Costão do Santinho Resort
Family-friendly resort in Florianopolis. Green, Family Resort.
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Costao do Santinho holds a distinctive position in South American resort hospitality as Brazil's most decorated beach resort — seven national awards reflect genuine consistent quality that makes it stand out in a regional market not known for all-inclusive luxury. The setting on Florianópolis's Santinho Beach, framed by Atlantic Forest and archaeological sites, delivers the kind of natural beauty that resort brochures promise but rarely provide. For Brazilian and international travelers who can make the journey to southern Brazil, the 11 pools, L'Occitane spa partnership, and exceptional southern BBQ program offer a genuinely memorable resort experience.
The food is the property's most complex story — the Brazilian BBQ with beef ribs and regional specialties earns genuine excitement, but recent food poisoning incidents from seafood preparations represent a real quality control concern that prospective guests should weigh. The buffet's everyday variety and quality is widely praised, and the overall culinary program runs well above average for the market. Room quality varies meaningfully by wing — the older sections show their age in ways the premium pricing makes harder to accept.
Costao do Santinho is the right choice for travelers specifically seeking a Brazilian beach resort experience — families with children who want a complete resort world, couples who appreciate the L'Occitane spa and natural setting, and food travelers who want to experience regional southern Brazilian cuisine at its best. January and February bring peak domestic crowds that meaningfully degrade the experience — shoulder season visits in November or March offer far better conditions.
Pros
- +Seven-time winner of Brazil's Best Beach Resort award — peer recognition reflecting genuine consistent quality in the Brazilian resort market
- +11 swimming pools across the property give families and groups real variety, from children's water parks to adult leisure pools
- +Location on Santinho Beach in Florianópolis puts guests on one of Santa Catarina island's most scenic and less commercialized coastlines
- +Costao Spa by L'Occitane brings a legitimate luxury wellness brand partnership with product quality that matches the affiliation
- +65+ included activities make for genuinely full days without additional charges — the variety is among the most comprehensive in Brazilian resort hospitality
- +Southern Brazilian BBQ with beef ribs and lamb is a genuine culinary highlight showcasing regional food culture at a high level
- +Children's village and water park programming makes this one of the most family-complete resorts in South America's all-inclusive market
- +Surrounded by native Atlantic Forest with archaeological sites — the natural setting is protected in a way coastal developments elsewhere have destroyed
Cons
- −Pricing has moved upmarket and some guests find the cost high relative to overall quality by Brazilian standards
- −Room furnishings in some blocks are dated — the property's age shows in older wings despite ongoing renovations elsewhere
- −International flights to Florianópolis require connections through São Paulo or other Brazilian hubs, adding travel complexity versus direct-flight Caribbean options
- −Food poisoning incidents have been reported in recent reviews, particularly from seafood dishes — a real quality control concern
- −Peak Brazilian summer season (January-February) brings domestic crowds that overwhelm pool and beach capacity significantly
- −The resort is primarily oriented toward Brazilian domestic travelers — international guests may find language assistance less consistent
- −Occasional unpleasant odors in some older room blocks have been reported alongside dated furnishings
- −The Santinho Beach location offers limited options for off-resort exploration compared to Florianópolis's main tourist areas
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“The location is great, with green hills above and wide beach below the property. The international hotel had views of the ocean with a pool and paths directly below. The basic room was large, this one had a jacuzzi in the bathroom, and a living room...”
“Viviane was our server this evening and we have been blessed with her grace, beauty and hospitality. She made our experience wonderful. Thank you!”
“Vivianne was very polite and the food was very very delicious ! For us it's one of the best Sushi in the World. Even better than in Japan ;)”