Brisa Grand Premium - All Inclusive
Brisa Grand Premium - All Inclusive is a family-friendly all-inclusive resort in Costa Do Sauipe, Brazil with 196 rooms. Amenities include Adults-Only Pool, Beach, Bicycle Rentals, Buffet Dining and Free Wi-Fi. Travelers rate it 4.9/5 across 19,374 Google reviews.
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Brisa Grand Premium sits at the top tier of the Costa do Sauipe resort complex on Bahia's Coconut Coast, which operator Aviva has been repositioning with an investment of roughly R$1.2 billion. The current lineup is Brisa Grand Premium (fully retrofitted in 2022), Sol Grand Premium (reopened fully renovated in 2025), Mar Premium (soft-opened January 2026), and Terra Resort (under renovation through 2027-2028). Brisa Grand targets couples seeking a distinctly Brazilian beach experience with the bonus of golf, nature, and cultural authenticity. The surrounding Atlantic Forest - one of the most biodiverse and endangered ecosystems on Earth - provides a backdrop you won't find at any Caribbean all-inclusive, with capuchin monkeys appearing regularly on the resort grounds.
The practical experience centers on the combination of beach, golf, and Bahian culture. The 18-hole golf course is a genuine differentiator in the Brazilian market. Cycling through the 1,000-hectare complex, guided hikes into the Atlantic Forest, and authentic regional cooking round out an experience that feels connected to place in a way that cookie-cutter Caribbean resorts cannot match. The beach is Atlantic Ocean swimming - excellent waves for surfing and bodyboarding but not the gentle lagoon conditions of Cancun. Bahian cuisine is a genuine highlight, with moqueca and fresh seafood reflecting legitimate culinary tradition. Looking ahead, a R$420 million, 100,000-square-meter Hot Park water park is under construction at the complex with an opening slated by 2027.
Brisa Grand attracts couples who have done the Caribbean circuit and want something genuinely different, golfers looking for an all-inclusive with proper course access, and travelers interested in experiencing Brazil beyond Rio and Amazonia. The remote Coconut Coast location means more planning than booking Cancun, and North American air connections require routing through hub airports. But for the guest who wants capuchin monkeys from their beach chair, authentic Bahian food, and a golf game included in the price, there's no direct competitor in the region.
Pros
- +Full 18-hole golf course within the Costa do Sauipe complex - one of the very few all-inclusive resorts in Brazil with proper golf facilities included
- +Romantic positioning with adult-oriented pool areas and quieter atmosphere compared to the family-focused Sol Grand Premium in the same complex
- +Fully retrofitted in 2022 and elevated to the complex's top Grand Premium tier as part of Aviva's roughly R$1.2 billion repositioning of Costa do Sauipe
- +Atlantic Forest ecological reserve directly adjacent to the property with capuchin monkeys, toucans, and rare bird species as daily sightings
- +Authentic Bahian cuisine with genuine regional cooking - moqueca, dendê oil dishes, and fresh seafood reflect the local culinary heritage
- +A R$420 million, 100,000-square-meter Hot Park water park is under construction at Costa do Sauipe and slated to open by 2027, part of complex-wide expansion plans running through 2028
- +Hiking trails into the Atlantic Forest offer guided nature walks to observe one of the world's most endangered and biodiverse ecosystems
- +Lower-density tourism compared to Cancun, Punta Cana, or Caribbean alternatives with a predominantly Brazilian guest mix
Cons
- −Remote location requires 90-minute transfer from Salvador airport and limits easy exploration beyond the resort complex
- −International flight connections to Salvador are limited from North America - often requires routing through São Paulo (GRU) or Miami adding significant travel time
- −The Atlantic Ocean waves and currents are stronger than Caribbean alternatives - not the calm lagoon swimming of Cancun or Punta Cana
- −The wider complex is mid-transformation - Terra Resort is being renovated in stages through 2027-2028 and the Hot Park water park is an active construction project, so some construction activity is possible in the development
- −Service consistency can vary - high season Brazilian holiday periods see increased guest volumes that strain staff across all Sauipe properties
- −English language proficiency varies beyond front desk staff - Portuguese is essential for the best experience throughout the resort
- −The resort is part of a large development that can feel commercial in the central shopping village area
- −The heavily promoted Hot Park water park doesn't actually open until 2027 - don't book expecting water park access before then
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“We had a wonderful week at this resort! The food and amenities were terrific and I also loved the Villa that had a variety of entertainment at night. But the staff was especially great and shined. Mercia & GG were awesome! Mercia always greeted...”
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“We really enjoyed our trip here. We got to stay for about a week and had a blast. Our kids spent about half of their time at the kids club and they wanted to go back every day. The food was great. Every meal was well seasoned and we had a good selec...”