Official FAQ lists the main buffet plus thematic venues including Sambaqui, Kaigan, Trattoria and Nossa Senhora da Vitoria.
Pools & waterplay
With waterpark, heated
Official resort copy describes multiple pools, including heated and covered options; exact total pool count needs manual confirmation.
The beach itself
Santinho Beach is an open Atlantic beach with strong natural scenery; swimming conditions can vary with surf and weather.
- Caveat: Water conditions vary through the year
- Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Who fits where at Costao do Santinho Resort
All 10 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suite Master | Sleeps 4 | 646 ft²60 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Suite Imperial | Sleeps 7 | 646 ft²60 m² | 2 bedrooms | Sea2 baths |
| Suite Luxo | Sleeps 5 | 861 ft²80 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Apartamento Superior | Sleeps 3 | Not published | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Superior 1 Bedroom | Sleeps 5 | Not published | 1 bedroom | Garden |
| Superior 2 Bedrooms | Sleeps 7 | Not published | 2 bedrooms | Garden |
| Superior 3 Bedrooms | Sleeps 7 | Not published | 3 bedrooms | Not published |
| Junior Suite | Sleeps 2 | Not published | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Luxo 1 Bedroom | Sleeps 5 | Not published | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Luxo 3 Bedrooms | Sleeps 8 | Not published | 3 bedrooms | Not published |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
= sleeps 2 of 8 max
The dining, in outline
Counts and cuisines from the resort's own pages. We have not verified this property restaurant by restaurant yet, so we are not going to print a list that says nothing.
- Places to eat
- 7
- A la carte
- 3
- Buffets
- 1
Brazilian, Italian, Asian, Contemporary, International
Some restaurants take reservations; the rest are walk-in.
Official FAQ lists the main buffet plus thematic venues including Sambaqui, Kaigan, Trattoria and Nossa Senhora da Vitoria.
Before you book
Eight things the research turned up about Costao do Santinho Resort that the brochure does not say.
Costao do Santinho is a true all-inclusive beachfront resort rather than a hotel with only an optional meal plan.
The strongest fit is families who want activities, food variety and a large resort environment in Brazil.
The open Atlantic beach setting is beautiful, but swimmers should expect variable surf.
Hidden tips
Families should check the weekly recreation schedule before arrival because activities are a major part of the value.
Reserve thematic restaurants early when availability opens.
Things guests wish they had known
This is a large resort and can host groups or conferences, so the atmosphere is not always boutique or quiet.
Santinho Beach is scenic and open to the Atlantic; sea conditions can be rougher than sheltered Caribbean-style beaches.
Some drinks, tours, spa services and outsourced services are outside the all-inclusive package.
Most loved
3 themes- Family activities and recreation5 mentions
- Beachfront natural setting5 mentions
- All-inclusive food variety4 mentions
Most complained about
3 themes- Large resort and convention atmosphere3 mentions
- Open-ocean beach conditions3 mentions
- Premium exclusions2 mentions
Brazil travel discussion around Florianopolis supports Santinho as a scenic beach area, but resort-specific Reddit coverage is limited compared with OTA and TripAdvisor coverage.
The rate, and where to check it
A checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. Here is the stay we price.
Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.
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Sep to Mar
Real seasons here: highs run from 66°F in July to 81°F in February, and the wet months run Oct to Mar.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 80 degrees Fahrenheit | 81 degrees Fahrenheit | 80 degrees Fahrenheit | 75 degrees Fahrenheit | 71 degrees Fahrenheit | 69 degrees Fahrenheit | 66 degrees Fahrenheit | 67 degrees Fahrenheit | 69 degrees Fahrenheit | 71 degrees Fahrenheit | 74 degrees Fahrenheit | 78 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Rain days | 21 days | 17 days | 20 days | 13 days | 10 days | 8 days | 10 days | 8 days | 12 days | 16 days | 17 days | 17 days |
| Verdict | Best | Best | Best | Fine | Fine | Cool | Cool | Cool | Best | Best | Best | Best |
Getting there
60 minutes from FLN
- Nearest airport
- FLN · Hercilio Luz International Airport
- Transfer
- 60 min · costs extra
- Address
- Praia do - Estr. Ver. Onildo Lemos, 2505 - Santinho, Florianópolis - SC, 88058-700, Brazil
- Phone
- +55 800 048 1000
The ride from FLN is not in your rate.
Book it before you land and the ride is settled. The alternative is a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.
- The fare
- Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
- If you're late
- The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
- On arrival
- Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.
Brazil
- Language
- Portuguese (English limited outside tourist areas)
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL) – cards widely used
- Power
- 127V/220V, Type N plugs (adapter needed)
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airport
- Salvador (SSA)
- Flight time
- ~7–9h from the US East Coast (often via connection)
Who it suits
Three of the 8 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Costao do Santinho Resort; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into FLN, 60 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $686.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Insurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)Days out
Off-site excursions cost extra here, so price the days out of Brazil ahead.
See excursions (opens in a new tab)How we scored Costao do Santinho Resort
8 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 19 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 3 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, service, pools & spa, adventure and quiet, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value7.7Medium confidence
- Activity Value
- 8.7
- Inclusion Depth
- 8.3
- Premium Exclusions
- 6.9
- Service Consistency
- 7.4
Service8.1Medium confidence
- Family Support
- 8.5
- Staff Sentiment
- 8.2
- Large Resort Consistency
- 7.6
Beach8.5High confidence
- Setting
- 9.0
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.4
- Beachfront Access
- 9.0
- Swimmability Variability
- 7.4
Dining8.3High confidence
- Included Scope
- 8.5
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.2
- Restaurant Variety
- 8.6
- Reservation Complexity
- 7.6
Pools & Spa8.6Medium confidence
- Pool Variety
- 8.6
- Heated Options
- 8.4
- Family Waterplay
- 8.8
Family9.0High confidence
- Activity Depth
- 9.2
- Beach And Pools
- 8.6
- Kids Programming
- 9.1
- Food For Families
- 8.6
Adventure8.4Medium confidence
- Nature Setting
- 8.7
- Paid Excursion Gap
- 7.2
- On Property Activities
- 9.0
Quiet7.2Medium confidence
- Natural Setting
- 8.4
- Large Resort Penalty
- 6.7
- Conference Group Risk
- 6.4
What it does best
- True all-inclusive resort on Santinho Beach.
- Strong family programming and large activity inventory.
- Multiple included restaurants and broad resort infrastructure.
Where it costs you
- 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.
Everything we read on Costao do Santinho Resort
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at Costao do Santinho Resort, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningOfficial FAQ describes all-inclusive access to meals and included restaurants, with some specialty reservations subject to availability. | Included |
| Top-shelf liquorOfficial all-inclusive page excludes selected drinks and bottles. | Partly included |
| Wi-Fi | Included |
| Spa treatmentsSpa and beauty salon are excluded from the all-inclusive package. | Costs extra |
| Off-site excursionsTours and outsourced services are excluded from the all-inclusive package. | Costs extra |
| Kids' club | Included |
| Airport transfersOfficial FAQ says airport transfer is available through a partner company. | Costs extra |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
Bringing the kids to Costao do Santinho Resort
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Supervised program
- Teen program
- Active: events teens actually show up to
- Rooms that fit a family
- 8 categories, incl. Superior 1 Bedroom, Superior 2 Bedrooms
- Heated pools
- Yes, confirmed heated
- Beach for young swimmers
- Entry varies along the beach
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Costao do Santinho Resort?
- Yes. Costao do Santinho Resort has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Superior 1 Bedroom, Superior 2 Bedrooms, Superior 3 Bedrooms. The largest stated occupancy is 8. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.
- Does Costao do Santinho Resort have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Costao do Santinho Resort runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
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